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RSS Bot · Post **#6121** by **RSS Bot** » Fri Nov 28, 2025 8:11 pm

Mountain Man
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In this EXCLUSIVE episode, we dive into an intriguing conversation with Kevin Soller, an excavator operator whose fascinating journey spans from being a professional cyclist to mastering one of the most complicated machines in the world, the Menzi Muck. Kevin shares his unique path into the construction world, the challenging conditions he works in, and...Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6122** by **RSS Bot** » Mon Dec 01, 2025 8:12 am

The Demolition Bookshop
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Christmas is a time for family; a time for reflection; and a time for gluttony and excess. But it’s also a time to catch up on all the reading you wanted to do during the year but never had the time. Now, while others hide their books away behind a members-only firewall, all of ours...Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6123** by **RSS Bot** » Mon Dec 01, 2025 10:12 am

The Break Fast Show #1046
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In today’s show: The sun rises on the new Cat 345 excavator; when Canadian demolition experts visit Memphis; what happens when two equipment manufacturers join forces? And behind the scenes at Zoomlion. PLUS in today’s edition of Mark’s Morning Monologue: The death of the mavericks. Start your day the demolition way! Join us every weekday...Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6124** by **RSS Bot** » Mon Dec 01, 2025 11:12 am

Death of the Mavericks
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When I first started my career as a construction equipment journalist, there was a guy called Rodney Byles who worked for the rival magazine New Civil Engineer. He was maybe 10 years older than me. While others were fawning over equipment manufacturers in the hope of securing advertising cash, Rodney was notoriously bristly and curmudgeonly....Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6125** by **RSS Bot** » Tue Dec 02, 2025 10:13 am

The Break Fast Show #1047
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In today’s show: 50 years as chairman – Lord Bamford looks back over a half century at the helm of JCB; Wacker Neuson unveils its latest electric minis; the sound of Engcon; and using your mini excavator as a battery pack. PLUS in today’s edition of Mark’s Morning Monologue: The loneliness of the construction worker....Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6126** by **RSS Bot** » Tue Dec 02, 2025 11:13 am

The loneliness of the demolition worker
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I didn’t learn to swim until I was 14 years old. Throughout my childhood, I had a recurring nightmare of drowning. I saw the movie Jaws when I was too young, and it left me with a lifelong fear of sharks. These two factors explain why I seldom venture into the sea. And that’s why...Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6127** by **RSS Bot** » Tue Dec 02, 2025 4:13 pm

CAT FIGHT!
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Bobcat has filed extensive patent infringement complaints against industry rival Caterpillar, and its largest dealer, Holt Texas. The complaints allege that Caterpillar has infringed on numerous Bobcat patents covering critical technologies used across a wide range of compact construction equipment. The legal actions target Caterpillar’s skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, and...Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6128** by **RSS Bot** » Wed Dec 03, 2025 10:13 am

The Break Fast Show #1048
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In today’s show: Unveiling the latest Powerplus excavator; Venieri’s emergency service support; coming full circle at the Institute of Demolition Engineers; and a Mighty Road – Celebrating 100 years of Caterpillar in song. PLUS in today’s edition of Mark’s Morning Monologue: Patience is a lost virtue. Start your day the demolition way! Join us every...Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6129** by **RSS Bot** » Wed Dec 03, 2025 11:13 am

Patience is a lost virtue
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West Ham United was formed in 1895. Over the course of the next 104 years to 1999, the club had just five managers. It has had eight since 2018. But West Ham are not unique in the erosion of patience and the constant desire for immediate success and instant gratification. In the modern world, we...Read moreRead more

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RSS Bot · Post **#6130** by **RSS Bot** » Wed Dec 03, 2025 12:13 pm

Coming full circle
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Back in 2007, the Institute of Demolition Engineers welcomed two new members: Adrian McLean, and Mark Bryan. 18 years later, almost to the day, Mark Bryan was made a Fellow of the Institute. And there to bestow the honour on him was Adrian McLean who is now IDE President. In this EXCLUSIVE video, we chart...Read moreRead more

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