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Demolition News has been granted an exclusive interview with EDA president, Yves Canessa. In an exclusive interview with Demolition News, European Demolition Association president Yves Canessa lays out his thoughts on the demolition industry of today, and tomorrow. You have now been EDA president for more than a year. What do you think you have…Read moreRead more

Demolition expert offers script guidance for new theatre production It is rare that demolition people are portrayed on stage or screen. In fact, the only example that springs to mind is the lamentable Sylvester Stallone movie Demolition Man which, as it turned out, had absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with demolition. However, a new play…Read moreRead more

After more than four years with William Verry Limited, Geoff Taylor, Pre-Construction Director, has decided to take up a new position as Chief Executive of The General Group, which includes the successful General Demolition company. The appointment will take effect from 2nd February 2009. Craig Jones, Chief Executive of The Verry Group says: “We are…Read moreRead more

The iconic Astoria music venue in the heart of London’s theatre-land has played host to some of the biggest and most notorious bands in the music business. In its 30-year history, the Astoria’s 2,000 capacity venue played host to everyone from the Beach Boys and David Bowie to today’s stars such as Amy Winehouse, Oasis…Read moreRead more

The UK’s National Demolition Training Group has announced the date for its annual general meeting. The meeting will take place at the Novotel in London’s Docklands on 5 February 2009. Full details are available from training co-ordinator Sophie Francis on Tel: 01784 456799 or via email: ndtg@demolition-nfdc.com

This is when you just KNOW that you need to get a hobby. Through my work on Demolition News and Demolition & Dismantling and my links with the National Federation of Demolition Contractors and European Demolition Association, I spend a large part of my working week working within and alongside the demolition industry. Every once…Read moreRead more

UK demolition specialist Syd Bishop & Sons Ltd has donated almost £40,000 towards the restoration and extension of the nearby All Saints Church in the Parish of Fawkham and Hartley. Donated via the Community Credit Scheme, the money represents a significant proportion of the Landfill Tax taken at the company’s construction and demolition waste site…Read moreRead more

John Woodward, newly-elected vice president of the Institute of Demolition Engineers and a firm friend of Demolition News, has been named a fellow of the IDE. Read the full story here.