Calling all explosives engineers; we want your help in producing a calendar of forthcoming implosions. Implosion is probably the least-used method that demolition professionals have in their broad arsenal. And yet, judging by public demand and media appetite, it is also the most appealing aspect of what is still perceived by many to be a…Read moreRead more
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DustBoss on board…
DustBoss, the pioneer of dust suppression systems, signs up to Business Directory. The launch of a new service or product can be a trying time. It’s stressful for the backroom boys trying to make sure everything works, and its stressful for those of us out front who are required to sell the end product. But…Read moreRead more
Grant cutbacks will “impact industry training”…
National Demolition Training Group hits back over “swingeing” grant funding cuts. Howard Button, chief executive of both the National Federation of Demolition Contractors and the National demolition Training Group and a keen advocate of workforce training, has hit back angrily over cuts to NVQ grant funding announced by Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Button believes…Read moreRead more
Looking ahead to IDE seminar at One Great George Street…
On 25 September, the IDE will gather at One Great George Street for a truly international event. The Institute of Demolition Engineers is gearing up for its next seminar at One Grea George Street in London. And vice president John Woodward has put together a tremendous and truly international programme that will include presentations from:…Read moreRead more
Juventus Stadium demolition video…
New Holland has produced a video showing the demolition of the famous Stadio Delle Alpi. Excavator manufacturer New Holland has produced a video showing its equipment playing a key role in the demolition of the famous Stadio Delle Alpi, home of the Juventus football team in Turin. Just a pity that the soundtrack used on…Read moreRead more
Photo competition winner announced…
Alan Jones of Brown & Mason has won the Demolition News photo competition. Back in the middle of April, we launched our latest competition; to find the best demolition photograph from among our many readers, subscribers and now listeners. And we weren’t disappointed. In fact, we were inundated by photos from demolition sites across the…Read moreRead more
