What can we learn from the rail sector?

In the rail sector, an accident has been thoroughly investigated, findings published and recommendations announced in under a year. In the demolition industry, we have been waiting almost seven years to learn the cause of an accident that claimed the lives of four men. Why is there such a disparity?

The Break Fast Show #395

In today’s show: The misinformation surrounding the death of a demolition worker at Ironbridge Power Station; we have Prinoth tracked carriers in epic action; if it’s good for rail then why isn’t it good for demolition and construction? and, as we look forward on the Road to Bauma, we’re looking back with Hitachi. PLUS we…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #394

In today’s show: Rhodar wins big in Leeds; pavers are given a sexy new makeover; another US car plant is set to fall, this time in Florida; and we’re on the road to Bauma with the mighty Bobcat. PLUS Volvo uses electricity to deliver electricity. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.

The Break Fast Show #393

In today’s show: We’re dozing with John Deere; we’re using virtual reality to glimpse a possible construction future on our Road to Bauma; Scottish Power projects a fossil-free future; and we’re going green with Merlo. PLUS we will be featuring some of the most out-of-shape superheroes you are ever likely to see.

The Break Fast Show #392

In today’s show: We belatedly get behind the wheel of a Volvo R100 rigid dumptruck; it will be all white on the night with Cardem; we’re ground engaging on the Road to Bauma; and Dynaset comes clean. PLUS we will bring you a film that is so bad it’s good. And it features an electric-powered…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #391

In today’s show: We mark World Mental Health Day by asking: Is the demolition and construction industry doing enough to combat mental health issues among its ranks. Brown and Mason carry out another epic blast; Komatsu is set to unveil a prototype electric wheel loader at Bauma 2022. And our roving robot reporter Reg will…Read moreRead more

World Mental Health Day 2022

To mark World Mental Health Day 2022, we look at how the demolition and construction industry has chosen awareness over action; and how tis mistake is set to be repeated in the fight against on site drug and alcohol abuse. Useful links: The Lighthouse Club charity: https://www.lighthouseclub.org/ Bill Hill interview: https://youtu.be/V6zff-GIMjo Awareness vs Action article:…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #390

In today’s show: Wacker Neuson enters the equipment rental fray; as Bobcat forges ahead with electric equipment, Liebherr unveils how such equipment might be charged in the future; and we are once again making two stops on the Road to Bauma. PLUS, following our recent discussions over the presence of drugs in the demolition and…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #389

In today’s show: The International Powered Access Federation continues to set the safety standard; and the demolition industry would do well to take note; Kubota announces a major factory expansion to meet global demand for mini excavators; women in construction is not a new thing, particularly in bonny Scotland; and we’re making not one but…Read moreRead more

Access sector sets safety standard

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has placed accident reporting at the very heart of its activities; and that information is now used to hep develop training. The global demolition industry would do well to follow the access industry’s lead.