There was a time, not so very long ago, when retirement meant something. When a long-serving worker reached the end of their working life, time stopped, if only for an hour or two. The site hut or office canteen was cleared. Sausage rolls and sandwiches were laid out. A collection envelope had been passed around...Read moreRead more
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In today’s show: Wacker Neuson – 178 years young and still at the cutting edge of innovation; vehicle dismantling made easy; when the Hamm stops; and Liebherr raises the bar in Paris. In today’s episode of Mark’s Morning Monologue: A Fraying Employment Safety Net. Kick off your morning with The Break Fast Show. Live at...Read moreRead more
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For generations, the UK demolition and construction sectors served a vital, if under-appreciated, dual purpose. On the surface, they were the engine of national renewal. Beneath that operational role, however, lay a crucial social mechanism: construction was the UK’s ultimate employment safety net. It was the sector that welcomed those who left school without formal...Read moreRead more
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In today’s show: What’s it really like working with autonomous trucks? Thwaites embraces electric; Shantui’s battery powered wheel loader impresses; and a Sennebogen loader keeps the material flowing in a recycling yard. In today’s episode of Mark’s Morning Monologue: Saying the quiet part out loud. Kick off your morning with The Break Fast Show. Live...Read moreRead more
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If you learned about the demolition and construction industry only by consuming the press releases and social media posts from the industry’s big players and the trade associations of which they are all members, you would think that the sector is a paragon of professionalism and that it is inherently safe. You would believe that...Read moreRead more
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When a major regional waste and recycling firm increases its surcharges, it is rarely just an isolated operational adjustment. It is almost always a bellwether for the wider health of the construction and demolition supply chain. Earlier today, UK recycling specialist Ward dropped a notification into customer inboxes confirming that rising diesel costs have forced...Read moreRead more
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In today’s show: Fifteen years of Hyundai power; Sany satisfies; John Deere graders in action; and taking your LiuGong for a walk. In today’s episode of Mark’s Morning Monologue: The parable of the five monkeys. Kick off your morning with The Break Fast Show. Live at 10am GMT, every weekday, it’s the place where the...Read moreRead more
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Do you ever look around your site and wonder: “Why are we doing it like that?” It strikes almost everyone in demolition and construction sooner or later. You watch your fellow workers comply with some drawn-out procedure, or you find yourself filling out a form that seems to serve no practical purpose, and a quiet...Read moreRead more
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Pagabo has named 111 suppliers to its newly unveiled National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026. And a number of UK demolition contractors stand to win. Valued at £4.29 billion, the four-year framework marks the procurement specialist’s largest iteration to date. Designed to serve public sector bodies across central and local government,...Read moreRead more
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In today’s show: Leaping into the future with LiuGong; a new lightweight contender in the scraper market; Develon – Fixed at the first time of asking; and Liebherr cranes move mountains in the Alps. In today’s episode of Mark’s Morning Monologue: The Strategic Flatlining of Blue Collar Careers. Kick off your morning with The Break...Read moreRead more
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