engcon signs deal with Hitachi in order to increase tiltrotator penetration in Europe.
engcon, the world’s leading manufacturer of tiltrotators, have signed an agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) to supply engcon products to its dealers and distributors. This mutually non-exclusive agreement is one of many ongoing projects for engcon to increase the tiltrotator penetration level in Europe and makes engcon one of the preferred suppliers […]
KOMATSU COMMISSIONS FIRST DIESEL-TROLLEY ‘POWER AGNOSTIC’ TRUCK
Latest technological innovation from Komatsu – one that McHale Plant Sales director, Denis McGrath says “has features that, in time, could trickle-down to other machines in their extensive portfolio – is their Power Agnostic (PA) 930E haul truck currently being developed by them in collaboration with Swedish mining giant Boliden. Unlikely to appear in Ireland […]
Shrub Hill Quarter demolition works are progressing
Work is progressing at pace on the transformation of Worcester’s Shrub Hill Quarter, with the demolition of Unit 1 now well underway. This milestone marks a significant step forward in reshaping the city’s eastern gateway into a modern, vibrant destination. Following several weeks of preparatory activity, including the safe removal of internal fixtures and fittings, […]
Completion of demolition works at former Gate Gourmet catering base, Heathrow Airport
2025 has seen the continuation of our high-profile demolition projects around the world, none more exciting than completing yet another Principal Contractor role at Heathrow Airport, this time the demolition of the Former Gate Gourmet Catering Base. Expanding on our 35 years of experience across the UK’s airports, our specialist division we excited to get […]
Liebherr R 980 Demolition: Hercal leads the way with the largest demolition excavator in the Iberian Peninsula
Hercal has invested in the first R 980 Demolition excavator in the Iberian Peninsula, firmly establishing it as the flagship of its machinery fleet. This excavator marks a significant qualitative leap in Hercal’s service offering, providing clients with a unique, innovative solution tailored to their needs. Hercal’s R 980 Demolition excavator will work on high-altitude […]
The NFDC Celebrates the First of Many Intelligent Demolition Planning Seminars Across the UK
Following the success of its 2024 seminar series, the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC), in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Institute of Demolition Engineers (IDE), has commenced the first of its NFDC Talks: Intelligent Demolition Planning seminars for 2025. These free-to-attend sessions are tailored to provide the critical knowledge required to […]
Do I Need Planning Permission for Demolition in the UK?
Demolition work in the UK isn’t just about turning up with machinery and taking down walls. It involves careful planning, the use of specialised equipment like excavators, cranes, and hydraulic breakers, and a strong understanding of legal requirements. Before anything happens on site, one question often comes up- do you need planning permission to carry […]