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hat a strange year.

Twelve months ago I wouldn’t have envisaged myself writing the editorial for an industry title on a cold yet sunny October morning while having spent most of the year watching re-runs of Crystal Palace’s best moments (1001 greatest throw-ins) on Sky Sports.

But this strange year got a little more distinctive for us as a media company and publisher. We split with our editor a few weeks back and now have the editorial control, planning and focus we have desired since working in the demolition media marketplace.

It is for no cute marketing agenda that we are signing off social media posts with #championingdemolition – that is exactly what our philosophy is. We want to move beyond highlighting the negative. We want to showcase UK demolition as a viable industry for youngsters to enter into, during and post education; we want site managers, labourers and demolition operators to be proud of their industry, and contractors to read the good news that continues.

Now, on to the magazine. My team have worked together for many years putting together demolition and construction equipment titles and we have picked up a fair bit of industry knowledge in our time. Six years in demolition media has allowed me to attend HillHead and PlantworX three times, Bauma in Germany last year and various waste and demolition shows. Now the reins are off, I hope you will not tire of seeing me at your depots and sites, as my team and I intend to be.

But being relative newcomers to the frontline is far from a bad thing. We welcome you – the industry – to get involved and be a part of the Demolition Hub and inform us and our readers of your products, projects and requirements as we go. We are fast learners.

Demolition Hub continues to occupy the bi-monthly publication slots and with this edition alongside the final one of 2020 (out in a few weeks), we go straight into the new year with January’s first of six 2021 editions.

So why Hub? Well, our team have produced the end of year bible and online resource the Demolition Directory; we run the British Demolition Awards (read about next year’s event on page 34); the bespoke demolition job board – DemolitionCareers.co.uk (p70); and of course, we have a vested interest in the magazine’s quality and success. We have integrated them under one banner, for your (and our) ease.

I look forward to speaking with as many of you as possible before Christmas and want to give a massive thank you for your support. It means an awful lot. Now it is time for us to showcase the industry.

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CHAMBERS MEDIA AND NFDC ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE DEMOLITION INDUSTRY Chambers Media, publisher of Demolition Hub magazine and the team behind comprehensive media brand Demolition Hub, can today announce their appointment as official media and PR partner of the leading demolition industry trade body, National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC).

The partnership agreement was signed and sealed literally as the magazine went to press. This agreement will see Demolition Hub’s many platforms host industry updates, news from contractors and industry service providers, NFDC member demolition projects, events, topical articles, resources, demolition careers information and more from the UK’s only demolition industry federation, all relayed to a wide readership and growing base of online followers.

Natalie Barlow, Head of Marketing and Communications at NFDC said, “A shared vision between both parties to raise the profile of the demolition industry and increase the frequency, quality, reach and accessibility of accurate news and information to contractors, suppliers and those who commission demolition projects is the basis for this exciting collaboration. At NFDC, we are confident that this partnership will better enable NFDC to get the professional voice of the demolition industry heard and raise awareness for the high standards we aim to set within the industry.”

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demolition contractors and has been instrumental in raising industry standards for almost 80 years.

NFDC’s core strategic priorities are set in line with the issues facing the demolition industry today and, in addition to promoting the use of accredited demolition contractor members, the Federation aims to equip all those working in demolition with the information and guidance required for continuous improvement of safety; industry knowledge and learning; workforce competence; diversity, equality and fairness; and mental health and wellbeing.

Ben Chambers, Managing Director of Chambers Media said, “The collaboration is exciting for both parties and, over time, will deliver great benefit both within and outside of the demolition industry. Chambers Media has the platforms, capacity and capability to assist NFDC in both promoting and informing the demolition industry, as well

as the sector-specific experience and contacts necessary to ensure success. I have personally wanted to work more closely with NFDC for many years and now selected as their official media partner, it’s time for us to put our money where our mouth is and deliver during these testing times. We have big plans for the Demolition Hub brand and an ambitious team to drive them forward.”

Chambers Media has played a role in promoting demolition industry news for six years, is the organiser of the British Demolition Awards and is the former publisher of Demolition Magazine and the Demolition News website.

For more information about NFDC, visit: demolition-nfdc.com For more information about Chambers Media, visit: demolitionhub.com

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THE DEMOLITION DISCUSSION – Nick Brown

To kick off our Demolition Discussion interview series, Demolition Hub speaks to Nick Brown, Managing Director of Brown and Mason, about the past, present and future of the company, its products and the outlook for the industry in general

How did business start?

The business was started by Alfred Brown, my grandfather. He operated a haulage company that had won the contract to move the bricks arising from the Margate gas works in Kent. At the end of the contract in 1961, Alfred Brown and Albert Mason, the site foreman for the company that carried out the demolition of the gas holders, went into business and by combining their individual skill sets, they started to tender for, and win, contracts to dismantle gas works in the Kent and south east London area.

Albert eventually chose to leave the company. Alfred Brown was joined by his son, Terry, and eventually his son-in-law, Michael Sabga. Both men started at grassroots level labouring on site and gained experience from a variety of projects across several sectors of the industry from gas holders to domestic dwellings.

How has the company developed since then?

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the path to specialising in the sector of heavy industrial demolition projects. Upon Alfred’s death in 1984, Terry invested in plant and transport to further enhance the company’s reputation in the heavy industrial sector. With drive and keen business acumen, opportunities arose, the company built on its reputation and began working for international clients within the power, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

During this period I, along with my brothers Richard and Lee, joined the company on leaving school and continued in the family business working on large industrial projects.

Like our father, we began our careers on an unofficial apprenticeship, starting at entry level and learning the ropes in all areas of the business.

We were joined in 1998 by our sister, Laura, who worked in an administrative capacity within the head office.

The new millennium saw the third generation begin to take the reins and take up directorships in various areas within the organisation.

In 2014, I became Managing Director. The company ethos continues and the practical approach of directly employing all employees and owning key plant and equipment continued to give Brown and Mason the edge over other contractors in the very specialist sector of heavy industrial demolition.

What kind of projects do you work on most frequently?

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decommissioning, dismantling and demolition of power stations. In addition, we have frequently carried out large, complex demolition and dismantling projects in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and oil and gas sectors.

What are the standout projects from Brown and Mason’s history?

Greenwich Gas Works – demolition of 350,000m³ gas holder.

Beckton Gas Works – during one of our contracts for North Thames Gas at the Beckton Gas Works site we became film extras for the day and helped create Vietnam in East London for the film “Full Metal Jacket”.

Chatham Dockyard and Warrington Paper Mill – our first two large industrial demolition contracts, carried out in the early 1980s.

Blackwall Point Power Station in Greenwich, London – in 1986, Brown and Mason engaged with the CEGB and carried out the asbestos removal and demolition in its first power station contract.

Headquarters of the Department of the Environment in Marsham Street, London – this landmark project in 2002 was at the time purported to be the largest ever city centre demolition contract undertaken in the UK.

wartime bunkers, hence the depth of concrete, and we had to apply for a special dispensation to bring explosives into the capital for use on this project. The contract also included extensive internal asbestos removal and temporary works to the existing two-storey deep basement

retaining walls. The contract had a value of £9.8m.

The largest petrochemical project was carried out in Redcar on Teesside between September 2010 and September 2012. With a value of £23.5m and a duration of two years, this project involved the asbestos

And the biggest ones in your time?

To answer this, I want to break it down into sector and give an example of each.

The largest city centre project was Marsham Street, London between March 2002 and November 2003. The demolition of the former Headquarters of the Department of the Environment was at the time the largest city centre demolition contract undertaken in the UK. This major contract involved the demolition of 3No. reinforced concrete 20-storey-high office blocks, 3No. “bomb proof” bunker structures with reinforced concrete walls and roofs up to three metres thick. The building had links to Winston Churchill’s demolitionhub.com

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removal, demolition and site clearance of various process plant and structures, tank farms, cooling towers plus associated cables, pipework and equipment, within a chemical manufacturing facility that was still primarily operational.

Our largest power station contract commenced in February 2017 and is currently in progress near Alloa, Clackmannanshire in Scotland. This was named as Europe’s biggest polluter in 2003 and is the largest power station demolished in Europe to date. Our contract comprises the asbestos removal, demolition and site clearance of the now redundant station and has approximate value of £46m.

How has the scope of your business developed? Are you in the process of making any developments?

B&M began as a demolition and transport business, over the years it has developed into a turnkey industrial decommissioning, dismantling and demolition business. We have recently added ground remediation to our list of services after securing a multimillion-pound contract. This additional service complements project delivery for our clients.

We are also currently expanding into Europe and have recently established a subsidiary in the Netherlands, where we have already secured our first power station decommissioning project.

Tell us about the marketing and tendering process. To what extent is it proactive advertising and marketing, and to what extent is it merely tendering for jobs?

Our marketing is mainly through our social media, sharing our biggest messages and the aim is to increase our following on all our platforms.

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do a lot of advertising as the work comes to us.

What particular challenges has COVID 19 presented you? How has it affected the scope of your business?

From the onset of the pandemic we closely monitored government guidance and then the subsequent legislation. As with all businesses we had to rapidly react to this unprecedented and continuously evolving situation.

The primary effect on our business initially was transport of personnel to our projects around the country and then managing the impact of accommodation restrictions.

At the height of the first wave, when the majority of the country was in lockdown, we had to suspend works on a number of contracts but were able to remain operational on several sites through the use of stringent risk assessed control measures. Aside from some obvious programme implications, all our projects are now fully operational.

What future plans are you making to mitigate the effects of COVID 19?

Looking to the future we are continuously adjusting our control measures to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 affecting our business.

We have worked hard to ensure our business is COVID-secure and we will maintain our high standard through the coming weeks and months of this crisis.

What are the biggest technological developments you have seen and what will be future game changers?

Throughout the current turbulent times, Brown and Mason has vastly increased the use of technology to maximise social distancing. A prime example being the use of Microsoft Teams to hold meetings with colleagues all over Europe.

Video conferencing is also being used to great effect as a communication tool to maintain contact with fellow colleagues, furloughed and not, expanding

social interaction and improving corporate cohesion.

Looking to the future, the benefits of this technology are clear. With easier and more fluid communication combined with the economies of reduced travel for face to face meetings, social distancing could be the greatest technological advance for our business.

How do you see the demolition industry developing in 2021 and over the following years?

Key topics that are current and will remain so for many years to come will be: • Tasks are becoming less labour intensive than in the past • The use of robotic machinery in dangerous situations • The design and manufacture of rechargeable demolition conversion heavy duty excavators and cranes that operate without the loss of impact currently experienced on the much smaller equipment currently available • The use of BIM and virtual reality to enable a client to experience the full impact of the demolition process at tender stage, as if they are standing on their site and not just on a desktop • The change in general awareness of recycling/ re-use and the impact that it can have on a project and the environment

Do you have any notable projects in progress or in planning?

As mentioned, our Longannet project is in progress and we are working on a new project in Europe with details to come soon.

It’s a family business. How about future plans and succession?

My brothers and I are proud to have our sons working in the business, in varying in roles from Explosives Technician to Health and Safety apprentice. We have a strong team of professionals in the business. The future is bright for B&M! demolitionhub.com

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Jacqueline O’Donovan, Managing Director of London’s O’Donovan Waste Disposal wasted no time in mastering the art of demolition, becoming one of the first students to earn a University of Wolverhampton master’s degree in demolition management.

Already a stalwart of the waste and demolition sector, Jacqueline studied for the two-year master’s degree in the university’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, with her exceptional knowledge and experience making her an ideal candidate.

O’Donovan Waste is a multiaward winning, family-run company specialising in construction and demolition waste, providing cradleto-grave options including total waste management, demolition, site-clearance, waste-processing and recycled aggregates, while diverting 100 per cent of its waste from landfill.

With Jacqueline at the helm, the business champions a range of initiatives that prioritises staff wellbeing, health and safety, training and environmental excellence. Her commitment to best practice means she is widely regarded as an industry leader.

Jacqueline is one of the first cohort of students and one of the first of two women to achieve the world’s first demolition degree, which was developed and launched at the university’s School of Architecture and Built Environment.

Accredited by the Institute of Demolition Engineers (IDE), the course has been designed in conjunction with industry specialists. The Master’s of Science degree comprises a range of modules including management, methodologies, research and sustainability, asbestos removal and building information modelling (BIM).

Jacqueline said, “I am delighted to be one of the first students to have achieved a demolition master’s degree in the UK. I won’t lie, it was very challenging at times, especially being a

mature student, but I am delighted that I ploughed on.

“I am over the moon to have achieved this, and having left school at 16 I did not envisage I would one day return to formal education, let alone work towards a master’s while working full time.

“Demolition has always been at the centre of what we do as a company and it is particularly close to my heart as my late father Joe started out in demolition. I was honoured to join the first ever demolition-specific academic qualification offered in the UK. I felt it was imperative to have representation from the waste sector on the course and also to show that demolition is a viable option and can be diverse.

“The demolition sector works on more than £8 billion of projects every year in the UK alone, so it is great to see it being recognised with this new professional qualification.

“As a waste management company and demolition contractor, we play a vital role in the demolition process and are incredibly proud of the fact we divert 100 per cent of construction waste from landfill. I feel having a master’s degree will give our existing clients further assurance and knowledge that we are experts in our field and their projects are in the hands of an innovative and forward-thinking supply chain partner while helping us to reach new clients and grow our demolition services.”

Dr Paul Hampton, Associate Head of the School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Wolverhampton, said, “Jacqueline should be extremely proud of her achievement in passing this pioneering master’s degree.

“We are the only university in the world that offers a programme for the entire lifetime of a building from design right through to demolition and it is thanks to the tireless efforts of our partners that we are able to develop programmes that are both relevant to industry and vital to supporting local, national and international economies.

“Our focus in the School of Architecture and Built Environment is to develop courses that are sector relevant and partially delivered in partnership with sector experts. There is a real potential for this to address the sector skills gaps and provide a meaningful step change for recruiting future talent.” demolitionhub.com

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In 1946, with the second world war over, clearing and rebuilding Europe would require new tracked earthmovers. Responding to this need, a veteran of 311 Squadron Lieutenant Arnost Polak started Inmalo, initially supplying tracks and later moving into demolition attachments.

Inmalo is now well known in the industry for the supply of hydraulic excavator attachments and dust suppression systems.

One of the flagship brands is the MBI (Mantovanibenne) attachments range, which includes scrap shears, concrete crackers, pulverisers, multi-systems, grapples and riddle buckets.

Charles Polak from Inmalo said, “MBI represents a wide range of demolition attachments. The MBI range still remains the premium brand for quality, reliability and productivity, with a strong emphasis on product development and leading patent technology. This is a standard we expect across all of our brand products and provides customers with confidence in the power, reliability and productivity of our attachment ranges.”

Paolo Mantovani from MBI said, “We are extremely proud of our long-standing relationship with Inmalo in the UK. We have worked together for more than 20 years, building trust and have a great working relationship.

“The UK market is very important for MBI and we know that the customers are in the very good hands of Inmalo. With equipment still working in the field over 20 years old, it is a testament to the build quality from MBI and the backup from Inmalo. We look forward to many more years of partnership.”

Grapples and shears are popular products from the MBI stable. The SGR Grapple is designed especially for demolition and the movement of heavy materials and has recently been upgraded to a superior level of reliability and performance.

Changes have focused on major modifications related to hydraulic components, control sensitivity and upgraded assembly.

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INMALO CELEBRATES TWIN MILESTONES: 75TH ANNIVERSARY AND 20 YEARS AS UK MBI DEALER The Eagle II Scrap Shears have proved to be very popular with some of the largest demolition and scrap recycling companies throughout the country. With a high power to weight ratio and extensive patented features such as the speed valve and jaw clearance design, MBI Shears are renowned for high productivity levels.

Concrete crackers and pulverisers have also been improved, with a focus on interchangeable CRP and PP teeth plate designs. The company

launched the MBI CC Combi Cutter last year, which combines both cracker and shear for demolition of heavy reinforced concrete structures, giving Inmalo one of the largest ranges of attachments available to the UK market.

Inmalo’s new GIDA hydraulic Magnet range has also been very well received for its power, release time and ease of connectivity with different carriers.

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corporate breaker ranges with products to fit 0.7 to 120 tonne carriers.

Combine this with the latest deal with Steelwrist to supply the SQ range of Fully Automatic Quick Couplers, and Inmalo has an impressive range of powerful and technically advanced attachments and couplers as it approaches 75 years supporting the UK demolition industry.

Charles Polak said, “With the added benefit of in-house engineering and maintenance service, we are also a leading supplier of dust suppression systems, which include the popular and highly manoeuvrable Motofog jet range. With our latest move to MB Dust Cannon, we can now provide greater choice of size, range, mountings, water tank and generator options.

All in all, Inmalo has become a one-stop shop for the demolition industry as it starts to recover and return to work.� demolitionhub.com

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ARDEN EQUIPMENT: A SUCCESS STORY SINCE 1956

The success story that is Arden Equipment began more than 60 years ago with its range of hydraulic loading buckets, which have propelled the company to ever greater heights over the years.

The French company, which has since expanded worldwide, has gone on to develop a wide range of customised hydraulic attachments.

Daniel Dupuy Commercial and Marketing Director said, “Our personnel are driven with passion and we are proud of what we have achieved together over the years.

Arden Equipment has built a strong reputation not only in France but worldwide thanks to its quality and long lasting products.”

Arden Equipment began its development in the United Kingdom in the 90s and the company has since opened a UK subsidiary to strengthen its position and develop a strong dealer network. Among these is Blue Machinery, which has remained a strong and loyal partner.

Today Arden Equipment has grown its network across the country, with the strategic UK hub in Coventry assisting in its distribution.

Bill Jenkins, UK Business Development Manager emphasised the importance of the Coventry depot launched this year. “With the uncertainty of Brexit and the on/ off trade deal negotiations, it would be fair to say that 2021 will bring its own challenges. It is vital, therefore, that as a leading manufacturer we make a statement of intent. The investment in the new depot should be seen as part of a long term strategy and commitment to the UK market and our customer base.

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“The product range itself has always had a reputation for reliability through quality and we can now boast innovation among the other brand qualities with award winning products such as the unique Arden Jet Dust suppression systems, which can be used for all industry sectors but particularly the demolition sector.

“Now with the opening of the new branch and the local stock holding we only see the Arden brand continuing to strengthen its reputation as a leading attachments manufacturer within the UK market.”

The complete portfolio of attachments for the demolition sector is wide ranging and includes demolition shears, both concrete and metal; pulverisers; breakers and selector grabs. Although Arden Equipment successfully exports all its attachments to the UK, the most popular and renowned product

is the selector grab, with a strong positioning in the UK thanks to its reliability and competitive price.

Sean Donovan, UK Business Development Manager describes the selector grab as the flagship product for the UK market. “We offer a wide range of selector grabs that have proven themselves over time and become synonymous with high productivity and durability.

“Whether that be in selective demolition or reclamation. We at Arden Equipment UK have great belief in our products and to this end we will be offering a three-year warranty on our grabs from January 2021.”

Arden Equipment has been thriving since day one and 2021 will be a year of new products and technologies. These include the single ram processor, which will improve the performance of the range. Stay tuned.

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The supervisory board of Wacker Neuson SE has appointed Felix Bietenbeck as a new member of the executive board, with Bietenbeck assuming the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer. The supervisory board has expanded the executive board in response to the group’s strong growth in recent years.

Hans Neunteufel, Chair of the supervisory board said, “With our portfolio of innovative light and compact equipment, we have experienced dynamic growth over the past few years.

We are delighted to win Mr Bietenbeck to the Wacker Neuson Group, an experienced industry leader with proven operational expertise.

“This expansion of our executive board speaks to the growing number of leadership and organisational tasks required to make the most of emerging business opportunities.”

Bietenbeck joins Wacker Neuson following a successful international career with the Continental Group. In his most recent role, he served as Executive Vice President responsible for the Vehicle Dynamics unit, a body with around 10,000 employees and more than 20 production and development locations.

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Before this, he held various roles at Continental based in China, Mexico and Germany, playing a key role in shaping both growth and restructuring phases.

With the addition of Bietenbeck, the executive board of Wacker Neuson SE now has four members. In September 2017, Martin Lehner (CEO) was appointed Chair of the executive board in addition to his role as CTO and COO. From October onwards, Felix Bietenbeck will act as COO, while Mr Lehner will focus on the group’s strategic direction and further strengthening its innovative drive. The functions entrusted to Alexander Greschner (CSO) and Wilfried Trepels (CFO) remain unchanged.

Summing up, Lehner said, “I am delighted about the appointment of Felix Bietenbeck as his long years of experience and expertise will add great value to our company. The expansion of the executive board is an important step in efforts to reorganise internal group structures, which have been underway for some months now.

“The aim is to align our organisation even more closely with the needs of our customers, eliminate redundant structures, streamline reporting lines and give even stronger momentum to our innovative capabilities.” demolitionhub.com

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN INVESTING IN A NEW ATTACHMENT

Demolition Hub interviewed Louis Broekhuizen, Commercial Director at Rotar International BV, about what he sees as the key considerations when investing in a new attachment. With more than 25 years’ experience in the attachment industry, his views certainly carry some weight and make an interesting read for anyone considering such an investment.

Louis, can you give us a bit of background on the importance of the attachment decision?

Nowadays there are a wide range of attachments available on the market for a variety of applications. They come in various shapes and sizes and vary considerably in quality and price. Therefore, it is sometimes hard to decide which attachment is the right one for your job. At the end of the day, choosing to invest in the right attachment can have a huge influence on productivity.

Of course, the excavators that are already part of your fleet will form a big part of that decision.

With excavators, the boom configurations, tool weights and hydraulic capabilities are the most important factors that can influence the performance of the attachment.

What do you believe are the main considerations when choosing which attachment is right for your business?

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emissions / fuel consumption Machine classification – the right tool for the right excavator Installation – hydraulic measurements / adjustments tools – carriers Service dependency – tool availability / continuity

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Dealer support level – rapid repair / workshop • Parts availability • Instructions – training and documentation Ideally, all of the above should be taken into consideration when purchasing an attachment. demolitionhub.com

Absolutely not. It is also important to consider the cost of the attachment and how this will affect your cashflow. These days, too many people decide on the initial purchase price of the attachments and don’t take into consideration the estimated cost over its lifetime.

So a knowledge of the manufacturer and its reputation is of key importance?

Yes, at Rotar we are manufacturing hydraulic attachments mainly for the demolition, recycling and scrap metal industries. Due to the nature of the work, a dedicated demolition company relies heavily on the quality and condition of its attachments. For this reason, it is important to understand the vision and reputation of the manufacturer.

What should a buyer take into account when looking at the different manufacturers on the market?

A number of things. For example, do they use the highest standards of materials and components to justify the investments initially, and to guarantee the tool productivity, availability and lifetime? When you design a tool, you always need to investigate the target machine class first. What range of hydraulic values do you have to work with (pressure/flow capacities). Besides a well performing attachment design incorporating stability, wear resistance and durability due to strong steel construction, you also need to design a hydraulic infrastructure.

The performance of the attachment is a combination of the construction, the hydraulic infrastructure on the attachment and the installation and adjustments of the hydraulics on the excavators.

At Rotar, it is important to develop both the construction of the attachment and the hydraulic components. Swivels, manifolds, regen-valves and cylinders are all designed in-house. Only in this way demolitionhub.com

can we guarantee an attachment that is designed and fine-tuned for the target machine class. Avoiding backpressure and narrowing in the hydraulics will result in a better performing attachment (cycle times and maximum force). Besides lower temperatures, the fuel consumption and environmental impact (emissions) will be positively affected too. Lower temperatures will extend the lifetime of seals, oil and other hydraulic components.

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So it’s not always ideal to go for the cheapest version of the attachment you need?

So what should you consider regarding the maintenance of the attachment?

To ensure maximum productivity over the lifetime of your attachments, it’s important to carry out proper service and repair.

Nowadays more and more attachment manufacturers are offering interchangeable wear parts. This will result in a more flexible way of keeping the tool in good condition.

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Also, interchangeable wear parts can decrease the welding activities on the tools, resulting in less downtime and a longer lifetime. Welding and hard facing influences the structure of the steel. Following the correct welding procedures like preheating, using the right welding wires and temperatures as well controlled cool down of the structure can extend the lifetime of your construction. It is important to respect the high-grade materials used as these require special treatments.

If maintenance is a key element, how important is it to buy from the right dealer?

Dealers add value. When you consider any purchase of an attachment, take into account the capabilities of your dealer. A dealer shouldn’t only be there to make the sale. A dealer is your support and backup in case of emergencies. An attachment shouldn’t be delivered to clients without proper installation.

Dealers need to measure pressures and flows on the carriers, as the display values in the cabins can’t necessarily be relied upon to be absolutely correct.

Every new attachment should start with a proper installation.

Additionally, operators need to be trained correctly. Operators need to take notice of the written instructions in the operation manuals.

A dealer also has to respond in case of an emergency or breakdown.

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excavator being unable to operate.

The jobsite isn’t running properly, trucks need to be cancelled, activities have to be rescheduled and this can easily result in delays on the jobsite.

For all these reasons, it’s very important to understand what you are going to buy and from whom. An attachment is operating in the most intensive environment. The materials are aggressive, the forces are to the max, and external impacts can be unexpectedly high. Therefore, it’s extremely important to understand how dependent you are on the quality and serviceability of the attachments and the support you receive.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Is there anything you’d like to add?

The above should give you a core understanding of the considerations to take into account when buying any attachment. Here at Rotar we believe that buying a dedicated tool from a dealer with a good reputation, industry knowledge and great service will justify the investment

in a premium attachment. Over the lifetime of the product, your costs can be controlled by regular services, using original parts and running the attachments on the right settings. This will create fuel savings, reduce downtime and maintain a good relationship with your supporting dealer.

Working this way, we are convinced that premium attachments will be cheaper than lower quality equivalents over their lifetime. The initial purchase price is only a starting point when considering the lifetime investment.

To work day-in, day-out with a premium, well performing tool will result in greater productivity, driver satisfaction, better revenues and fewer unexpected costs.

Lower lifetime costs justify the purchase of premium attachments.

At the end of the day, it is the performance of the attachment that has a bigger influence on its productivity on the jobsite rather than the excavator, which is only carrying the tool.

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What is the airBOSS tyre?

The airBOSS tyre is an innovative British made tyre perfect for the demolition sector – robust, money-saving and downtime eliminating. The tyre is made of interlocking rubber segments bolted onto a steel rim. Never again do you need to replace a complete tyre – only the damaged segments, at a fraction of the cost.

The unique airBOSS segmented tyre was first introduced into the UK at the SED Show in 1991 when it won three awards, the Silver Medal, the Supreme Gold for Innovation and the Newcomer Award. This was the first time that any one

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company had won all three awards.

All the major OEMs such as JCB, CAT, Doosan Bobcat, Case, Komatsu, New Holland airBOSS approve of the airBOSS tyre.

There is minimal downtime when using an airBOSS wheel.

The vehicle operator can change a damaged segment in minutes using a spanner without jacking up the vehicle and so avoiding any loss of production time.

With a standard tyre, the machine cannot be used until a new tyre has been brought to the site. On-site trials have proven the many financial benefits in never having to purchase a tyre, in not having to pay callout charges or suffering the cost of downtime.

The airBOSS steel rim is unique in that it is specially engineered to enable the tyre segments to dovetail to create a complete wheel. The rim is a one-off purchase and will last the lifetime of the machine, unlike other tyres in the market where the rim either needs to be replaced when a tyre is damaged or the rim is incorporated within the tyre itself.

An airBOSS wheel is, in most cases, more expensive than the standard pneumatic and semisolid tyres due to the need for the specially engineered steel rim. airBOSS understands that the initial cost of the steel rims may deter an operator from making the switch, so as a special deal until 31 October 2020, purchasers will only pay for the segments when purchasing a set of wheels. airBOSS will supply the steel rims free of charge saving a total of ÂŁ1,100 per vehicle.

While airBOSS will retain ownership of all steel rims supplied, these may be used at no cost by the customer for up to three years. If the customer no longer wishes to use the airBOSS wheel system, the rims will be returned to airBOSS. Alternatively, the customer may purchase the rims for the retail price, currently ÂŁ275 per wheel, at any time.

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WARD LAUNCHES ASBESTOS DROP OFF SERVICE

Derbyshire based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has launched a new asbestos drop off service for smaller loads or oneoff jobs.

Asbestos is dangerous to human health and must be disposed of safely by a licensed contractor. It is not widely accepted at household waste recycling centres and so can often be difficult to dispose of.

The new service for the safe disposal of cement-bonded asbestos launched this month. It is aimed at residential and commercial customers who need a quick and reliable way to safely dispose of the hazardous material.

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Donald Ward, Operations Director at Ward said, “There are often cases where tradespeople or householders working on smaller projects in renovations of older properties or home DIY-ers dismantling a garage or lean-to unexpectedly find themselves with asbestos for disposal. Due to the minimum quantity limits at many disposal sites, they struggle to find somewhere to safely dispose of it at a competitive rate.

“Our Chesterfield and Ilkeston facilities are fully licensed for handling hazardous waste and can accept small loads less than 150kgs at a new special rate or larger

loads of asbestos up to a number of tonnes at the most comparative rates in the area.

“We’ve launched the new service so that people can easily book in and drop off cementbased asbestos and be sure that it will be disposed of in a safe and responsible way.”

The new service enables customers to book in and drop off up to four bags or 150kgs of cement-bonded asbestos at Ward sites for an exclusive rate of £95+VAT, including all legal paperwork such as a consignment note. The team also offers free advice and support for all enquiries.

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LIFT OFF FOR EYE IN THE SKY Marubeni-Komatsu launches MDiG – technology delivering productivity MDiG, a new machine control and GNSS (satellite navigation) rental supplier and site services provider launched on 5 October.

Backed by Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd, MDiG provides businesses nationwide with technology solutions that optimise their construction sites enabling them to complete projects more accurately, safely and efficiently.

Brian Graham, Managing Director of Marubeni-Komatsu said, “With the increase in demand for digital solutions within construction, MDiG was formed to provide customers with the most comprehensive range of technology rental and job site services, regardless of the machine make or model.”

Products and services come under four areas: MDiG Rental – offers the latest GNSS and machine control equipment technology from the leading manufacturers, whatever your rental and sales requirements.

MDiG Solutions – offers a variety of jobsite services including site setup, 3D data and terrain mapping.

MDiG Assist – provides on-demand technical assistance via dedicated support desks that provide consistent remote support.

MDiG Training – delivers bespoke courses focused on engineers and machine operators. It will support you in unlocking your technology and people investments.

To provide customers with a comprehensive range of advanced machine control and GNSS equipment, MDiG has partnerships with Leica Geosystems and Topcon Positioning.

The company is also the UK’s distributor of SMART CONSTRUCTION, a package of solutions for data collection and conversion.

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CAMPBELL CLEARS THE AIR

Since Ian Campbell and his daughter set up shop in his study more than 20 years ago, Campbell Associates has gone from strength to strength and is now run by a dedicated team of more than 30 staff. Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, its offices accommodate its sales and hire business and house two purposebuilt calibration laboratories.

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mile to maintain the company’s outstanding reputation.

When Campbell launched its Noise, Vibration and Dust (NVD) environmental monitoring range some years ago, it responded to the needs of the demolition and construction industry by developing a service to provide reliable, uncomplicated and maintenance free monitoring systems. This was designed, installed and supported by the company; the complete package at an affordable price, available for sale and hire.

Campbell Associates’ industry leading NVD systems from AVA, Aeroqual and Sonitus are fully

automated, controlled remotely and can be powered by mains electricity or an eight-month-life battery.

This means that the units can be placed in almost any location and once installed, they need very little human intervention for the life of the project.

Couple this flexibility with the convenience of cloud based data, whereby measurements are automatically recorded and can be accessed in real time from any device, and you start to appreciate why the company’s environmental monitoring systems are trusted by some of the biggest names in demolition and construction. These demolitionhub.com

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companies are using hundreds of such kits across London and the UK, right now. Campbell Associates has also trained engineers who can install and decommission kit for you anywhere in the UK. The company has recently expanded its expertise into air quality monitoring, which sits perfectly with its existing NVD products. The AQS1 Air Quality Station, records particulate matter plus ozone and nitrogen dioxide gases, using the very latest technology to guarantee extremely accurate levels in real time and without the need for an internet connection. demolitionhub.com

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WHY YOU SHOULD BE MONITORING NO2 EMISSIONS

Construction sites and NO2 It is well known that construction sites can generate and emit many different forms of pollution, the most obvious being material waste, visible dust, noise and vibration.

However, construction and demolition sites also produce less obvious pollutants that are cause of serious concern for human health and impact on the environment.

Two of these pollutants are nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2) and particulate matter (fine dust particles or PM).

It is estimated that in London, NRMM (Non-Road Mobile Machinery) contributes to seven per cent of NOx, 14 per cent of PM2.5 and eight per cent of PM10 and it is believed to be a similar proportion in other major conurbations.

NRMM on construction sites generates NO2 from diesel or petrol fuelled engines in trucks, excavators, loaders, bulldozers, mobile cranes, off-road machinery and static engines such as pumps and electricity generators. Idling engines are a significant contributor to NRMM emissions and personal exposure to PM2.5, PM10 and NO2.

It is estimated that 15 per cent of diesel fuel consumed per year in the UK is associated with NRMM,

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which equates to approximately four billion litres.

How is NO2 generated?

Combustion of fossil fuels produces oxides of nitrogen (NO2). NOx is primarily made up of nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

NO2 is of most concern due to its impact on health. However NO easily converts to NO2 in the air – so to reduce concentration of NO2 it is essential to control emissions of NOx. National ambient air quality standards set NO2 as a criteria pollutant and indicator of the larger group of nitrogen oxides.

Health effect of NO2

Scientific evidence links short term NO2 exposure with adverse respiratory effects including airway inflammation in healthy people and increased respiratory symptoms in people with asthma.

Studies also show a connection between short term exposure and increased hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses. In addition to contributing to ground-level ozone effects on the respiratory system, NOx reacts with ammonia, moisture and other compounds to form small particles. These small particles can penetrate deeply into sensitive parts of the lungs.

Recent research shows children exposed to diesel-dominated air pollution in London are showing poor lung capacity, putting them at risk of lifelong breathing disorders.

The study was led by Kings College London, Queen Mary University of London and the University of Edinburgh.

What is new in NO2 measurement?

For accurate measurement of dust and particulates, Aeroqual provides real-time dust sentry monitors, which are widely used across the UK on construction sites. These monitors now come with the option of being upgraded to accurately measure NO2 in parallel with dust and particulates. The systems have advanced patented sensors and an active pumped air flow to sample NO2 to near reference standards giving a reliable picture of key pollutants on site. Data is stored and uploaded to the cloud during each minute of alerting and reporting.

In the past, diffusion tubes have been used to measure NO2 concentrations in communities.

These are passive devices that measure the average concentration typically over one month. NO2 concentrations are usually required as an hourly period and for construction projects during working hours. These limitations make new real time NO2 monitoring an attractive proposition. Newer dust sentry and profiler monitors can now be upgraded and brand new propose built AQS can be purchased or hired today.

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Ferrybridge power station – Demolition monitoring

Campbell Associates has been assisting civil engineer giants Keltbray with its environmental monitoring on the demolition and clearing of the power stations at Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire.

The coal fired towers were situated on the River Aire in West Yorkshire, next to the junction of the M62 and A1(M) motorways. They have been a landmark for travellers of those roads for more than 50 years. But these towers have been decommissioned and need to be brought to the ground after the power station’s closure in 2016. The site is set to be cleared by 2021.

Keltbray’s challenge on the project was to effectively monitor noise, vibration and dust emissions generated by its activity. The

company needed to be able to remotely access the data gathered from across the project and easily download the reports.

Keltbray chose the Sonitus noise, AVA vibration and Aeroqual Dust Monitor, which, with a total of 15 monitors across the site, proved to be uncomplicated and costeffective. During the cooling tower blowdown in June and October 2019, additional dust monitors were required to measure the after effects. With the level of interest the project was drawing, large crowds of onlookers were expected during the cooling towers’ blowdown, meaning

public safety was paramount.

The monitors still provide Keltbray with reliable, accurate measurement data stored in real time, which the company can use to keep a clear picture of what is happening on site. With the additional feature of trigger alerts when pre-set levels are exceeded; they are confident in their monitoring.

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STAYING CONNECTED Casella supports site boundary monitoring with free data offer

We’re used to having data easily accessible and at our fingertips 24/7. From weather forecasts to sport scores, instant connectivity and easily available data ensure we can be proactive as well as being reactive.

Data availability in construction workplaces should be no different, especially when that data is a vital component of site safety and compliance.

World-leading environmental monitoring manufacturer Casella is supporting environmental consultants and managers within the construction and demolition sectors with a new initiative to make environmental data more accessible.

For a limited time, Casella is offering one year of free data connectivity to customers purchasing its award winning Guardian2 site boundary monitoring solution.

Site boundary monitoring is a key part of a working construction site’s safety ecosystem. Consistent monitoring for hazards including excess levels of dust, noise, vibration and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is key to ensuring that sites are compliant with local authority regulations and good relationships are kept with site neighbours. Boundary/ fence line monitoring also plays an important role in reputational management – making sure that projects do not cause friction with site neighbours with excess levels of noise or dust that may cause complaints.

Combined site boundary monitoring solutions, such as the Casella Guardian 2, bring together individual hazard monitoring

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devices in one enclosure, which can be easily installed at the edge of a site and, once powered, require minimal further interaction. Data capture continues seamlessly, and reporting can be entirely customised to suit the needs of the end user.

Operators can use the Guardian2 to get exactly the data they need, whenever they need it.

Reports can be set up for single monitoring streams (e.g. noise or dust only) or including all monitoring results.

Automated reports can be sent daily, weekly, or monthly, directly to an email inbox in graphical or tablature formats.

Users aren’t limited to routine passive monitoring results; text or email alerts can be configured for any measured parameter, or for device errors such as power loss, allowing operators to react quickly to exceeded hazard levels or out of action equipment. Access levels are also fully customisable, allowing users to specify who receives and can configure reports and to connect to different Guardian2 units on multiple sites remotely using Casella’s secure online access point.

Tim Turney, Casella Global Marketing Manager said, “Having flexible access to consistent, accurate monitoring data is vital to ensuring project safety, for employer, employee and site neighbours alike.

“Construction project budgeting is always tight, especially in the current climate, and cost of data should not be a barrier to ensuring sites operate safely and compliantly, or indeed stop work on site because limits are exceeded.”

To find out more about the Casella range of monitoring solutions and terms and conditions visit www.casellasolutions.com

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British Demolition Awards 2020 2021 The third incarnation of the annual British Demolition Awards has rather usurpingly has taken a leave of absence in 2020. All things considered safe and sound we are booked in to be back on Friday, 16th July 2021 in Brighton.

After a successful past couple of years in Birmingham then Manchester, we are proud to be hosting the British Demolition Awards 2021 at the American Express Community Stadium, home of the Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.

The event to be attended by 400+ contractors and suppliers from the UK demolition industry is doing it’s traditional cross-country manoeuvre after being hosted in Birmingham in 2017 and then then in central Manchester last year.

The awards and dinner will

be in the Mayo Wynne Baxter Lounge and additional stand and networking area will be in the iTalk Lounge, both with pitch side views or the Premier League ground.

international players in the demolition industry and providing industry professionals with a forum to meet, socialise and talk business.

Chambers Media Ltd the innovators of this event have run the awards for the past two years and are bringing the awards to the south-coast for the 3rd edition of this celebration of all things within British Demolition are also delighted to have secured BBC’s Mike Shaft as the host after Chambers Media’s MD Ben Chambers was wooed by the award winning broadcaster’s fun and upbeat compering at The Builders Conference Awards last December.

The annual event, hosted at premium conference hotels across the country, consists of a networking reception, the awards dinner and an afterparty. For the third year running, Chambers Media is proud to have once again secured McCloskey Equipment as the event’s principal sponsor.

Now in its third year, the event is going from strength to strength, recognising the foremost national and

The British Demolition Awards is an unmissable opportunity for all those in the industry, and for that reason a perfect marketing opportunity for your company.

We invite you all to attend. For table bookings please email awards@chambers.media

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Award categories Health & Safety Award Trainee/Apprentice of the Year Demolition Contractor of the Year Demolition Project Of The Year Demolition innovation of the Year environmental innovation of the Year Waste Provider Of The Year Supplier Of The Year Hall Of Fame inductee Training innovation of the Year NFDC sponsored category - tba

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fleet Howard Civil Engineering, founded in 2003 by Michael Howard, is one of the leading civil engineering companies in the north and specialises in four key disciplines: RC Frames, S278 works, roads and sewers and groundworks. The family run business prides itself for working alongside a number of prestigious clients such as BAM, Wates, Willmott Dixon and GMI Construction.

To support its civil engineering projects, the company also operates its own plant hire business consisting of 60 excavators ranging from two to 38 tonnes. A number of these machines have worked on high profile projects and developments including Victoria Gate Shopping Centre in Leeds, Hard Ings Road in Bradford, Rudding Park Hotel and Leeds City College’s Quarry Hill Campus.

Earlier this year the company won multiple contracts across Yorkshire, prompting it to expand its fleet. This led to it purchasing a number of Komatsu PC80MR-5 midi and PC55MR-5 mini excavators in July. The main factor for choosing Komatsu was previous experience with the company and finding its machines to be the most reliable

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GOING FOR GROWTH Howard Civil Engineering expands fleet with Komatsu and efficient on the market. The inclusion of Komatsu Care which covers the first three years / 2000 hours of servicing was also seen as a massive plus point, as this freed up Howard Civil Engineering’s own engineers for other work. Finally, the strong residual values of the machines were also an influencer in the decision.

The new machines are part of Komatsu’s MR-5 generation of mini and midi excavators. The range concentrates the quality and performance of the larger Komatsu construction range into a compact package. Each machine is packed full of high level specifications as standard, including a Stage V emissions compliant engine, auto idle shutdown, neutral position detection system and Komtrax

monitoring system. They also have a tight tail swing radius and a swing boom that hugs the machine making them the perfect tool for confined job sites.

So far, the feedback from Howard Civil Engineering’s operators has been exclusively positive in relation to cab comfort, responsiveness, power and performance.

The company is looking forward to using the new machines on its Greengate Junction Improvement Scheme, where it is the main contractor for Bradford Council. It is a very high-profile site where it will be widening all four approaches to the existing junction and installing underground attenuation to accommodate surface and rainwater from the increased paved footprint.

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‘We have taken the latest machines from Liebherr because they are simply the best for the job.’ David Skillings, Director, Skillings Crushing Company

Liebherr has a full line of purpose-built heavy duty equipment and attachments for all stages of the demolition and deconstruction process, from high-reach excavators and attachments with sophisticated assistance systems to industrial loaders and dozers installed with the latest electronics and safety controls. Each is designed and built to operate in the toughest site conditions anywhere in the world.

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THE LONG GAIN Shorts Agricultural Services buys Red Knight 6 Rubble Master HS3500M screener Bracknell based Shorts Agricultural Services, part of the Shorts Group, has recently completed the purchase of a new Rubble Master HS3500M tracked scalping screener from Rubble Master reseller Red Knight 6 Ltd (RK6).

The independent family run business, which also offers plant hire, waste management and demolition services, completed the purchase after a trial period and the new HS3500M joins the fleet of screeners, crushers and shredders run by the company.

Matthew Campling, Commercial Director, Shorts Agricultural said, “It’s important for us as a business to focus on purchasing quality, robust and very capable machines, no matter what the application. As a group we are very familiar with the expertise of the Rubble Master team, we currently run an RM 70GO! crusher and when we heard RK6 had taken on the screening line in addition to the crushers, we were keen to see what they could do.

“Rubble Master has brought all of its expertise and knowledge from its crushing machines to the screening range – a demonstration of the machine told us that. The HS3500M is at another level from other screeners we’ve seen recently, easy to use and manoeuvre, capable of handling bulky materials and limiting our need to directly handle materials.”

The HS3500M is part of the scalping screen range from Rubble Master, capable of processing heavy rock as well as bulky construction or demolition material. The HS3500M

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has several screen decks available, meaning it’s a machine that is capable of providing the user with a higher return on their investment.

Paul Donnelly, Director at RK6 said, “We enjoy a great relationship with the whole team at Shorts Group because they trust the partners we work with as being best in class. The feedback on the HS3500M was exactly what we hoped for, based on the excellence Rubble Master brings to the sector.

It’s the right machine for them and will provide a strong ROI for the agricultural business.”

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ELECTRO-DYNAMIC French infrastructure firm, Réguillon Group, has become the first company in the Rhône-Alpes region of France to buy a JCB 19C-1E electric mini excavator.

Supplied by dealer JCB-Lyomat, the machine will operate for Réguillon Group subsidiary MTPE, which specialises in energy network construction.

Réguillon Group President, Michel Réguillon said, “Our business responds to communities that want to demonstrate their environmental focus as well as to the French public, who want to live in cities with less noise and emissions. If we wish to continue working with local authorities, it is important we anticipate and adapt to their emissions measures.

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Réguillon Group leads the way, investing in the JCB 19C-1E electric mini excavator “This electric mini excavator purchase places us at the forefront of zero emissions technology and improves the working environment for our operators, meaning we can now operate in Low Emission Zones (ZFE), which are coming into effect across France.”

France has been introducing a series of Low Emission Zones (ZFE) throughout 2020, including those in Clermont-Ferrand Métropole, Grand Lyon, Grenoble Alpes Métropole, Saint-Etienne Métropole, Grand Annecy, Vallée de l’Arve and Valence.

The 19C-1E is a powerful, compact model with zero exhaust

emissions at point of use and one that is considerably quieter than a standard machine. Powered by four lithium-ion batteries with 20kWh of energy storage, it delivers comparable performance to its diesel counterpart.

Headquartered in Saint-Jean-deBournay near Vienne, the Réguillon Group has five subsidiaries. MTPE offers energy network construction services and is joined by pipeline, landscaping, recycling and industrial cleaning divisions. The group employs 140 and boasts a construction fleet of more than 200 machines, several of which are now electric. demolitionhub.com

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IMPROVING RECYCLING AND REDUCING WASTE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

As awareness of the climate emergency intensifies, tackling the impact of waste on our environment becomes a critical issue. Here, Matthew Bastable, of BPH Attachments, discusses the importance of improving reuse and recycling rates in construction The construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste. According to a report by The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), the sector uses 400 million tonnes of material every year, resulting in 100 million tonnes of waste. This accounts for a staggering third of the UK’s total yearly waste, with a massive 25 million tonnes of construction waste ending up in landfill.

Generating site waste is often unavoidable but construction companies still have a legal obligation to ensure it is properly managed and that waste is reused or recycled wherever possible through a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP). Sending waste to landfill should only be a last resort.

However, 13 per cent of products delivered to construction sites are sent directly to landfill without having been used. This has not only huge implications for the environment, but a significant effect on a company’s bottom line.

By using materials in a better way and reducing, reusing and sorting waste for recycling, construction companies could save thousands of pounds per project and minimise the impact they have on the environment.

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sites can be a complicated and time consuming business. But, through careful planning, it is possible to eliminate waste and identify materials that can be reused and recycled.

Having a clear understanding of the project and choosing materials wisely from the outset will help to encourage more effective waste disposal planning.

Common types of construction waste include: • Concrete, bricks, tiles, cement and ceramics • Wood, glass and plastic • Insulation materials, including asbestos • Bituminous mixtures, coal tar and other tar • Metallic waste such as pipes • Soil, stones and dredging • Paints and varnishes • Sealants and adhesives

Sorting waste for reuse and recycling

While understanding which materials can be reused and recycled successfully is pivotal to reducing waste going to landfill, this also relies on the processes adopted to recover it and prevent it from ending up in landfill unintentionally.

Materials should always be

screened before being sent to landfill. Specialist machinery, such as BPH Attachments’ PRODEM Rotary Screening Bucket, is designed to sort site material quickly and easily for reuse. Materials, including aggregates, organic waste and covering pipes, can all be sorted with an attachment that fits to machinery already on site, such as excavators and wheel loaders, helping to save time and money and improve a project’s waste ratio.

Construction companies are finding these attachments are offering numerous benefits for projects. For example, bricks, blocks and concrete can be easily sorted and reused on other projects for creating new roads and pathways.

This saves money, improves overall environmental performance and ensures legal obligations are met.

The estimated cost of waste to a construction project is approximately ten times that of a single skip hire. Additionally, landfill tax, disposal charges and the cost of materials are all set to substantially rise in the coming years. Waste will continue to be a problem for the construction industry so finding innovative methods for managing it successfully is not only essential for business efficiency, but an ethical responsibility for future generations. demolitionhub.com

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THE MONEY PIT: SOLVING THE POTHOLE PROBLEM

Potholes have been an endless source of frustration for road users across the UK with insurance companies paying out millions each year in car repair claims. Matthew Bastable, from BPH Attachments, examines how our highways have become failing infrastructure in need of urgent repair Each year, around 38.4 million vehicles travel on Great Britain’s 246,700-mile road network, making them crucial for connecting communities, the movement of goods and maintaining the economy.

According to the Department for Transport, 66 per cent of vehicle miles travelled in 2019 were on motorways and A roads, with the remainder travelled on minor roads. Although local authorities are attempting to repair roads as quickly as possible, potholes have continued to plague the country’s road network, damaging vehicles and posing a danger to road users, sometimes fatally.

Vulnerable road users are especially at risk. Figures from the Department for Transport show that more than 250 cyclists have been killed or seriously injured due to poorly maintained roads in the last five years.

Most recently, a woman from Lancashire was killed during a 50-mile bike ride after hitting a 2.5-inch-deep pothole and losing control. Another woman from Merseyside was also involved in a fatal crash after a pothole caused her to veer into the path of an oncoming car.

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increasing at an alarming rate over the past few years. According to the AIA (Asphalt Industry Alliance), 11 per cent of England’s roads (excluding London) are in poor condition, with a further 25 per cent showing some deterioration.

It estimates that more than 22,000 miles of road are likely to require maintenance in 2020, at a cost of £9.8 billion to local authorities over the next 10 years. However, on average, each local authority faces a £4.1 million shortfall in annual carriageway maintenance budgets – a figure that has increased year on year and is only likely to get worse as budgets are cut.

Concerns about adequate funding have persisted for years, however, according to AIA’s data, the cost of filling potholes has fallen from over £70 to nearly £50 in the last 10 years. But what this doesn’t reflect is the quality of the repairs undertaken or the longevity of the surface dressing.

A pothole resolution?

It’s clear there is no quick fix to the pothole problem. Limitations on local authorities have meant that pothole repairs have become a reactive issue rather than a problem that is solved proactively. The less frequently a road surface is fully

replaced, the more likely it is to have problems with degradation, including the formation of potholes – creating an endless cycle of pothole, repair and repeat.

Unrepaired potholes have a huge impact on the taxpayer. In the last year, local authorities have paid out £22.5 million in compensation claims due to road surface defects.

Using taxpayer money to upgrade the road networks would be a far better use of funds than paying compensation claims.

Issues with potholes don’t just include the associated costs with carrying out the work, but also the time taken to complete the repairs.

Roadworks can cause a huge headache for those using the road networks, often creating long tailbacks and adding time onto journeys. The average driver will spend over a day a year sitting in traffic at a cost of more than £1,100 in wasted fuel and time.

There are hopes that innovations made in recent years will address this problem. While traditionally many contractors have used road planers or “top cutters” to strip the tarmac so that an excavator can then dig a trench for the replacement section, plant machinery attachments are proving to be invaluable for both time and cost savings. For example, the PRODEM Patch Planer, which can be demolitionhub.com

JCB has introduced an electric version of the popular HTD-5 Dumpster tracked carrier, adding to its growing range of innovative fully electric E-Tech models. The HTD-5e E-Dumpster is offered as a high-tip, walk-behind model, capable of carrying up to 500kg.

The addition of electric drive makes the machine suitable for urban and indoor applications that require low noise and zero exhaust emissions. Key features include: mounted directly onto an excavator or skid-steer already on site, removes the necessity for separate, large road planing equipment and cuts 120mm deep in two passes.

Such equipment has proved to reduce both the time taken and the costs involved to undertake repairs.

Meanwhile, some councils are opting for trialling new materials.

These include self-repairing asphalt, recycled plastic fillers and automated paving technology to help improve surfacing quality.

Automated paving technology will collect data that can be combined with manufacturing information to create an accurate record of the condition and material composition of a road.

The future for pothole maintenance is hazy. There is no consensus across local authorities or government as to how to solve the issue in the long term.

However, what is apparent is the consequences of allowing our highways to deteriorate without planned and preventative maintenance or regular road resurfacing. As roads worsen, not only do the costs and time of resolving problems increase, but injuries and fatalities will continue to occur – and nobody should have to pay for a pothole with their life. demolitionhub.com

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9kW electric motor delivers travel speeds of up to three km/h Maximum two-hour charging time Zero emissions 500kg capacity and 1,450mm skip ground clearance in tipping position

The E-Dumpster is powered by a 48V lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged using a standard 240V or 110V electrical supply.

Maximum recharge time is just two hours, making it possible to top up the battery when not in use during the working day or overnight.

Designed to meet the needs of contractors and rental companies,

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JCB EXPANDS E-TECH LINE WITH ELECTRIC DUMPSTER

the E-Dumpster provides a zero-emissions carrying solution for indoor work, tunnelling applications and other urban sites requiring zero emissions equipment. With no internal combustion engine, service and maintenance requirements are also greatly reduced, boosting uptime and availability.

JCB has taken an industryleading position in the development of innovative E-Tech fully electric construction and industrial machinery. The company has already introduced the increasingly popular 19C-1E fully electric mini excavator and the 3019E Teletruk industrial telescopic forklift. In addition, JCB offers a wide range of electrically-powered access platforms, while JCB’s Power Products division has launched a line of electric powerpacks to provide recharging facilities for electric machinery in off-grid applications.

The HTD-5e E-Dumpster adds to this rapidly-growing range of zero-emissions construction, agricultural and industrial machinery solutions, offering customers additional choice in the compact dumper market.

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USHANT ISLAND

MB Crusher cuts the bill for importing raw materials and solves the landfill issue

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Ushant Island is six square miles of rocky island located at the southwestern end of the English Channel, marking the north-western most point of Brittany, in France.

The connection to the mainland is by plane or boat and this is how all materials for general construction and roadworks must be imported. Or it was until Jean-Jacques Perhirin from Kéranchas bought two MB Crusher units – the BF70.2 crushing bucket and MB-S14 screening bucket – and began recycling debris.

With the price of importing materials rising, this public works company found a solution while preserving the environment and fully enjoying heritage sites as the marvellous lighthouse, the Phare de Créac’h.

Built in 1863, the 53-metrehigh lighthouse is known among pharologists (those who study lighthouses) as the most powerful lighthouse in Europe. A short distance from it, there is an MB Crusher BF70.2 mounted on a Hitachi 170W reducing brick and concrete.

By recovering demolition material, the company is not only saving on procurement money, but it is also addressing a very important issue; that old quarries are now saturated and waste storage is tight.

Bricks, concrete and asphalt should not be treated as waste because with the right tools, they can be revalued on site and transformed into quality, reusable materials.

With MB’s mobile crusher and screener, Jean-Jacques Perhirin’s company has the opportunity to save natural resources while avoiding the costs of importing aggregates by sea.

The compact MB attachments also make it possible to work in restricted spaces. They are now able to make their own aggregates by sifting rubble to separate the smaller particles and reducing the bigger pieces with the jaw crusher. Et voilà – hardcore, for paving, foundation and fillings.

Two attachments working to make ready-to-use high quality product; two problems solved; one piece of heavy equipment and one operator. From waste to reusable material is a few simple and cost-effective steps and the entire process is done on-site. demolitionhub.com

BUSINESS AND ASSETS FOR SALE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PHASE 1 BIDS: OCTOBER 23, 2020 Business Names: JMX Contracting Inc., JMX Leasing Inc., JMX National Inc. and BRND Properties Inc. (collectively the “JMX Group” or the “Company”) Business Type: The JMX Group specializes in environmental contracting, demolition abatement, remediation, and commodity salvage services to construction and decommissioning sites across Canada. The Company performs a wide range of sophisticated and specialized services to a variety of industries including the energy, commercial, industrial, and nuclear sectors.

Location: The JMX Group operates from its owned premises located at 27 Anderson Blvd, Uxbridge, Ontario. The premises contain a recently built (2019) modernized industrial building. The building has two stories and is approximately 14,000 sq ft.

Year Established: 2000 Sale Type: Purchase of the JMX Group’s business and assets. The assets consist of, among other things, accounts receivable, rights to ongoing construction projects, construction equipment, real estate in Uxbridge, Ontario that houses the JMX Group’s operations and intellectual property (collectively the “Assets”).

The deadline for submission of Phase 1 Bids (non-binding letters of intent) is October 23, 2020 at 5:00 pm (EST).

The deadline for submission of Phase 2 Bids (binding agreements) is November 9, 2020 at 5:00 pm (EST).

The Monitor will also make available a form of asset purchase agreement to prospective purchasers who execute the NDA and Bidders are required to submit their offers in the form (or substantially in the form) of such agreement.

Monitor’s name: Crowe Soberman Inc | Phone: 416-644-8447 Email: daniel.posner@crowesoberman.com

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MB COMMISSION MB Crusher screener and crusher treat demolition material at the site of new European Commission building

Located in the Kirchberg district of Luxembourg City where several European institutions are located, the Jean Monnet 2 building will bear the name of one of the founders of the European Community. It will allow the European Union to rationalise its services on the new 190,000 m² site, include a seven-storey central building and a 23-storey tower capable of accommodating more than 3,600 officers.

Developed from a joint project between JSWD Architects (Cologne), Chaix and Morel et Associés (Paris) and Bertrand Schmit (Luxembourg), the Jean Monnet 2 will replace an office building built in 1975. The new building will be built on foundations

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resulting from the original’s earthworks.

After a first phase of sorting and recycling materials following the deconstruction of the building, the inert waste was recycled on site using MB Crusher tools. Since the start of the work in September 2019, 9,000 tonnes of inert waste have been treated with the BF120.4 crusher bucket, at a rate of 500 tonnes per day.

The aim to build with a low energy impact without disrupting the traffic around the site was achieved by implementing energyefficient techniques and limiting the number of trucks travelling in and out of the construction sites.

The model BF120.4 crusher

bucket and the MB-S18 screening bucket mounted on KOLBELCO excavators have made it possible to screen and crush in situ, considerably reducing the impact on the environment by eliminating truck rotations and optimising the richness of the soil revalued.

These two tools work in a complementary manner since the screening bucket reduces crushing time by separating the materials to be recycled from the soil, a recycling station using excavators already on site.

After a first phase of testing to control the quality of the materials crushed with the BF120.4 crusher bucket, the design office in charge of this project validated the conformity

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of the upgraded materials on site.

The crusher bucket has therefore made it possible to recycle the waste resulting from deconstruction on site in compliance with the highest quality standards required for the recycling of debris.

Thanks to its small dimensions, the BF120.4 crusher bucket can be transported easily and is agile even in small, narrow spaces and city centres, where regulations can limit traffic weight.

With a production of 500 tonnes a day, the BF120.4 crusher bucket made it possible to revalue materials resulting from the demolition directly on site by avoiding the rotation of trucks, unloading and redeeming rubble.

The project, which began in September 2019, will be completed in 2024. MB is trusted on such large projects as this because its products allow significant environmental and financial savings by avoiding landfill and the purchase of materials.

Grapples and shears are popular products from the MBI stable. The SGR Grapple is designed especially for demolition

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LiuGong Site tour We like to get out of the office especially if there is some impressive equipment on view‌ So our team dusted off our high viz jackets and were kindly shown around LiuGong Direct UK’s site in Portsmouth earlier this month and as we speak we are putting the

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finishing touched to a snappy site tour video of some impressive machinery Check our YouTube channel for the preview video available now and in the next few days check back for the full video. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEd5O1nVRSnW8Dom9boh2Q

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EFFICIENCY GAIN Harte Demolition increases productivity with Epiroc attachments supplied by WAC McCandless

From site clearance and hazardous waste removal to complete strip outs and building demolition, Omagh based Harte Demolition Ltd has successfully planned and completed demolition projects across Northern Ireland for more than 20 years.

Having first used an SB 102 hydraulic breaker on its Brokk demolition robot, the company was so impressed with the power of the breaker that it purchased an SB 152 from WAC McCandless (Engineers) Ltd, the local Epiroc dealer. Now it has gone on to invest further in Epiroc heavy breakers and selector grabs.

Harte Demolition owner Connor Harte said, “We have used a range of breakers from different manufacturers over the years, but Epiroc’s small and heavy breakers have stood out for both their speed and reliability compared to the others we have in the yard.

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by the professionalism and level of service provided by the team at WAC,” continued Mr Harte.

“From selecting and ordering the breaker and grab, through to having them commissioned on site, the whole process has been simple and easy.”

Operator Paul McCarney has been using an Epiroc HB 2000 on Harte’s recent demolition of an old factory in Belfast. Paul said, “We’ve been using the breaker to remove reinforced concrete flooring and shuttered walls, as well as a tank.

Epiroc’s Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which is standard on the HB 2000, has proved particularly effective and makes my job a lot easier. I’ve been really impressed with the operating speed of both the HB 2000 and the MG 1500 multi grapple.”

The HB 2000 delivered to Harte included Epiroc’s patented Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which simplifies the breaking

process by automatically adapting the breaker’s operating behaviour to any working condition. Uptime is higher since, with its fully automated functionality, IPS requires no operator intervention or reaction and the working process is not interrupted.

The system permits more accurate and significantly faster positioning of the breaker thanks to the centring effect and avoids blank firing that often results in tool damage. This also eliminates mechanical strain on the carrier and the life of all wear components is extended. The physical load on the operator is minimised as well.

Donal Cunningham, Regional Sales Manager for Epiroc said, “Our comprehensive and robust product range, combined with WAC’s commitment to holding the full range of spare parts and its fully trained workshop and field engineers gives the perfect package for Harte Demolition.” demolitionhub.com

EXPERIENCE GREATER PERFORMANCE

Introducing the first of the new X SERIES, the 220X is our most advanced 20 tonne excavator ever. It’s been designed and built to perform in the most extreme conditions; 55’C heat or freezing temperatures, on the demolition site or non-stop in the quarry.

And with a massive 15200 kgf bucket tear out and fast cycle times, you can move more with best-in-class productivity. To experience the X SERIES for yourself, call your local dealer.

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BUILT FOR DESTRUCTION Liebherr has unveiled the model that completes its latest trio of specialist demolition excavators

“Real-time information on tilt angle and tool position is relayed to the cab”

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The R 940 Demolition succeeds the R 944 C and arrives to line up alongside the R 950 and R 960 models. Built at the LiebherrFrance SAS facility in Colmar, the three machines set new standards in efficiency and profitability with a package of model and equipment combinations to match any application.

Liebherr’s award-winning Demolition Control System (DCS) keeps the operator aware of the position of the demolition tool at all times, minimising the threat of an error that might affect stability.

Real-time information on tilt angle and tool position is relayed to the cab and if a critical value is exceeded, the Liebherr Demolition Control (LDC) kicks in to inform the driver of every movement of the equipment.

Like its stablemates, the R 940 Demolition features a 30° tiltable cab to give the best view of the working area while the hydraulically adjustable undercarriage with variable track gauge and a removable counterweight make for easier road transport.

A cab air filtration system and a spray system for reducing dust in the work area are available as options and an air compressor for cleaning radiator and cab can also be fitted.

The Stage V Liebherr engine can output 200 kW and comes with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), SCR system, particulate filter and, with no EGR valve, fuel consumption is lower and productivity higher. demolitionhub.com

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DOOSAN LAUNCHES NEW HB-SERIES HYDRAULIC BREAKERS

Doosan Infracore Europe has launched the new HB-series hydraulic breaker range for the European market.

The new range of five HBseries breakers provides a novel concept with high performance and a simplified design, specifically optimised and fully certified for Doosan excavators with carrier weights from 1.2 to 15 tonnes. As a result, Doosan HB breakers offer the highest possible productivity, whether the operator is demolishing concrete or breaking rocks.

The high quality of the breakers is backed by an industry-leading two-year warranty and they are available at cost-effective prices, providing customer benefits in terms of total cost of ownership.

According to Doosan, all these features together are aimed at greatly exceeding customer expectations for hydraulic breakers.

In common with all Doosan machines and attachments, the new Doosan breakers are covered by the outstanding Doosan dealer service network and Doosan product specialists, providing fully comprehensive one-stop support.

High quality, extended life design

The service life of the breakers is extended through the adoption of an advanced heat treatment process and quality proven materials for key components including the cylinder and piston.

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gas and the breakers use an inward valve system with a simple structure and fewer inner parts.

A urethane damper prevents vibration that might damage the carrier and improves operator comfort. The front head supports the breaker and assemblies with bushing, which buffers the shock from the tool. The low noise housing is ideal for working in urban zones, where noise levels must be controlled or where local regulation may require silenced breakers.

the Doosan DX85-3 8 tonne miniexcavator. The top-of-the-range HB15 hydraulic breaker is designed for use with the Doosan DX140LC-5, DX140LCR-5 and DX160LC-5 crawler excavators and the Doosan DX140W-5, DX160W-5 and DX165W-5 wheeled excavators.

HB-series offers choice of five hydraulic breaker models

The HB-series range offers five hydraulic breaker models – the HB03, HB04, HB06, HB08 and HB15 – for use on Doosan mini-excavators and Doosan crawler and wheeled excavators, covering carrier weights from 1.2 to 15 tonnes. Ideally suited for demolition work, the Doosan breaker range is also intended for general construction, rental, quarrying and mining applications.

The range begins with the HB03 breaker, which is suitable for use on the Doosan DX17z 1.7 tonne and DX19 1.9 tonne mini-excavators.

Next in the range is the HB04 model for the DX27z 2.7 tonne and DX35z 3.5 tonne mini-excavators. The third model in the range – the HB06 breaker – is designed for use on the six tonne Doosan DX57W-5 wheeled excavator and DX62R-3 and DX63-3 mini-excavators.

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SPECS

Carrier weight: Operating weight (housing): Tool diameter: Operating pressure: Hydraulic flow required (min-max): Max frequency:

HB03 1.2-3 tonnes 100 kg 45 mm 88-117 bar 20-30 l/min 1200 blows per minute

HB04 2.5-4.5 tonnes 150 kg 53 mm 88-117 bar 25 to 50 l/min 1100 blows per minute

Carrier weight: Operating weight (housing): Tool diameter: Operating pressure: Hydraulic flow required (min-max): Max frequency:

HB06 4–7 tonnes 300 kg 60 mm 108-137 bar 40 to 70 l/min 900 blows per minute

HB08 6–9 tonnes 390 kg 80 mm 118-147 bar 50 to 90 l/min 800 blows per minute

Carrier weight: Operating weight (housing): Tool diameter: Operating pressure: Hydraulic flow required (min-max): Max frequency:

HB15 10-15 tonnes 900 kg 100 mm 147-166 bar 80 to 110 l/min 700 blows per minute

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JCB 220X XD DEMOLITION EXCAVATOR The JCB 220X crawler excavator is available in full demolition specification and following a programme of intensive component and product testing, it achieves increased levels of build quality and reliability for customers.

The machine features: • 15 per cent larger global cab with integral ROPS structure, offering reduced noise levels • 200mm wider upperstructure delivering improved packaging • Central main boom mounting for increased digging accuracy and durability • Intuitive, ergonomicallydesigned cab with simple user interface • Stronger side doors for greater strength and increased protection

JCB XD specification

The new X Series models are available in JCB’s XD demolition specification from launch.

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shields workers from falling material. Certified to FOPS Level 2, it is designed to provide maximum protection with limited impact on visibility due to the design of the angled bars. The cage is platform mounted so can be easily replaced and does not immobilise the machine if damaged. Furthermore the complete front piece of the cage can open like a door allowing easy cleaning of the front glass.

Visibility and on-site safety are further improved by standard rear-view and optional sideview cameras, which provide uninterrupted rear and side views on a seven-inch colour display.

All JCB XD demolition excavators feature a Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) designed to protect the fuel and hydraulic tanks, cooling pack and the hydraulic pump bags.

SIPS is fitted down both sides of the machine’s upperstructure and bolted on in two sections on each side for easy repair or replacement.

Improved underbelly protection

has also been added with an increase of 400 per cent in thickness from 2mm to 10mm to guard vital machine components on the upper and lower structure. JCB now also has an external steel plate covering the tanks, which are set inboard for additional protection.

JCB XD models benefit from heavy duty dippers, with wear strips added to the underside of the dipper and a bolt-off ram guard for the bucket ram with wear pads on the slide mechanism for extensive life and durability.

Twin track guides are fitted as standard on JCB XD models to protect the track chain of the machine when tracking in arduous conditions. Optional full-length track guides can be specified with the machine for even greater durability.

The 220X XD machine features a new Powercore air filter which has twice the dust holding capacity of a standard filter which doubles the life to 2,000 hours. The filter design removes the requirement demolitionhub.com

MULTI-QUICK PROCESSORS

DEMOLITION DELIVERED Our Multi-Quick Processors, part of the Demarec range of demolition tools, deliver a powerful, ultra-reliable and flexible performance across demolition sites and railways that’s second to none. Designed to work with seven exchangeable jaw sets that cut and crush reinforced concrete and steel structures, creating an ideal tool for primary and secondary demolition.

The unique DemaLink system allows a single operator to change hydraulic jaws quickly and efficiently.

Simply move from scrap cutter to concrete crusher, to concrete cutter, to wood cutter and more – in minutes.

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plant for an external rain cap and no scavenger system is needed to meet the filter life.

JCB also now fits a wide core radiator as standard and has options for a reversing fan and pleated flyscreen, with no detriment to the 55°C ambient cooling performance.

The bold new counterweight on the X Series is shaped to protect the asset, with dedicated strike points on the corners and the logo recessed to protect company branding. The counterweight also comes as red and white chevrons as standard on the XD model.

For ultimate attachment handling, JCB offers the option of Advanced Tool Select. On the display 10 attachments can be set up with desired flow and relief pressure, with customisable control curves for the proportional sliders allowing operators to fine tune the response.

ATS monitors pressure changes and makes alterations to the system to maintain a constant and consistent flow to the attachment.

Operator environment

There has been a total focus on the operator environment and the cab is a completely new structure, which will be used across the X series range. It is 100mm longer and a full metre wide, making it 15 per cent larger overall than on previous machines. The cab incorporates the ROPS frame within the structure and has flat glazing all round. Most impressively, the 220X boasts an incredibly low 67dB(A) noise level inside the operator’s cab, down from 73dB(A) on the previous generation.

The wiper motor is mounted to the bottom left-hand side of the front windscreen to maximise visibility. Three all-new seat options developed with supplier Grammer provide maximum comfort, with heating and ventilation among the options. The servo levers are mounted from the seat frames and so move with the operator, while the cab now sits on four new cab mounts, for improved isolation.

The flat floor is easy to keep

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clean and even the rubber mat has been redesigned to assist with sweeping out. JCB has also provided an additional hour meter, that can be seen from ground level outside the cab.

This attention to detail continues inside, as all of the controls have been ergonomically designed to be 100 per cent operator focused. To the right-hand side of the operator is an all-new command pod, bringing together all switches and controls into a single seat-mounted unit. A seven-inch tilt-adjustable monitor has been provided with intuitive menus and functionality.

The monitor is accessed through an automotive-style rotary controller.

By combining the benefits of the screen and the command pod, which has a button for every regularly used function, tests have shown that an operator can carry out regular operations faster. The foot pedals, foot rests and tracking levers have also been redesigned to provide increased comfort, while the machines can be supplied factory-prepared for GPS excavation guidance, tilt-rotator and autolube if required.

Durable design

The new 20-tonne class excavators herald a robust, purposeful new appearance, that will be carried throughout the range. Designed and built to work efficiently and with durability and reliability embedded in their DNA, the excavators have an upperstructure that is a full 2.7 metres wide, 200mm broader than their predecessors.

The additional space has allowed JCB’s designers to mount the main boom in the centre of the machine, rather than at an offset. This reduces stress on the slew bearing and provides increased accuracy for the operator when trenching. It also permits the use of larger buckets without impacting the tracks.

To the right of the machine the handrail has been mounted inboard of the structure to prevent damage.

However, if handrails are caught, they are now bolted in place, so can easily be replaced. The service

doors are pressed double-skin steel, with sturdy handles and a welded framework for added rigidity.

A pronounced skirt circles the upperstructure, providing a strong, yet easily repairable profile to protect the new doors.

All tanks are now mounted inside the bodywork, to further reduce the risk of damage and even the counterweight has been designed to prevent knocks. There is easy access to a large toolbox, with integral refuelling pump with filter, while the AdBlue tank is positioned under a separate cover to prevent cross-contamination and to make it easier to refill.

On the left-hand side of the body there is an air inlet in just one access door, cutting external noise levels. A large cooling pack with standard wide-core radiators as standard, comes with a removable flyscreen that is easy to keep clean.

There is a storage area above the batteries and the machines benefit from a new consolidated IP69 fuse board, located within the service door behind the cab. There is also ground-level access to the heating and ventilation system filter behind the cab door and the machines can be supplied with optional LED lights inside the service compartments.

Increased efficiency

While much of the last decade has put engine development at the centre of the engineers’ briefs for all manufacturers, the stability of Tier 4 Final and Stage IV legislation has allowed the team to expand its remit for the new models. The company has stayed with proven Kawasaki hydraulic pumps and Kayaba valves, but has opted for larger spools and a latest generation valve block for reduced hydraulic losses. The diameter of the main hydraulic hose to and from the main hydraulic valve has increased in diameter from 19 to 25mm, giving greater flow without increasing the speed of the oil. Maintaining the speed of the oil in increased diameter hoses, results in less wear and tear and therefore increases hose life.

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plant unchanged, JCB will offer the option of boom float with two modes to make grading easier and to reduce stress when operating a hydraulic breaker. The bucket ram will be available with an optional hose burst check valve and the grease points in the boom and arm have been grouped together to reduce service time.

Research and development

JCB has undertaken the design and engineering of the new 20-tonne machines with quality and durability at the heart of every operation. The company benchmarked all leading competitors and collected more than 1,000 requirements from customers around the world. The team spent four years honing the excavators to make them both easy to operate and simple to service.

Of course, JCB designed the excavators using computer aided engineering (CAE). However, the team also used CAE to virtually build the excavators. Before any parts were ordered from suppliers, the production line knew exactly how to assemble the components, thanks in part to contributions from the staff on the assembly line.

A vast amount of endurance testing has been carried out, with every door opened and slammed shut more than 10,000 times to assess durability. Electronic test rigs have been used to test every electrical component and for the first time, JCB has put the entire 20-tonne excavator on an automotive-style shaker rig.

Customers will notice higher quality paint finishes, as the designers have eliminated any sharp edges in the steelwork. The hot test that all machines undergo at the end of the assembly line has also been increased to fully test the machines. Even the way that the excavators are built has been changed, with 42 per cent of the machine now constructed as subassemblies off the main line, double the previous amount. This allows for additional quality inspections and reliability checks, while simplifying the main line. demolitionhub.com

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JCB 220X DESCRIBED AS PERFECT DEMOLITION EXCAVATOR

A Dorset contractor has described his new JCB 220X as the the perfect demolition excavator after 20 years of searching for a model with the machine’s combination of size stability, and breakout force.

Poole-based Advanced Demolition has purchased the new JCB 220X for its projects across the county – which includes private residential work in the prestigious Sandbanks area of Poole.

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Supplied by dealer Holt JCB, the new excavator has also been put to use on commercial applications including the demolition of a factory in nearby Ferndown – completing the entire project from the initial asbestos removal, through to clearing the site ready for the construction of a new modern building.

The exceptional reach on the JCB 220X enabled Advanced Demolition

to cut out steel uprights, trusses and purlins without disturbing the three external walls that were at risk of collapse.

Advanced Demolition owner and director, Brian Hanford said, “I’ve worked in demolition for the last 27 years and I’ve never truly found an excavator in this size range that has the stability and grunt of the traditional, purposebuilt demolition machines that used

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“Other manufacturers only offer adapted units to bring them up to the requirements for demolition, but those alterations can run into thousands of pounds.

Even then, you essentially have a ground works machine trying to perform a tougher role. The JCB machine was purchased solely for demolition, which is 99 per cent of our workload, and it is proving the dream machine for the job.

“We have already put 200 hours on the clock and it’s been perfect since day one. Fuel consumption is even lower than expected and it uses less AdBlue than our pickup truck. It’s pulling lumps out of the ground that no comparable

machines could manage and it’s using less fuel doing it.

“We choose to use Holt JCB because of the close proximity to our working base. JCB has always had a strong presence in the Poole area dating back as far as I can remember some 35 years ago. With demolition being a demanding role, you need the reassurance of knowing you can get parts quickly.

No other manufacturers have dealers offering parts anywhere near us.”

Craig Hanford, Brian’s son and operator of the 220X said, “This is a totally different animal. The stability of the 220X is exceptional, not just when excavating concrete, but when heavy demolition attachments are fitted too.

“It’s so well balanced when you’re ripping into concrete, it sits solidly and doesn’t throw you around the cab. The extra weight JCB has added has helped enormously.

The cab is quieter and the seat is more comfortable than other

machines and you feel fresher after an eight-hour shift in the cockpit.

Last week we were working between two houses with just a metre gap between them. Even the resident commented how surprisingly quiet such a large machine was.”

Poole-based Advanced Demolition is a family-run business offering a series of demolition services across Dorset and the neighbouring counties. These include land and site clearance, asbestos reports, asbestos removal, factory stripping, soft stripping, metal cutting, concrete crushing and breaking tasks.

The new X Series model joins existing 803 and 8080 compact excavators and a JS145LC tracked model in the Advanced Demolition fleet where they use shear, pulveriser, hammer and rotational selector grab attachments to carry out internal works and small house demolition projects. The new 220X model handles the company’s larger residential and commercial projects.

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MB SCREENING BUCKET MB-S MEETS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF MB CRUSHER FLEET, THE MB-HDS So much has happened since the launch of the HDS padding bucket series on that April day at Bauma 2019. The performers on the stage, the loud music, the lights are now all a fading memory. The buckets have been in the field for over a year now.

Dues have been paid and everyone is ready to talk about the whispers going around.

In a double “interview”, newcomer to the padding bucket line, HDS, is accompanied by the rotary screening bucket MB-S in talking about their part in the MB Crusher team, their strengths and differences.

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MB-HDS, ARE YOU HERE TO REPLACE THE MB-S?

MB-HDS320: Absolutely not. We are complementary but ultimately different tools. It seems complicated but in reality, it is very easy so let me try to explain.

On one job in USA the task was simple – separating sand from the rocks on a trenching project. I was the right tool for the job because I could get the fine material directly into the trench thanks to my shape and the material coming out at the bottom. The MB-S14 was chosen to clean a beach in Spain because it was the best choice for that particular job.

MB-S14: Yes, they needed to separate trash from sand on this jobsite in Valencia for the upcoming summer season. The most important quality was sizing.

Once the appropriate sized grid is chosen, anything bigger will not pass through the holes, keeping larger material inside the basket.

SO YOU SEPARATED THE SAND IN DIFFERENT WAYS. WHAT ELSE? MB-HDS: We were both on a site in Hungary working on topsoil.

The goal was to have clean and fine material.

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ease. The difference lies in the desired result.

As a trommel screener, I work well to grade materials and separate the fine from the course.

In other words, create a ready to use product. An example would be when I was used in the Czech Republic to build a railway.

The main requirement on this job was the output size of the material.

HDS: While I processed demolition waste material, when they needed a high production rate and volume to screen the material.

The first job was at the Bozsik football stadium; the soil needed to be processed as a base for the new pitch. The second job was a trench excavation between a pre-existing prison and a new building complex.

In theory both attachments could be used in both scenarios. What made them choose one of us over the other? The consistency of the topsoil was the deal breaker.

MB-S: I worked on the football pitch with a 10x10 mm screen. The excavated soil was nice and dry but contained a lot of rocks, so it

needed to be sieved and laid out uniformly to hold the following grass layer. The trench material was wet and full of clumps of dirt – this was an ideal job for the MB-HDS Shafts Screener as its star discs are able to work and break up the material even if damp and compact.

SO AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE CRITICAL FACTOR IS THE JOB TYPE AND THE DESIRED OUTCOME?

MB-S: Yes, exactly. Let’s take rocks and stone chippings for example.

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IS THERE ANYTHING THAT ONE ATTACHMENT CAN DO THAT THE OTHER CAN’T?

HDS: Yes, there are jobs and materials that are better suited to one unit rather than the other.

Compost is a good example. I can easily aerate and break up this material thanks to the shafts in my bucket. A MB-HDS320 was used in France to aerate compost, while a German company chose a smaller unit an MB-LS314. The same goes for twigs and scrubs, which are broken up by the discs on my shafts ready to be reused.

MB-S: It’s true, with my trommel screen I wouldn’t be able to process compost. It would be impossible, the material would clump up and it wouldn’t have the desired effect.

If the material is particularly abrasive, however, I’m the perfect choice. The same goes for iron and steel scraps. With this type of material, there would be a high wear on the HDS shafts, which doesn’t affect me.

My basket panels allow me to separate and sieve fine material to the selected size with ease. For example, when working with scrap metal, fine soil, dust and flakes fall through my holes while the larger pieces of metal stay in the basket.

So not enemies. Just two attachments that complement each other depending on the job at hand and required end product. Having both on the jobsite wouldn’t be a bad idea.

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BPH ATTACHMENTS IS AWARDED FORS SILVER ACCREDITATION

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Hire, sales and repair business BPH Attachments has been awarded FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) silver accreditation for driver and vehicle safety.

The business has 18 vehicles in its fleet, delivering hydraulic attachments including PRODEM’s hammers, pulverisers, selector grabs, crushers, shears, screening buckets and planers to customers and construction sites all over the UK. The FORS Standard demonstrates a company’s commitment to safety and best practice and is defined by four basic requirements that a fleet operator of lorries or buses must meet if they wish to become FORS accredited. These include vehicle and driver management, safety and operations.

A holder of FORS Bronze for one year, BPH Attachments has successfully demonstrated it has met enhanced safety standards in order to be elevated to FORS Silver. These include improved safety features on vehicles such as blind spot cameras and audible warning systems.

By achieving FORS Silver, BPH Attachments’ vehicles will also be compliant with the new Direct Vision Standard regulations, which come into force in Greater London from the end of October.

Matt Bastable, Sales Director at BPH Attachments said, “We are delighted to be awarded FORS Silver and have worked very hard to improve our fleet to meet this elevated standard. We are committed to ensuring our fleet remains as safe and compliant as possible at all times. Achieving FORS Silver will give our customers and other road users the confidence that BPH Attachments is serious about road and workplace safety.” demolitionhub.com

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We run an extensive fleet of state-of-the-art excavators ranging from 9 ton up to 50 ton with full demolition specification including an extensive range of mechanical or hydraulic attachments to suite all sizes of machine.

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I was one of the original direct employer advertising execs at Reed.co.uk’s leading job board a decade ago and it was here that I cut my teeth in the trade and gained a passion for recruitment advertising.

I learned the excitement and reward that companies like Sky, BP, GSK and Vodafone gain from easily sourcing school leavers, grads and those qualified and experienced via a simple-to-use direct platform allowing job seeker to find the right job role.

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Chambers Media continues its support of the demolition industry by announcing a partnership with the UK’s leading UK job board, CV-Library.

The media company’s Demolition Hub brand aims to bring the industry positive news, views and video, while its industry-specific www.demolitoncareers.co.uk provides a site for advertising and seeking jobs.

Lee Biggins, founder and CEO of CV-Library, said, “We’re delighted to be working with the team at

Chambers Media. Our aim has always been to match candidates with as many relevant jobs as possible and the impact of the pandemic has only made this more important. Advertising our clients’ demolition jobs on www.demolitioncareers.co.uk will give many more job hunters the opportunity to secure a new role.”

Managing Director Ben Chambers said, “To support our industry in these trying times we wanted to increase the flow of jobs within demolition

and have therefore joined forces with the UK’s leading job board to offer potential candidates more options.

“I cut my teeth in the recruitment advertising industry a decade ago and even then, CV-Library was a leading player. This led me to investigate how it sits in the marketplace now and I was astonished to see how much it has developed.

“CV-Library currently hosts more than 130,000 live jobs, with more than 10,000 companies

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contractors to post their jobs and for job seekers to apply. Each job lasts on-site for four weeks and applications and CVs go directly to the recruiter’s inbox.

We go further. We have created this recruitment section in the magazine, where job postings will be featured, in addition to on our social media channels.

We now also have a contract with one of the really big boys in job boards – CV-Library.co.uk.

We will be working in partnership to allow us to leverage off their gargantuan number of live jobs and will be hosting on DemolitionCareers.co.uk all that are relevant to jobseekers seeking a career in demolition or a new challenge with a new contractor.

Job seekers sign up via: www.demolitioncareers.co.uk

Anglian Demolition & Asbestos Ltd is looking to recruit a Mobile Plant Technician, with experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of plant machinery.

Essential skills and experience: • Full UK driving license, additional licenses (e.g. CPC, Class 2, CPCS,) preferred • 1 year plant maintenance • Preferred: • ARC welding and gas cutting ability desirable but not essential • Electrical and hydraulics knowledge Full time, permanent, 47.5 hours per week. £135.00-£150.00 per day, depending upon experience.

CCDO Operative with Cat B – Upton, Merseyside Platinum Workforce, is seeking experienced demolition operatives.

Immediate start for works on The Wirral.

Essential skills and experience: • CCDO card • Non Licensed Asbestos Removal (Cat B) • One year’s demolition experience • Face Fit certificate and mask Full-time, 8.5-hour shift, six-week contract.

HGV Driver – Greenford, London UB6 8PW J.A.C Construction Limited is a construction company with its own steel fabrication warehouse and yard. We are looking for a permanent HGV Driver who can work two to three days a week.

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using the site. Partnering with CV-Library allows our job board www.demolitioncareers.co.uk to place all of the CV-Library UK demolition roles, allowing candidates in our industry another opportunity to find them and apply.

“I am certain that this will allow for a better candidate experience on our site and while there has been, and continues to be some uncertainty within the industry this year, we will be the place for any demolition job requirements.”

Essential skills and experience: • Good knowledge of Central London area • Licence: Class 1 Preferred: • 5 years driving goods vehicle – Preferred • Part-time, permanent, £13.50 per hour. No weekends

CCDO Demolition Labourers – Coventry Bridge Recruitment Services Limited is looking for four experienced CCDO Demolition Labourers to start on Monday 19 October.

Essential skills and experience: • CCDO Card – Essential • Full PPE • CAT B asbestos awareness certificate • Experience in asbestos removal and general demolition duties Full time, contract, nine to ten weeks Part-time, permanent, £13.50 per hour. No weekends

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