Suffolk-based demolition contractor calls it a day. McFletch Demolition is to cease trading in a controlled closure of the well-established and respected company. Speaking exclusively to DemolitionNews, founder Chris McFletch says he has elected to retire and close the company. That decision is not connected to the COVID-19 crisis or the current economic climate, he…Read moreRead more
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McFletch closes the gates…
Stark divide on COVID response…
Almost half of construction businesses say COVID-19 had minimal impact. A survey of 100 construction companies across the UK conducted by the MHA Association of accountancy firms reveals a stark divide in how construction companies have fared during the COVID-19 crisis. While almost half of companies (49%) said the impact of COVID-19 has been substantial,…Read moreRead more
DemolitionNews just got stronger…
New publishing partner will drive growth and professionalism. I am delighted to announce that DemolitionNews (together with the Demolition magazine and our sister titles (Diggers and Dozers and TechForSites) has agreed terms with a new publishing partner, Eljays 44. Eljays 44 is a highly-reputable and established publishing company that will enhance the professionalism of DemolitionNews.com…Read moreRead more
Parting of the ways…
Splitting from our publishing partners. It is with a heavy heart and more than a little regret that I must announce that – with immediate effect – DemolitionNews and the Demolition magazine has parted company with Chambers Media, its publishing partner of some three years. Chambers Media played a key role in establishing the Demolition…Read moreRead more
Shannon update…
Positive news emerges on young woman hurt in demolition accident. It is just over a month since 20-year old Shannon Brasier was critically injured in an incident on a demolition site in Southend. At the time of the accident, she was said to be fighting for her life due to the extent and severity of…Read moreRead more
ARCA unveils ALFA app…
Web app allows contractors to rate operative performance. The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) has announced the availability of a performance rating app for short-term asbestos removal operatives. The Asbestos Labour Feedback App, ALFA, the first of its kind in the industry, enables ARCA member licensed asbestos removal contractors to rate the performance and behaviour…Read moreRead more
Three fined over demolition death
“Inadequate planning and inadequate safety provision” cited in demolition death prosecution. Portsmouth Crown Court heard how David Shayler, an employee of Ryde Demolition Limited, was removing roof timbers by hand with a colleague, when a gable wall partially collapsed causing him to fall backwards striking his head against a stack of roof tiles. An investigation…Read moreRead more
Tough times for Coleman Group…
Latest statement shines light on industry issues. It is two months since we reported that Coleman Group was restructuring amidst financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But fresh details filed with Companies House reveals that this is just one of the issues facing the company. According to Construction News today, the company took a…Read moreRead more
Big names share Scottish spoils…
Scottish framework demonstrates local loyalty. Twenty-three Scottish SMEs are set to benefit from an £18 million a year contract to offer demolition and deconstruction services to all local authorities and housing associations. The Scotland Excel framework is the second-generation framework for demolition designed to help councils deliver planned demolitions and deconstruction as part of regeneration…Read moreRead more
Cantillon acquired…
Concrete-frame specialist takes majority stake in respected demolition firm. The Morrisroe Group has acquired a majority shareholding in demolition contractor Cantillon. According to a statement from Morrisroe, “This is a strategic move by Brian Morrisroe that demonstrates confidence in the construction industry and further strengthens the position of the Morrisroe Group as a market leader….Read moreRead more
