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We wrap up 2023 with a particularly busy edition of Demolition Hub, in which we have been following our mantra of #championingdemolition to the nth degree, promoting this industry unlike anyone else.

Our Out and About pictures show off our activity between issues from page 80.

Recently we’ve been working very closely with OSA Attachments.

You can find out more about the Italian OEM bringing its range to the UK as we make Jackie Miller-Charlton MBE the subject of our SUPPLIER TALK interview. I fly to Italy later this month to explore the OSA factory.

Continuing on the attachments theme, we will soon be working closer than ever with MB Crusher to give them value from our reach, but I can’t announce the full scope of that partnership just yet.

In this issue we have a plethora of case studies featuring leading contractors as well as digital innovation and waste handling features.

I must congratulate PP O’Connor on their superb Fiddlers Ferry cooling tower blowdown a couple of days ago, which we featured on our YouTube channel courtesy of aerial imaging experts, Sky Revolutions.

As we end 2023, and after a highly successful fifth staging of the British Demolition Awards in September, it just remains for me to offer a few thank yous.

Thanks for the continued support from existing contractors and suppliers, and for that of the many new friends we’ve made, many of whom have confessed that they had been keeping an eye on us from afar since our inception. Most importantly, thank you for your kindness in supporting our mental health charity fundraiser DEMOLISTEN, which is roughly a grand away from having raised £10,000 in under six months.

Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for this year and the previous three.

We remain your, in some cases official, while unofficial to everyone else, industry PR partner as we continue #championingdemolition in 2024.

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CONTENTS

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NATIONAL DEMOLITION ASSOCIATION NEWS

Blaze to dust by Alexa Schlosser Transforming the Utah State Prison site by Alexa Schlosser A Swift demolition by Alexa Schlosser

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SUPPLIER TALK

With Jacqui Miller-Charlton MBE, Chairman of OSA Distribution

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CASE STUDY

Hughes and Salvidge Ltd: Rusham Park, Egham

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WASTE HANDLING FEATURE

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NEWS

Launch of OilQuick Italy

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EUROPEAN DEMOLITION ASSOCIATION NEWS

EDA Yearbook 2023 Know your couplers – in words and pictures KAMERIS GROUP joins EDA and EDI Updates to the EU Circular Economy Monitoring Framework European Circular Economy in Construction Awards EDA Annual Convention 2024

DEVELON: DX230WMH-7 & DX250WMH-7 material handlers Doyle Machinery: Arjes VZ950DK EvoQuip: Falcon 820 screen Caterpillar, supplied by Finning: CAT MH3026 and MH3040 JCB: Wastemaster range Powerscreen hosts 400 guests at global dealer conference Terex Ecotec: TDS 815 shredder Terex Ecotec, supplied by Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd: Warwick Ward bags Dealer of the Year award Wood Recyclers’ Association welcomes Environment Agency RPS 291

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Northeast Demolition: Brentford Football Club, Griffin Park Stadium, Brentford

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Erith: Projects in the Victoria Station area, Westminster

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Brown and Mason Group Ltd: Centrale Gelderland coal/biomass power station

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DIGITAL INNOVATION FEATURE Caterpillar: VisionLink upgrade helps Cat machines run more economically Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM): How machine control helps construction professionals regain control of project accuracy and waste Alert Technology: ALERT PRO AND ALERT CONNECT – instant access to real-time airborne asbestos data FHOSS: Where there’s light, there’s life…

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DEMOLITION HUB ON SITE Getting on site with the best of Britain’s contractors

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CASE STUDY

GBM Demolition: Lindsey Shopping Centre, Gainsborough

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Finlay hosts World Dealer Conference celebrating 65-year heritage with strong future Terex India hosts TEXCON 2023: Technological and sustainable solutions for the construction and recycling industries Global recognition for Thompsons of Prudhoe

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Richard Dolman: Planning for demolition Richard Vann: Why decommissioning should be considered at the design stage of every project

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Launch of OilQuick Italy OilQuick AB is elated to announce the establishment of OilQuick Italy, a new subsidiary nestled in the historic city of Verona. This strategic expansion underlines OilQuick AB’s enduring commitment to bringing its pioneering quick coupler technology closer to its valued clientele in Italy.

OilQuick Italy will function as a robust extension of OilQuick AB, dedicated to representing the brand and its esteemed products in the Italian market. With the helm in the adept hands of Commercial Director Alessandro Galasso, the new subsidiary is poised to provide seamless service and support, fulfilling the distinctive market needs.

Alessandro Galasso, with his extensive experience and market knowledge, is anticipated to drive the brand’s growth and foster enduring relationships with Italian customers.

OilQuick Italy can be found on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and extends an open invitation to industry associates, media and the public to engage with it on social media. These platforms will serve as a conduit for sharing insights, updates and celebrating milestones together.

The company is grateful to everyone who has played an instrumental role in bringing the venture to fruition. OilQuick Italy is not just an extension of its business; it is a testament to the company’s evolving journey and the enduring relationships it aims to build in the Italian market.

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EDA Yearbook 2023 For a fifth year in a row the European Demolition Association is delighted to present its annual publication: the EDA Yearbook.

Throughout 2023, the association has been carefully collecting the news and most recent developments in the demolition industry throughout Europe. As usual, the national associations that are members of EDA shared their thoughts, experiences and knowledge acquired during this year.

Several guest associations also made an appearance. Industry

professionals from the USA, New Zealand, Canada and India shared with us the highlights of the year in their areas, as well as forecasts about what’s to come.

The topic of nuclear decommissioning received special consideration. The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA and the Office for Nuclear Regulation have collaborated with articles about the past and future of this issue, as well as the safety considerations regarding demolition with explosives.

A dialogue about it also took

Know your couplers – in words and pictures In April 2022 the EDA released its guide about couplers for demolition and recycling, complementing the previous EDA technical guides about attachments and carriers for demolition and recycling. Its principal objective is to give a general overview of the different types of quick couplers existing in the market.

In order to present this guide in an accessible visual way,

the EDA has now released Illustrations about Couplers for Demolition and Recycling.

Made by a specialised team, it consists of a short comic, in both vertical and horizontal formats, that explains the bullet points of the publication.

These illustrations are available on our website for members and premium subscribers of the EDA.

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place, featuring the EDA President, Stefano Panseri and Simon Carroll, Senior Advisor at VATTENFALL. Those contents are of great value to all industry professionals as they allow us to approach the demolition sector from numerous points of view.

The EDA Yearbook 2023, as well as its previous editions, is available in hard copy and for free online consultation.

KAMERIS GROUP joins EDA and EDI KAMERIS GROUP, formerly known as PHILIPPOS KAMERIS LTD, was founded in 1988 by Philippos Kameris.

Operating in Cyprus, this company specialises in demolition, dismantling, asbestos removal and collection and management of construction and demolition waste.

Throughout the years, KAMERIS has conducted numerous recognised projects. Among them, are the demolition of the Ronald McDonald House, the demolition of Nicosia Municipal Theatre, the demolition and asbestos removal of the Nicosia Old General Hospital and works on several hotels.

One of KAMERIS’ most prominent features is its workforce, which the company defines as “the foundation of the group’s customers’ trust”. Besides carrying out the work, they actively participate in workshops, seminars and conferences, organised by private and public institutions.

KAMERIS GROUP also puts a great focus on a safe and healthy environment, with immediate response and customer satisfaction being one of its primary goals.

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Updates to the EU Circular Economy Monitoring Framework A while ago, the European Commission created a monitoring framework to keep track of progress towards a circular economy. It measures the direct and indirect benefits of circularity, values its contributions and addresses energy and material supply risk. Thus, it operated in four dimensions:

• Production and consumption • Waste management • Secondary raw materials • Competitiveness and innovation Recently, this framework was updated to include several topics.

In particular, it adds a new dimension to global sustainability and resilience. Among the indicators, there are topics such

as materials footprint, resource productivity and greenhouse gas emissions.

As the European Commission explained: “It captures the circular economy focus area and the interlinkages between circularity, climate neutrality and the zero pollution ambition.”

The framework is available in several languages, including English, French and German.

All of the information and indicators were published and are available on the EUROSTAT website.

European Circular Economy in Construction Awards Although 2023 is not over yet, we already have plans for the next year. The EDA Annual Convention is back on track. The EDA Annual Convention is a perfect opportunity to gain visibility and make yourself known to industry professionals from around the world.

Organised in collaboration with the European Decontamination Institute, EDI, and Serbian Demolition Association, SDA, it will reunite the demolition, decontamination and recycling (DDR) industry professionals from all around the world.

The event will take place from 13 to 15 June in the capital of Serbia, the famous White City, Belgrade.

Located at the confluence of the

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Danube and Sava rivers and lying on the main route connecting Europe and Asia, Belgrade has been a popular place for travellers through the centuries.

Nowadays, Belgrade is a cosmopolitan capital that hosts many international cultural events, in addition to having numerous museums and surprising us with its wide architectural variety.

The convention venue is the Hilton Belgrade Hotel, where it will reunite the industry professionals to discuss the most relevant topics of the Demolition, Decontamination and Recycling (DDR) industry, as well as form closer connections via networking.

Guests will also have a chance to enjoy workshops and a beautiful Gala Dinner held in the Aeroklub Restaurant. Aeroklub is one of the biggest and most famous restaurants in the heart of Belgrade.

Declared as a Cultural Monument in 2007, it is an emblematic location in Belgrade with a classical interior and a beautiful staircase.

Registration and marketing opportunities for the EDA Annual Convention are already available.

Register before 16 February to receive an early-bird discount.

If you book the EDA Annual Convention 2024 and the EDA Yearbook 2024 sponsorships at the same time, you will get a 5% discount on each.

If you would you like to be a speaker at the event, suggest a topic for a conference or a case study fill out the form here: www.europeandemolition.org/ activities/annual/eda-annualconvention-2024. Once the Secretariat has evaluated all of the suggestions, we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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EDA Annual Convention 2024 Although 2023 is not over yet, we already have plans for the next year. The EDA Annual Convention is back on track.

The EDA Annual Convention is a perfect opportunity to gain visibility and make yourself known to industry professionals from around the world.

Organised in collaboration with the European Decontamination Institute, EDI, and Serbian Demolition Association, SDA, it will reunite the demolition, decontamination and recycling (DDR) industry professionals from countries far and wide.

The event will take place from 13 to 15 June in the capital of Serbia, the famous White City, Belgrade. Located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers and lying on the main route connecting Europe and Asia, Belgrade has been a popular place for travellers through the centuries.

Nowadays, Belgrade is a cosmopolitan capital that hosts many international cultural events, in addition to having numerous museums and surprising us with its wide architectural variety.

The convention venue is the Hilton Belgrade Hotel, where it will reunite the industry professionals to discuss the most relevant topics of the Demolition, Decontamination and Recycling (DDR) industry, as well as form closer connections via networking.

Guests will also have a

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chance to enjoy workshops and a beautiful Gala Dinner held in the Aeroklub Restaurant. Aeroklub is one of the biggest and most famous restaurants in the heart of Belgrade. Declared as a Cultural Monument in 2007, it is an emblematic location in Belgrade with a classical interior and a beautiful staircase.

Registration and marketing opportunities for the EDA Annual Convention are already available. Register before 16 February to receive an early-bird discount.

If you book the EDA Annual Convention 2024 and the EDA Yearbook 2024 sponsorships at the same time, you will get a 5% discount on each.

If you would you like to be a speaker at the event, suggest a topic for a conference or a case study fill out the form here: www.europeandemolition.org/ activities/annual/eda-annualconvention-2024. Once the Secretariat has evaluated all of the suggestions, we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Preliminary programme Thursday 13 June 15:00: Reception and accreditation of the participants 17:00: General Assembly (for EDA members only) 19:00: Welcome cocktail at the sky bar Friday 14 June Multilingual conferences with simultaneous interpretation.

8:30: Reception and accreditation of the participants Conference Session 1 Coffee break, networking and exhibition Conference Session 2 Lunch, networking and exhibition Conference Session 3 Coffee break, networking and exhibition Conference Session 4 17:30: End of the professional programme 20:00: Gala Dinner at Aeroklub Restoran, Uzun Mirkova 4, 11000 Belgrade Saturday 15 June Leisure programme is available for all participants. Details to follow.

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Blaze to dust

by Alexa Schlosser

On 24 April 2023, a fire broke out in a historic apartment building in Mason City, Iowa. The fire caused the roof of the north half of the threestory Kirk Apartments building to collapse. Although no one was hurt, the downtown building, built in 1896, was destroyed.

NDA member DeCarlo Demolition was chosen to be the demolition contractor by the owner of the

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building and its insurance company because of “DeCarlo Demolition’s quality and long-standing work since 1926,” says Dan DeCarlo, the company’s president.

DeCarlo Demolition mobilised on 16 May and demolition began the following day. “The job had to happen quickly, as the streets around the apartment building were closed due to fear of the

building collapsing,” DeCarlo says.

“Because of the road closure, many of the surrounding businesses were impacted greatly with reduced access.”

The building was so badly damaged that the demolition was “pretty straightforward”, DeCarlo says. It was unable to be tested for the presence of asbestos due to the severity of the burn damage, so DeCarlo Demolition had to assume the entire building contained asbestos.

“Therefore,” DeCarlo says, “the strategy was to get the building down in a safe manner staying within the original footprint as to not disturb the restaurant that sat about 50 feet [15 m] to the west of the apartment building or the decorative sidewalk on the south and east sides.”

To complete the demo, light pole fixtures and statues had to be moved out of the way. The team trucked in sand and placed it in the parking lot just north of the building and surrounding sidewalks for protection. Then, the team set up an asbestos containment zone with warning tape and signs, a decontamination trailer and a separate loadout zone.

The demo started on the north brick wall, moving the brick out of the way to be able to make entrance into the heart of the building that contained all the burned landfill material. The building was brought to the ground where the loadout process began.

The loadout process lasted about a week and a half, moving just under 100 loads of asbestos-containing material to the landfill in 66-cubicyard (50 m3) trailers. Because of the size of the building the landfill was loaded out from the south, west and north sides in respective order.

The foundation was then removed

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several feet below the surrounding grade. The next step was backfilling the original footprint of the building, which lasted three days. The final step was to regrade and hydroseed the area.

Because DeCarlo Demolition had to assume the building contained asbestos because it couldn’t test for it, all the material had to be disposed of at the landfill instead of being recycled.

Ultimately, DeCarlo says, the job, which was completed on 9 June, was successful. “We were able to finish the job in the timeframe given. We were able to get the building down and secure for the city of Mason City to open the surrounding streets up for a yearly festival they hold near the apartment. The owner and the city were extremely happy with the work and how it turned out.

“Success is being able to produce a finished product that far exceeds the expectation of the client. Success is being as efficient as possible. Success is also finding the right employees that take pride and passion in what they do. When you have that, the finished product result is the same every time.”

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Transforming the Utah State Prison site

by Alexa Schlosser

The demolition of the Utah State Prison site in Draper, Utah, has been a project of monumental significance, driven by the need to address outdated infrastructure and capitalise on the prime real estate opportunity for redevelopment.

Retrofitting the facility was deemed impractical, prompting the decision to undertake a large-scale demolition. This strategic move aims to repurpose the site, breathing new life into the area while addressing the evolving needs of modern corrections.

NDA member Grant Mackay Demolition took on the challenge to clear the site and pave the way for future development projects that would contribute to the local economy and community.

Assessing the job The project commenced in November 2022, starting with a comprehensive, site-wide utility investigation to assess the existing infrastructure. This essential step facilitated a phased makesafe process while safeguarding the surrounding infrastructure.

The ambitious undertaking was scheduled to be completed in November 2023.

Leading the charge is Tyler Mackay, the lead operator at Grant Mackay Demolition, who brings a keen vision and extensive experience to the project. Under his guidance, the demolition team will tackle over 250 structures, encompassing a total of 140,000 m2, with concrete and asphalt surfaces exceeding 280,000 m2.

In undertaking this project, Grant Mackay Demolition is deploying stateof-the-art equipment, including a Cat 352 Excavator, Cat 345 Excavator, Cat 308 Mini Excavator, Volvo 480, Volvo 750 HR, Link-Belt 350, Link-Belt 470 HR, Link-Belt 490, multiple Cat

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skid steers and Genesis, Epiroc and LaBounty concrete processors.

A multistep process The demolition strategy was carefully planned and executed. The team navigated through environmental remediation activities while preserving mechanical infrastructure for ongoing operations.

Understanding the appropriate phase to begin structural demolition was essential for ensuring efficient progress.

The multistep demolition process involved site preparation and utility investigation, development of a phased demolition plan, removal of hazardous materials, structural dismantling using heavy equipment, on-site crushing and recycling of concrete and asphalt, debris removal and disposal, and site cleanup and restoration.

With an average crew size of 65 employees, Grant Mackay Demolition displayed its commitment to excellence, assembling a team of skilled labourers, operators, safety personnel and management.

Focusing on sustainability The project’s emphasis on sustainability was evident through the implementation of on-site crushing operations. This allowed the company to reuse former aggregate materials for new infrastructure improvements and on-site backfill, achieving a recycling rate above 70%.

Of course, the project did not come without its challenges.

Coordination, planning and sequencing of the work were critical for maintaining above-grade demolition, foundation removal and utility decommissioning. Grant Mackay Demolition showcased its prowess in overcoming obstacles, employing well-constructed plans and efficient execution.

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Grant Mackay Demolition’s commitment to success goes beyond the completion of a project. The company prioritises innovation and leverages cutting-edge technology such as FieldFlo and Sage to capture valuable data throughout the project.

This data-driven approach empowers the company to make informed decisions, ensuring it stays on track and delivers exceptional results.

Furthermore, the company’s mindset sets it apart from traditional approaches in the industry. Instead of viewing unforeseen circumstances as excuses for additional funds, Grant Mackay embraces the challenge and finds innovative solutions to minimise costs without compromising quality.

job site. His hands on approach and operational expertise set the bar high, inspiring the entire crew to deliver top-notch results.

With a focus on safety as the number one priority, Grant Mackay Demolition has maintained an impeccable record of zero recordable incidents, ensuring the wellbeing of its workers and creating a safe working environment. Caleb Townes, the senior project manager overseeing the demolition, also plays a critical role in ensuring safety standards are upheld throughout the project. His proactive approach and adherence to safety protocols mitigate potential risks and create a culture of safety on the job site.

The importance of safety and training Safety and training are integral components of Grant Mackay Demolition’s success equation. Its unwavering commitment to strict safety protocols and investment in training programmes ensure a competent and secure team capable of tackling any project successfully.

Josh Mackay, the President and owner of Grant Mackay Demolition, is actively involved in the project, working alongside the team on the

Dedicated to the end As the project continues, Grant Mackay Demolition remains dedicated to its core values.

The company strives to provide exceptional service, deliver costeffective solutions and maintain the highest safety and training standards.

With its problem-solving approach, focus on sustainability and proactive use of advanced tools, the company is well-positioned to achieve its goal of transforming the Utah State Prison site into a beacon of success.

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A Swift demolition

by Alexa Schlosser

Founded in 1855, Swift & Co emerged as a prominent Chicagobased company that played a pivotal role in shaping the American meatpacking industry. Its story is intertwined with the growth and development of Chicago as a bustling industrial hub in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The company ceased slaughtering operations in Chicago in 1953; the once-bustling meatpacking industry has undergone a significant transformation, with new technologies, practices and economic forces reshaping the landscape.

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One of Swift & Co’s buildings was located on South Packers Avenue, one of the last remaining buildings in Chicago’s Union Stock Yards. In 2022 a demolition permit was issued and on 19 April 2023 NDA member Taylor Excavating & Construction began work taking it down to make way for the future building of another Chicago company, recycling and waste disposal provider LRS. Taylor Excavating was chosen to perform the demolition due to its experience and specialised demolition equipment, as well as the fact that the company has worked

with the general contractor on many projects over the years.

It was a unique demolition due to the building’s height – about 45 m spread over eight storeys – and construction, which included 30-cm-thick concrete floors and heavy, reinforced columns every six metres.

“The reason why it was structurally built like that was because of the weight of the meat stored there,” says Thomas Taylor, owner of Taylor Excavating. “We were one of the few demolition companies left with a demolition crane and ball which would enable us to knock the building down at that height.”

Chicago has very strict dust control rules, so the project began with Taylor Excavating setting up dust control systems to mitigate dust damage from the demolition.

“There was a lot of preparation to make sure we controlled the dust from the demolition at all times,” Taylor says. “To do that, we had some heavy pumps pumping water up the eight storeys and we had a DustBoss at the bottom. We set up a water system up top so the water was falling down from the building the whole time.”

On windy days the crew would work on the ground, processing the concrete that had already been knocked down. “If the winds picked up, we wouldn’t demo up high in the air because of the dust,” Taylor says.

The demolition itself started with the Link-Belt crane and wrecking ball on the north end of the building while the Cat 345 high reach and MP20 multi-processor worked on the south end.

“The south end of the building was very close to the neighbouring property, so very delicate and precise demolition was involved to avoid any damage to that smaller building,” Taylor says.

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The demolished concrete from the building was all processed and prepared on site with the demolition excavators and prepped for the crushing process. All concrete was crushed into porous granular

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embankment material and used to backfill the existing basement of the structure.

Ultimately, Taylor says, the demolition job was very successful.

“Our company’s definition of a

successful job starts with safety,” Taylor says. “This job was an accident and injury free job. All our crews did an exceptional job in a safe manner and brought the job in ahead of schedule.”

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SUPPLIER TALK Interviewee: Jacqui Miller-Charlton MBE Role: Chairman Company: OSA Distribution About Jacqui Jacqui Miller-Charlton is recognised worldwide within the construction equipment field as a trailblazer who changed the face of how machinery operates in the industry.

She joined her two brothers at just 17 and set about promoting the family business in the midst of a recession, determined to not only secure much needed business but to develop the then small company into a brand that would go on to become a national and international leader in its field.

Hard work, focus and a great deal of drive are the attributes that got Jacqui through the challenging early years of her career in a world dominated by men.

She’s a visionary and a big picture thinker so was able to force through the very necessary changes to industry brought about through technologically advanced products invented by their company.

Integrity and passion are among Jacqui’s traits, along with a keen sense of humour and a talent to inspire those around her to believe in themselves and their ability to succeed at whatever it is they feel passionate about.

Jacqui’s vision and hard work paid off as along with her two older brothers she pioneered a change in how hydraulic excavators are

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interview used with the invention of the Miller Quick Coupler. This simple but effective invention went on to dramatically improve on site safety, efficiency, productivity and profitability across the world.

After her success in driving change in her home market, she turned her attention to North America and then to the more challenging export markets of China, India, the Middle East, Australia and more. Today Miller has a global reputation as being the best at what it offers, Jacqui’s determination to create a global brand and not just sell products placed the company in good stead to build upon its success continuing to identify further business opportunities while flying the flag for Britain in the process.

Jacqui was awarded an MBE for her efforts in the 2013 New Year Honours List for Services to Industry and International Trade.

The Miller Brand is now globally recognised as one of the brands of quality within its product sector and is within the top 10 independently owned businesses of its type that have a presence worldwide.

After 34 years in the front line, Jacqui took the decision to step down from day to day operational activities at the company she helped create, build and shape so that she could apply her experience elsewhere and move onto to new business challenges.

Since stepping aside, she has gone on to become a trustee, a columnist, an author and mentor. She delivered the first ever international Film Festival to her home city of Newcastle upon Tyne, founded her own production company as well as becoming Non-Executive Chair of a new construction attachment company based out of Ireland.

She believes that it’s important to give back and lives daily by this mantra.

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How did you start out in the construction plant industry?

I started in the industry at the age of 17 when one of my older brothers (Miller’s current Chairman, Keith Miller) decided to invest in exhibiting at the company’s first international trade show at the Birmingham NEC. He came home to my parents’ house to inform me he needed me to help him man the stand. I told him I knew nothing about the products or services that the then fledging Miller business provided. He told me not to worry about it and that he would be on hand to help answer any questions thrown at me. He was my brother, I trusted him and so it began.

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What attracted you to it?

I wasn’t initially attracted to the industry, I set out on this career path to help my family. As I progressed and learned more, I started to enjoy the challenge. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial flare and have a tendency to see the big picture.

These attributes would serve me well as I continued to choose the construction vehicle sector as my career.

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How has your career developed?

I’m often referred to as the first female in the front line to serve in a senior executive role for the construction machinery sector in a global capacity. I led the charge in making Miller a global brand with the help of our dedicated team back at HQ. I set up a distribution network in many territories around the world as well as assisting to secure and manage many of the Miller OEM accounts. I was also responsible for managing all marketing activities as well as the brand worldwide.

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And where you are now?

After a hiatus away from the construction industry I have recently returned as the chairman and shareholder of OSA Distribution Limited and remain a shareholder of Miller.

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What hurdles have you overcome?

Where do I begin? This isn’t a short topic, in fact there is enough material to write a book.

In summary I endured male chauvinism, unwanted sexual advances, egotism, narcissism and more. My mother and father, however, brought us up to be strong, reliable and trustworthy. My mother would often say, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

I was never about to let any man get to me to the point I wouldn’t be able to cope. Failure and being subservient just aren’t in my nature.

It’s disappointing that since breaking the glass ceiling in my sector, there have been very few women to follow in my path.

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How has the industry changed in your time?

In some elements it has changed quite significantly, in others not so; the industry is still not a popular career choice for women.

Health and safety has become much more of a primary concern and I’m very proud that the Miller Quick Coupler revolutionised how hydraulic excavators were used on sites across the world, and provided a major step towards eliminating accidents and fatalities.

Obviously, machinery continues to benefit from investment in R&D from the leading OEMs, making driving construction vehicles a much easier task than in years gone by.

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Give us some background on OSA Demolition Equipment/ OSA Distribution OSA Demolition is a wholly owned manufacturing company based in Bari, south Italy, celebrating its 30th year in business in 2024. It has partnered with OSA Distribution to represent and sell its product range globally with the assistance of existing dealer networks in Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Hungry, Canada and Australia.

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interview quarrying, recycling, scrap handling and associated industry sectors through its extensive product range, which offers first class product quality and performance at exceptionally competitive pricing.

The attachments manufactured and offered by OSA Distribution are designed to work with hydraulic excavators with operating weights of 0.8 to more than 300 tonnes.

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Tell us about the services you provide and how your relationship with clients works OSA is a privately owned company that designs and manufactures 100% of its product range in house.

It produces reliable, powerful, cost effective, efficient attachments that are built to last.

Manufactured from its fully automated facilities in Italy, the company is proud that each one of its products is exclusively manufactured in house, enabling it to ensure consistency of quality throughout the

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design and manufacturing process, which benefits every customer.

With warranty claims representing less than 1% of the company’s annual turnover, the product performance of the OSA range is often unrivalled and complete customer satisfaction is almost guaranteed.

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Tell us about your team and working culture We believe that the success of any business is down to its most fundamental asset, its people.

At OSA Distribution we work closely with our colleagues at the factory as well as our internal team in our endeavours to provide the best possible service to all our customers.

Our focus is to offer fit for purpose, value products that perform every on-site task required.

The team is dedicated to building a business that makes a difference to all its customers, whatever their project or application.

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And how about your personal business philosophy or values?

I’ve always believed that integrity is the foundation stone of business success because being honest with customers is the only way to forge long term sustainable business relationships.

When you’re honest with people you build trust and trust is something that is earned. If your customers trust you, then on most occasions this will lead to long term success.

In addition, it helps to be polite, generous with your time and as helpful as you possibly can be.

Fortunately, the OSA team enjoy the industry and this helps as when you enjoy what you do it doesn’t feel like a chore and both customers and suppliers pick up on your positivity.

We like to think of our most valued customers as not only customers but friends growing together for the benefit of both companies.

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How has the scope of the business developed over time and are you in the process of developing your range?

The manufacturing plant is always reviewing our products and continually investing in R&D to ensure the OSA product range continues to meet the changing needs of our global customers.

The business is continuing to grow and in 2024 it will be 30 years since it was established. During the last three decades the company has gone from strength to strength and invested heavily in the latest automated precision engineered machinery in order to provide fit for purpose products that in most circumstances outperform their competitors.

The company will carry on investing in all areas as we continue with our planned footprint expansion in terms of new customers and markets globally.

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How do you gain business and spread the word about your services?

There are many elements to seeding, starting with desk research, which often can assist in helping a business to decide on the new markets it wishes to target.

At OSA Distribution we are focusing on a number of new territories, in particular the UK and USA. We will utilise many of the traditional marketing methodologies to gain awareness. We are also intending to exhibit at a number of trade shows either in collaboration or in our own right.

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Do you undertake any ongoing training or Continuous Professional Development?

Our team consists of very experienced senior business leaders so training is not a requirement, although I’m a big believer in personal development and always encourage everyone I work with to continually to look for ways to feel better about themselves.

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Positivity, just like negativity, is infectious. I try daily to live in the moment and encourage all our team to do likewise. Smile and the world smiles back at you.

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Does this affect your marketing offer?

In all walks of like I believe we should look to treat others as we would like to be treated. I appreciate it sounds cliched, but if we all lived by this mantra the world would be a much happier place.

Our marketing/sales pitch is based around providing honest feedback to customers and delivering fit for purpose exceptional products.

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How can we encourage more women into the construction industry? Are structural changes required or is it down to recruitment and selling the opportunities to potential recruits?

We need to encourage girls to get actively involved in the world around them from a young age. We need to educate girls in the same way that we educate boys so that any industry is open to them and they do not feel their gender defines their career path.

The larger construction companies as well as construction vehicle manufacturers can also look to do more in encouraging young women into the industry.

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What are the biggest technological developments you have seen in the construction plant industry and what do you envisage will be the future game changers?

One of the biggest technological developments and a real on-site game changer was the introduction of the Miller Quick Coupler. It revolutionised on-site safety, making it easier, quicker and safer to change attachments while increasing productivity and virtually eliminating accidents that occurred prior to its invention during the manual attachment changing process.

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What measures is OSA taking in regard to sustainability and climate change?

OSA is a conscientious and compliant global manufacturer and incorporates many green initiatives into its working methodology.

There is only so far you can go when you are a manufacturing facility and there has to be a balance between producing products in the most carbon efficient manner and providing quality products that will perform as they are designed to.

This will continue to be one of the main challenges for most manufacturers around the world regardless of their sector.

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How do you see the outlook for the demolition plant sector generally?

In the short term the feedback we have received is the industry is cutting back on a global scale as supply is currently outstripping demand. We need global initiatives and investment to get the sector moving if we are to avoid a recession.

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Tell us about any other interests you have I love to keep busy and my mind very rarely allows me any opportunity to relax. I have many business interests, which currently include assisting with the career of my singer, songwriter, actress daughter (Tyler Alexandria) as well as producing a new independent movie with an established film producer/director.

I am writing a Christmas children’s story, which I will publish in 2024 and I’m exploring ways in which to bring my beloved Moe & Friends children’s characters to life.

I am a big believer in self improvement and consider healthy eating, exercise and meditation to be part of life’s roadmap to inner peace.

In order to succeed at anything in life we must place our health as our number one priority and a holistic approach incorporating the mind and body is imperative in my view.

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interview and it has been my experience that when I have faith in myself I am more often than not repaid with a successful outcome.

We must be the difference that makes the difference. By following this mantra daily we can not only make a positive impact on our own lives but in the lives of others.

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Tell us about your relationship with place I am a very proud Geordie and have always been an ambassador for our region, actively encouraging as many visitors and businesses to see for themselves what the north-east has to offer.

In 2018 I delivered the first International Film Festival to the region, and I continue to promote the benefits of working and living in the north-east, which are too many to list.

People always make the difference and our biggest asset is without doubt the friendliness, honesty and humour of the “Geordie nation”.

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How do you envisage OSA Distribution in 10 years?

Our mission is “To build OSA Distribution into a globally recognised brand” and therefore our strategic planning is based around delivering on this objective.

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And how about you in a few years’ time?

I do not think about retirement, it’s simply not for me. I definitely have no plans to slow down, it’s not who I am. I will continue to work with businesses and people I enjoy working with and alongside in my endeavours to provide helpful solutions that will benefit everyone.

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Tell us about one of your key demolition-relevant products We have eight products available to suit the various machine operating weights from mini excavators to 100 tonnes plus, designed to perform, work and deliver in the demolition, quarrying, recycling, rehandling and associated industry sectors.

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Outline the key functions/ specifications of the product OSA uses Hardox Bodies and StrenX across its entire demolition range. All OSA products are built to work in the harshest environments.

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Why should demolition contractors buy OSA? OSA produces 98% of all the components making up every product in house, guaranteeing quality, reliability and performance.

The recent addition of three robotic welding stations has significantly improved production time and ensures consistent reliability of construction.

As a premium brand, OSA continuously invests in R&D and product innovation, demonstrating its long term commitment to its ever expanding customer base.

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How will OSA products improve the customers bottom line?

All products are designed and built using the highest quality components to ensure reliability,

longevity, performance and serviceability, guaranteeing our customers uptime and significantly reduced service costs over the lifespan of the product.

The benefit of using OSA products is that they provide exceptional value for money as they are competitively priced and are supplied with a full service backup through our extensive dealer network.

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Tell us about OSA’s product development OSA has been building demolition equipment for almost three decades and has improved the design and manufacturing process year on year during this time. The offering has grown significantly in each of the product lines in order to satisfy the changing needs of our customers.

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Have there been any eureka moments?

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build and guarantee quality and performance, bucking the trend to outsource, which has become more prevalent across the industry.

And finally...

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Who or what would you be in an alternative life?

A spy or an actress

How have you found takeup among demolition contractors?

Take-up in the areas where OSA is established has been exceptional due to the quality of the product, the performance on site and the overall value it provides all our customers.

Who is your favourite artist?

I don’t have favourites, I appreciate many different art forms What personal qualities do you admire?

Integrity and thoughtfulness What gets you out of bed in the morning?

My desire to succeed across all the various interests and businesses I’m involved with What do you do for fun?

Spend time in the company of my family and close friends, read, travel, explore When and where are you happiest?

When I’m surrounded by close family What’s your bucket list activity?

One of them, and there are many, is to visit Machu Picchu What’s your ideal weekend?

Going for a walk in nature, lunch and dinner with family and friends, relax by the fire and watch a great movie or read a great book What would you do for a company excursion, money no object?

Take all the team to an all-inclusive, mind, body and soul retreat, most probably in India What’s your favourite food/cuisine?

Again I don’t have favourites but I enjoy a Sunday roast, Indian, Italian and Chinese What’s your tipple of choice?

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Case study

Title: Structure:

Contractor: Client: Start date: Completion date: Techniques:

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Rusham Park, Egham Offices and laboratory buildings, various constructions including reinforced concrete frame with cladding, brick construction and concrete and plank flooring Hughes and Salvidge Ltd Balfour Beatty December 2021 January 2023 Service disconnections, soft strip, asbestos removal, mechanical demolition, concrete crushing, waste management and environmental measurements/monitoring Student accommodation for Royal Holloway (owners of site)

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A floating pontoon was installed under the section of the building that extended over the lake

Hughes and Salvidge was appointed as principal contractor by Balfour Beatty to undertake the asbestos removal, soft strip, structural demo and crushing/recycling on the site of office space and laboratories in Egham, which is owned by Royal Holloway, University of London and is overlooked by historic university buildings from some of the surrounding hills.

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of potential contaminants in the material to be crushed. To minimise manual handling, drop zones were formed and the arisings were dropped down to ground floor level, where a 360° excavator segregated them into various waste skips.

Each building was subject to a specific method of structural demolition, based on the size and make-up of the structure.

During each phase of work, control measures were in place and updated to ensure the safety of everyone on site. Various plant and attachments were used throughout the project, with our expert operatives using their knowledge, in line with the

methodology, to safely bring down the unique structures in a timely manner.

Concrete arisings were stored on site in designated areas for crushing, reuse and site removal.

The hardcore material was stockpiled away from surface water drains and water features, and the location of concrete stockpiles varied throughout the project. Concrete was crushed to 6F2 and material testing was performed. Stockpiles of hardcore and crushed concrete were dampened down when required to avoid windblown dust.

During the project, Hughes and Salvidge encountered a few interesting challenges. These included the shape of local water courses and a floodplain, the protection of which was paramount in compliance with the Environmental Agency permit for the project, which required a lake to be protected from all debris.

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architecture and engineering, more often than not they also pose some rather unique challenges if and when the time comes for demolition. In this instance, the Brunel building extended out into the lake.

Specific mechanical demolition techniques were used to ensure minimal impact on the key areas identified during the scoping of the works. With the works over and even in the water, Hughes and Salvidge also monitored pH levels throughout the project.

A lake screen was used, as is standard practice when carrying out demolition work in the vicinity of waterways. The section of the building that overlapped with the footprint of the lake required a slightly less run-of-the-mill approach, however. A floating pontoon was installed under and around that section of the building, with a ply finish to catch any fallen debris, thus ensuring the safety of the lake and any flora and fauna therein. CAD imagery was also used to display the sequence of demolition; the floating pontoon can be seen beneath the portion of the building which extends over the lake.

The mixed approach of a lake screen and the pontoon was an unqualified success, thanks to the highly qualified team. The lake was fully protected, with the pH level not once entering the danger zone throughout the project.

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Water is only one element monitored as the demolition contractor factored in the individuality of the project. Hughes and Salvidge also considered endangered or unique species of wildlife and monitored various areas of the environment, including air quality, noise, vibrations, and wind speed and direction.

Site Manager, Lewis Memari said: “It’s challenges like this that keep the job interesting; it wasn’t a straightforward site by any means but the experience of the Hughes and Salvidge team means we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve – we’re more than capable of presenting solutions to any potential stumbling blocks and we’ve proven it again on this site.”

Hughes and Salvidge managed the entire lifecycle of produced waste in order to minimise the amounts generated and hierarchically follow the practices of reuse, recycling, recovery, treatment and final disposal in approved disposal sites, stating: “With other division offering complementary services, we are aware of the environmental impact of their services and take every measure possible in order to reduce waste to landfill, recycle demolition arisings and minimise transport movements.”

This meant the contractor was typically able to achieve recycling/ reuse rates over 97%.

The eight steps of waste management are detailed below: • Identifying and quantifying waste streams, • Classification of waste streams as hazardous or non-hazardous, • Identifying temporary on-site waste storage strategies and movements, • Identifying waste disposal suppliers and disposal sites, • Disposing or recycling/reuse of waste, • Transportation of waste off site, • Waste measurement and record keeping, • Monitoring of the waste management plan and updating as necessary.

Where possible, local waste suppliers were used throughout the project to minimise the project’s carbon footprint. All of the waste produced on site was segregated at source, according to its general physical and chemical nature, and stored appropriately.

This programme of works was completed successfully using Hughes and Salvidge’s ‘complete solution’ making sure that as much waste/metals and inert waste was recycled as possible.

If you have a case study you would like to submit for publication in Demolition Hub, please email toby@chambers.media

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DEVELON

DX230WMH-7 & DX250WMH-7 material handlers improve efficiency. The operator can use buttons on the joysticks or an optional foot pedal to control auxiliary attachments.

A special DEVELON-developed system, Smart Power Control (SPC), improves machine efficiency while maintaining productivity through variable speed control and pump torque control, automatically adjusting RPM according to the load being handled.

DEVELON has launched the company’s new DX230WMH-7 (24 t) and DX250WMH-7 (25.6 t) Stage V compliant material handlers.

Both are designed to carry out the toughest tasks across a wide range of material sorting and handling applications such as those in the handling of scrap metal and other solid waste, recycling and demolition. As a result, both machines are built with front and rear stabilisers, and a boom and arm specifically designed for material handling tasks.

These new material handlers are equipped with the latest generation DEVELON six-cylinder, turbocharged DL06V watercooled diesel engine providing an output of 141 kW at 1,900 RPM.

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Reducing environmental impact is paramount to DEVELON, so the engine has extremely low emissions as exhaust gases are purified by Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

A standard feature is the hydraulic cab riser, which gives the operator better all-around visibility of the attachment and work area.

When combined with the rearview camera display in the cab, the operator has excellent visibility of the job site. The new material handlers are easy to operate with ergonomic joysticks and a steering wheel. The machines come equipped with two-way auxiliary and rotate circuit hydraulics to

Power modes to match the application The SPC can be used with all four work modes available on the DEVELON DX230WMH-7 and DX250WMH-7 material handlers.

These power modes help the operator to manage the balance of fuel consumption and machine power to the working conditions.

The four selectable power modes include: • Power+ (P+) mode delivers the fastest work group speeds and greater power for those high demanding material moving applications, • Power (P) mode provides exceptional power and superior performance for tough heavy lifting, quick truck loading and fast travel speed, • Standard (S) power mode enhances the machine’s fuel consumption while delivering high performance in everyday lifting and moving of materials, • Economy (E) mode reduces fuel consumption for lowdemand applications and slows down machine movement for conditions that require more precise movements.

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WASTE HANDLING FEATURE The new material handlers also include a lifting work mode, which provides increased pump torque, low engine RPM and an automatic power boost.

Customers can also select the front type setup they want, with a choice between straight arm and gooseneck arm configurations, depending on the application and preference. The DX230WMH-7 has been designed for standard loads, while the DX250WMH-7 includes a longer front and an additional 1.2-tonne counterweight to ensure high stability to deal with heavier loads. The wide axle and front/rear outriggers also contribute to the high stability of both machines.

In the cab, there is a new DEVELON eight-inch Smart Touch screen, which is easy to read and use, integrating all the functions and settings of the machine in one place. It also displays a video feed from the standard rear-view camera and/or an optional side view camera, which are placed to give even better visibility. A split screen mode displays the rear view camera and vital machine information at the same time. The feed from the optional side view camera can be reviewed independently or in a split screen mode.

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DX230WMH-7

DX250WMH-7

Gooseneck Arm

Straight Arm

Gooseneck

Straight Arm

Operating weight (kg)

24,017

24,317

25,397

25,672

Travel speed (km/h)

4-9-20

Engine

DEVELON DL06V

Power (SAE J1995) (kW)

141 @ 1,900 RPM

Emission standard

Stage V

Max. bucket pin height (mm)

11,400

11,600

12,100

11,900

Max. working reach (mm)

10,000

10,000

10,700

10,400

Max. working depth (mm)

4,300

4,000

4,700

4,100

Boom Length (mm)

6,100

6,100

6,500

6,500

Arm Length (mm)

4,200

4,000

4,500

4,000

Elevating height

2,500

Additional features There are a number of factory installed options for the new DEVELON material handlers, including: • Additional work lamps • Cab guarding (optional, FOGS) • Frame guards (optional) • Fuel filter pump • Rotating beacon • Solid tyres (optional) • Air compressor • Smart key

DEVELON Fleet Management telematics The DX230WMH-7 and DX250WMH-7 have the latest DEVELON Fleet Management TMS 3.0 Cellular system installed as standard, which provides a telematics management system by collecting data from sensors on the machines. The system provides location information and a full range of machine operational information to owners, dealers and DEVELON. Information is provided through a simple user interface, accessible online via computer or smartphone.

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Doyle Machinery Arjes VZ950DK

Doyle Machinery is proud to have recently supplied recycler ASM Metal Recycling with its second Arjes VZ950DK. With more than 55 years’ experience in the metal recycling industry, the materials processing company has grown from strength to strength and is now considered one of the strongest metal recycling companies in the UK. ASM is commited to processing both ferrous and non ferrous metals with the latest and best technology. Between the VZ950DK’S hydraulically adjustable side combs and its in-line magnet, ASM can dictate the sizing of materials to suit its requirements while also achieving precise ferrous and nonferrous separation.

Everyone at Doyle Machinery would like to extend their greatest thanks to Paul McDonald, Managing Director of ASM, for repeatedly trusting them to provide such an essential machine to their operation.

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EvoQuip

Falcon 820 screen EvoQuip, a leading manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the EvoQuip Falcon 820 Inclined Screen. Combining scalping, screening and stockpiling in one self-contained unit, the Falcon 820 features a double-deck two bearing screen box and can operate in multiple applications such as sand and gravel, crushed stone, coal, topsoil and demolition waste.

With a large screening area and high-frequency double-deck screen, the Falcon 820 delivers outstanding screening efficiency, enabling faster throughput and increased uptime. It also offers adjustable incline angles, allowing operators to optimise the screening process, based on specific material requirements. This flexibility ensures precise separation and exceptional quality of the final product. Built to withstand the toughest conditions, the Falcon

820 is constructed with high-quality materials and components. Its robust design ensures long-term reliability, reducing maintenance costs and maximising uptime.

Andrew Armstrong, EvoQuip Product Manager, expressed his excitement about the Falcon 820 Inclined Screen: “We are proud to introduce the Falcon 820 to the market. It combines our expertise in compact machinery with the latest technological advancements, providing our customers with a powerful screening solution. This machine is designed to help our customers achieve optimal results, increase productivity, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

“Designed with mobility in mind, the Falcon 820 is compact and easily transportable, making it ideal for various job sites. Its user-friendly setup and excellent maintenance access ensures minimal downtime and maximum productivity.”

Selected Falcon screens come with the T-Link telemetry system fitted as standard, providing customers with real-time information on the performance of their machine, leading to effective machine management and maximum uptime. This data can be accessed through a tablet or smartphone and provides comprehensive information on the location, fuel consumption, tonnages, wear ratings and operating hours along with much more.

The Falcon 820 Inclined Screen is designed to meet the evolving demands of customers across various sectors, including construction, aggregates and recycling. With its advanced features and cutting-edge technology, this innovative machine provides an exceptional screening experience, maximising productivity and profitability.

The Falcon 820 can work in multiple applications such as sand and gravel, crushed stone, coal, topsoil and demolition waste

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Caterpillar, supplied by Finning CAT MH3026 and MH3040

Today, the demolition industry demands material handlers that combine high performance with low operating costs and the latest in-built technology for accurate and efficient operation. Cat has a range of machines that provide a benchmark in terms of industry standards with enhanced fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and increased lifting capabilities.

The Cat MH3040 material handler is the latest introduction to this machine class built to meet the demanding needs of the demolition sector. Building on the legacy of the Cat M325D L model, the Cat MH3040 provides the power and reliability for the toughest material handling applications. Primarily used for accurate recovery of material in secondary demolition, the Cat MH3040 offers great versatility and increased lifting capacity.

It comes equipped with state-ofthe-art technology, delivering the power and reliability needed for all material handling applications.

Benefits include up to 25% reduced fuel costs and up to 20% reduced maintenance costs. The Cat MH3040 also features a new cab and boommounted shears for enhanced material handling.

The Cat MH3026, used primarily in secondary demolition, has easyto-use technologies including SmartBoom, which allows the boom to freely move up and down without using any pump flows, enabling operators to focus on grapple control for a smoother cycle.

The Cat MH3026 also comes with Cat Payload as standard, which provides on-the-go weighing and real-time payload estimates,

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allowing for precise load targets and increased loading efficiency.

It also boasts a redesigned cab for enhanced comfort. Combined with up to 10% lower operating costs, operators benefit from a safe, quality, and reliable product that delivers superior performance for the toughest indoor material handling applications.

Jonathan Davies, Head of Industrial and Waste at Finning UK & Ireland, said: “At Finning, we offer a range of training options to ensure our material handler operators are well versed with the advanced technology integrated into the machines. This enables operators to fully leverage the technology, maximising the benefits such as improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.

“Additionally, we offer a more in-depth certified training focused on the operational and performance benefits of using these features to ensure optimal performance and productivity.”

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There’s also a full range of work tool attachments in various sizes to meet site-specific material handling and production requirements.

Available through Finning UK & Ireland, the Cat MH3040 and MH3026 material handlers

represent the pinnacle of demolition equipment. With advanced technology, exceptional service and a plethora of addons, these machines are not just tools but partners in demolition projects.

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JCB

Wastemaster range JCB has developed a lineup of 36 machines purpose built for the demands of the waste and recycling industry. Its Wastemaster range is the most extensive range of dedicated machines available in the sector and each can be fitted with a package of protective features for operation in arduous waste environments – helping customers improve efficiency and reduce costs.

A rich heritage JCB always recognised that different industry sectors require individual machine specifications, developing specialist models for industries such as construction. In the early 1980s, it introduced its first specific machine for waste handling with the launch of the 428 Landfill Compactor wheeled loading shovel.

In 2001, it launched the Wastemaster brand, which offered sector specific equipment, tailored to handle the diverse and arduous environments in which its customers operate. The range continued to grow and in 2014, JCB launched a Wastemaster version of its iconic backhoe loader. The 4CX Wastemaster enabled customers to move containers, sort material and maintain an entire site with a single machine, saving time and money.

The Wastemaster range has evolved into a 36-machine lineup of machines capable of performing a vast number of applications, spanning large wheeled loaders and material handlers for bulk handling, down to the most compact machines for general site duties.

JCB is at the forefront of the drive to reduce harmful emissions

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and its Wastemaster range includes machines powered by JCB’s Stage V engine, which was introduced in 2019 and is the company’s most efficient, cleanest diesel engine to date.

The most extensive product range Able to power an extensive range of attachments, the flexible and productive JCB backhoe loader excels in the non-stop waste handling environment. The machine is equipped with four stabiliser legs, providing extra

height for improved visibility into a waste container.

The JCB Teletruk Wastemaster range features seven models, including both electric and diesel options. With a telescopic boom instead of a conventional forklift mast, JCB Teletruks offer unrivalled forward visibility and reach, enabling the loading and unloading of bales on a curtain side trailer from just one side. Fast and simple changeover of attachments improves versatility and 111-degrees of carriage rotation allows loads to be picked and placed safely.

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WASTE HANDLING FEATURE The JCB Loadall is the world’s number one telescopic handler.

Ranging from compact models for accessing restricted sites, to 4.9-t payload or 20-m lift height machines, JCB Wastemaster Loadalls are equipped with extra guarding, protection, and uprated hydraulics. The patented Adaptive Load Control system governs hydraulic operation, to ensure machine stability at all times.

The JCB TM320 Wastemaster is a versatile telescopic wheeled loader with articulated steering, powerful loading, telescopic reach and dedicated waste attachments.

The machine has a 3,200-kg lift capacity, a 5.2-m lift height and a 2.9-m forward reach. It has been stress tested across a typical

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lifetime of cycles to emulate the arduous lifting and dumping scenarios found on waste and recycling sites.

JCB wheeled loading shovels are available in a variety of configurations with safety, efficiency, ease of use, performance, reliability and operator comfort as key features of the range. Standard bucket capacities range between 0.4 and 3.5 cubic metres. Extra guarding for the cab and lighting are standard, as is underbelly protection for the driveline transmission, while heavy-duty tyres help minimise downtime in harsh waste environments.

JCB’s highly manoeuvrable wheeled excavator models can

be tailored to a range of materials handling applications through options such as a hydraulically raised cabs, which elevate the operating position to give greater visibility, and a choice of material or scrap handling booms and arms.

The JS20MH model features amber beacons, all-around handrails, side camera, cab footrest and joystick mounted power boost button to give quick access to extra hydraulic power.

This combination of purposebuilt machines sees the JCB Wastemaster range trusted by industry specialists across municipal and commercial waste, plastics, paper, glass and wood recycling, scrap metal, composting and incineration.

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Powerscreen hosts 400 guests at global dealer conference

Guests take in informative presentations at the Powerscreen World

Powerscreen, leading provider of mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment, recently hosted its global dealer conference, which saw almost 400 guests descend upon the stunning backdrop of northern Italy to take in a series of insightful presentations, new product launches, and honour

some of the founding members of the Powerscreen family who have made the brand a powerhouse in the crushing and screening industry.

The conference included informative presentations from across the Powerscreen business on topics including technical sales,

Sean Loughran, Business Line Director for Powerscreen welcomes attendees to the Powerscreen World Dealer Conference

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aftersales support, new product development, marketing and digital solutions. A key highlight was a dealer panel discussion with representatives from Powerscreen New England (USA), Van der Spek (Netherlands), Powerscreen Crushing and Screening (USA), Powerscreen Mid-Atlantic (USA), Blue Central (UK) and Lincom Group (Australia). The discussion explored challenges and emerging trends in areas such as building and retaining the right team, aftersales service and support, marketing and rental best practices. Breakout sessions also provided insights and feedback on what products distributors feel are needed in the Powerscreen portfolio as well as what the future of the global crushing and screening industry will look like.

Powerscreen Product Director Neil Robinson unveiled five new models to the product portfolio – Premiertrak 450, Trakpactor 480/480SR, Warrior 1800X, Warrior 1200 Hybrid and the CT80R tracked conveyor.

A remarkable machine demonstration was held at Cave Rossetti S.p.A with the support of Impianti Industriali, Powerscreen distributor in Italy. In total, there were 15 machines on display including a combination of working machines and static display units.

The conference culminated in an awards ceremony to induct new members to the Powerscreen Hall of Fame: Pat O’Neill, Powerscreen HQ; Paul Campbell, Powerscreen of California; Dennis Grant, Powerscreen of Florida; and

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A combination of working and static Powerscreen equipment was on display at a nearby Italian customer site

Pat McGeary, Blue Group – all members of the Powerscreen family who had incredible stories to share on what it took to establish their businesses, which have contributed to the brand’s longterm development and success.

The ceremony also acknowledged distributors for their exceptional performance in the areas of sales, customer service, marketing, training engagement and spare parts support. The evening finished in style with entertainment provided by legendary traditional Irish music band, More Power to Your Elbow.

Sean Loughran, Business Line Director for Powerscreen said: “Our global conference in Italy nurtured the legacy that is Powerscreen and provided an opportunity to honour those who left Ireland decades ago to lay the foundations of our success.

“It was also a means to rekindle

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the invaluable relationships we have forged throughout our journey, allowing time to connect, share experiences and explore shared opportunities for future growth. We are truly humbled by

the support and dedication of our global distribution network.

Together, we look forward to an exciting future ahead filled with innovation, collaboration and lasting togetherness.”

Powerscreen guests visit local Italian customer Cave Rossetti S.p.A to see new equipment on display

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Terex Ecotec TDS 815 shredder

In the world of waste processing, efficiency, adaptability and reliability are paramount. Companies and organisations are constantly seeking cutting-edge solutions to tackle the diverse challenges that waste materials present. Enter the Terex Ecotec TDS 815 shredder – a true powerhouse in the field of

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waste processing.

The heart of the TDS 815 shredder is its compact 1.5m twin shaft shredding unit. This feature allows for highly efficient material reduction, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of waste materials. Moreover, the quickchange shafts take the machine’s

adaptability and maintenance efficiency to a whole new level, making it a standout choice for professionals in the industry.

What sets the TDS 815 apart is its remarkable flexibility. Users have the option to operate the shredder with synced or independent shafts, a feature

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A CAT 4.4 140 kW Stage V engine powers the TDS 815. This reliable engine ensures efficient performance and unwavering reliability, two factors that are nonnegotiable in the world of waste processing.

With a robust weight of 16,500 kg, a substantial 3.3-m stockpile height and quick setup time, this shredder is well-equipped to handle large throughputs of waste materials, making it a formidable choice for tackling construction and demolition rubble, building waste, wood waste and asphalt as well as skip and household waste.

The TDS 815’s design includes a robust track subframe with bolton tracks, catering to both track and track/hooklift versions. This level of adaptability provides users with greater flexibility in how they

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deploy the machine to meet their specific needs.

But the innovation doesn’t stop there. The TDS 815 comes as standard with the T-Link telemetry system, a powerful tool that offers real-time insights into the machine’s performance. This feature is a game-changer for effective machine management and maximised uptime. Accessible through a tablet or smartphone, it provides a comprehensive view of the machine’s location, fuel consumption, operating statistics, and more, all at your fingertips.

When it comes to manoeuvrability and transport, the TDS 815 doesn’t disappoint. Its robust tracking system, coupled with a hydraulic raise and lower chassis, ensures smooth operations and convenient diagnostics. A user-friendly control system and a full-function remote control make operating this machine a breeze, enhancing the user experience while contributing to its efficient use.

The TDS 815 shredder boasts intelligent load-sensing hydraulics,

a key feature that prevents damage to shaft teeth and extends the machine’s lifespan. Its aggressive intake capability results in high production rates, positioning it as a formidable choice for waste processing tasks. Additionally, the quick-change shafts and combs, along with replaceable wear-resistant plates, streamline maintenance and reduce downtime, ensuring uninterrupted productivity.

The Terex Ecotec TDS 815 shredder is more than just a machine, it’s a game-changer.

With its comprehensive features, remarkable adaptability and efficient performance, it emerges as an invaluable asset for those looking to manage waste effectively and with high efficiency. Whether you’re dealing with construction and demolition debris, skip waste or other materials, the TDS 815 shredder is equipped to handle the task with excellence. In the ever-evolving landscape of waste processing, this machine stands as a true testament to innovation and efficiency.

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Terex Ecotec, supplied by Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd Warwick Ward bags Dealer of the Year award Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd, which provides and supports Terex Ecotec’s full range of recycling equipment including shredders, screeners and material handlers, picked up the Dealer of the Year award at the manufacturer’s recent 2023 Global Dealer Conference.

The Terex Ecotec event held at the luxurious Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland also celebrated the company’s 10th anniversary.

Bringing together its dealer network in one location, the event was a great opportunity to celebrate Terex Ecotec’s success. It detailed the evolution of the brand and showcased Terex Ecotec’s amazing achievements in 10 short years, with awards given to those who have achieved so much in the last year, including Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd. Simon Causier, Commercial Director of Warwick Ward (machinery) said: “Winning this Dealer of the Year award is a great honour for Warwick Ward and is testament to our entire team’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to the Terex Ecotec business, and we look forward to continued growth, innovation and success with our partners at Terex in the future.”

Thomas Coulter of Terex Ecotec said: “This award is a result of the effort and dedication shown by Warwick Ward to the Terex Ecotec portfolio of products in both a machine sales point of view but even more importantly, from a support and service perspective.

“The Warwick Ward sales representatives dedicated to

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Commercial Director of Warwick Ward (machinery), with Thomas Coulter of Terex Ecotec (right)

Terex Ecotec go above and beyond every day, going the extra mile for their customers. Their recycling market knowledge and expertise is admirable and I believe this contributes greatly to their continued success.

“In addition, the resources

Warwick Ward put into training their service engineers and ensuring they have the latest technology and up-to-date technical information adds to their huge success, and ultimately winning Terex Ecotec Dealer of the Year Award – Rest of World.”

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Wood Recyclers’ Association welcomes Environment Agency RPS 291

Vicki Hughes, Technical Lead on the WRA board

Following extensive discussions with the Environment Agency on behalf of industry, the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) welcomed the launch of a new regulatory position statement for waste wood, which it says will make it more practical to meet regulatory requirements while still ensuring compliance.

RPS 291 allows, in the short term, for potentially hazardous ‘amber’ waste wood items* removed from domestic premises, demolition sites or other buildings to be stored and processed as nonhazardous provided the material is tested at least quarterly and the results are shared with the WRA. This means that producers still need to test amber material but will no longer have to test every item or consign them as hazardous in order to achieve compliance.

Importantly, those who do not share their test results with the WRA and receive a submission report will not be compliant under the RPS. Furthermore, the RPS is short term and if testing does not happen, it could be removed at any time.

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include that material must be destined for Chapter IV biomass plants or panel board manufacture and must be moved under a waste transfer note.

The RPS will expire on 1 October 2024 and could be withdrawn before then if sampling and testing is not forthcoming.

While the other UK environmental regulators have not published new positions, they are supporting all of the WRA guidance, so the same principles will apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The development of the RPS, driven by the WRA, follows concerns raised over the last few weeks by the WRA of ongoing confusion over the removal of RPS 250 and what it means for those handling waste wood from household refurbishments.

In particular, some housing associations, roofers and window installers have not been able to access wood skips due to the requirement to test or consign as hazardous every amber item.

Vicki Hughes, Technical Lead on the WRA Board said: “We welcome the launch of RPS 291, which is the result of us raising concerns about those collecting waste wood from households and some very long discussions with the Environment Agency on behalf of industry.

“Testing still needs to happen but this short term RPS will mean it is less onerous and ensure that waste wood can continue to be processed with minimal disruption and cost.

“We would like to thank the Environment Agency for listening to us and for building the requirement for testing into the regulatory framework. However, we need to stress that this has only been agreed for a short period on the basis that testing continues and that the results are shared with us.

“We also need the other trade bodies impacted to engage with their members and encourage testing to ensure that everyone is ready for when the RPS is withdrawn next year.”

To help industry understand the new RPS, the WRA has produced a new video and updated its Frequently Asked Questions document to explain the changes.

These will be available on the WRA website as part of its updated Toolkit on the withdrawal of RPS 250, which contains a number of resources to help operators ensure they are compliant. This includes detailed guidance on how to take samples of amber wood items and send them for testing. *Amber items of waste wood are from buildings built between 1950 and 2006 and are: • Roof timbers • Tiling and cladding battens • Timber frames and joists Amber items of waste wood are also from buildings built between 1950 and 1995 and are: • Barge boards, fascias and soffits • External timber cladding • External doors • External windows

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Title: Brentford Football Club, Griffin Park Stadium, Braemar Road, Brentford TW8 0NT Structure: Four stands, a combination of brick, steel frame and timber

with cantilevered canopy; concrete with steel canopy; and reinforced concrete Contractor: Northeast Demolition Client: EcoWorld International Start date: Phase 1, 12 April 2021; Phase 2, 16 Feb 2023 Completion date: Phase 1, 22 July 2021; Phase 2, 22 June 2023 Techniques: Soft strip, asbestos removal, high reach mechanical

demolition, drop cutting/ felling (floodlights), foundation

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EcoWorld International appointed Northeast Demolition as principal contractor to complete the demolition of the former Griffin Park football stadium, in the busy residential area of Brentford, London.

Originally built in 1904, the home of Brentford club was built on a former orchard owned by local brewer Fuller, Smith and Turner.

The ground’s name referred to

the Griffin featured in the logo of Fuller’s Brewery and it was also known for being the only English league football ground to have a pub on each corner. Griffin Park remained Brentford club’s home stadium until 2020 when the club relocated to Gtech Community Stadium.

The stadium survived the first world war unscathed but was hit by two high explosive bombs in the second world war. Prior to any demolition works, an extensive UXO (unexploded ordinance) survey was carried out.

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Four stands: Braemar Road – a two tier, all seater stand located along the Braemar Road housed the dressing rooms, supporters bar and club offices. Structure consisted of brick, steel frame and timber with cantilevered roof canopy; New Road Stand – a single tier, all seater stand located along the New Road. Concrete with steel canopy; Ealing Road Terrace – a single tier stand, concrete with steel canopy; Brook Road – a two tier, all seater stand, reinforced concrete; Griffin Park also contained four 50-m lighting towers. It was one of the first football stadiums to install floodlights, with the club investing a large sum of money in lighting the full stadium in 1954.

Scope The scope of works included

internal soft stripping of the main Braemar Road stand and removal by hand of approximately 25,000 plastic seats for recycling.

Next would be the removal of both licenced and non-licenced asbestos products, for which we appointed Oakmere Environmental to carry out the works.

Pitch removal had to take place before mechanical demolition of the four stands could begin as this would form a suitable base as our site compound for plant, lorries and equipment for the remainder of the works, which included removal of the four floodlight towers, boundary wall reductions, removal of slabs and foundations, following which all suitable materials would be crushed on site to 6f2 for reuse.

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early stages, a liaison officer was appointed and we distributed an information leaflet that outlined the approach and measures we would introduce to minimise disruption to the local environment. This included a detailed environmental management plan and traffic management plan. Throughout the works we undertook 24/7 noise, dust and vibration monitoring to ensure all works were undertaken within the section 60 action levels.

Residents were encouraged to contact us with any questions or concerns and we worked closely with many of them throughout the project and maintained a good rapport during both phases.

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Supporters Club and many individual supporters who were keen to share stories or obtain a small keepsake from their cherished stadium; we even set up a memorabilia room to allow residents and supporters to collect items as souvenirs.

Demolition Phase 1 (2021) It was clear from the start that initial access into the stadium was going to be an issue and having looked at all available entrances, it quickly became obvious that they would prove too narrow for plant and lorries. This meant that following the setup of the welfare area we had to remove a section of the Braemar Road stand to give us access to the pitch, allowing us to set up the site in readiness for dismantling of the stands.

While soft strip removal was

taking place in one section, asbestos removal was happening in another section.

While this was going on, we had to remove the pitch, which consisted of both real and artificial grass. This was taken up by excavators and put through a trommel to remove any sand/soil to reduce the weight of the grass, which was then taken away for recycling.

The stands were taken down in sequence starting with Ealing Road, which required the canopy to be removed down to the concrete tiers, before moving onto New Road stand where we also took down the metal canopy. Finally in phase 1 came Brook Road.

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dismantled utilising Northeast Demolition’s JCB 370 high-reach excavator.

Demolition excavators using heavy rock breakers began to remove the concrete tier forming the bases of the stands.

Prior to moving onto the Braemar Road stand in phase 2, we had the task of dismantling the lighting towers. Upon appointing a structural engineer Simon Smith at CDS, we found that the safest way to dismantle the towers was by felling each one into the centre of the pitch. This consisted of many hours of calculations, methods and designs, for which two steel wire ropes were attached three quarters of the way up the lighting towers. The steel ropes were one and a half times longer than the height of the towers, the other end was attached to an excavator that took up the slack. Once ready to pull the tower, the bolts were removed on the rear legs, keeping the two front legs attached at all times to control the descent of the towers. A heap of grass was placed where the floodlights would 50 | DemolitionHUB Magazine

land to cushion the impact. Once complete, the bases of the lighting towers could be removed.

Phase 2 (2023) Reduction of the boundary walls was left until phase 2 (2023).

After remobilising back to site, we completed the remainder of the asbestos removal in the Braemar Road stand and then finished off the soft strip.

The main cantilevered stand structure was removed using the demolition high reach excavator, leaving the East and West elevations of the Braemar Stand as these were forming part of the boundary and required a more intricate demolition technique.

After more than 100 party wall agreements were finalised, the boundary walls could be reduced.

Designed cantilevered scaffolding was placed on the outside of the stands above neighbouring gardens in order to safely piece down the East and West ends of the Braemar stand. As the building was reduced, the scaffolding was progressively taken down until

both end structures were reduced to the concrete tiered bases.

Once down and the foundations were removed, we began crushing all the materials to 6F2. The final job was to probe the ground for any obstructions, leaving the site level, flat and safe for the client.

With the stadium having been such a historic part of the area, it felt like the end of an era for the local community and we tried throughout to be sensitive to this. We continued to work closely with the local residents and Bees supporters right through to the last stages of demolition, which in turn kept the job running smoothly for us and kept their minds at ease where necessary.

Despite the complex nature of the project, Northeast Demolition completed both phases ahead of programme and on budget without variation.

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Title: Projects in the Victoria Station area, Westminster Structure: Various, 1920s-1980s Contractor: Erith Start date: 2021 Completion date: 2023 Techniques: Various including stripout, asbestos removal, top-down demolition, facade retention Future use: Various, including office, residential, restaurant and retail

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Victoria Station area, Westminster Erith has recently carried out numerous demolition and enabling projects across the busy streets of London’s Victoria region in the City of Westminster. These high profile projects included 105 Victoria Street, Stockley House, Portland House, 2-14 Palmer Street and 40 Broadway, so you may well have spotted the Erith logo adorning the hoarding and monarflex of some of the area’s most complex enabling schemes.

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net-zero carbon emissions, not just while in operation, but also during the demolition/construction phase.

On completion, the communityfocused project, designed with sustainability and wellness at its heart, will incorporate approximately 3,000 m2 of green space, an urban farm on the rooftop and a multi-purpose community sports facility in the basement providing significant socio-economic benefit to Westminster.

The existing building, located to the south of Victoria Street and constructed in the 1970s, comprised a reinforced concrete framed office block rising to eleven storeys with two basement levels. The structure was heavily reinforced concrete.

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Fraser occupied the vast majority of the lower-level building footprint, shared with a coffee shop and office space lobby serving the remaining commercial floors of the building.

Erith’s package of works commenced with the site establishment, hoarding installation, strip out of plant rooms and early UKPN substation investigations. Due to staggered vacant possessions, it was essential to ensure the protection of services and fire escapes for tenanted areas remaining occupied. Site wide asbestos removal was followed by the soft-strip of all non-structural items. Over 248 items removed from the building were donated to local charities and initiatives through Erith’s collaboration with reuse organisations embracing project and

company-wide circular economy principles.

Once the site had been fully encapsulated with scaffold and monarflex, machines were lifted to roof level using tower cranes to enable the top-down demolition of the superstructure to commence.

Weatherproofing was applied to retained assets as required. Erith was also employed to carry out bulk excavation and basement box construction to formation, including the design and installation of temporary works to basement retaining walls.

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the perimeter of the site, a net-zero alternative to traditional hoarding made from 100% recycled postproduction and post-consumer waste UPVC. The project’s significant focus on community engagement and ESG strategy to find alternative ways of manifesting values for the local community was embraced by the whole project team from the early design stages and the project has successfully established lasting relationships with multiple local initiatives, schools and charities.

On completion of the strip out works to the House of Fraser store, Erith was tasked with converting the

ground floor into three basketball courts for the social strategy launch event. Attended by over 200 industry guests and 540 students from the local Greycoat Hospital School, the two day event provided 3x3 Basketball coaching from the George Goldstone Charity, the UK’s largest non-profit dedicated to inspiring people to connect through the 3x3 basketball game. Donations were collected for the Abbey Centre Community Pantry, the project’s second chosen charity that provides access to essential goods for those who may be struggling to make ends meet. Over £1,000-worth of goods was collected on the day.

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case study School playground, renovation works to the garden and interior of the Lemon Pip Garden at the Abbey Centre, refurbishment works to the outdoor area at St Matthews Primary School, a cycle safety event in Howick Place and a sponsored cycle from the site to Windsor. Many of these events have been filmed

by Wondering Minds, a community interest group working with Mind Charity to provide alternative solutions to mental health crisis though art and storytelling.

The project has also provided the opportunity for two demolition trailblazer apprentices to gain useful site experience for their apprenticeships with London South East colleges and has provided work experience opportunities for students from Westminster Kingsway College. The innovative community engagement and sustainability initiatives embraced by the entire project team on this scheme has set the bar for other projects, within Erith and the wider demolition industry.

Westminster Wheels were also in attendance promoting their cycle mechanic training scheme providing the opportunity for young residents in Westminster to gain skills and experience to become qualified bike mechanics. On the second day, students were invited to receive coaching from the basketball charity.

The development’s ongoing commitment to establishing lasting relationships with the local communities has been demonstrated through the installation of students’ artwork from the Greycoat Hospital School on the project hoarding, installation of a living hoarding to the Greycoat DemolitionHub.com

Stockley House Directly adjacent to Victoria Station is Stockley House, where works involved the top-down demolition of the existing seven-storey office building with single basement level. The post tensioned concrete structure, constructed in the 1980s, had metal framed, glazed cladding panels creating the facade. Works were significantly impacted by Bridge Place running through the site as an underpass with vehicular access maintained throughout the entirety of the project.

Site constraints included TfL red routes, bus stops, taxi ranks and thousands of passing pedestrians accessing the station, Apollo Victoria Theatre and several nearby hotels. One of the central challenges faced during the project was the high pedestrian footfall along the neighbouring streets.

However, meticulous planning, coordination and safety measures

such as designated walkways and protective barriers ensured the safety of pedestrians as well as mitigating any potential impact on the demolition process. Additionally, a live UKPN substation was located at basement level. The erection of site hoarding included the provision for safe access by UKPN staff to the substation, which was weatherproofed and protected for the duration of the project.

Portland House At Portland House, Erith was employed by Landsec to undertake the complex cut and carve demolition and enabling works to facilitate the extension and refurbishment of Portland House, recently renamed Thirty High.

Situated less than a minute’s walk from Victoria Station, the project aims to transform the London landmark into a sustainable officeled destination with a refurbished facade, double height reception and panoramic views from the extended 29th and 30th-floor restaurant and terrace.

Built in the 1960s, the brutalist 29-storey tower is located just south of St James’s Park, overlooks Buckingham Palace and is surrounded by a mixture of retail, residential, commercial and landmark properties with high cyclist activity and elevated pedestrian footfall due to the London transport terminus in the vicinity. Liaison with TfL and London Underground Limited, local neighbours and stakeholders was vital to the success of the project.

During the PCSA period, Erith carried out structural investigations to inform the design and developed methodologies working collaboratively with Landsec, the design team and other trade contractors. Works commenced with asbestos removal, full internal soft strip, removal of 14 lifts and running gear and reduced headroom piling to allow installation of a 112-m-high tower crane. Structural DemolitionHUB Magazine | 57

case study strengthening was required to enable the installation of the impressive external facade scaffold cantilevered out from level three of the building due to the glass canopy at the lower levels.

All windows and frames were removed, followed by demolition of the precast facade to allow for the installation of new curtain walling.

Shot blasting and repairs were carried out to the facade before application of new SIKA coatings and decorative mastics to all elevations.

At roof level, machine and robotic demolition was carried out to the roof crown in readiness for the construction of the new steel frame and plant rooms that will provide new public amenity and restaurant space, while at basement level works included the demolition of ground floor and basement structures and below ground drainage and civils works allowing for the new twostorey extension on Bressenden Place.

Reinforced concrete works were carried out throughout the 100-m structure including construction of the new RC core with slabs to roof level, new slab structures at ground level, various slab infills throughout and the construction of new stairwells.

On completion, the remodeled and refurbished building will improve the public realm around Bressenden Place, providing high quality workspace with excellent sustainability credentials vastly improving the building’s energy performance with all-electric renewable energy heating and cooling systems and urban greening improving the biodiversity and air quality in the local area.

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careful attention and preservation strategies to safeguard the integrity of neighbouring buildings.

Furthermore, the need to maintain a live fire escape to a neighbouring property demanded effective liaison between the demolition team and the adjacent property owners.

The location of the Palmer Street demolition project on a one-way street added further complexity to the logistics. The careful coordination of equipment deliveries, waste removal and traffic management was crucial to ensure smooth operations while minimising disruptions to local businesses and residents. Recognising the importance of open communication, the project team maintained continuous engagement with the local community. With regular

updates provided to businesses and residents, keeping them informed about the progress of the demolition and addressing any concerns they may have had.

Furthermore, the project team actively sought opportunities to support the community. Whether it was aiding with minor works or finding ways to minimise inconveniences, their gestures showcased gratitude for the understanding and cooperation received from the local residents and businesses throughout the project.

Overall, the successful completion of the project not only hinged upon effective demolition techniques and safety measures but also on the collaborative efforts and strong relationship fostered with the local community.

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case study 40 Broadway Working on behalf of Tellon Capital, Erith was employed to undertake demolition, underpinning and sheet piling works at 40 Broadway and 1315 Carteret Street. The initial phase involved soft strip, asbestos removal, demolition of all structures to ground floor level and underpinning to the east, south and west elevations.

Following completion of these works the site was handed over to the follow-on contractor, however Erith was then re-employed to take over the package of works, which included remedial works, cropping of existing pile caps, bulk excavation of material and construction of the new basement and core.

Complexities encountered on site included the proximity to a Grade I listed building requiring the protection of a mosaic, proximity to London Underground infrastructure, protection to a neighbouring property’s fire escape and party wall agreements required to facilitate the

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demolition works. Erith collaborated with all stakeholders and in-house engineer Swanton Consulting to provide the most beneficial temporary works solutions with a designated community liaison officer in place to lead all neighbourly communications proactively ensuring all relevant information was issued to ensure party wall agreements were in place prior to works commencing.

Feedback Throughout each of these projects, Erith worked closely with Westminster City Council, carefully following its Construction Code of Practice to ensure that disturbances due to noise, vibration and dust were kept to an absolute minimum and ensuring that liaison with developers, local communities and businesses was maintained to a high level.

Westminster City Council Officer Simon Brimfield commended

the standards in place across all projects, saying they were carried out in an “outstanding and professional manner. Erith have managed to regularly engage with local stakeholders, ward councillors and residents. This has created an easy and manageable area with everyone on board, keeping site activities on time whilst public safety is being maintained.”

Erith looks forward to continuing its work in the Victoria area and across London and the UK, enabling significant investment into modern, sustainable developments, providing a consistently high standard of works and contributing positively to the local communities in which Erith works.

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Project Title: Centrale Gelderland coal/biomass power station Structure Type: Thermal power generation plant primarily constructed of steel

and reinforced concrete; the largest urban industrial site in The Netherlands Contractor: Brown and Mason Group Ltd Client: ENGIE BU Generation Europe Start Date: December 2021 Completion Date: May 2023 Techniques: Asbestos removal, soft strip, mechanical and explosive demolition Future Use: Under the Dutch Environmental and Planning Act the site has

been granted “flexible land use plan” and is part of a transformation

of Nijmegen from coal power generation to Green Delta, using

a combination of renewable energy sources and new, water related activity.

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Going Dutch Brown and Mason Group Limited undertook a comprehensive explosive demolition project that provided an innovative solution under hugely complicated environmental and physical site constraints. Brown and Mason was contracted by the multinational energy company Engie to undertake the decontamination, dismantling and demolition of its Gelderland power plant in The Netherlands.

The contract was awarded based on Brown and Mason’s unparalleled experience and involved substantial asbestos removal and extensive use of explosives, all within the context of Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine.

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Engie’s facility had been at the mouth of the Maas-Waal Canal since 1936. The power plant was constructed on the bank of the river Waal bordering the Maas-Waal Kanaal to the north, to the east and to the south of the site the power plant was borded by heavily mixed industrial and residential estates.

The site contains photovoltaic parks and an electrical substation which formed part of the national infrastructure powering the City of Nijmegen. To the site’s western boundary is the district of Weurt, an affluent residential area, a political ‘hot potato’ with the historical operations of Centrale Gelderland Power Plant and other industrial operations.

Centrale Gelderland, a 585 MW

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case study coal/biomass-fired power plant located in the city of Nijmegen was the first in The Netherlands with a flue gas desulphurisation installation.

This provided a reduction in sulphur emissions of up to 90%, with the LowNOx burner reducing the formation of nitrogen oxides by 50%. The 1994-constructed DeNox further reduced nitrogen oxides with the use of a catalyst. Large dust collectors and electrostatic filters removed around 99.9% of fly ash particles from the flue gases before they left the plant through the chimney.

The works were subject to extremely strict and complex rules. The use of explosives in The Netherlands for demolition, especially on structures of this size, is unusual. Aside from the complexities of permission, bordering neighbours, other stakeholders and the obvious language and translation barriers (English, Dutch, German and Turkish), our design had to consider the existing ground level and conditions.

Mainly reclaimed, the geotechnical make-up of the ground is within a high-risk flood zone, with a perimeter dyke providing flood defence for the City of Nijmegen. The demolition works were within the zone of influence for the dyke so any damage to it would expose the city to flooding.

Initial planning The initial design approach was planned to separate the five main structural elements into three explosive events (excluding the precipitators/chimney). The first event would be the air-heater structure, DeNox and concrete turbine pedestal; the second event planned to demolish the deaerator/ coal bunker bay; and the final event would be the demolition of the boiler house.

This preferred design would

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provide the optimum demolition option, reducing complexity with far fewer interconnecting parts, fewer cutting charges and progressive removal meaning there would be more space to collapse part three onto the substructure. This design principle reduced the number of conditions imposed, making permission to demolish the power plant using explosives in this highly sensitive area possible.

Delivery The initial explosive events for the precipitators and chimney were very successful, however, as noted The Netherlands had

not experienced anything quite like this before. Media exposure was huge and the realisation of explosive demolition and the site’s sensitive location saw governing bodies such as the ODRN (Nijmegen Region Environmental Services) and Netherlands Labour Authority introduced greater environmental controls, which saw their internal processes and procedures adapted to accommodate this type of work.

What they introduced was far from typical experience in other European countries including the UK. These were not easily achievable and as a result a Blowdown Committee was introduced into the contract.

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The Blowdown Committee comprised the client (Engie), Brown and Mason Group, ODRN, the police, Waterschap Rivierenland (Dyke Authority), and Rijkswaterstaat (Harbour Master). Brown and Mason agreed to a contract addendum that increased its share of the risk.

Disparate stakeholder involvement, additional environmental controls, extensive bureaucratic constraints and communication management to navigate and gain approvals from the various parties, each with their own governance and agendas, caused further complications.

The onerous process and protracted approvals began to affect the programme. It was no longer possible to complete the works as planned, it was decided to combine

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the explosive demolition of all five main structural elements into one event.

Individually these five elements presented their own challenges.

The sequential collapses of smaller elements would alleviate constraints involving the direction of the collapse, the resulting debris pile height, and stability. The structures had varying construction materials, which introduced challenges on how they would interact during initiation and collapse, in addition, the five structures now had a combined weight of more than 22,000 tonnes.

The concrete turbine pedestal was supported by columns of various sizes; the air heater and DeNox were constructed to the west of the boiler house, interlinked

by ducting and structural ties; the concrete air-heaters were nested below the DeNOx supported by columns ranging from one metre square to one metre by six metres. The DeNox structure was constructed on 1.2 m2 box columns with tubular bracing. Owing to its retro-fit, this element had a large weight 45 metres above ground level on a bridge-like structure with an internal span of 64 metres.

The deaerator/bunker bay located to the east of the boiler house was 20-metres wide and the full height of the boiler house, the deaerator floor above the bunkers was supported on a single row of twinned universal columns with beams intersecting the boiler house on several floors. The boiler

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case study house was of a hung boiler type constructed with fabricated box columns ranging from 1.2 to 1.5 m2, the structure was braced with onemetre diameter tubular bracing on all sides and levels with columns supporting the facade/ducts and columns adjacent to the deaerator/ bunkers supporting the firing floor.

Due to the complexities in the structure’s configuration, the redesign and preweakening became hugely complex. Permissions were harder to obtain and consideration of ground conditions when collapsing a vastly heavier structure with limited space adjacent to a dyke proved challenging.

The pedestals were intended to collapse vertically with a slight rotation in the eastern direction.

To achieve this, the columns on the east elevation were drilled, charged and then encased in chain link and geotextile protection to prevent explosively driven fragments from damaging the photovoltaic park or interacting with other explosive elements.

A complete separation was formed between the deaerator/ bunker bay and the boiler house by pre-cutting non-structural elements while engineered structural elements were released using Linear Shape Cutting Charges (LSCC), ensuring a near-vertical collapse with slight forward rotation in the easterly direction away from the boiler house.

The DeNOx structure collapsed in a westerly direction to allow space for the boiler house to collapse.

LSCCs were used to decouple the structure from the boiler support, the northern support columns were explosively removed and the bridge section was displaced at a high level, a design solution that reduced the number of explosives with consideration to the heavily mixed industrial and residential estates sited around 165 metres south of the structure.

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case study LSCCs along with the explosive displacement of both main and facade support columns at ground level allowed the boiler house to collapse into the space created by the collapse of the DeNOx. The airheater support structure was the final element to be collapsed due to the concrete construction and not wanting this to interact with the other charged elements. To prevent this initiation from being disrupted, down-hole delay detonators were used in charging and initiated in advance of the surrounding steel structures.

The war in Ukraine presented additional challenges. We could not source our preferred delay detonators and connectors, which led to an already complex design and explosive delay sequence becoming even more complicated to ensure we retained the desired timings and collapse mechanisms.

Class one shipping was cancelled on numerous occasions with priority being given to Ukraine, resulting in the LSCCs only arriving in Europe with days to spare.

The timing and placement of the kicking charges and LSCCs were designed to avoid sympathetic detonation/interference where cutoffs would prevent initiation. The design ensured that peak vibration predictions would not affect the dyke and the stakeholders.

Ultimately, the project was a huge success. This was the largest and most complex explosive demolition of a structure in The Netherlands, a feat undertaken by a British contractor.

This project was shortlisted for Project of the Year over $1m at the World Demolition Awards 2023 held in Toronto, Canada.

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Testimonial on Brown and Mason’s performance in the execution of the Gelderland Demolition Project K Baijens, Site Manager ENGIE Flexible Generation Europe, Nijmegen 30 June 2023 As part of the first Dutch Energy Agreement for Sustainable Growth, ENGIE decided in 2013 to close down the production of its last remaining coal unit G13 of the Gelderland Power Plant in Nijmegen. With this decision, room was made for the redevelopment of the site. End of year 2015, the plant delivered its last electricity to the national grid.

Start of the project A small team drafted the technical specifications for the remediation and removal of the plant and the first tender for the works was launched end of 2016 in the market. The tender was won by a Dutch company. The execution of the works started end of 2017 on the north part of the site (coal yard). At the start of 2019, most of the buildings and facilities surrounding the core of the coal unit were removed. However, in that year, the cooperation between ENGIE and the contractor deteriorated due to continued disagreements concerning organisation of the works and the method statements applied. Beginning of 2020, ENGIE terminated the

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contract, shortly after a fatal incident on site.

Brown and Mason A new tender for the remainder of the works was launched and won by Brown and Mason. The contractor was already known

by ENGIE UK and, at that time, working on the demolition of the Rugeley Power Station. The company was selected based on its proven track record regarding explosive demolition techniques, which seemed to be the safest way to continue with the unfinished job left by the previous contractor.

Blowdown events The first blowdown event was executed end of 2021 and concerned the demolition of the remainders of the FGD, a complex job due to the fact that this installation part was in a very poor condition prohibiting the removal of all asbestos prior to the blowdown. B&M had to manage the scrutiny exercised by the Dutch labour inspectorate and regional authority. The second blow event followed not long after, in March 2022, and concerned the demolition of

the chimney and the electrical precipitator. The execution was excellent, however, after increased public interest in the environmental aspects of the project, supervision by the regional authority intensified, this meant that B&M had to adapt their plans, which they did without issue. The third and last blowdown event of the boiler house and DeNOx executed in October 2022 was excellent, answering all environmental concerns and restrictions placed by the local authorities. After this last blowdown event, it lasted until May 2023, before the scrap pile was completely removed from the site.

Return of experience Looking back, ENGIE is proud of the accomplishment of the demolition works as performed

by B&M. The promise of having the job done while keeping everybody safe and sound has been delivered. That was the main objective set out by ENGIE. Reaching this result was certainly not easy for B&M with many hurdles like Covid-19, Brexit, fierce competition on staffing, the Dutch regulatory context and unexpected interventions from multiple authorities. ENGIE appreciates the continued strong determination and commitment of B&M to finish the job. The professionalism and expertise demonstrated by B&M in ENGIE’s project stand out. Also, the ability to deal with the foreign official bodies in the project is to be admired. And finally, ENGIE could always rely on unambiguous and immediate action for the necessary protection of human life.

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DIGITAL INNOVATION FEATURE Caterpillar

VisionLink upgrade helps Cat machines run more economically

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In response to demand for more user-friendly telematics technology on demolition machinery, Finning has upgraded Cat customers to a new software solution that delivers insights into fuel use and operational efficiency.

A new version of VisionLink is now available on all Cat machines

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to allow fleet managers to monitor machinery from one user friendly web-based platform or smart phone app, which aims to maximise uptime, increase productivity and lower the cost of owning and operating equipment.

Trialled for a year on a ‘field follow’ system, Finning has worked alongside Cat to feedback on how fleet managers wanted the new technology to look and feel, with VisionLink now becoming a standalone Cat product.

Available for both new and existing machines, Finning is offering training to customers choosing the software to help them to get the most out of their machines and to fully understand how it can best serve their needs – whether that is for one machine or a large fleet.

Key changes to the technology include the ability to monitor all relevant elements of the machine’s operation package from one screen, to assign tasks to coworkers and to use a dynamic worklist to help manage the critical events surrounding fleets, in addition to providing health data, utilisation, emissions and maintenance.

This supports economical use through lower fuel consumption,

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easier reporting on carbon footprint and a reduction in unplanned downtime through alerts and reminders.

The updated solution allows users to set targets that the performance of the machine can be evaluated against and reported on, such as runtime-specific data to display insights into operational use and idle time.

The software, when used with accompanying hardware, can be used to track the location of attachments to enable companies to know the location of valuable equipment as well as its machines.

This is backed by geofence capabilities that will issue an alert if a machine is moved outside of a set boundary.

The new VisionLink technology will allow demolition companies to analyse fuel usage, operational hours, record hire status, location of assets and the operational hours of a machine.

Becky Wallis, Customer Support Supervisor for Technology at Finning, said: “Following customer feedback, a new Cat version of VisionLink was developed, which allows customers to see exactly what their stats are, how machines have been working, which products are being utilised. These insights

allow the customers to get the most out of their machines with operational statistics helping to reduce issues such as idle costs or excess fuel burn.

“With more useability from a one-screen overview to text message alerts if machines are moved out of boundary, or if a fault is detected, the platform has been overhauled to make sure it offers exactly what customers want. It can even be used to request a service.

“The initial feedback has been great – the main driver behind the change was that site managers wanted to be able to see everything in one place, and the new platform does just that, whether you are sat at a laptop or assessing on the go from a mobile phone. The increased useability has been a great success to date.”

Reports can be delivered at daily or 10-minute intervals, to provide an overview of the day’s work, or an ongoing assessment of activity, while the new upgrade has added the choice to add notifications by text message to enhance accessibility when in use on site.

The software also allows QR codes to be used to bring up asset details, fault codes, information on when maintenance inspections are due and how full the fuel tank is.

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Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) How machine control helps construction professionals regain control of project accuracy and waste AEM’s new report, Benefits of Construction Technologies and their Impact on Society details how four key innovations are helping construction sites become safer and more productive while reducing their environmental footprint.

One of those technologies, machine control, is changing the way earthmoving and paving tasks are completed. Previously unimaginable levels of accuracy and efficiency are being achieved, resulting in jobsites that are safer and more productive, and projects that are completed faster and with less waste.

“Machine control is a technology system that calculates the position of machinery,” said Brad Viernow, OEM director for North America Heavy Construction at Leica Geosystems, a supplier of sensors, software and services for geospatial data intelligence. “To determine precise location, machine control uses measurement data from either satellites (i.e. GNSS) or an onsite surveying instrument called a total station. Then machine control is able to compare that positioning data to a project design.”

Armed with all of that information, machine control is then able to guide and assist the person operating a piece of equipment. It’s pretty simple – better information leads to better results.

“On average, 52% of all rework globally is caused by poor data and missed communication,” said Viernow. “Sharing up-to-date data via cloud connectivity allows the equipment operator to see all of the design information on the panel in the cab while they are working.

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play. Machine control can actually take some of the work out of the operator’s hands while achieving the desired accuracy even more easily.”

Earthmoving and paving applications lend themselves well to machine control. Equipment operators must work within tight tolerances with respect to things like material placement, grade, cross slope and compaction density. That is why motor graders, dozers, excavators and pavers are among the most common pieces of equipment using machine control today. However, the potential for machine control goes much further.

“There is no piece of machinery within the construction industry that isn’t seeing this type of technology being used in some way,” said Adam Woods, General Manager of innovation and product portfolio Strategies at LBX Company, manufacturer of LinkBelt excavation equipment.

“Even something like a compactor, which seems like a relatively simple product that just rolls back and forth, will benefit from machine control. Machine control helps determine how much compaction has taken place, and if any further compaction is needed to meet the desired specs. Automation is even allowing machines to do that all on their own. It’s all in the aim of making jobsites more efficient.”

That goes for smaller jobsites and equipment, too. “The utility of something like a compact track loader, paired with the benefits of a technology like grade control, is really a winning combination,” said Sean Mairet, Group Product manager for Grade Control at John Deere.

Less rework, less waste Everything starts with the accuracy a machine control system helps deliver. Take grade control, for instance. The most advanced system, 3D grade control, deservedly receives a lot of praise.

But even a more entry-level 2D system produces meaningful results.

A 2D grade control system helps eliminate inaccurate digging by guiding the operator as they dig. The operator specifies key parameters such as depth and slope in the software. A sensory system on the machine then measures those datapoints as the machine digs, providing visual and/ or audible coaching to the operator via a display screen in the cab.

“This level of machine control is based on plane and slope,” Mairet explained. “It’s an ideal solution on projects that don’t require a complex site design, such as sloping terrain away from a house.

The operator tells the machine they want to maintain a 2% slope, for example, and the 2D grade control system controls the blade or bucket to achieve that. From this standpoint, even a 2D system can help save a lot of time and material by not over-cutting or over-digging.”

Modern 3D grade management takes accuracy to another level.

In fact, certain systems can help equipment operators achieve accuracy up to a millimetre.

3D systems are also more sophisticated. 3D systems tie into position information and a site design to pinpoint where a machine is located at all times. The position information is provided by either satellites (i.e. GNSS) or an on-site surveying instrument

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DIGITAL INNOVATION FEATURE called a total station. Each has its own advantages. Regardless, the precision accuracy of 3D grade control can lead to even greater gains in efficiency and resource optimisation.

Case in point, industry estimates suggest that construction projects see a 10-20% reduction in material use when grade control is deployed. That means the amount of asphalt and concrete saved on public road construction projects each year is enough to pave a two-lane highway from Chicago to Phoenix. That has a direct financial implication for not only construction companies, but also everyday citizens. By increasing accuracy and reducing waste, taxpayers saved approximately $3.6bn (£2.9bn) in material costs on public road construction projects in 2022 alone.

Grade control can also have a positive impact on project scheduling. Time is money on construction projects. When operating equipment with machine control, Woods has seen some construction companies improve productivity by 30-50%.

“Think about a project like an irrigation canal,” Woods said. “If that canal is 1,000-feet-long with a 0.3% slope, that slope isn’t changing much from spot to spot. Machine control is able to constantly check that slope so it’s accurate. That’s where productivity can really climb, because the operator isn’t having to repeatedly stop and check grade.

It’s almost unheard of anymore, but some contractors are even finishing projects ahead of schedule when using this technology.”

Viernow added: “We’ve found that 35% of working time on a jobsite is spent on non-valueadding activities. Additionally, rework can create an average of 10% schedule growth. Machine control helps reduce a lot of this waste throughout the construction process. By simply moving the right

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dirt the first time, you can really reduce a lot of waste on a jobsite.”

Taking control of safety Machine control technologies like grade control can also help reduce safety-related incidents on a jobsite.

“Without technology like this, you need surveyors, civil engineers and other people on a jobsite to be constantly checking grade,” Woods said. “They are constantly walking up to and around the machine. They are oftentimes working within a trench. With grade control technology, you reduce the need for these people to place themselves in these potentially unsafe environments.”

There are also safety-specific machine control features that are helping enhance jobsites. A camera system is the first thing that comes to mind. Cameras give equipment operators enhanced visibility all around a machine, often calling attention to people and objects that are getting dangerously close to that machine.

As important as that type of operator guidance system is, machine control has the ability to do much more. Technology is capable of actually stopping a machine when a potential collision is detected. Additionally, 3D avoidance zones can be created by leveraging another key construction technology, geofencing, Viernow said: “Let’s say a person is operating an excavator in an area with a powerline right above them.

Through location-based geofencing, the operator could set up an automatic stop so the excavator arm couldn’t extend beyond a certain point.” That makes things much safer and less stressful for the operator, which is one of the core objectives of machine control.

machine control also makes equipment easier to operate. By improving accuracy and taking over certain functions, machine control can help operators become proficient in less time and fatigued far less often.

“It isn’t easy to hop into a piece of construction equipment and start doing what these operators are asked to do,” Mairet said.

“Technology like grade control can help operators get comfortable and productive a lot faster. Even people who’ve been operating equipment for many years will benefit from technology that lightens their workload. That leads to happier and more productive operators.”

“With machine guidance, you can take a proficient operator and make them distinguished,” Woods added. “With machine control, a novice operator could learn to cut grade within a day or so of using the equipment. Without this type of technology, the necessary training could take months, if not years.”

To that point, machine control is one solution to the growing skilled labour shortage the construction industry is facing. Machine control allows equipment operators to rely on real-time data and semiautonomous operation, as opposed to intuition and decades of skill refinement.

“Machine control technologies are really modernising the workflow,” Mairet said. “Good operators and surveyors have always been able to maintain grade.

Machine control is just making that process much safer and more efficient. Machine control is really a modern approach to how we shape our world.”

Refilling the skilled operator pipeline In addition to making equipment safer and more productive,

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Alert Technology ALERT PRO and ALERT CONNECT Instant access to real-time airborne asbestos data

Demolition contractors can now access live airborne asbestos data for the first time ever from any site, anywhere in the world using the Asbestos ALERT PRO and ALERT CONNECT portal.

The world’s first and only real-time airborne asbestos monitor and alarm, the ALERT PRO is a connected device that is being successfully deployed on demolition sites around the world to enhance safety and reduce the risk and cost associated with managing asbestos.

The ALERT PRO range is set to change the landscape of asbestos risk exposure and represents the biggest technological step change in asbestos safety management for decades. Its patented design speciates between asbestos and non-asbestos fibres using light scattering technology and the paramagnetic properties of asbestos to deliver results with a 99% confidence level.

Recipient of two safety innovation awards in 2023, including the British Demolition Awards and BSIF, the ALERT PRO not only reduces the risk of prolonged exposure with real-time alarms it also offers a brand new dataset never available in asbestos risk management.

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Not intended as a replacement for existing methodology and current legislative requirements, ALERT complements asbestos testing in the provision of intelligent real-time data on airborne asbestos risk at a granular level. Conventional asbestos air monitoring provides a singular post-event concentration average over a sampling period with no specific details.

ALERT collects data using location, date and time providing a level of visibility not possible until now. With ALERT users can see short term and sporadic releases of fibres and real-time asbestos events enabling the identification of times of peak risk and the specific activities that led to the release of fibres.

The ALERT PRO 2000 Connected, the newest model available from Alert Technology, is easy to use, provides real-time data for users in-situ and makes the information instantly available to anyone granted access via its cloud-based data platform ALERT CONNECT. Notifications are sent via SMS, email or third party applications to an unlimited number of users responsible for monitoring the site either locally or remotely. Users can easily and systematically monitor, manage and configure their ALERT PRO Connected devices, set up alarm notifications, create projects, produce reports, schedule tests and much more.

ALERT benefits the demolition industry by providing reassurance that every asbestos safety precaution is being taken,

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particularly relevant in the following scenarios: •

Emergency response: The ALERT PRO can raise an alarm in minutes when it’s 99% confident of the presence of asbestos. Alarms and system notifications can be sent to designated users via SMS, email or webhook to ensure action is taken promptly.

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Reassurance monitoring: Asbestos containing materials are a risk on any site built prior to 1999 (or potentially on contaminated land).

ALERT offers reassurance to operatives, employers, stakeholders and residents. Its smart data enables efficient, pragmatic, and intelligent decision-making particularly pertinent when working on live or sensitive sites.

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Activity based risk monitoring: It is always a possibility that tasks completed during demolition could unknowingly releasing asbestos fibres, putting operatives and the public at risk. ALERT’s real-time, timestamped data highlights any short-term and sporadic fibre releases that are likely to be missed by conventional monitoring methods. With GPS and time-stamped data companies can pinpoint risk and minimise exposure.

Early adopter Statom Group is an early adopter of the ALERT PRO Connected.

The well established construction, remediation and groundworks company used this innovative technology (in addition to the legislatively required monitoring), during the stripping out phase of a project at a site heavily surrounded by a residential area.

A considerate contractor, Statom used ALERT’s instant data and downloadable reports to share with neighbours and local authorities to demonstrate the asbestos risk was being monitored and contained.

Units were even set up at monitoring points around the perimeter for an extra level of protection.

Sean Deloughery, Statom Group’s Remediation and Environmental Director, explained: “The ALERT PRO is an ideal solution for low to mid level asbestos risk sites. Quick and easy to deploy, it acts like a first line of defence. If it confirms asbestos is present, we then call in an asbestos consultant to give a more in-depth analysis.

With in-built GPS, our reports also log the location of any activity with pinpoint accuracy.

“As far as we’re concerned, our first ALERT PRO unit has already paid for itself in terms of efficiency. We save time by having a live and accurate picture of risk levels on site. We work with total transparency and ALERT PRO is another tool to enable us to demonstrate our competency as a contractor and stay ahead of the curve in terms of compliance.

It has the approval of our workforce and offers our customers peace of mind too.”

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FHOSS Where there’s light, there’s life Advances in technology are most often associated with making jobs easier but the innovative team at FHOSS Illuminated Safety Solutions is harnessing the power of light to make work safer.

There’s a saying, “where there’s light, there’s life” and by combining the latest AI technology with more traditional barriers and alarms FHOSS has come up with ways to make demolition sites safer for everyone.

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moving vehicles and machines and where exclusion zones are needed to keep people away from danger, the systems that FHOSS has developed are designed to reduce accidents and injury in low-light environments so that people can be safe and be seen.

By using the FHOSS Field System demolition sites can be made safer for all who work in them.

The FHOSS Field is a pedestrian detection zone which combines next-generation zone technology

with advanced AI detection algorithms that pick up and mark human silhouettes, creating a fullcoverage safety system.

The FHOSS Halo Exclusion Zone lighting provides people with a highly visible indicator of the danger area around any vehicle while a live camera feed allows drivers to observe everything around them without the risk of blind spots.

Audible alarms alert the driver and pedestrian to any exclusion zone infringement.

FHOSS Light Livery panels use passive light technology to draw attention to vehicles and can also be incorporated into signage for use as a directional or promotional aid.

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DIGITAL INNOVATION FEATURE when we look directly into a light source; when we look away, a dark imprint is left in your sight for a few seconds that can distort – perhaps dangerously – your vision. This flash blindness does not happen when passive lighting is used, and this forms the basis of the FHOSS Light Livery panels.

The FHOSS Illuminated Safety Walkways use a combination of locking gates, sirens and illuminated red and green pathways to very clearly show a workforce where – and when – it is safe for them to walk.

The technology has been introduced on to building sites, in the quarrying industry and in warehouses as well as being suitable for installation on

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FHOSS was named Safety Innovation of the Year in 2021 and 2022 in the British Demolition Awards and the walkway won the Health, Safety and Wellbeing category of the Constructing Excellence Awards South West 2023.

Andrew Kimitri, CEO of FHOSS, said: “The awards reaffirmed our dedication to the highest safety standard and motivates us to continue saving lives and pushing the envelope in

on-site pedestrian safety.

With heavy plant and potential hazards on demolition sites it is important to use the latest technology available to keep everyone safe.”

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Title: Lindsey Shopping Centre Structure: Former shopping centre in the heart of Gainsborough’s historic high street Contractor: GBM Demolition Client: West Lindsey District Council Start date: 19 December 2022 Completion date: 9 June 2023 Techniques: Scaffold screening, road closures, licensable and NNLW

asbestos abatement, hand separations to the north and

east boundaries under party wall agreements, mechanical

demolition, trial hole excavations for archaeological

investigations, floor slab removal and unforeseen ground contamination removal Future use: Savoy four-screen cinema, two retail units and a restaurant,

as well as additional parking for the town centre

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Digging for more Once the home of Sweyn Forkbeard, King of England in 1013, Gainsborough has a vast and interesting historical background.

It is obvious the townspeople are very proud of their heritage and are always keen to learn more about their surroundings.

In recent years Gainsborough has received immense funding for gentrification with Marshall’s Yard boasting an impressive array of shops and facilities for the people of Gainsborough to enjoy.

In the central Market Square of Gainsborough this could not be said as, like with most towns and cities in the UK, investment had been made outside of the original central shopping district. GBM Demolition underwent rigorous precontract qualification and was awarded the complete demolition of the former Lindsey Shopping Centre, a 94 | DemolitionHUB Magazine

historical landmark for the people of Gainsborough.

Located in the heart of Gainsborough’s Market Square, the Lindsey Centre was originally a re-purposed Victorian industrial building. As with most centres built in the UK, the Lindsey Centre was extensively modified with the first floor being added in the 1980s and a series of openings made in all four walls.

The Market Square building, originally known as Co-operative House, was built in the mid-1960s and comprised a concrete-encased steel frame supporting a precast concrete beam and block first floor with concrete screed over.

A concrete second floor area was present to the area adjoining HSBC, with a later timber first floor warehouse area to the north section.

The high-level roof structures were

generally lightweight steel or timber supporting profiled metal sheeting.

Significant alteration occurred in 1988-90, which included the construction of a single storey extension with concrete hollow-core plank roof to the south-east corner of the site.

The site was bound by two party wall situations involving the Co-operative House and occurred along the north boundary with neighbouring store Savers, and the south-west boundary with the neighbouring HSBC bank. Along the south-west boundary of the site was also a Grade-II listed building which required protection during demolition of the adjacent wall. To the east and west of the site were busy access roads and footpaths for the people Gainsborough. Vibration monitoring systems were applied at four locations on the party walls, DemolitionHub.com

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which would notify GBM Demolition’s Contracts Manager, Josh Hutton, should vibration levels exceed those agreed at 6.25 mm/s.

As the north-westerly face of the building overlooked the central Market Square, GBM Demolition employed a local scaffolding contractor to design and erect a scaffold with monarflex sheeting and intruder alarm system for the adjacent bank. This was used to prevent any dust and debris from affecting those using the Market Square, especially on the Tuesday market day. Scaffold crash decks were also erected to protect the live substation that was to remain on site during all demolition works as well as a second crash deck to protect the gated archway of the Grade-II Listed building adjacent.

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to carry out the extensive asbestos abatement package for the entire project. GBM planned these works in line with the soft strip of the entire building to ensure productivity throughout all stages of the project.

Soft strip included the removal of all furniture and fittings that could removed safely and cost effectively by hand. Exclusion zones where Bobcat and bucket could collect the arisings were used to reduce manual handling over multiple storeys.

Asbestos abatement was carried out efficiently, giving GBM Demolition access to soft strip areas within the project programme.

Due to the proximity of the site to neighbouring properties and local residents, GBM Demolition decided to separate the party walls by hand and reduce them systematically to alleviate the potential of damage or disturbance to the neighbouring

properties. Handheld mechanical demolition tools were used to break away the walls carefully and safely, following GBM’s site specific RAMS to avoid HAVS. Scaffold towers and purpose-built designed scaffold were used to access all areas safely.

Both party walls were carefully dismantled by hand with great care and attention to ensure Party Wall Agreements were adhered to.

During the hand separation of the HSBC bank to the southwest of the site, GBM Demolition discovered what they suspected to be Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) shuttering adjoining the Lindsey Centre and HSBC bank. Standard GBM procedure was followed, the shuttering was confirmed as AIB and the LARC instructed accordingly.

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specification excavators. GBM Demolition used both machines to safely demolish and sort arisings for removal for further recycling purposes. Mixed materials were recovered from the demolition including vast amounts of steel and concrete, which would be recycled and repurposed for future use.

During all demolition phases of the structure both tool-head dust suppression and dust atomising sprays were utilised to reduce dust spread. Where necessary ground hose suppression by GBM Demolition operatives was used also.

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Supervisor, Andi Baker implemented the road closure with banksmen stationed systematically. Continuous communication between Andi and GBM’s experienced machine operative, Conrad White, ensured the gable end was dismantled safely and without disturbance to the residents of Gainsborough.

During the superstructure demolition of the former Lindsey Centre, GBM Demolition was awarded the substructure removal package, which included archaeological dig assistance works.

For the archaeological investigation works GBM Demolition worked closely with Prospect Archaeology to excavate areas for analysis. Initial works for this package included trial hole investigations with archaeological specialist attendance to validate further investigation.

Upon completion of the trial hole investigation, GBM Demolition completed the substructure removal to the site removing all foundations to the site. Close liaison was held with Prospect Archaeology and West Lindsey District Council’s archaeological team to ensure areas excavated stayed within the remit agreed. During substructure removal GBM Demolition employed its Volvo EC380 demolition standard excavator and mobile McCloskey crusher to complete the on-site processing of superstructure and substructure arisings. All materials were processed on site to 6F5 for removal and use elsewhere in the future, ensuring a recycle potential for hardcore arisings of above 95%. Dust atomising sprays and ground hose suppression were operated to ensure substructure removal dust was minimised.

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As substructure removal works were underway, GBM Demolition encountered further suspected licensed and non-licensed asbestos.

Works were ceased in the area and asbestos samples taken, it was confirmed that there was a section of AIB under the slab at the southwestern area of site and asbestos bonded cement throughout a majority of the substructure.

GBM Demolition, yet again employed our LARC to carry out the AIB abatement to the area, while GBM Demolition carried out non-licensed removal of the asbestos bonded cement with continuous air monitoring from Fourstage Environmental. GBM Demolition successfully removed 47 loads of asbestos bonded cement contaminated soils to a licensed asbestos disposal facility.

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During the final stages of substructure removal, on-site processing and processed arisings removal GBM Demolition employed our fencing subcontractor to complete 154 linear metres of 2.4-m ply hoarding. Of these 154 metres, 30 metres were to be secured using kentledge block. All hoarding works were treated as temporary works and dealt with in line with BS 5975.

The ply hoarding was painted in agreement with West Lindsey District Council’s specification and included viewing windows for the local residents of Gainsborough to observe ongoing works.

The successful completion of the demolition of the former Lindsey Centre has made way for further development to continue in Gainsborough but this time in the historical centre of Market Square

of the town, which when speaking to local residents, is what they feel the town needs. The demolition has opened the opportunity for a four-screen Savoy cinema to be built, along side two retail units, a restaurant and additional parking.

Archaeological investigations are still ongoing at the former Lindsey Centre site, where PCAS Archaeology have recently discovered pottery remnants dating back to the 11th century. This has been confirmed as the most significant excavation in Gainsborough in the last 40 years.

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Welcome reception at a rooftop location overlooking Barcelona

Finlay celebrates 65-year heritage at World Dealer Conference

David Lyons and Jake Finlay talk about company founder, John Finlay

Finlay, a pioneering force in the mobile crushing and screening industry, recently welcomed approximately 200 guests from across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australia to its World Dealer Conference in the stunning city of Barcelona. The event served as an opportunity for Finlay to commemorate its remarkable 65-year heritage and its steady commitment to a strong and innovative future.

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to reinforce the family mentality that has been at the heart of Finlay throughout our 65-year history. Finlay is more than just a name or a logo, it’s a symbol of excellence, innovation, and integrity. It represents the hard work and steady commitment of our team and our distributors around the world. It’s a legacy that we’ve built together, one machine at a time and one satisfied customer at a time.”

The conference was marked by a series of informative presentations that delved into Finlay’s product offerings, operations and quality

management, future solutions, digital journey, aftersales support, marketing strategies, global parts support, rental opportunities and the added support Terex Financial Solutions brings to Finlay customers.

Al Peasland, Head of Technical and Innovation Partnerships at F1 Williams Racing and previously a senior member of Red Bull, gave a captivating keynote address. His inspiring words resonated with the Finlay guests, emphasising the significance of continuous innovation, the pursuit of engineering excellence, fostering collaboration and engagement, and most importantly, the spirit of teamwork.

Guests were not only treated to a wealth of valuable information but also enjoyed a warm welcome reception during the first evening of the conference at an impressive rooftop location overlooking the beautiful Barcelona harbour. The second night of the conference was an awards gala dinner to celebrate achievements of the Finlay global distribution network. The special evening took place at the La Llotja de Mar, a stunning eighth century building that is considered one of DemolitionHub.com

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the finest neoclassical buildings in Barcelona. As the conference ended on the third evening, guests enjoyed a memorable experience with catamaran tours along the picturesque Barcelona coastline at sunset.

Matt Dickson concluded: “Just as important as our Strong History, Strong Future, is strong relationships between our distribution network and our engineering, production and support teams at our manufacturing facility. Sustaining these is integral to success. Our World Dealer Conference not only celebrated our storied past but also fostered a sense of togetherness and mutual growth, laying the foundation for a bright and innovative future ahead.”

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Jaideep Shekhar, VP & Managing Director - APAC & EMEAR addresses the audience at TEXCON

Terex India hosts TEXCON 2023: Technological and sustainable solutions for the construction and recycling industries

Kieran Hegarty, President, Terex MP welcomes guests to TEXCON

Terex, global manufacturer of materials processing machinery and aerial work platforms, welcomed approximately 250 customers from across India and team members from its various global facilities and brands to TEXCON 2023 on 5 October.

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series of insightful presentations from industry leaders that covered emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving construction and recycling sectors.

Customers travelled to the Terex India manufacturing centre of excellence at Hosur to receive a tour of the facility and visit its Product Showcase area: an impressive lineup of equipment representing the

broad portfolio of brands produced locally: Terex MPS, Powerscreen, Finlay, Terex Washing Systems, Franna, EvoQuip, and Terex Rough Terrain Cranes. A highlight was the unveiling of two new products – the Powerscreen Warrior 1200 Hybrid Screen and the Terex Washing Systems FM200 Double Wash.

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Powerscreen Warrior 1200 Hybrid Screen India launch at TEXCON

machine that can also run on electricity, if available on site. It has a compact 3.7-m scalping screen with a highly aggressive screen box, making it suitable for unique applications such as biomining, river gravel, blasted material, coal, slag, and asphalt screening.

The Terex Washing Systems FM200 Double Wash is an integrated washing solution to cater for a wide range of feed material and can produce up to three washed and sized products. This equipment is designed to maximise silt removal by washing it twice through multiple cyclones, and ultimately maximise recovery so that more saleable material is produced. It is pre-wired and pre-plumbed for quick installation and comes with customised screen options to suit various applications.

The latest innovations from Terex Ecotec, Terex Recycling Systems, ZenRobotics, Terex Advance, BidWell and ProAll – Terex brands not currently manufactured at Hosur – were also showcased either on static display or virtually through immersive videos.

A special feature of TEXCON 2023 was the Innovation Centre, where attendees witnessed the latest technological developments by Terex and its various brands. Within the Innovation Centre, Terex unveiled the ACE5, an advanced Cone Control system that delivers notable DemolitionHub.com

Terex Washing Systems FM200 Double Wash India launch at TEXCON

Franna exhibited at the TEXCON Product Showcase Area

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EvoQuip exhibited at the TEXCON Product Showcase Area

benefits such as improved aggregate productivity and enhanced quality.

Customers also enjoyed learning about various new types of screening media and advancements coming from Franna in terms of VR. Additionally, the Innovation Centre was a platform to showcase Terex engineering capabilities, online parts ordering system and telematics, all of which were found to be engaging and informative by attendees.

“We were delighted to bring together diverse minds from across the industry to visualise the next chapter of construction equipment technology”

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Guests at TEXCON had the opportunity to tour the Terex MP India Centre of Excellence at Hosur

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TEXCON culminated in a gala dinner and cultural celebration

Environmental aggregates concrete handling lifting The event culminated in a gala dinner and cultural celebration, where guests enjoyed an exquisite spread of local cuisine and entertainment along with the opportunity to connect and discuss the future of construction and recycling.

“Terex is committed to innovating to meet the needs of our customers, which are becoming more and more linked to sustainability,” said Kieran Hegarty, President, Terex Materials Processing.

“Sustainability is fundamentally linked to the products on display here at TEXCON 2023, which not only offers solutions to recycle and repurpose waste material, but also safeguards our planet’s limited resources. I commend the team here at Hosur for the impressive product and technological showcase demonstrated today.”

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Guests enjoyed learning about new types of screening media at TEXCON’s Innovation Centre

delighted to bring together diverse minds from across the industry to discuss and visualise the next chapter of construction equipment technology, while underlining our unwavering commitment to sustainable progress and innovation.”

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Global recognition for Thompsons of Prudhoe One of Northumberland’s oldest businesses scooped the Contractor of the Year award at October’s World Demolition Awards in Toronto, Canada.

The award celebrated Thompsons of Prudhoe’s work to clear the former Redcar Steelworks site in Teesside.

The £24.5m project involved one of the largest explosive blowdowns conducted in the UK in the last 75 years and recognition on the night was paid to the team who delivered the project ahead of programme, on budget and with zero health and safety incidents.

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to see this work recognised on a global scale.”

He continued: “Clearing a 4,500 acre site in less than two years was a complex and challenging project but our teams rose to the occasion and have delivered something quite outstanding.

“Aside from seeing 105,000 tonnes of steel brought down within 30 seconds as part of the planned explosive element on this job, we also recycled more than 98% of the demolished materials – an incredible achievement for the whole team.”

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on clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

Mayor of Tees Valley, Ben Houchen commented on the award win: “Clearing the Redcar Steelworks site has been a mammoth task and one that required the best of the best, which is why we brought in Thompsons of Prudhoe. This award is a testament to their tireless work on the site to help us make progress.

“Our plan is to transform the Teesworks site at pace, but we want it to be done to the highest standards to attract the biggest and best investment from across the world.

“A huge well done to Thompsons who truly deserve this international award for their incredible work in delivering a demolition that was on time and on budget and, most

importantly, was done safely for both workers and the public.”

Site owner and investor, Martin Corney, said: “Thompsons of Prudhoe have been outstanding to work with over the over the last few years and have supported us from the very beginning. The sheer volume of work they have achieved in the shortest of timescales is quite remarkable. To witness the impressive 105,000-t BOS (Basic Oxygen Steelmaking) plant cathedral structure being brought down to the ground in one of the UK’s biggest ever demolition explosions was quite something.

“We thank Thompsons for their hard work, effort and professionalism shown throughout the project. We quite simply could not have achieved the same successful outcomes without them.”

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Planning for demolition

by Richard Dolman

This past year has seen a shift in planning processes for demolition; we have seen delays in site starts increasingly due to wider issues surrounding planning.

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matter of weeks. There have always been the exceptions such as demolition in conservation areas or for certain categories of structures or where an Article 4 directive applied, but generally demolition just required a Section 80.

Often the prior approval would run alongside the full planning permission application for a project,

which worked well for all parties – demolition contractors could complete the enabling works ahead of the construction phases, allowing the grace needed for a smoothrunning development.

More recently, we are seeing permission for demolition being included within the full planning permission for the site. This has a huge impact on the timeframe for DemolitionHub.com

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the start of a demolition phase. A minimum of eight weeks for minor development and 13 weeks for major development was the target set back in the 1990s to improve the process of planning applications. This has since been aided by digitising the process with the online planning portal. However, increasingly due to economic impact, staff shortages and even the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the planning processes are having a negative impact on our sector.

Local councils have been affected by economic conditions and the after-effect of the pandemic on resources, to catch up on planning that hadn’t been applied for

during 2020. The eight or 13-week planning timeframe starts once the planning authority has validated the application, which normally takes five days, but with over stretched council resources this can now take longer.

Extensions of time can be given, once in exceptional circumstances, but now this can be seen more often. All these factors delay planning approval. If demolition is not going through prior approval and is within the main planning application, it is obvious we are going to experience extended delays in site starts as the planning authority will have to consider the full development plan, not just our method of demolition and the site’s intended use.

So how can we influence project start dates? Early discussions with our clients would help. Despite a reluctance sometimes to engage with the demolition contractor at the earliest opportunity, here we can see this would be of great benefit especially if it was an option to remove demolition from the full planning application.

Is this going to be the norm? At the time of writing this article, the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill had been granted Royal Assent on 26 October and is now known as Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA 2023). In the 2022 Queen’s Speech, the purpose of the bill was stated as “to drive local growth, empowering local leaders to regenerate their areas, and ensuring everyone can share in the United Kingdom’s success.” During the stages of this bill, there was a push for all buildings to require planning permission for demolition. We await the final detail and secondary legislation. Watch this space…

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Why decommissioning should be considered at the design stage of every project

by Richard Vann, Managing Director, RVA Group

When we’re talking about industrial and high-hazard plants, decommissioning often signals the end of an era. The decision to retire an asset ushers in a complex process of planning, design and execution – a terrain navigated by skilled and experienced professionals.

The greater the scale of the site and hazards associated with its operational life, the more intricate the project tends to be.

The journey to decommissioning success begins long before the first cable is cut or brick dismantled, however. In fact, it commences at the design stage, where forwardthinking professionals merge vision with pragmatism, acknowledging the inevitability of an asset’s end. So, what are the key considerations that should be made at this stage?

Safety and expertise At its core, decommissioning demands a distinct set of skills that go beyond routine maintenance or occasional shutdowns. Operators intimately acquainted with the assets they have run and maintained for several years can add significant value here, bringing a depth of process and plant-specific knowledge.

Being involved in this stage of the project by using internal resources could make commercial sense too – not least if finances are tight. And in the case of asset rationalisation or complete site closure, retaining operators in the decommissioning works that follow could mean extended employment for personnel, supporting the organisation’s duty of care if subsequently forced to consider redundancies.

Of course, decommissioning isn’t simply a reverse of the construction process. And bringing an asset to the ground involves more than a fleet of wrecking balls. The decommissioning discipline and the component skill sets in decontamination, demolition and dismantling typically required for such projects represent a distinct area of engineering. Involving specialist input during the early design process is therefore essential

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opinion in order to maintain robust safety and environmental standards, and prevent abortive effort and cost, thereby streamlining the project from start to finish.

Regulatory compliance Adherence to regulatory standards is paramount in any project. The CDM Regulations, a benchmark for best practice, advocate rigorous planning and execution. Designing with decommissioning in mind ensures the project aligns with these regulations seamlessly. Allocating a principal designer, in addition to being required by law, plays a key role in this respect, ensuring the right people do the right job at the right time.

While asset owners or operators are not excluded from this statutory duty, the necessity for demonstrable experience and expertise often raises doubts about their suitability. It’s important to build a decommissioning team with appropriate experience and expertise to support the process as it develops, from concept through planning and procurement to execution and completion, effectively following a gold standard roadmap from start to finish.

Environmental impact In an era where environmental sustainability is non-negotiable, early consideration of decommissioning aligns with the global shift toward a closed-loop society. Designing assets with an eye on their eventual deconstruction allows for the integration of more sustainable practices and methodologies.

By reviewing hazards relevant to the operational background and current condition of a site, for example, dangerous materials and other complex waste streams, and the extent to which assets are in a known state, can be dealt with in a safe and compliant way. Such an approach results in a cohesive output, keeping risk management and environmental, health and safety excellence in firm focus and as prime project drivers.

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Understanding how an asset’s resources can be redeployed when it reaches end-of-life is key too, underpinning what it means to be circular. Whether it’s dismantling, relocating and re-erecting an entire structure elsewhere or salvaging individual elements for installation in other processing facilities, an asset should not, as far as practicable, be designed to one day become completely redundant. In other words, resource efficiency should be considered from the outset – not just from an environmental standpoint, but to boost financial advantages too.

Financial prudence Decommissioning isn’t merely a cost to be borne at the end of an asset’s life – it’s an ongoing financial consideration. Early collaboration between designers and decommissioning experts empowers clients with valuable data. This data, integrated into the design phase, informs budgeting exercises, enabling the accrual of adequate funds for the asset’s eventual retirement.

What’s more, it facilitates periodic assessments ensuring ongoing viability and aids in decision-making processes such as retro-fitting or asset divestment. In addition, the

cost of asset end-of-life provisioning is a mandatory accounting protocol in many instances and prudent management in all.

Closed loop collaboration The concept of closed-loop collaboration, prevalent in sustainable product design, finds resonance in the construction and decommissioning industry. By embracing this approach, project stakeholders can create a continuous feedback loop, where insights from the decommissioning phase inform future designs. This cyclical exchange of knowledge not only enhances the efficiency of individual projects but also contributes to industry wide advancements in safety, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

Of course, these conversations are already taking place. But with ongoing supply chain dialogue, we can close the loop once and for all – or try our best to do so.

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news in brief Anglian Demolition and Asbestos Anglian completes another phase of demolition works in Cambridge for a prestigious, repeat client.

We are proud to have been made the contractor of choice once again, having undertaken various projects on the site over the past five years, which include the scaffold and asbestos removals to enable aircraft hangar refurbishment, demolition, asbestos surveys and metal and waste clearances.

This latest phase included the demolition of multiple steel framed warehouses, hangars and car showrooms. Again, we

undertook the role of principal contractor and as with all our major works, we had a dedicated project manager assigned to the contract to orchestrate site activities and liaise with the client and their representatives. The project has been a collaboration of Anglian Divisions – from the asbestos surveys and removals, protection scaffolding, demolition, remediation and material processing, metal and waste management and recycling.

The works were completed by our experienced site teams with firepower consisting of

three LiuGong 924Fs and a 933, originally purchased through Tobin Plant, and Promove grabs and shears supplied by TDL Equipment, which performed fantastically.

The result? Another happy client and another project delivered safely, on time and on budget. It really is “All in a day’s work” for #Teamanglian.

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