Investigations are underway after a section of flats at Llys y Mynydd in Rhos collapsed yesterday. Remodelling work was taking place on the sheltered housing units with no residents or workers inside at the time. Wrexham.com reports that no-one was injured during the incident. Local councillor Paul Pemberton says: “Apparently all trades had left when…Read moreRead more
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Wrexham flats collapse during demolition…
The Break Fast Show #142
In today’s show: The mammoth HS2 project hits a major milestone; we take a closer and longer look at the latest addition to the Rye Group equipment fleet; we look at the questionable practice of “AdBlue deletion”; and in preparation for its latest sale later this week, we will be attempting to GO LIVE to…Read moreRead more
The Weekend Wrap #22
15 tower blocks fall in one massive blast in China’ the home of Real Madrid is being partially demolished; and there’s a new name in the world of articulated dumptrucks. All that and more, on The Weekend Wrap.
The Break Fast Show #128
In today’s show: Another nail in the coffin for the UK’s coal-fuelled past as Ferrybridge is felled; don’t say Highways England; there are job opportunities aplenty; and Northern Ireland gets its highest spec site dumper. All that and much more on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #125
In today’s show: An explosive finale; the UK is homing in on hydrogen; MST gets high tip vibes; and Liebherr GB secures a significant ADT order. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
The Weekend Wrap #18
DSM Demolition scrambles to drop the first four cooling towers at Eggborough power station; we report on the inexorable rise of the high-rise tower block; and there’s a big Liebherr Earthmoving Equipment rig down Mexico way. The social media post of the week comes from our buddy Nick Drew. All that and more on The…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #116
In today’s show: There is yet another mental health sticking plaster for the industry; materials prices are set to rise 10 percent over the next 12 months; Caterpillar unveils its latest demolition pulverisers; Skillings Crushing bags a new Epiroc breaker; and demolition contractors are bidding for a slice of the cake in Dundee. All that…Read moreRead more
Comment – You’ve been framed…
A new national demolition framework – valued at £1.56 billion – was announced this past week. Now as someone that would happily sell his own grandmother for £20 (in my defence, she’s been dead for 20+ years and is long past her best) £1.56 billion is a lot of money. And I feel certain that…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #110
In today’s show: A new national demolition framework has been unveiled (link to the scheduled webinar can be found here); launched; shear delight as Italmek presses the IP18 attachment into action; construction equipment sales are riding high; and we have the official film of last week’s Avonmouth blast. All that and more on The Break…Read moreRead more
Massive demolition framework announced…
Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for a new £1.56 billion national demolition and land preparation framework. According to a report in The Construction Enquirer, the framework will run for four years and will allow local authorities and public sector bodies to procure a range of projects such as structure demolition, bulk earthworks,…Read moreRead more
