In today's extended show: The death of five recycling plant workers has finally come to court; North London regeneration scheme under starters orders; French architects demonstrate ignorance of demolition; and yet more demolition work is up for grabs.   

We also look at the ongoing uptick in construction demand and examine the potential impact upon the existing skills shortage within the industry.

In today's show:  UK Government kick-starts Green Revolution with £1.0 billion cash injection; JCB is back on the recruitment drive; Bobcat's new compact wheel loader goes into full production; and we have not one but TWO hot new project leads to share, courtesy of The Builders' Conference.

And if you'd like to find out more about the compact Bobcat wheel loader, then head over to the Diggers and Dozers YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/02tzQWSbmcE

In today's show:  Brokk unveils its largest-ever demolition robot; Net Zero ambitions will require 350,000 new construction workers; and the Construction Equipment Association CEA) is to host an online seminar on equipment electrification.   

You can pre-register for the CEA event here:  https://tinyurl.com/wwxj3dnx

In today's show:  Wood River Power Plant stacks imploded; contractor fined over worker burn incident; Peregrine falcons halt gas holder demolition; and JCB equipment spearheads mine clearance operations in Afghanistan.   

All this and more in today's Break Fast Show.

In today’s show:  Newline’s John Lynch stands as 2nd vice president of the NFDC; BDO survey points to yet more construction optimism; Aquajet joins the telematics age; and Bugler Developments is seeking bids on a pub demolition in West London.

All this and more on today’s Break Fast Show.

You can also link directly to our exclusive video interview with John Lynch here:  https://youtu.be/XsPdhNvhxuI

John Lynch is a man of contradictions.   He’s a traditionalist and an industry veteran.   But he understands the need for modernisation.

He is a vocal advocate for the National Federation of Demolition Contractors.   But he also believes that the NFDC and, more specifically, its members would benefit from some fundamental change.

On the day he announces officially his decision to run for the position of vice president of the NFDC, we are delighted to bring you this exclusive interbiew.

In today’s show:  Research shows that SME company owners bore the brunt of the COVID-19 costs; Carey gets the nod on US Embassy demolition; and Hitachi unveils its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader.     

In addition, three company directors are disqualified following cartel probe.   And we wish a happy retirement to an “old school professional”.  

All this and more in Episode #14 of The Break Fast Show.

In today's show: Total Controlled Demolition becomes the latest to hit the recruitment trail; Balfour Beatty is back in the black; the US' National Demolition Association has a new president; and the Plantworx exhibition organisers are hatching plans.

In today's show:  O’Keefe appoints a new managing director; McGee Group joins the Wharf pack; The construction industry is still falling short on gender equality; And the Hillhead exhibition has shifted back….AGAIN.  

All this and more on the Break Fast Show.

Jacqui Miller-Charlton MBE was a woman in construction long before it was fashionable to call for more women in construction.   She has juggled marriage and motherhood while helping to build Miller GroundBreaking into a global engineering company.   And she has done it all while retaining her trademark femininity.

To mark International Women's Day, Jacqui Miller-Charlton joined us LIVE to discuss all this and much more besides.   

If you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece or sister that is seeking some career inspiration, then we strongly recommend that they give this a listen.