John F Hunt announces passing of deputy MD. Essex-based contractor John F Hunt has announced the sad passing of deputy managing director Dave Smith. A statement on the company’s website reads: It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Smith, Deputy Managing Director of John F Hunt Demolition. He…Read moreRead more
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A lifetime of achievement…
Redyke honoured by National Demolition Association. The National Demolition Association (NDA) Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to Jim Redyke of the Dykon Explosive Demolition Corporation. The award honours individuals in the industry for their contributions to both the demolition business and the association itself, and the presentation took place at the NDA’s 44th annual…Read moreRead more
Video – Familiar faces…
Midlands region out in force for Late Summer Ball. I’ll warn you in advance – This film contains no demolition whatsoever. But if you’re from the Midlands and Wales region and would like to see yourself on screen; or if you’re from another part of the UK and would like to see what your Midlands…Read moreRead more
Comment – One Giant Leap…
The Institute of Demolition Engineers has the opportunity to assemble a Dream Team. It is my personal opinion that trade associations are to demolition what the moon is to Planet Earth. They exert a degree of influence but they are distant and remote; of primary interest to those stood upon them while the rest of…Read moreRead more
Video – Dolman throws down IDE gauntlet…
AR Demolition managing director makes video bid for IDE vice presidency. Fresh from collecting yet another trophy, this time at the World Demolition Awards in Miami, Richard Dolman at AR Demolition has declared publicly his intention to run for the position of vice president of the Institute of Demolition Engineers. And in typical modern and…Read moreRead more
Rowe on board…
Gareth Rowe gets directorship nod. The Coleman Group Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Gareth Rowe as Operations Director of Coleman & Company Specialist Cutting Services Ltd. Gareth joined Coleman & Company Specialist Cutting Services in May 2012 as Operations Manager. He has worked closely with Mark Coleman (Group Managing Director) to establish…Read moreRead more
Sinclair takes EDA top job…
European Demolition Association (EDA) elects new President from the UK. William Sinclair, the 47 year old Scotsman, has succeeded Pilar de la Cruz – the EDA’s first lady President – to become the 17th President of the EDA in the organisations 40th year. Sinclair was elected President at the EDA’s annual conference on 10th June,…Read moreRead more
Woodward bags notable first…
Demolition man lands Institute of Construction Management title John Woodward achieved a notable coup last week when he became the first demolition expert to be named as the Institute of Construction Management (ICM)’s Construction Manager of the Year. The founder of C&D Consultancy beat off the challenge of over 50 professionals to claim the prestigious…Read moreRead more
Accused contractor asserts his innocence…
Griffin Campbell pleads innocence in collapse that killed six. For five hours Thursday, demolition contractor Griffin Campbell sat in the witness box and tried to negate 11 days of witnesses who blamed him for the 2013 collapse that crushed the Salvation Army thrift store in Center City, killing six people and injuring 13. It was…Read moreRead more
Breaking News – Quarmby quits IDE Council…
Former president cites apathy as he resigns after almost 20 years’ service. Dr Terry Quarmby, the former president of the Institute of Demolition Engineers, has resigned from the Institute’s Council of Management. Quarmby was officially president from 2008 to 2010 (although he performed the role in 2007 when the late Ross Turner was side-lined by…Read moreRead more
