In today’s show: Le Big Bang; Down Under Doosan; CASE helps contractor see the wood for the trees; and a message from the past offers some solace for the future. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
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The Break Fast Show #268
The Break Fast Show #267
In today’s show: The Eagle III has landed; famous US water tower washed from the skyline; XCMG unleashes a monster truck; Hitachi offers a sneak preview of yet another new machine; and there’s a final “fire in the hole” at Ferrybridge Power Station. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #266
In today’s show: How many more times will a collapsed contractor be allowed to hit the supply chain? We’re taking a closer look at the new E Series excavators from CASE; Manitou goes ultra light to ease logistical headaches; and XCMG scales new heights. PLUS we bring you a fresh look at one of the…Read moreRead more
Comment – Divided. Conquered.
For decades, the demolition and construction industry has carved itself into little fiefdoms; exclusive members clubs that were open to a few but closed to the many. The scaffolders are over there in their scaffolding silo; the piling contractors are over there in theirs; the groundworkers in theirs and – of course – at least…Read moreRead more
Red Diesel – Sign the Petition
There is now an official parliamentary petition aimed at delaying the reform rebated fuels. In other words, the petition is aimed at encouraging government to rethink the removal of the subsidy on red diesel to allow the demolition and construction industry time to bounce back after the pandemic. If the petition can get 10,000 signatures,…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #260
In today’s show: The initial announcement from the Competition and Markets Authority has landed with a disappointing plop; Brown and Mason looks further afield; a crane demolition doesn’t go according to plan; and it’s time to chill out with some icy demolition. PLUS Cat dozers, but not as you know them. All that and more,…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #259
In today’s show: DSM scrambles at Eggborough power station; Nick Drew goes under the hammer; we’re off to China to check out a new wheeled excavator; and it’s finally down – The Berkman II building in Florida meets its maker. PLUS we bring you details of our brand-new podcast. All that and more, on The…Read moreRead more
Multiple prosecutions over demolition death
Four men have received suspended prison sentences after a worker died following a church collapse. Scaffolder and father-of-two Jeff Plevey (picured above) was crushed to death at the Citadel Church, Splott, as he worked on its demolition in July 2017. The men were sentenced for offences related to health and safety breaches. Four firms, of…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #252
In today’s show: When machines talk; DemolitionNews on the BBC news; Breedon backs Hitachi to upscale production; and we’re waiting for the hammer to fall with Ritchie Bros.
The Weekend Wrap #43
In this week’s episode: We take a first-look at two new Doosan mini excavators; we revisit the explosive demolition of Ironbridge Power Station; and we bring you an exclusive preview of a new multiprocessor that isn’t even available yet. All that and more, on The Weekend Wrap.
