Finning has announced that it is to credit customer parts and service account to cover the cost of hiring or replacing a machine, if it is not repaired within 48 hours. The UK Caterpillar has announced what it claims to be the biggest service and support shake up for excavator sales the industry has ever…Read moreRead more
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Finning throws down service gauntlet…
Interbuild ’08 special offer
Demolition News has secured a special offer arrangement with the organisers of the Interbuild 08 exhibition which is scheduled to take place at the NEC in Birmingham from 26 to 30 November 2008. Anyone pre-registering via this website will get a free entry ticket which is normally priced at £20 per person. Anyone wishing to…Read moreRead more
Another high reach accident…
Just over two years ago, when I helped the National Federation of DemolitionContractors launch their guidance on the safe use of high reach excavators, I stated that “thankfully, there has never been a fatality that could be directly attributed to a high reach machine”. Watching this video (and the numerous others that are widely available…Read moreRead more
Demolishing misconceptions
The US’ National Demolition Association has addressed 10 of the most popular demolition misconceptions including “demolition is a dangerous business” and, my personal favourite, “demolition contractors blow buildings up”. Personally, I’d have included “demolition always involves bulldozers” but that’s just a personal gripe. You can read the full 10-point list here.
High Reach accident…
I wouldn’t claim to be a demolition expert and neither am I in any way psychic. But even I spotted the outcome of this six minute video after just 22 seconds. I just wish I knew the name of the operator – I’d love to mail him a copy of the NFDC’s High Reach Guidance…Read moreRead more
A blast from the past…
For anyone that still hankers for the days or crawler cranes and wrecking balls, this video is just for you. It features the demolition of Nottingham’s Victoria railway station and was shot during the 1960s. Ripped from cine film, it runs like a silent movie. But if you are a demolition veteran, this will give…Read moreRead more
Red Rhino seminar a crushing success…
Compact crusher manufacturer Red Rhino recently hosted a seminar on the increasingly important subject of construction and demolition waste, with a number of guest speakers in attendance. Details of the seminar can be found here.
Manual Handling Awareness…
Long-time friend of Demolition News, C&D Consultancy, has news of a new Manual Handling Awareness course that is scheduled to take place on 10 September. For further information and booking details, please click here.
National Geographic implosion series…
The world-famous National Geographic Channel has recently completed a new series called “Blowdowns” and the first of these is scheduled to air soon. Details of when these programmes will air around the world can be found here.
Historic building mistakenly demolished…
A property developer has mistakenly demolished an historic building in New Jersey. Quite how such a thing happens is beyond me but you can read all about it here.
