Electric machines are here but they’re not the panacea for all applications.   Hydrogen machines are exciting but they remain a long way off.

So, if we’re to reduce our environmental impact while reducing costs, we need to figure out how to maximise the fuels we have today.

And a data-driven company called MachineMax does just that.

There are those that see the immediate issues and challenges.   And there are those like Holger (HoPi) Pietzsch of Hexagon Geosystems that see the bigger picture.  

In this exclusive interview, HoPi shares his unique vision of the future for construction and for humanity.

Demolition and construction industry leaders have joined forces with a highly-respected chartered psychologist in the development of a new dedicated app designed to provide workers with mental fitness tools to protect against poor mental health.  

You can find out more at www.Ownminder.com.

A trip to Italy, a pair of shoes for Mrs DemolitionNews and watching Bruce Springsteen in concert while naked.   What could possibly go wrong?  

Welcome to the latest episode of Beyond the reporter's notebook.

Originally conceived to raise awareness of mental health issues among construction workers, the Band of Builders is now offering a free counselling service.  

You can find out more here:  https://bandofbuilders.org/

This film is an extract from The Break Fast Show #272

Beyond the reporter's notebook is a new podcast from Mark Anthony, a journalist who has spent more than 30 years writing about construction demolition and construction equipment.

During that time, he has written millions of words and tens of thousands of articles.

But there are stories that have never made it into print; the stories BEHIND the stories.

In this episode, Mark recounts a tale of cheese and eggs.

Beyond the reporter's notebook is a new podcast from Mark Anthony, a journalist who has spent more than 30 years writing about construction demolition and construction equipment.

During that time, he has written millions of words and tens of thousands of articles.

But there are stories that have never made it into print; the stories BEHIND the stories.

In this episode, Mark recounts a tale of unexpected Norwegian nudity..

Conflict in Ukraine, the demise of red diesel, social values and the smaller equipment manufacturers surviving on the crumbs from the table of the majors.  

All that and more on the latest outing of the Saturday Social.

Beyond the reporter's notebook is a new podcast from Mark Anthony, a journalist who has spent more than 30 years writing about construction demolition and construction equipment.  

During that time, he has written millions of words and tens of thousands of articles.   

But there are stories that have never made it into print; the stories BEHIND the stories.  

In this episode, Mark recounts the time he was held at gunpoint in Egypt.

The investigation into alleged collusion within the UK demolition sector has the potential to redraw the industry landscape forever.  

But it also presents the industry with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to reset and to create a sector that is representative of the many rather than the few.