In today’s show We are rubbing shoulders with the CEO of Sunward Europe during Plantworx 2023; we have a talk with Auger Torque about their new Cone Crusher attachment; and we are bringing you some high speed demolition from Swindon. PLUS we are going to take a trip down memory lane with the mighty Caterpillar….Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #528
An anti-demolition Trojan horse?
It is being sold as a means to improve the planning process here in the UK; and as a step towards a more sustainable future for the nation’s construction industry. But is the Government’s “levelling up and regeneration bill”, actually something far more sinister? Is it, in fact, a stealth attack against demolition?
The Break Fast Show #527
In today’s show: We are going compact with Wacker Neuson’s tracked loaders; Dynaset is cleaning up; and XCMG is bringing out the big guns. PLUS – Are conveyors the solution to the fuel cost crisis? Join us LIVE for your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from the world of demolition and construction….Read moreRead more
WORLD PREMIERE – Despe unveils The Jumbo
Italian demolition giant Despe has taken delivery of one of the biggest and most impressive demolition excavators the world has ever seen. Weighing in at more than 350 tonnes, “The Jumbo” is based on a Caterpillar 6015B mining excavator that has been modified to Despe’s specifications by excavator modifier Laurini. And DemolitionNews was the first…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #526
In today’s show: The Plant Hire Aid Alliance wins a well-deserved award at Plantworx 2023′ we take a closer look at the Komatsu backhoe loader that was on display at Samoter 2023; and we put the latest Cat grader under the microscope. PLUS we’re taking a dual view of the latest site dumper from Wacker…Read moreRead more
Crumbling concrete causes concern
Politicians and academics are attempting to sideline demolition to safeguard their precious embodied carbon. But who will they turn to when their buildings start to fall down?
Mace boards embodied carbon bandwagon
Construction giant Mace is appealing to government urging the adoption of a “retrofit first” strategy in planning policy. The company has released a comprehensive report titled “Transform & Renew – Making non-domestic buildings fit for a low carbon future” in order to promote the re-use and repurposing of existing non-domestic structures. One of the report’s…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #525
In today’s show: We revisit a thankfully sunny Plantworx 2023; John Deere gets its boots on; and Hyundai has comfort in mind. PLUS we take to the skies for a birds’ eye view of Plantworx. And as if that were not enough for one day, there is a Sunward baseball cap up for grabs too….Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #524
In today’s show Wirtgen shows off a trenching operation like no other; CASE focuses attention on its wheeled excavators; and Bell works in partnership with its global customer base. PLUS XCMG will have you hanging by a rope. Join us LIVE for your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from the world of…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – NFDC President speaks
John Lynch was elected President of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) back in March, less than 24 hours after the Competition and Markets Authority handed down fines of almost £60 million to 10 NFDC member companies for their part in a bid-rigging and price-fixing scandal. In his first interview since his election, Lynch…Read moreRead more
