Maybe it’s because it is reported in The Guardian; a newspaper that is almost as easy to despise as the Daily Mail though for less obvious reasons. Maybe it’s because it’s a story about a pair of French people and Brexit has just rubbed off on me even though I voted to Remain. Or maybe…Read moreRead more
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Progress at last on recycling plant prosecution
Five lives lost. Five years to come to court. Two directors of a recycling plant where five men lost their lives, crushed under a collapsed wall, have appeared in court for the first time to face charges connected to the tragedy. Wayne Anthony Hawkeswood and Graham John Woodhouse and the companies Hawkeswood Metal Recycling Ltd…Read moreRead more
Cawarden kick-starts Becketwell Project
Work underway on £200 million regeneration project in Derby. The £200 million regeneration of the Becketwell area of Derby city centre has moved a step closer, after demolition work started on the former Central United Reformed Church and properties on Victoria Street. GMI Construction have been appointed main contractor for the project, with Derby-based specialist…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #15
Newline’s John Lynch to stand as NFDC 2nd vice president; BDO survey points to yet more construction optimism; Aquajet joins the telematics age; and Bugler Developments is seeking bids on a pub demolition in West London. All this and more in todays show.
John Lynch takes a stand…
Industry veteran targets modernisation as he announces run for NFDC 2nd vice president. John Lynch is a man of contradictions. He’s a traditionalist and an industry veteran. But he understands the need for modernisation. He is a vocal advocate for the National Federation of Demolition Contractors. But he also believes that the NFDC and, more…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #14
In today’s show: Research shows that SME company owners bore the brunt of the COVID-19 costs; Carey gets the nod on US Embassy demolition; and Hitachi unveils its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader. In addition, three company directors are disqualified following cartel probe. And we wish a happy retirement to an “old school professional”. All…Read moreRead more
Hackney protest over planned demolition…
Council estate demolition “with family still living inside” sparks protest. Almost 80 people took to the streets of Hackney this Wednesday to protest against the demolition of Marian Court while a family is living on the premises. Hackney Council began the demolition of Marian Court on Homerton High Street earlier this year as part of…Read moreRead more
McGee joins Wharf pack
McGee Group has been appointed as the principal contractor for the first phase of the 30 South Colonnade redevelopment on the Canary Wharf Estate. Delivering the works for Quadrant, the UK real estate developer, and its joint-venture partner, McGee will undertake key elements of the redevelopment including the soft-strip, structural demolition, façade removal, enabling and…Read moreRead more
Hillhead shifts back…again
Following a review of the Government roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions announced on 22 February, The QMJ Group has made the decision to postpone Hillhead by 12 months. The event had already shifted back amidst COVID-19 fears. Hillhead event director Richard Bradbury explained: “Under these guidelines, it is clear that the show will not be…Read moreRead more
AR Demolition’s cash injection…
Paragon Bank has prvided a funding package of £865,000 to Nuneaton-based demolition specialist, AR Demolition Ltd. AR Demolition approached Paragon for support in order to update some of its fleet with the latest machines and equipment to ensure that the business remains at the forefront of the sector. The funding package of £865,000 enabled the…Read moreRead more
