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End of an era….
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The exodus from the National Federation of Demolition Contractors continues with the shock announcement that former president and honorary life vice president David Darsey has resigned. In this exclusive video, we look back at some professional and personal highlights of one of the most influential figures to hold office in the NFDC. You can also...Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #315
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In today’s show: Hitachi celebrates 50 years at the forefront of the construction equipment business; the Eagle 3 has landed as Mantovanibenne unveils its latest generation of shears; those new Bobcats just keep on coming; and you can register now for Hillhead 2022. PLUS, to mark the Platinum Jubilee weekend, we’re off to one of...Read moreRead more
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DSM blasts Eggborough DA bay
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On 1 June 2022, DSM successfully demolished the former 5,000 ton DA Bay structure at the former Eggborough Power station plant. This phase of the demolition was the forth successful explosive demolition in the ongoing redevelopment of the site which is earmarked for mixed use regeneration in a Joint Venture by St Francis Group and...Read moreRead more
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In defence of demolition
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Even though Fred Dibnah made his TV debut some 44 years ago, to the British public at large his is still the face of demolition. That same general public are convinced that the demolition industry regularly blows stuff up willy-nilly, and yet explosive demolition accounts for a tiny fraction of all demolition work undertaken on...Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #316
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In today’s show: DSM scrambles again to carry out the latest mega blast at the Eggborough power station; Doosan’s Dash Seven excavators prepare for a US invasion; LiuGong gets tough; and Kubota is on track. PLUS, with Hillhead 2022 now just 15 days away, we ring the changes with ADT manufacturer Bell. All that and...Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #317
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In today’s show: It is a crane? Is it a telehandler.? Or is it an access platform? At Manitou, it is all three. Dynapac charges ahead with UK’s first electric roller; we’re going big with a massive Caterpillar mining shovel; and we have little and large loaders. PLUS Tamtron offers a weighty reason why Hillhead...Read moreRead more
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EXCLUSIVE – The future of demolition equipment
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DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony popped over to Sweden a few weeks ago to visit those fine folks at Volvo Construction Equipment. During his visit, he got to play with some stunning machines and got to see some truly remarkable new equipment. But, while he was blown away by the big excavators, the big dumptrucks and by...Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #318
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In today’s show: Stiff penalties for company bosses behind sledgehammer demolition that freed asbestos fibres; how to keep your fuel safe and secure as thefts spiral; how many Cats does it take to demolish a bridge? And we’re off to Hillhead once again, this time in the company of Bobcat. PLUS there is a WORLD...Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #319
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In today’s show: Stiff penalties for company bosses behind sledgehammer demolition that freed asbestos fibres; how to keep your fuel safe and secure as thefts spiral; how many Cats does it take to demolish a bridge? And we’re off to Hillhead once again, this time in the company of Bobcat. PLUS there is a WORLD...Read moreRead more
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Comment – What the Hell happened to us…?
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Several years ago, I was visiting a demolition site in the south of England. It was a large site; large enough to warrant a dedicated on-site canteen. After a morning touring the site, the managing director of the demolition company involved (who shall remain nameless) and I adjourned to said canteen, both of us craving...Read moreRead more
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