The handing down of almost £60 million in fines to 10 members of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors back in March was merely the beginning. Four months on, and the fallout from the bid-rigging scandal continues to creep across the demolition landscape like pestilence. And, according to a report from Building magazine, at least…Read moreRead more
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CMA fallout continues to creep
Opinion – A lack of joined-up thinking
Regardless of how you voted in the Brexit referendum back in June 2016, I think we can all agree that – for the demolition and construction industry, at least – the outcome was a disaster. It was like we collectively pulled out a shotgun, aimed at our foot, and pulled the trigger. In an instant,…Read moreRead more
Gove says NO! Demolition says….nothing.
On Thursday, Communities Secretary Michael Gove handed down a judgement that blocked the planned demolition and replacement of the flagship Marks & Spencer store on London’s Oxford Street. It was seen as a landmark decision; one that could impact countless demolish and rebuild schemes up and down the country. Yet, as an industry, we continue…Read moreRead more
Gove foils M&S plans
With the swish of his pen, communities secretary Michael Gove has simultaneously driven a dagger into the heart of both the demolition AND the retail sectors as he calls a halt to Marks & Spencer’s Oxford Street plans. According to Building magazine, his decision “is expected to be highly influential for the future of major…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #549
In today’s show: The JCB Pothole Pro message is spreading; when a tyre change is more than a minor inconvenience; and we go inside Europe’s biggest copper mine. PLUS you will not believe what this Kobelco excavator can do. Join us LIVE for your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from the world…Read moreRead more
Commercial Director required
Due to the continued growth of the company, DMC Group Contractors Ltd are looking for a BDD/Commercial Director to head up our Demolition/Enabling Works Division working from our North or South Office’s. We are seeking a confident, driven and enthusiastic with a proven track record in Demolition/Enabling works, reporting to the Directors, to seek out…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #547
In today’s show: We catch up with show favourite Steelwrist to check out the X02 tilt rotator. Want to know your way around the Liebherr range? There’s an app for that; and we’re looking back at some of the biggest wheel loaders in the Volvo range. PLUS! Sticking with the big wheel loader theme, we…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #546
In today’s show: Hyundai unveils a new class of wheel loader; we take a walk around the new Takeuchi TB335R compact excavator; and we get heated about climate change and its possible impact upon demolition and construction workers. PLUS how would you feel about a Bengali backhoe, a Lahore loader or a Delhi dumptruck? Join…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – Kobelco giant destined for Down Under
It towered like a Colossus over the Bauma 2022 exhibition. It is the largest OEM-made high reach demolition excavator in the world. And now the Kobelco SK1300DLC-10 is headed for Australia to spearhead a prestigious project for one of the biggest and most-respected contractors in the global demolition industry. That contractor is Liberty Industrial; and…Read moreRead more
Resurgam relocated
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors has officially relocated, moving a mile or two from its previous home to a newer and larger premises in Hemel Hempstead. History repeated as MP Sir Mike Penning cut the ribbon on the new Resurgam House, just as he did on the previous Resurgam House back in 2009. The…Read moreRead more
