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INSITE Back to Work

As I sit down to write this, it is precisely 100 days since I wrote the leader column for the previous edition of the Demolition magazine. I was still carrying my Vegas weight, having recently returned from the ConExpo exhibition. My office was filled with camera equipment I had hauled across the Atlantic. And on my face, there was the vague beginnings of a beard.

Who knew that it would be another 100 days until I would be back on site using that camera equipment that had collected dust for some three months and change? Who knew that the US would effectively lock the door behind me, or that the beard would go from just beyond designer stubble to full-blown Robinson Crusoe before I would re-emerge blinking into the post-lockdown light? Who knew that I would spend the next three months – mostly – in front of a camera rather than behind one? I certainly didn’t.

Yet here we are. With our publishing partners furloughed and our printer in quarantine, I had no choice but to pivot, adapt and overcome. Unable to produce a magazine in the usual way, I took to LiveStreaming each working day. In the space of 60 days, we produced 56 shows, most of them with industry guests.

When the industry started its slow trudge back to work, we stopped the daily shows and moved to a less frequent schedule; a schedule that included two mammoth LiveStreams: the first in conjunction with excavator manufacturer Sany UK; and the second a massive 90-minute online “exhibition” that was broadcast to a potential global audience of more than 520,000 people as a replacement for the Hillhead 2020 show that has been postponed till next year. And we’re not done yet.

I am sharing all of this not to stroke my own ego, to demonstrate my foresight or flexibility, or even to get you to check out the now extensive video back catalogue (although you can find it here if you wish: https:// tinyurl.com/yd27xt85).

I am sharing this because this is an example of the new normal. I am a print journalist; have been for more than 30 years. I have a face for radio and a voice that grates upon anyone born outside south London. But for reasons beyond my control, I have been forced to pivot. While the fact that you’re reading this in a magazine format proves that we remain committed to traditional forms of publishing, LiveStreaming – with its technical issues, instant viewer feedback and huge online audience – is now not just a part of our media mix. It is the biggest part. The part that attracts the greatest number of views, the greatest levels of feedback and engagement, and that – frankly – earns the biggest money I will not be alone. Those that have taken the opportunity to analyse their businesses, to double-down on the parts that work best and to slice off the parts that don’t will emerge from the current (and ongoing) madness in the strongest position.

Tragic, deadly and costly as it has been, the COVID-19 crisis has also condensed years of progress and business evolution into just a few months. Personally speaking , my business has changed more in 100 days than it had in probably 10 years. It has changed for the better. I have no desire to return to the old way of doing things. If this is the “new normal”, then count me in.

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Feel the Xite-ment Doosan Infracore has launched XiteCloud - its new smart construction solution - in South Korea. XiteCloud is the first step towards the commercialisation of Concept-X, the company’s integrated unmanned and automated control solution, first demonstrated to the world in 2019.

XiteCloud maximises productivity by incorporating complex 3D drone construction surveys and earthwork calculations into a cloud platform, allowing them to be completed in

With XiteCloud, a contractor can manage multiple tasks such as surveys, terrain analysis, equipment operation and construction management on a single platform, thereby reducing construction costs and saving time while increasing work accuracy, which in turn raises productivity.

just one to two days. Following the successful introduction in South Korea, Doosan Infracore is intending to launch XiteCloud in international markets including Europe in the near future.

The solution even makes it possible to digitise earthwork site information into three dimensions as well as to analyse rock formations. Since it is cloud-based, XiteCloud makes it easy for stakeholders, including contractors and clients, to join forces and manage the progress of a given project together.

These events have opened the door to Doosan Infracore to further expand its business portfolio into the field of construction site management, to complement its existing operations in manufacturing and sales of construction equipment.

Even on unfriendly terrain such as steep slopes and cliffs, XiteCloud calculates exact work volumes using advanced drone-based surveys. By analysing vast amounts of field data quickly and accurately, XiteCloud completes construction surveys and earthwork calculations, which

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XiteCloud has already gone through the technology verification process at more than ten construction sites of large-scale apartment complexes and infrastructure facilities in Korea among others.

At one urban redevelopment site in a metropolitan area, the XiteCloud platform analysed and calculated the work volume of rock formations that were discovered only after the project had kicked off, thus enabling the client and the contractor to reach an agreement on adjusting the construction period. Furthermore, the visualised 3D data enabled them to come to an agreement about additional construction costs as well as the extension of the construction period.

XiteCloud was also applied to a pilot project in Peru, South America

ahead of the development of a large-scale mine in the country.

The client was greatly satisfied with the service, particularly the regular drone-based surveys and the sophisticated construction management results. An executive of the client said, “XiteCloud provides a comprehensive project progress management service which serves to increase trust between client and contractor.”

Doosan Infracore plans to expand XiteCloud’s applicability to largescale construction equipment by exploiting 5G mobile technology and telematics. Having successfully launched XiteCloud in the domestic market, Doosan Infracore now plans to start its overseas launch in the near future.

In November 2019, Doosan

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Infracore held a Concept-X demonstration event at its performance test site in Boryeong, Korea, and introduced the construction site of the future, which will be characterised by a high concentration of advanced unmanned and automated technologies.

“Concept-X is a comprehensive control solution that encompasses the entire construction process, including drone-based surveys, automatic analysis of topographical data, construction planning, and unmanned construction machinery and control centre operations,” said an executive of Doosan Infracore.

“We will launch various solutions in stages even before the full-scale commercialisation of Concept-X, with the launch of XiteCloud marking the very first step towards that goal.”

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Digger Decontamination remove pathogens like COVID-19 could become the new norm for years to come,” says SafeGroup Chief Executive Officer Steve Broughton. “ COVID-19 is a gamechanger in terms of workplace hygiene. The expectations of employees and customers on personal safety aren’t being heightened they’re being rocketed through the roof, which is why we’re offering testing to prove workplaces is free of COVID-19.”

It may look like an unequal contest between a space astronaut and an excavator - but this is how lives are being protected in the construction, demolition and quarrying industries .

A broad-spectrum electrostatic disinfectant spray destroys the COVID-19 pathogen and bonds strongly to surfaces it is applied to, providing protection against the virus for up to 30 days.

This is helping reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission via high touch points on construction and materials handling machinery, such as cab door handles and controls.

As the government phases out COVID-19 lockdown measures, SafeGroup, headquartered in London, is working with an everwidening range of businesses needing to protect premises and equipment against COVID-19.

It is also the first emergency cleaning specialist in the UK to provide COVID-19 surface testing - with results returned by the scientific laboratory within 72 hours.

“The local lockdown in Leicester shows COVID-19 has not gone away.

Construction contractors and plant operators need to remain vigilant to protect their teams. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows male construction workers have among the highest death rates from COVID-19 in the UK with 25.9 deaths per 100,000 males. Construction companies and plant operators are doing all they can to change working practices to maximise protection. But building sites are among the most difficult spaces to make COVID-19 secure. This is making the long-term protection against surface contamination that we can provide especially valuable.

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The excavator treated by SafeGroup was at a quarry in Telford, Shropshire operated by brick manufacturer Michelmersh. The emergency soft FM specialist is also working with construction companies having to find entirely new ways to work due to COVID-19.

“We want to ensure a safe environment for staff and customers, along with peace of mind that the working environment is being regularly disinfected and protected,” says Amy Harris, Group Health, Safety and Training Manager for Michelmersh. “SafeGroup’s COVID-19 treatment service has become a key part of our strategy to maintain a low-risk environment and has been welcomed openly by all our staff.”

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Coleman’s COVID Restructuring The Coleman Group has announced a business restructuring in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry.

The review was prompted by significant disruption caused by the lockdown and the cancellation of the Group’s largest single project, the transformation of the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre in Nottingham, as a result of the pandemic.

Other projects that were paused but are now resuming include work at Euston station for HS2, the Coventry Point office block deconstruction, and work for the National Grid.

In response to the downturn, the business will undergo a headcount reduction while still retaining its industryrenowned core capabilities.

The changes will put it in the best shape to meet future challenges with a more costeffective, flexible approach.

A consultation programme on the level of redundancies is currently underway which will determine which roles are at risk, though it is

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expected that the headcount will reduce by around 50.

Where possible this will be achieved through voluntary redundancies.

“It is devastating that good people will be leaving us as a result of this restructure, but like many other businesses in the UK we have faced the most difficult and challenging trading conditions of our lifetimes. We foresee our business as operating more efficiently with an annual revenue of £12 million to £15 million, compared to the current level of £25 million.

We see a future where our management expertise remains at the core of our capabilities. By leveraging industry partnerships, we will become more cost-effective and flexible,” concludes group chief executive Mark Coleman. “After 57 years in this business we have a wealth of knowledge, robust client relationships and a strong heritage to draw on.

We will emerge from this restructure not just nimbler – and with a more scaleable model – but as leaders in the use of technology and smart partnerships to deliver the most efficient and effective results for our clients”.

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The Importance of Water Treatment Too often the importance of water treatment isn’t considered in the context of demolition works. Here, Tristan Hughes, UK Sales Manager at Siltbuster, the water treatment specialist, explains why businesses need to understand the risks they are taking by not properly considering the management of surface water run-off.

The mismanagement of contaminated surface water run-off on a demolition site could result in contractors facing significant fines.

The immediate costs are likely to be substantial, but the long term effects are just as damaging, with the ability to win further contracts being compromised when declaring pollution incidents during tendering.

More often than not, a contract will be priced to demolish all existing features to a finished floor level, leaving concrete floor slabs and hard-standing areas intact in preparation for a developer to move in. The hard-standing provides an ideal breaker layer for contaminated groundwater, but consideration must be given to the potential for sheet surface water run-off, especially once the building and associated roof drainage have been removed.

Historic drainage runs are the ‘Achilles Heel’ to any demolition contractor and efforts should be made at the beginning of any scheme to fully understand the former drainage network. Visual inspections of manhole covers, cross-referenced with drainage drawings might be deemed sufficient on most sites, but on those which are adjacent to surface watercourses, there is merit in pricing for a comprehensive CCTV survey. This initial outlay might seem excessive, but in comparison to a fine for releasing waterborne contaminants into a watercourse, the benefits soon become apparent.

Further consideration must be applied if the contract has a requirement to ‘grub out’ to a level that is below the existing

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groundwater table. In such cases, the contractor not only has to think about the underlying groundwater regime, but also the effects that any near-surface contamination will have on surface water run-off once the buildings and hard-standing are removed.

Newly formed stockpiles of crushed concrete are often overlooked as a source of contamination. Concrete crush is perceived to be inert from a waste characterisation point of view, but when concrete is crushed, cementitious fines are generated.

Free lime within the cementitious dust is exposed and should water, either surface or ground, come into contact with it, the pH of the water could rise to somewhere between pH11 to pH14. At this level, any excess water escaping into a watercourse will result in the aquatic ecosystem being adversely affected and there is a strong likelihood that fish and other aquatic life will die.

It is certainly worth keeping in mind that fish deaths constitute a Category

1 pollution incident, and following the release of the revised sentencing guidelines in 2014, the associated fine will be levied against the annual turnover of the business. This results in some companies facing a starting fine of circa £1.0 million.

One prime example of this was reported in a recent court case, where 300 litres of hypochlorite solution, which has a pH of approximately 13, was released into a watercourse killing virtually all aquatic life along a 1.7 km stretch.

Rather than tankering the substance offsite, the contractors deemed it appropriate to try and dilute the mixture using potable water, not taking into account that the pH scale is logarithmic, and failing to consider the golden rule when thinking about pH correction – ‘dilution is not the solution’. The contractor ended up receiving a fine of £900,000 and the court case is likely to form the backbone to further fines of similar proportion being issued to contractors for releasing untreated

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high pH water associated with concrete stockpile run-off.

Clearly, getting a water management strategy wrong on a demolition site can be disastrous. It has the potential to do serious damage to the environment, profit margins and brand reputation. It is therefore essential that contractors work with versatile and resilient modular mobile treatment systems, designed especially to manage high pH surface water run-off.

Siltbuster has helped contractors on demolition sites maintain their environmental credentials by deploying modular water treatment solutions for many years. The organisation also offers a robust, interactive CPD accredited course, which delegates can enrol on to learn all about water treatment on demolition and construction sites. For more information, call 01600 772256, email enquiries@siltbuster.com or visit www.siltbuster.com

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Sector Sees Red A collective group of construction trade bodies led by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to highlight continued concerns around the Treasury’s policy to cut the rebate on red diesel for construction plant machinery.

At the budget in March this year, the Chancellor confirmed the government’s plans to abolish the tax relief on red diesel for the construction sector in two years’ time. However, this was met with widespread disappointment from the construction industry and Hire Association Europe (HAE), International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) and the Scottish Building Federation have backed the CPA’s calls to review the impact of the move on the already fragile finances many construction companies are now experiencing.

The construction trade associations involved have urged Sunak to consult further with industry and

extend the deadline by at least a further year to allow for a sustained economic recovery to take hold.

The letter states: “Since the March Budget, the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on our members has caused a sudden and continuous decline in their business outlook and future investment plans. For many businesses, cash flow remains critical and capital expenditure has been frozen or cancelled. As the latest ONS figures show, in the three months to May, construction output fell by 40 percent. The Office of Budget Responsibility has estimated that construction output will fall by 70 percent in Qtr 2 of 2020 relative to a decline of 35 ercent in the whole economy because of Covid-19. Although our members have actively taken steps to adapt to remain in business, their future and investment intentions are being put on hold. The outlook is highly uncertain and will remain so for some time ahead.”

Industry analysts have estimated scrapping the red diesel rebate will cost construction up to £490 million. Concerns have also been

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raised about the wider effects of cutting the rebate - such as limiting investment in greener technology, stifling innovation and the implications of passing increasing costs on to clients and users.

The letter states that the construction trade associations recognise and welcome the support measures the government has set up since the crisis started, but warns that the Treasury’s plans will hamper the development of cleaner, more energy efficient technology in the sector, by adding another burden so soon after recovery from the global pandemic.

It goes on to say that companies in the construction sector have no choice but to use diesel engines, as electric vehicles over the certain weight are currently not a realistic option. Sunak is urged to extend the rebate deadline by at least a further year and to consult with industry to allow the sector to properly prepare for the change and to give manufacturers the time to introduce cleaner, greener technologies to the marketplace.

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Fingerprints Provide Unique Solution

Firms can now maintain social distancing when drug testing thanks to hygienic fingerprint test.

As demolition and construction sites get back to business, it is incumbent on firms to protect their workforce by making every effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

This involves complying with social distancing guidelines where possible, and revising working practices to reduce risk to the lowest practicable level. Drug testing is an essential health and safety consideration for most construction firms and no less important during the pandemic, ensuring that workers are fit for duty and helping to protect employees, customers and the general public.

According to Intelligent Fingerprinting, the traditional workplace drug testing methods used by many construction firms present challenges when it comes

to enabling hygienic testing to be carried out while social distancing.

Oral fluid tests require the collection of an individual’s saliva, while urine drug tests involve the handling of biohazardous samples. In contrast, the fingerprint drug testing method, which works by collecting an employee’s fingerprint sweat samples onto a small drug screening cartridge, is non-invasive and meets the Government’s key guidelines for supporting social distancing while at work by: • Enabling employees to selfadminister their own fingerprint sample collection, allowing them to keep at least 2m away from the tester • Avoiding close face-toface contact or handling of biohazardous body fluids as

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there’s no requirement for oral swabs or urine sample collection Allowing both test administrators and those being tested to wear protective face masks throughout the drug testing process, unlike oral fluid tests where masks need to be removed to collect an oral swab sample Removing the need for prolonged proximity during testing as sample collection takes just one minute, with results available in 10 minutes

“Ensuring safe and hygienic drug testing is proving a complex challenge for the construction industry, particularly as Government guidelines recommend trying to keep a 2m distance from other

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“Fingerprint testing not only helps solve all these challenges, but the process is really simple, easy to operate and hygienic to use. The test supervisor and the person being tested can remain socially distant at all times. And because fingerprint testing is so quick and easy to deploy, construction firms can take control of their own drug testing by conducting the process in-house without the requirement for external testing providers to come on-site and eliminating the high costs incurred when using third party collection services,” he added.

New Scaffold Guidance

Fingerprint drug testing, with its 14-16 hour window of detection, is particularly applicable for fitness for duty workplace deployment.

Because the system is portable and simple to administer there’s no need for any special preparation before testing. This enables construction firms to run testing programmes themselves in a safe location, removing the need to have external service providers coming on site to carry out sample collections and testing.

Fingerprint-based testing is simple, easy to operate and hygienic to use.

The test supervisor and the person being tested can remain socially distant and, if required, wear face coverings at all times. All the user has to do is take the fingerprint drug screening cartridge from its sealed-foil wrapper, press all ten fingerprints in succession onto the sample pad, and then slide the tamper-evident locking cover across to protect the sample from any interference. The user then steps away to allow the tester to collect the cartridge and insert it into Intelligent Fingerprinting’s DSR-Plus mobile reader for results analysis.

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STUFF The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC), has issued a new Safety Guidance video to educate demolition contractors on the most appropriate use of scaffold protection during demolition works.

The seven-minute animated video guidance walks-through the process to follow when determining risk control measures. Clarifying the purpose of scaffold in demolition, the guidance explores the hazards and alternatives to be considered to reduce or eliminate risks.

Spearheading the new Safety Guidance initiative is Nick Taylor, Demolition Director at McGee, an NFDC member company with over 60 years of demolition expertise and thousands of demolition projects successfully delivered. Following an incident on site in 2019 - the first of a number of unconnected scaffold collapses to happen in quick succession - the team at McGee has played an instrumental role in the production of new best practice guidance.

“Safety in our industry is paramount,

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which is why it’s critical that on the extremely rare occasion an incident occurs, we all learn from them. Not just demolition engineers but an industry as a whole. The comprehensive NFDC video guidance for Use of Scaffold in Demolition has been developed with a team of experts including the National Association of Scaffolding Contractors (NASC) and other NFDC accredited demolition contractors,” says Nick Taylor. “It is our aim to circulate the new guidance as far and wide as possible, in order that future incidents may be prevented.”

stuff Forty years ago, large plant usage for demolition activities were mainly confined to lattice jib cranes, with swinging steel balls, to reduce structures. Tracked loading shovels were also employed as a means of handling the resultant rubble.

Excavators though were a rare sight and where they were active, it was in specialised roles only.

Since that time though, plant usage has significantly changed. The use of heavy plant with attachments in all demolition activities has not only transformed the process but has had the effect of reducing the number of people in the workplace.

This one factor’s greatest effect has been the reduction of risk. By taking man out of the workplace, risk is shown to be significantly reduced.

One can therefore assume that the demolition site is a safer place to be, if plant usage is increased? If we are to believe the data available on accidents on site, this would seem to be a correct assumption. However, given the low numbers employed on site today it is to be expected that this would be the case. We are though reminded that fatal injuries are still occurring, as are serious non-fatal injuries as the sector experiments in new methods of operation to tackle the increasingly complex structures coming up for demolition.

Gradual Reduction

We should remind ourselves that forty years ago the demolition sector was not tackling the high rise and often complex structures that it is today. These structures, are the result of technology and innovation in building design and product manufacture.

If you research and interrogate the health and safety statistics for the construction industry per se; for accidents, injuries and their causation, the data points towards a gradual reduction over the aforementioned time period up to the present day.

What is not well known or spoken about often enough is that statistics can lie. They can be manipulated or just plain misread. They all have the ability to confuse the truth.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and – thereby - the UK Government, rely heavily on a few data collection processes. Two of

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the principle collection methods are the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Substances Regulations (RIDDOR) and the Labour Force Survey. The former is worryingly reliant on the employer reporting all accidents and incidents while the latter relies on selective householders/residents answering

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FIT FOR PURPOSE

The structures being demolished today are more complex and more challenging than anything the industry’s forebears would have encountered. Likewise, the equipment and methodologies employed within the sector have made truly remarkable leaps in the past few decades.

But has legislation and regulation kept pace? Former Institute of Demolition Engineers’ president Dr Terry Quarmby analyses the evidence.

construction accidents, although if pushed, HSE can give an outline indication of demolition accidents occurring but are incapable or unwilling to specify how, when and where accurately. There really is no accurate data on actual occurrences, other than fatalities, on a UK demolition site. One may question as to what importance this has and of what interest it is to practitioners and indirectly the public. What should be remembered is that statistics have a major influence on legislation and regulation in the workplace.

Heavily Regulated

The construction industry is heavily regulated and the demolition sector, like it or not, must comply with many aspects of those regulations. Having to apply criteria principally aimed at the construction process may seem irrelevant or unworkable at times and often has to be adapted to fit the process of demolition.

So, how has technology and innovation influenced health, safety and cost for demolition operations?

We know for a fact that plant and equipment available for use today is far more sophisticated than that of forty or more years ago.

We also know that it’s a fact that infrastructure and buildings in that time frame have substantially increased in size, height and complexity of construction.

a questionnaire truthfully. Both are open to abuse of the system in which information submitted is neither corroborated or questioned.

If that were not bad enough, the data can be further corrupted if a member of the public or a nondemolition trades person is injured

say, taking down a wall or part of a structure. i.e. a garage, shed or outbuilding, a partition, a section of a roof etc. Such accidents will be attributed to an act of demolition and will be recorded as such.

Demolition accidents are not automatically separated from other

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In fact, if it was attempted to take down such structures using the methods and equipment of those times, it would be impossible to do so safely and efficiently. So, we can deduce that technology and innovation have actually helped to make the demolition workplace more efficient and by virtue of a reduction of men on site, reduced some of the risks.

However, that’s the simplistic approach. The real answer is that without the development and subsequent products of technology

stuff and innovation, the demolition sector would not be able to tackle many of the structures that require to be demolished. This does not just apply to those ongoing today, but also those that are being constructed now and will need felling in the future. Plant and equipment will always need to be upgraded to keep ahead of the challenges facing the user. The days of labour-intensive operations are long gone, this is world requiring modernity and blue sky thinking.

Intertwined and Inseperable

There are many examples in all industries where technology has improved efficiency and in some instances safety at work too.

Technology and innovation are intertwined and inseparable. How we utilise the products of these is the key to an efficient and safe workplace. For example, it has been identified that microwaves and lasers are capable of breaking concrete and degrading mortars.

However, to employ them in a real working environment will need robust controls to eliminate risk to injury and even death through their usage.

The subject of cost cannot be marginalised either. Cost in all its guises has to be evaluated. For example; the cost of research, product development, manufacture, use and maintenance as well as replacement. The cost to human injury through use, to the environment, to infrastructure etc.

Practitioners have calculated the cost of procuring new and innovative plant, equipment and training against the cost of not implementing such measures. One has to assume that they have also taken into account all these other identified issues and have done so without the need to consult the workplace regulations.

In the main, demolition contractors

have embraced the need for change and new technology. A significant proportion of practitioners have invested heavily in modernising and upgrading their plant and equipment and the training of their employees to manage and operate them efficiently and safely. Indeed, such is the rate of change taking place that every year new products reach the market place with increasing regularity.

The same cannot be said for the UK workplace regulations or for other legislation that was produced for a working environment of yesteryear.

Outdated and Unworkable

Despite the fact that every year and sometimes every month, new plant and equipment and new working processes are developed, the demolition sector is still expected to comply with regulation that is often outdated and unworkable. The generic nature of, in particular, the workplace regulations are designed to capture all industrial processes and operate on a one size fits all basis.

The examples of which are too numerous to mention all but as a flavour include; the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, the Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992, The Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992, The Provision and Use of Equipment Regulations and The Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.

One of the main reasons that many of these regulations are still in vogue is their propensity for being prescriptive. One may also be forgiven for assuming that the regulator considers that this approach is the only one needed to maintain control and to encapsulate every aspect of the use of tools, equipment and working practices, by adopting a dogmatic stance.

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Or is it even more simplistic, in that the regulator has neither the capacity or inclination to change the workplace regulations and therefore embrace the same changes that the practitioners, who incidentally the regulations are aimed at, have made.

Fit for Purpose?

The question earlier asked, could the alleged benefits enjoyed by the demolition sector have been more demonstrative if demolition activities were not grouped in with those of construction; and importantly, should workplace regulations would be articulated and tailored to meet the specialised needs of both?

Unquestionably, demolition operations bear no significant similarity to those of construction.

That being the case, why then should a group of UK workplace regulations be expected to fit both activities?

How long should the UK demolition contractors have to wait for the Government and the enforcing authorities to recognise that today’s working environment needs legislation and guidance that is fit for purpose and not the creation of a time gone by when technology and innovation moved far slower than it does at present.

Additionally, instead of relying on data that has been bracketed and categorised with a mixed cohort, how much improved would real time data make to determining the true cost and benefit that technology and innovation bring to all workplaces.

Those working in the demolition sector deserve to have their skills recognised as well as being informed of any failures in their processes. That cannot happen without an acknowledgment of the exclusive working conditions and environments that those practitioners identify with.

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Speaking of Safety delivered presentations to thousands of companies all over the world since we began in 2011, including some major names such as AR Demolition, Network Rail and Institute of Demolition Engineers,” explained Abbi Taylor, Managing Director of P2BS. “We had a full pipeline of talks booked before Covid-19 struck and then, pretty much overnight, all were cancelled or postponed until further notice.

Health, safety and wellbeing have never been more important for companies to consider, yet we had no way of delivering our insights unless we pivoted the business model.”

One of the UK’s leading motivational speaking companies has invested over £50,000 into launching a new virtual offer for demolition specialists keen to improve their safety, health and wellbeing cultures.

Lincoln-based Proud2bSafe (P2BS), which is run by father and daughter team Jason Anker MBE and Abbi Taylor, has reacted to the impact of Covid-19 by taking its hugely popular presentations online and has already secured its first contract.

The move to online delivery will help firms maximise their training budget and address social distancing restrictions during these difficult times by delivering expertise to more people than was previously possible, with up to 2500

individuals able to access each live inspirational story and an option for others to catch-up with ‘playback’ presentations. It also promises to have a positive impact on the environment, as thousands of journeys will be replaced by virtual learning.

Anker is joined by James Howard of Red Orchid and Matt Hazelton from Four Friends, who both have personal experience of fatal workplace accidents. The trio share a passion for promoting the importance of positive occupational health, safety and wellbeing culture and work across all business sectors, including construction, manufacturing, nuclear, retail, rail and utilities.

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Anker, who was paralysed from the waist down after a falling from height accident in 1993, continues: “Our talks are completely different in that we look at the human impact of what each of us have been through and how you deal with this, whether it was my accident and what led to it, how James managed the response to one of the UK’s deadliest workplace accidents or Matt’s recovery from being front and centre of a family business tragedy,” he says. “Working virtually with P2BS is a win-win for demolition firms. They still get the same depth of insight and personal experience for a fraction of the cost and, better still, we can get the message across to far more people. Covid-19 has accelerated our move to online delivery, but this could well be the ‘new normal’ for the business motivational speaking circuit.”

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ON SITE Demolition team uses a 102-yearold steam traction engine to winch decommissioned infrastructure from the bottom of a quarry in Leicestershire.

AR Demolition recently deployed the old 1918 J&H McLaren engine to remove sections of a conveyor belt from Croft Quarry.

Historical owners of the engine, named Avis, include the founder of the Courage Brewery and Sir William McAlpine, the son of Sir Robert who established his family’s construction firm in the 1860s. Today Avis is owned by local enthusiast Robert Holt, from Hinckley in Leicestershire, whose son Richard is a fabricator at AR Demolition and who operated the engine during its recent outing.

The unusual winching method was thought up by AR Demolition’s managing director Richard Dolman, who has been working on the Croft Quarry site for the past six weeks after being contracted to complete decommissioning demolition by site owners Aggregates Industries, “We looked into winch hire but it was prohibitively expensive.

And because of the nature of the site there was insufficient space to drag the pieces up the ramp from the bottom of the quarry using a long rope and demolition rig,” Dolman recalls.

“I knew that Robert and Rich had Avis and it just occurred to me that she would be the perfect solution. It was a great opportunity for us to see what she could do and, as it turned out, she made it look easy.”

The removal of approximately 100 metres of conveyor belt housing – undertaken before the coronavirus lockdown – was done in sections over several hours, with the traction engine anchored at the top of the ramp.

The belt and housing was cut through with hot cutting torches to create sections – each

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ON SITE weighing several tonnes – before being winched up the ramp and deconstructed using AR Demolition’s high-tech demolition rigs.

“Once she’s warmed up properly, she gets in this sweet spot where she’s a joy to work with,” says operator Rich Holt. “My dad and I, as well as Richard Dolman and AR Demolition’s co-owner Andrew Thompson, are passionate about old machinery like this. It’s beautifully constructed and if you maintain it properly there’s no reason why it can’t work as well as the day that it was made. Quarries are actually a great setting to use this type of technology, due to space restrictions, and if you’re working with competent people who are properly trained then it can all work really well. She’s quite slow on the

road so it takes a while to get her home again, but it was definitely worth it for a job well done.”

AR Demolition has established a reputation for being one of the UK’s most forward-thinking and innovative demolition contractors.

The company has invested in cutting-edge Kiesel machinery, while its sister firm AR Aggregates has also invested in two pieces of kit from German manufacturer Kleeman, in a joint bid to improve efficiency, economy and safety performance.

Despite the drive to introduce new techniques and standards into the industry, Dolman says he is open to looking backwards for new ideas, too.

“Thinking outside the box

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doesn’t just mean adopting new innovative technologies.

There are times when using a combination of the cutting-edge and the traditional can be just as effective. It’s a matter of picking the right machine for the job, not having a vested interest in choosing one or the other.

Ultimately, what our clients want – and what makes business sense – is for work to be done as efficiently and, crucially, as safely as possible,” Richard Dolman concludes. “So it’s been a delight to work with the Holt family and Avis on this job. Admittedly, it’s been fun too. But I definitely won’t rule out using her again, either at Croft Quarry or at any other site where the methods are appropriate.”

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First of all, gutting and remediation work was carried out with the aid of a MG 5000 Multi Grapple. This was followed by the demolition of a connecting bridge and the public building, including the heavily reinforced air-raid shelter.

The well-proven CC 5000 demolition cutters were used for the aboveground demolition. It has a weight of about 5.5 tonnes and a jaw width of 1,600 mm. Strong walls and substantial foundations were waiting in the basement. The walls which had been pre-slit with the HB 4700 hydraulic hammer were finally cut out with the new CB 5500 concrete buster and prepared for pulverisation.

“The CB 5500 is designed for heavy duty assignments and is ideally suited to breaking the structures of thick reinforced concrete walls, trusses, beams and foundations.

The tip penetrates the concrete vigorously and “bursts” it from inside. Areas of application include industrial demolition or innercity demolition where vibration is to be avoided. The benefits are particularly evident in the demolition of foundations,” says operator Marius Mayer. “Because of its construction and its huge jaw width, the CB 5500 enables me to crack even foundations made of the hardest concrete. The work cycles are fast and the capacity of the shears is outstanding.”

German demolition specialist Oettinger celebrates the debut of the Epiroc CB 5500 concrete demolition cutter.

The Oettinger Group, a longstanding customer of Epiroc Deutschland GmbH, has various Epiroc machines in use and, from August 2019, has been testing the world’s second prototype of the CB 5500 concrete demolition cutter.

A particularly powerful attachment was required for the partial demolition of a former public administration building with integrated air-raid shelter in Karlsruhe, Germany. The buildings comprised 18,000 m³ of enclosed

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The Epiroc product range has recently been extended to include the CB 5500 and CB 7500 and now includes six models with operating weights from 320 to 7400 kg for excavator classes from 2.0 to 85 tonnes. The CBs have been specially developed for heavy foundation work and are particularly suitable for demolition with long-front excavators and in areas where the hydraulic hammer cannot be used.

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ON SITE The CB 5500 was designed as a two-cylinder system, as is usual with Epiroc cutters. This brings more force to the tip and prevents reaction forces. This ensures outstanding performance while protecting the carrier equipment.

According to Jens Westermann, Sales Manager at Epiroc Deutschland GmbH, the 360-degree rotation with pressure relief valve should be highlighted: “When the cutter grip the material at an oblique angle, the built-in pressure relief valve enables an automatically triggered movement that moves the cutter into the correct position. This valve provides good protection for both the cutter and the carrier from harmful reaction forces”.

The combination of two movable cutter arms and two hydraulic cylinders provides a further benefit: an almost constant crushing force, even with almost closed arms. While conventional models with only one cylinder or only one movable arm usually achieve a maximum of 70 to 80 percent closing force at the tip of the cutters, the CB 5500 and the CB 7500 can maintain up to 90 percent in an (almost) closed condition. The independently movable cutter arms also prevent displacement forces on the cutter and the excavator.

The CB 5500 is designed for the 50-65 t carrier class and is operated with an working pressure of 350 bar. The jaw width of the CB 5500

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is 1,600 mm and the jaw depth is 1,060 mm. The jaws are made of Hardox 650 and additionally reinforced in the areas most exposed to stress. The tips can be welded on. The lubrication points are also optimally accessible and yet protected against possible damage.

It features impressive opening and closing times of 4.1 and 3.5 seconds respectively, as well as a cutting force of 150 tonnes at the jaw tip. The short working cycles are made possible by the built-in rapid motion valve. These performance parameters and the associated increased efficiency were also decisive for the Oettinger order in Karlsruhe.

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In the Pipeline Tilo Süptitz Transporte e.K., based in Roitzsch in Germany, specializes in earthworks, demolition and transport contracts. For the more demanding tasks, owner, Tilo Süptitz, mainly relies on Doosan wheeled and crawler excavators.

This certainly applied to the demolition of a pipe bridge crossing in Torgau, where the company carried out the work using its new Doosan DX255LC-5 narrow track excavator.

In addition to the three Doosan machines he owns, Tilo Süptitz regularly uses Doosan machines from the rental fleet of Doosan dealer, Ziesmann Baugeräte GmbH, based in Torgau.

A number of buildings and structures in the Elbe meadows in Torgau still bear witness to times gone by. The pipe bridge crossing

The Doosan excavator was used for almost all the work. In addition to the actual demolition of the bridge, this also included demolition of the foundations, pulverising the concrete and loading the trucks. In addition to a bucket, a 1.9 tonne hydraulic hammer and a roughly 2 tonne pulveriser attachment were used.

was for a pipe that connected a former Elbe jetty across the meadows to the main pipeline on the Elbe dam. It spanned the Elbe meadows at a height of around 100 metres at a flood-safe height. The Elbe pier had not been used for a long time and as a result, the bridge was removed by Tilo Süptitz and his team using the Doosan DX255LC-5 excavator.

The difficult access to the bridge for the excavator and trucks was a particular challenge. The company transported around 600 m³ of concrete using its own trucks which took the debris away for processing. The DX225LC-5 performed excellently, its powerful extension arm combined with the high level of stability ensured that work progressed quickly and was completed on schedule after two weeks.

The Doosan DX255LC-5 used by Süptitz has the proven water-cooled Doosan DL06P six-cylinder diesel engine with turbocharger. The DL06P engine delivers 141 kW of power at a speed of 1,900 rpm. It offers plenty of power for all tasks.

The cab on the DX255LC-5 offers the operator outstanding driving comfort and a high level of user-friendliness.

The jog shuttle switch familiar to all new generation Doosan excavators and a new system that can be used to operate attachments either via a joystick or a two-way pedal are also on board. This is particularly useful in demolition when precision is required - the driver can keep full control of the excavator with the joystick while simultaneously controlling the attachments via the two-way pedal.

Tilo Süptitz has had a partnership with the dealer, Ziesmann, for around 28 years. Eight years ago, he opted for a Doosan excavator for the first time and has not looked back since. In addition to the DX255LC-5, his fleet also includes a DX225LC-3 crawler excavator and a DX170W-3 wheeled excavator.

“The Doosan machines are very reliable. We have exchanged all of them with new machines over the last eight years and the long-term experiences are extremely good. At the same time, we also use Doosan machines from the Ziesmann rental fleet. The service is excellent and Roland Ziesmann always makes himself available for us,” concludes Tilo Süptitz. “In Ziesmann, we found a reliable partner which works with us on an equal footing.”

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KIT TALK

JCB Drops H-bomb JCB has developed what it claims to be the construction industry’s firstever hydrogen powered excavator.

The 20-tonne 220X excavator powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has been undergoing rigorous testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more than 12 months. The exciting development means JCB is the first construction equipment company in the world to unveil a working prototype of an excavator powered by hydrogen.

“The development of the first hydrogen fuelled excavator is very exciting as we strive towards a zero carbon world,” says JCB Chairman Lord Bamford. “In the coming months, JCB will continue to develop and refine this technology with advanced testing of our prototype machine and we will continue to be at the forefront of technologies

designed to build a zero carbon future.”

Lord Bamford’s son Jo Bamford spent 14 years at JCB before moving into the hydrogen sector, setting up Ryse Hydrogen and then buying Northern Ireland bus giant Wrightbus. He has won contracts to supply the world’s first hydrogen double-decker to cities such as London and Aberdeen.

“I truly believe hydrogen is the UK’s best opportunity to build a worldleading industry which creates UK jobs, cuts emissions and is the envy of the globe,” Jo Bamford adds.

Power for JCB’s prototype excavator is generated by reacting hydrogen with oxygen in a fuel cell to create the energy needed to run electric motors. The only emission

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from the exhaust is water. The development comes after JCB made manufacturing history last year by going into full production with the construction industry’s first fully electric mini excavator, the 19C1E. JCB has also extended electric technology to its innovative Teletruk telescopic forklift range with the launch of an electric model, the JCB 30-19E. Through constant innovation and design improvements, JCB has also been leading the way on clean diesel technology to meet Stage V EU emissions regulations and has almost eradicated the most harmful emissions from its latest range of diesel engines. Nitrous Oxide (NOx) is down 97 percent, soot particulates down by 98 percent and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions down by almost half.

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KIT TALK Hitachi has introduced a range of new highperformance hydraulic breakers that are designed to match the full range of Hitachi ZX excavators from ZX10 up to ZX890.

The slim design of the breaker ensures easy accessibility in demolition and trench work while providing high levels of efficiency and productivity in quarrying applications. The top damper also reduces noise and vibration leading to a less intrusive and more environmentally friendly jobsite while reducing operator fatigue and machine wear and tear.

Hitachi breakers are designed to work longer and more efficiently than other brands on the market.

The serviceable floating rod seal minimises dust intake and results in an extended lifetime.

The materials and production process used to manufacture Hitachi breakers are of the highest quality. As a result, the breakers are lightweight yet extremely durable, with higher than ever impact energy thanks to the nitrogen charged back head for superior energy transfer to exactly where it’s needed most.

The mono-block cylinder with a replaceable cylinder liner has been specifically developed to reduce the number of parts in the attachment. Front head design includes a replaceable thrust bushing for extended service life and auto lube is fitted as standard on model FXJ125 onwards.

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5 Tips for Robot Safety Demolition can be a dangerous job.

Whether it’s road and bridge repair, interior demolition or any other application that requires crews to dismantle existing construction, creating a culture of safety is vital for protecting workers and maintaining overall efficiency.

For some contractors, remotecontrolled demolition machines have become an important part of that culture. These machines allow operators to stand a safe distance from active demolition, reducing the risk of injury from flying or falling debris. Additionally, demolition robots can operate in dangerous or extreme environments that would require special equipment and added risk for workers.

Keep Your Eyes Open: Operators should maintain a clear view of the machine, the power supply and cables and the work area at all times during use.

It’s impossible to keep track of everyone on the jobsite, but the operator must take responsibility for keeping site personnel safely out of the risk zone while the remotecontrolled demolition machine is in operation. On jobsites crowded with traffic or visual obstacles, it can be difficult for one person to keep track of the risk zone. In these situations, designating a spotter can help.

Stay at Arm’s Length: When using remote-controlled demolition equipment, the size of the risk zone

While demolition robots can provide peace of mind for contractors and crews, like any machine, overall safety depends on operator diligence. Thorough training with equipment experts as well as frequent in-house review of safety procedures are necessary for keeping safety top of mind. Here are five simple safety tips operators should remember when using remote-controlled demolition equipment.

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is based on many factors — such as the work object, work method, surface, position of the arm, angle of machine and operator — and is constantly in flux. Maintain a safe jobsite by keeping everyone outside the robot’s arm’s length while in operation. If the operator or another crew member needs to enter the risk zone, be sure the machine is in emergency stop mode or deenergized and cannot be moved accidentally. And always ensure the machine is off when not in use.

Inspect Each Day: Remotecontrolled demolition machines are manufactured to take a beating, but that doesn’t mean operators should forego daily maintenance

KIT TALK and inspections. Even slight damage can lead to increased safety risks.

Before operation, visually inspect the machine — paying close attention to fluid levels and hoses — and make sure everything is properly lubricated. Always check that the power cable and connector are undamaged before plugging in, as well. For more information on daily maintenance for your machine, consult the operator’s manual or contact the manufacturer.

Watch for Overhead Dangers: When working or manoeuvring in certain conditions, there is an increased risk of falling objects or tipping the machine. To avoid these, be sure that everyone is outside the risk zone; the outriggers are fully deployed and the machine is level; and no one is beneath the work object or a raised arm, even if the machine is off.

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Protect Yourself: Personal protection equipment (PPE) should be worn at all times. The exact PPE, however, might vary based on the job at hand, and might include: • Safety harnesses and stands when working at height • Breathing masks, gas masks or airstream helmets for sites with harmful air • Heat shields and appropriate protective clothing for hot environments • Barriers to define risk zone • Safety equipment to secure machine components during repair and service When it comes to safe, efficient operation of remote-controlled demolition machines, these tips are the bare minimum. Working with equipment manufacturers for ongoing training is a great way to ensure new and experienced

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operators are provided the best equipment-specific training.

Industry-leading OEMs offer a number of training curriculum — including on-site, hands-on options — making it easy to arrange learning opportunities for fluctuating crews.

But perhaps the best way to keep crews safe and prevent problems is also one of the easiest - frequently reviewing safety protocols with team members and keeping eyes and ears open on the jobsite.

About the Author Mike Martin is vice president of operations for Brokk Inc, in Monroe, Washington. He is an industry veteran with 29 years of experience helping Brokk owners build their businesses with remote-controlled demolition. He also hosts the Brokkology Podcast that tells the stories “Brokkologists” from across North America.

KIT TALK

INMALO Adds Steelwrist INMALO has signed a co-operation agreement with Steelwrist for the supply of fully automatic couplers and attachment interfaces.

The demand for fully automatic coupler systems has experienced significant growth especially within the UK demolition industry. INMALO, with many years experience supplying hydraulic demolition equipment will now be offering the range of quick couplers and attachment adaptors from the Steelwrist SQ product line. Steelwrist SQ system is suitable for all types of excavators.

“We are very pleased to announce this agreement with Steelwrist to

become a UK dealer for the SQ system. We are a leading supplier of demolition attachments and dust suppression systems so the synergy between the current equipment and the Steelwrist coupler is clear,” says Charles Polak, director of INMALO. “INMALO has chosen Steelwrist due to their leading product innovation, safety features and compatibility across the broadest range of attachments and carriers.”

Steelwrist quick couplers are wellknown for safety features such as Front Pin Lock and their robust steel cast design. SQ systems are appreciated by the customers mainly for the increased safety and ability to change hydraulic powered

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work tools in seconds without leaving the cab.

“INMALO ́s focus on high-quality demolition attachments, fast support and service to the customers is a good platform for success. We see rapid growth for our fully automatic coupler systems on all our markets and have for some time been working within ECY Haulmark. With yet another strong player like INMALO now joining the SQ fully automatic coupler train, we can give the UK demolition sector increased access to efficient solutions and a great support from a well-known and respected company in the market,” explains Stefan Stockhaus, CEO of Steelwrist.

The agreement includes the possibility for INMALO to offer SQ fully automatic interface for demolition tools and Steelwrist SQ quick couplers for the excavators.

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Liebherr and Leica Liaison Liebherr and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, will enter into a strategic partnership in the field of machine control solutions.

In future, Liebherr wheeled and crawler excavators of generations 6 and 8 can be optionally equipped from factory with 2D and 3D machine control solutions.

In future, factory mounted indicate 2D and 3D machine control solutions will be optionally available for wheeled and crawler excavators in earthmoving applications.

In the digital era, assistance systems like machine control solutions for construction machines will become more and more important. Liebherr relies on the extensive knowhow of Leica Geosystems in order to be able to offer customers state-of-the-art complete solution for machine control straight from the factory. Leica Geosystems is part of Hexagon, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions.

Amongst others, the company specializes in advanced machine control solutions.

The 2D and 3D machine control solutions by Leica Geosystems will be available for Liebherr generation 6 and 8 wheeled and crawler excavators as equipment variant from factory for the mono boom as well as two-piece boom versions.

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KIT TALK Furthermore, hydraulic tilt buckets and tiltrotators can be integrated into the machine control solution.

For the wheeled and crawler excavators as well as crawler tractors, ex-works prearrangements are available, which makes it possible to retrofit machine control systems of different providers.

Precise, fast and effective processing of construction projects thanks to state-of-theart 2D and 3D machine control solutions To be able to realize projects in the construction industry successfully, earthmoving operations must be carried out precisely, quickly and effectively. State-of-the-art machine control solutions are used for this. The imminent Liebherr and Leica Geosystems partnership will enable Liebherr to offer 2D and 3D machine control solutions.

The Leica 2D machine control system iCON iXE2 is an easy-touse, multifunctional assistance system. Earthmoving operation profiles, incorporating different heights and slopes, can be quickly produced to both simplify and increase machine productivity. The iCON iXE3 3D machine control system includes Leica Geosystems’ most advanced 3D machine control solution. It enables project data and associated work tasks to be on the machine display in real time.

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These machine control solutions form the basis for future automation and an outlook on what possibilities may be available in the future.

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

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

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

The exceptional reach on the JCB 220X enabled Advanced Demolition to cut out steel uprights, trusses and

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purlins without disturbing the three external walls that were at risk of collapse.

“I’ve worked in demolition for the last 27 years and I’ve never truly found an excavator in this size range that has the stability and grunt of the traditional, purpose-built demolition machines that used to be available – until now. I’ve spent the last 20 years looking for the ideal machine and as soon as Holt JCB sent me the specifications for the X Series I knew we were in business. It has the perfect combination of size, weight, power, stability and ripping force,” says Advanced Demolition owner and director, Brian Hanford.

“Other manufacturers only offer adapted units to bring them up to the requirements for demolition,

but those alterations can run into thousands of pounds. Even then, you essentially have a ground works machine trying to perform a tougher role. The JCB machine was purchased solely for demolition, which is 99 percent of our workload, and it is proving the dream machine the job. We have already put 200 hours on the clock and it’s been perfect since day one. Fuel consumption is even lower than expected and it uses less AdBlue than our pick-up truck. It’s pulling lumps out of the ground that no comparable machines could manage and it’s using less fuel doing it. We choose to use Holt JCB because of the close proximity to our working base. JCB has always had a strong presence in the Poole area dating back as far as I can remember some 35 years ago.

With demolition being a demanding role, you need the reassurance of knowing you can get parts quickly.

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

Craig Hanford, Brian’s son and operator of the 220X, has experienced the power of the JCB machine first-hand. “This is a totally different animal. The stability of the 220X exceptional, not just when excavating concrete, but when heavy demolition attachments are fitted too,” he says. “It’s so well balanced when you’re ripping into concrete it sits solidly and doesn’t throw you around the cab. The extra weight JCB has added has helped enormously. The cab is quieter and the seat is more comfortable than other machines and you feel fresher after an eight-hour shift in the cockpit. Last week we were working between two houses with just a metre gap between them.

Even the resident commented how surprisingly quiet such a large machine was.”

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KIT TALK Kubota has announced the launch of three new five tonne class mini excavators. The KX060- 5, U56-5 and U50-5, have been developed in line with customer feedback to ensure the machines are aligning with the demands of the industry. The launch of the three machines means Kubota’s customers continue to have the choice of either a reduced tail swing or the conventional excavator.

Each machine has been designed with the operator in mind, starting with a larger cabin, enhanced insulation, improved visibility, and a multitude of new comfort features.

The exterior of the machines has also been redesigned, to give each a modern look.

The KX060-5 offers a conventional tail swing which can be used in different applications to the U-series. It is also the machine most suitable to heavier attachments due to the offset of the conventional tail swing weight.

The U56-5 has a powerful engine and is the largest reduced tail swing machine in the range. The machine is built to have good lifting capacity and will be a great machine for an owner or operator. The U50-5, which will be available from July, has been designed as an entrylevel machine and built for the hire market. The size of the machine means it is well suited to working in smaller spaces and will have excellent site access.

All machines are offered with a full-color, high-resolution 7” LCD screen and jog-dial navigation come fitted as standard. This provides the operator with all the information needed, from AUX flow adjustment to important maintenance information, as well as detailed alerts.

A high visibility orange coloured seatbelt and alert functions have been included to encourage the operator to wear the seatbelt, reducing the risk of serious

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accidents for those using the machines. The new CAB structure has a noise reduction of 5dB, down to 74dB, providing a more stressfree working environment for the operator. A double adjustable air suspension has been included on L models to maximise on comfort and allow easy height adjustment via an air compressor.

The new machines are powered by a Kubota Original Direct Injection Engine with CRS and DPF Muffler, the engines for all three models are fully Stage-V compliant.

The new and improved DPF reduces maintenance by increasing the service intervals for both the regeneration filter and ash cleaner. When maintenance is needed, however, all three machines have been designed to provide easier access to those working on the machine – with wide opening bonnets and radiator cleaning.

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V for Then Better Doosan Infracore Europe has launched the new DL420-7 Stage V wheel loader, featuring a completely new design, providing higher performance, increased fuel efficiency and a much enhanced environment for the operator compared to the previous Stage IV model.

The DL420-7 introduces a fresh look for the Doosan wheel loader range, with a brand new spacious, ergonomic cab and innovative features for higher productivity, increased controllability and

operator comfort. As with all Doosan wheel loaders, most of these features are standard on the DL4207, unlike other machines on the market where they are options.

The DL420-7 has a higher standard bucket capacity of 4.5 m3, the largest in its class, and provides a seven percent increase in productivity over the previous ‘-5’ model. With automatic 5-speed powershift transmission and heavy duty HDL axles as standard, the DL420-7 operates exceptionally, especially in high-load environments. The DL420-7 also has

smooth and responsive hydraulics and auxiliary hydraulic connections, to provide the ideal material handling solution for construction, demolition, waste, recycling, mining and quarrying.

The DL420-7 is powered by the new Scania DC13 Stage V 6-cylinder engine producing 257 kW of power at 1800 rpm and providing an impressive maximum torque of 2,196 Nm at 1,100 rpm. The new engine meets Stage V emission regulations without the need for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), through the use of selective catalyst reduction, diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filter (DPF) after-treatment technologies. The ash cleaning cycle on the DPF has been improved to over 6,000 hours and the operator is fully informed about the status of the DPF via a soot level indicator on the new 8-inch touch screen display in the cab.

With no EGR needed and a new selection of power modes available SAT2, Standard or Power - the Stage V engine provides a five percent reduction in fuel consumption.

The new generation Situation Awareness Technology (SAT2) power management system automatically scans the machine’s activity and adjusts the engine’s output according to real time analysis of the boom pressure, pump pressure and output shaft.

Using the new Doosan Smart Key system on the control panel in the cab, the operator can start the machine using a keyless device, helping to prevent machine theft. Up to six machines can be registered on each keyless device

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KIT TALK and the Smart Key system provides remote door control, door lock and unlock, door release, searching and other functions. The control panel also includes two USB sockets.

The new EMCV (Electric Main Control Valve) joystick fully integrated in the armrest is another standard feature in the cab, providing the operator with smoother and precise controllability of the wheel loader.

The sensitivity of the joystick control can be set and altered according to operator preferences using the new 8-inch touch screen monitor.

The new cab has a Grammer Actimo XXL seat with adjustable horizontal and vertical suspension settings, a pneumatic lumbar function and seat heating as standard. There is a 3-point safety belt with alarm icons on the touch screen monitor and on the gauge panel, which features a new layout and anti-reflective glass.

The new cab offers a greatly improved field of vision for the operator, with blind spots around the cab minimized and a 14% larger glass window area compared to the previous DL420-5 model. The DL420-7 also offers the option of electrically adjustable rear view mirrors for added safety. Full LED working lights are installed on the cab (four on both the front and rear as standard, with the option of six at the front and rear). The LED lights on the rear bonnet have an automatic strobe function to indicate when the wheel loader is reversing.

An air compressor with air blower is also available as an option - fitted in the cab for easy access, this is a powerful tool that can be used to clean the cab whenever necessary.

To help meet machine requirements for the wide range of applications in construction, demolition, waste,

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recycling, mining and quarrying, an optional Doosan weighing system is available on the DL420-7. The new wheel loader can also be ordered with a choice of different counterweights, options include 300, 400 or 500 kg depending on the application.

The DL420-7 is factory-installed with the latest DoosanCONNECT TMS2.0 state-of-art wireless fleet monitoring system. The DoosanCONNECT system is a tool designed specifically for the Doosan range, providing comprehensive information about machine performance in a dual mode (satellite, Mobile network).

The DoosanCONNECT system offers a web-based fleet and asset management solution which is very useful for managing the performance and security of machines and promoting preventative maintenance.

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Erkat’s Gold Standard Erkat has hosted the ceremonial handover of its 5,000 th cutter unit at the Beutlhauser headquarters in Passau, Germany, in the presence of Deputy Regional Manager Günther

Wallner, Epiroc Sales Representative Manfred Weppert and Erkat expert Ralf Schumann. The unit is an ER 650- 3 model that shone in gold to mark the occasion.

But while the colour scheme marked a manufacturing milestone, it also celebrated a longstanding partnership between Erkat and customer Beutlhauser.

“Due to the high quality standards and the resulting reliability of the machines, the Erkat cutter units and many other Epiroc attachment products fit perfectly in our sales and rental portfolio,” explains Günther Wallner from Beutlhauser.

“Through the broad product range constantly adapted to the market requirements, Epiroc has been an important and reliable partner for many years.”

The ER 650-3 for the excavator weight classes from 15 to 28 tons and with a nominal power output of 80 kW is a real all-rounder cutter unit. It is used in channel construction, for demolition work, in tunnel construction and special civil engineering, as well as underwater work. Its supporting bracket can be mechanically rotated. It can also be used under water to depths of up to 30 metres - completely without modifications. It can tear up individual iron reinforcements up to a thickness of 12 mm and has a rock strength of up to 60 MPa. The pick box comes complete with wear-resistant and replaceable wear bushing. The easy replacement of the cutting heads means that conversion to a stump grinder or profiling cutter is possible.

In addition to the ER 650-3, the ER 1500, ER 50 and a wide range of Epiroc attachments, in particular hydraulic hammers, demolition shears and grippers, are a fixed part of the Beutlhauser product range. Beutlhauser also offers the round shank picks for the Erkat cutter units. Epiroc Sales Consultant

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KIT TALK Manfred Weppert has been supporting the Beutlhauser Group for 25 years. The Erkat brand has also been a part of the Beutlhauser portfolio since 2005.

Epiroc expanded its Construction Tools division in January 2017 with the incorporation of the Erkat brand.

Erkat’s product line included highquality transverse and longitudinal drum cutters for demolition, trenching, tunnelling and rock excavation, that make the perfect addition to the previous product range of Epiroc.

The takeover has also had positive impacts for Erkat. There is now

increased awareness for the innovative products and new customer groups have been added.

There are also ideal combination options, for example carrying out the main removal with an Epiroc breaker, followed by polishing with the Erkat cutter unit during tunnelling work. Erkat celebrated its 20th anniversary in November 2019.

Founded as a two-man operation, the brand is now respected all over the world.

In the near future, further joint customer events and in-house exhibitions are planned at the Beutlhauser site, where the dealer will present its Epiroc

and Erkat products. The ER650-3 will be available in the Beutlhauser rental park first.

Erkat has recently launched numerous new innovations on the market: reinforced cutter units for demolition and tunnel construction, specially developed rotator systems, cutting wheels for mounting on existing transverse drum cutters, brush heads with and without dry aspiration, wood cutting heads and much more.

The focus is mainly on sustainable work areas such as the renovation market, explosive-free reverse construction in inner city areas or the removal of contaminated surfaces.

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The new Kobelco ED160BR Blade Runner is now available in Europe.

The multipurpose ED160BR-7 Blade Runner, which combines dozer with SR-type excavator, can cover a large range of applications including landscaping, land clearing and maintenance of forestry roads and its short radius design makes it particularly suited to small or confined job sites. The machine’s large capacity, foldable 6-way dozer blade has Power, Angle and Tilt capability (PAT) so it can be angled 25 degrees to the left or right for

moving earth out of the operator’s path, while its tilt function is ideal for slope grading and ditches. The PAT dozer also has a floating function to further aid levelling.

The ED160BR-7‘s high-power engine complies with the latest Stage V emission regulations and, when compared to the previous ED160BR-5 model, offers a 10 percent increase in engine output and a 10 percent reduction in digging cycle time. The machine also retains its high performance without

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reducing speed, even when carrying heavy loads or when travelling on a slope. Its excellent ground clearance of 455 mm and drawbar pulling force (195kN) ensures smooth travel and easy manoeuvring on uneven terrain.

Curved triple grouser shoes, which are available in 500 or 600 mm sizes, further promote the ED160BR-7’s agility, while the heavier operating weight (16,800 to 18,000kg) and optional counterweights (580 and 1,000 kg)

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the operator with a clear view of important machine status information, function menus and views from the machine’s cameras, including rear and right side cameras for a unique “eagle-eye” view.

Improved multi-function capabilities also means that the flow-rate modes of the bucket, breaker, nibbler and rotating grapple can be set before operation, allowing the operator to start work immediately. Mode settings for other attachments, such as the tilt rotator, can also be easily added.

In addition, the ED160BR-7 features a comfortable Kobelco-branded Grammer seat that is constructed to incorporate the joystick and armrests as one unit. This means that with any movement of the seat, the operator remains comfortable and in full control. The cabin’s standard air-conditioning system has also been improved.

provide extra stability to manage complex attachments. The heavyduty undercarriage also features 20-tonne components for increased durability.

Complementing Kobelco’s lineup of next generation machines, including the SK75SR-7, SK85MSR-7, SK130LC-11 and SK140SRLC-7, the ED160BR-7 has been designed completely with the operator in mind.

Its large sized and modern cabin is

equipped with a number of easily accessible controls, including a jog-type dial with multiple functions, which is back-lit for ease of operation. In fact, LED backlighting on all control switches inside the cabin also helps to reduce eyestrain, particularly during short daylight working hours and night time operation. The blade control lever is also more ergonomic when compared with the previous model.

The ED160BR-7’s easy access 10-inch colour monitor provides

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Other operator-based features include use of LED door lamps, that switch on when the cabin door is opened or the ignition switched off, FOPS Level II roof guard, which is equipped with a lockable swingopen section so the external roof glass can be easily cleaned. Parallel front window wipers ensure a significantly larger swept area of the front window for an uninterrupted view. For additional comfort, an AM/ FM (hands-free) radio, smartphone holder and USB come as standard, while for additional security, a password can be set and is required to start the engine.

The use of Kobelco’s innovative iNDr system (Integrated Noise and Dust Reduction) also means the ED160BR-7 is quiet in operation, not just in working areas but also inside the cabin. iNDr’s primary function is to filter dust from the cooling air reaching the engine, raising the reliability level of the machine even further.

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Molson Bags MB Molson Group, one of the fastest growing plant and equipment dealers, has been appointed as a distributor throughout Great Britain

by MB Crusher, a world leading crushing and screening attachment manufacturer.

Molson continues to grow its “Single Source Supply” offering with the addition of MB Crusher buckets to their extensive product portfolio.

The MB range of attachments is suitable for carriers from 2.8 to 70 tonnes. The crushing bucket range pioneered in the UK and still represented by Worsley Plant currently dominates the global market with an impressive 90 percent market share. The brand will be available from Molson Equipment in England and Wales, and Molson Young Plant Sales throughout Scotland.

Perfect for on-site crushing of smaller quantities of inert materials, the MB Crusher Bucket takes advantage of the hydraulic system of the excavators, skid loader, loader and backhoe loaders to which it is fitted. An ideal fit for a wide range of applications including demolition, utilities, construction and recycling to name a few.

Manufactured in the company’s 16,700 m2 headquarters in the province of Vicenza in Northern Italy, MB manages all phases from research and development to production to sales. The company also controls the complete supply chain to ensure the products are of the highest “Made in Italy” quality. Although primarily known for their range of crusher buckets, the company also manufactures a

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range of rotary and shaft screener buckers and drum cutters that will also be available from Molson.

Alongside the MB Crusher range of attachments, Molson Group already distributes a comprehensive range of attachments including, rotating grabs, hydraulic hammers, concrete pulverisers, compactors and many more from NPK, Daemo and Genesis throughout the UK. “MB Crushers are renowned for their strength and durability – a fact proven by their popularity around the world,” says Jonathan Wilson, joint Managing Director at Molson Group. “The addition of the MB range complements the existing range of attachments available at Molson, whilst further increasing our offering to new and existing customers.”

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Doosan Doubles Down Doosan has launched the new DX235DM, the first of the company’s new range of high reach demolition excavators. Two further models - the DX380DM and DX530DM - will follow later this year. Typical of the design of the new demolition machines, the DX235DM has a high visibility, tiltable cab, particularly suited to high reach demolition applications and offering a 30-degree tilting angle.

A key feature of the DX235DM, which is shared with the other models in the new high reach demolition excavator range from Doosan, is a modular boom design and hydraulic lock mechanism on the machine. This provides the customer with a complete, flexible solution that allows them to use the same excavator for other applications on site as well as demolition.

The innovative design ensures it is a simple process to change between a demolition boom and an earthmoving boom to accomplish different types of work on the

same project. A special stand is provided to facilitate the boom changing operation, which is based on quick-change hydraulic and mechanical coupler connections. A cylinder-based system is used push the locking pins into place to help complete the procedure.

The multi-boom design also allows the earthmoving boom to be mounted in two different ways, which with the demolition boom, provides further flexibility with a total of three different configurations for the same base machine.

For the DX235DM equipped with the 18 metre long demolition boom, the impressive working range allows the machine to work with a demolition attachment to a maximum height of 16 metres. The recommended maximum combined weight for the attachment and quick coupler in this mode is 2.1 tonne.

When equipped with the digging boom in the straight configuration, the DX235DM can work to a

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maximum height of 9.0 metres.

In this format, the recommended maximum weight for the attachment and quick coupler is 3.3 tonnes.

Using the digging boom in the alternative bent configuration, the DX235DM can work with an attachment to a maximum height of 8.0 metres. In this mode, the recommended maximum weight for the attachment and quick coupler is again 3.3 tonnes.

The DX235DM has a hydraulically adjustable undercarriage, which extends to a maximum width of 3.74 metres to provide optimum stability when working on demolition sites. The width of the undercarriage can be retracted hydraulically to 2.54 metres in the narrow width position, which is ideal for transporting the machine.

The mechanism is based on a permanently lubricated, internal cylinder design that minimises resistance during the movement and helps to prevent damage to the components.

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