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The Break Fast Show #871

January 30, 2025 Video

In today’s show: No Bull. This Indian backhoe is hot. And spicy. We’re heading Down Under for some epic mine reinstatement; as Caterpillar prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, we’re taking a trip down memory lane; and, as we look ahead to Bauma 2025, we’re looking back at Kobelco’s display at Bauma 2022.

PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: Designers and engineers in the demolition and construction equipment sector can achieve great things. But what if we took the shackles off and really allowed them to get truly creative?

Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the world’s only daily LiveStream show dedicated to demolition, construction and construction equipment.

In each interactive episode, we’ll deliver your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from across the sector and around the world.

Armac takes prostate stand

January 29, 2025 News

UK demolition contractor Armac Group has announced that it is offering free prostate cancer testing to its male staff; and is calling upon other demolition contractors to join in the fight against this potentially deadly condition.

Prostate Cancer now effects 1 in 8 men in the UK and is now believed to be the UK’s most common cancer.

Speaking exclusively to DemolitionNews this morning, Armac’s Noel McLean explained that his company will be offering a free PSA blood test for Prostate cancer to all employees over 50, or anyone with a family history of Prostate Cancer. “Within one weekend we received a 100% take up from the workforce who were eligible. It’s just a case of overcoming the barriers often encountered by people in the demolition industry to getting tested.”

Mclean explains that these tests are not offered on the NHS so workers have to make their own arrangements. This is made more challenging with many workers working away from home and without ready access to their GP.

“Armac Head Office has arranged for everyone to be tested at our next safety stand down in February with a simple PSA blood test,” he adds. “All operatives who participate are being tested within their working day, will not lose any pay and the test is free.”

Having set the standard with this initiative, Noel McLean is urging other demolition contractors to follow suit. “We have proposed a National roll out for free PSA testing. If anybody would like to discuss this further, then please message me and I will talk you through it.”

The Break Fast Show #870

January 29, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Looking back at the Volvo artic product launch; Sany lifts the lid on its latest telescopic handler; Cat switches up site safety with its Detect system; and Volvo and engcon – A match made in heaven.

PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: We look at the demolition and construction industry from a school leaver’s perspective. And it does not make for encouraging reading.

Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the world’s only daily LiveStream show dedicated to demolition, construction and construction equipment.

In each interactive episode, we’ll deliver your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from across the sector and around the world.

Take part in our Question of the Day, try to identify the Mystery Machine, and be sure to stick around for Mark’s Morning Monologue and the chat in our after-show discussion session, The Craic.

The Break Fast Show #869

January 28, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Caterpillar unveils its latest line in quick couplers; Hitachi charges up its latest electric offering; John Deere takes to the slopes; and how mines take care of their workers.

PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: We are comparing the TLC that companies lavish on their equipment fleet with the care (or lack thereof) that they show to their workers.

Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the world’s only daily LiveStream show dedicated to demolition, construction and construction equipment.

In each interactive episode, we’ll deliver your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from across the sector and around the world.

Take part in our Question of the Day, try to identify the Mystery Machine, and be sure to stick around for Mark’s Morning Monologue and the chat in our after-show discussion session, The Craic.

The Break Fast Show #868

January 27, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Birth of a beast; Cat encourages some DIY; going underground with Sandvik; looking back at JCB’s proud past; and the shape of things to come from Volvo.

PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: There is an initial reaction to an accident, to the discovery of poor workmanship or to corruption. We’re asking: “And then?”

Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the world’s only daily LiveStream show dedicated to demolition, construction and construction equipment.

In each interactive episode, we’ll deliver your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from across the sector and around the world.

Take part in our Question of the Day, try to identify the Mystery Machine, and be sure to stick around for Mark’s Morning Monologue and the chat in our after-show discussion session, The Craic.

The Break Fast Show #867

January 24, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Taming Tennessee with CASE; Liebherr at your service; Develon’s new AI trailer is both impressive AND weird; and we’re mining with a big Komatsu.

PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: Is the equipment industry overdue some large-scale disruption?

Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the world’s only daily LiveStream show dedicated to demolition, construction and construction equipment.

In each interactive episode, we’ll deliver your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from across the sector and around the world.

Take part in our Question of the Day, try to identify the Mystery Machine, and be sure to stick around for Mark’s Morning Monologue and the chat in our after-show discussion session, The Craic.

Glasgow collapse – Update

January 23, 2025 News

We exclusively reported on the uncontrolled demolition collapse that took place in Glasgow yesterday. Now, more details are beginning to emerge.

The demolition work was being undertaken by National Federation of Demolition Contractors member company, Paisley-based Bardem using a high reach excavator on hire from AW Demolition.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud “crack” just before the building crashed down, spilling debris and dust. Eyewitnesses also told DemolitionNews that a new AW Demolition van was one of two vehicles damaged by falling debris.

DemolitionNews understands that Bardem worked with the fire brigade last night to make the building safe. We also believe that Health and Safety Executive inspectors visited the site earlier today.

DemolitionNews reached out to Bardem but they declined to comment.

The Break Fast Show #864

January 23, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Hydrema keeps on trucking; OilQuick is the perfect partner for a Cat tracked loader; Rhinox is throwing shapes; and Mega Mining.

PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: Is the equipment industry overdue some large-scale disruption?

Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the world’s only daily LiveStream show dedicated to demolition, construction and construction equipment.

In each interactive episode, we’ll deliver your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from across the sector and around the world.

Take part in our Question of the Day, try to identify the Mystery Machine, and be sure to stick around for Mark’s Morning Monologue and the chat in our after-show discussion session, The Craic.

Exclusive – The fresh face of explosive demolition

January 22, 2025 implosion, Video

20 years ago, a three-year old boy pressed the button to initiate the explosive demolition of a bridge in Manchester. It was an experience he clearly found inspiring, because that boy has now returned to buy the company that carried out the blast.

In this EXCLUSIVE broadcast, we catch up with young Cormac McLean and with the ever-youthful Robyn Rushforth for a look at the past, present and the future of explosive demolition.