Family-owned demolition company crashes into administration – 23 years in business
A long-established family business has entered administration after more than two decades of trading. A family-run demolition company with more than two decades in business has entered administration after serving customers across the UK. Forshaw Demolition, which has operated for 23 years and boasts more than 80 years of combined industry experience, officially entered administration on July 24. The […]
Ulrich Attachments launches new-look dedicated hire fleet
New hire fleet of attachments now available from Ulrich. Leading UK manufacturer Ulrich Attachments has expanded its hire offer of front-end mobile plant attachments. In addition, as part of its total site solutions philosophy, the company is also now selling ex-hire buckets that have been refurbished at its factory in Hull and come complete with […]
EDDIE enters the European Demolition Association
The European Demolition Association has welcomed EDDIE as a new member, further strengthening the association’s commitment to innovation, advanced manufacturing, and the development of cutting-edge technologies that support the demolition, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Founded in August 2003, YANTAI EDDIE Precision Machinery has grown into a diversified enterprise with six major business segments: construction machinery attachments, high-end […]
Ulrich accelerates UK growth with strategic acquisition of Hull-based LCR
Ulrich, a leading manufacturer of front loaders and attachments for the construction, waste and recycling, agricultural and industrial sectors, has announced the acquisition of Hull-based LCR, a highly-respected EN 1090 EXC3-certified welding and fabrication specialist. The acquisition marks a major milestone in Ulrich’s UK expansion and global growth strategy, significantly increasing manufacturing capacity while strengthening […]
World Demolition Summit: first speakers announced
The conference programme at the World Demolition Summit 2026 in Madrid is taking shape with the first handful of presentations unveiled. With 2026 gathering pace, attention is now turning to the key events set to bring the industry together, most notably the World Demolition Summit in Madrid (Spain) on 3–5 November. The first wave of […]
NFDC Talks Return for 2026 with Refreshed Seminar Programme on Intelligent Demolition Planning
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC), in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Institute of Demolition Engineers (IDE), is pleased to announce the return of NFDC Talks – Intelligent Demolition Planning for 2026. Refreshed and re-shaped following the strong feedback and high engagement from last year’s programme, the 2026 series will once […]
Ulrich Attachments’ line-up for ScotPlant 2026 announced.
Leading UK plant attachment manufacturer Ulrich Attachments will showcase a line-up of products at ScotPlant 2026 that includes the High Tip buckets it is particularly renowned for. Ulrich’s stand (T6) at Scotland’s largest construction equipment exhibition, at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh on April 24th and 25th, will major on two High Tip buckets […]
Contractor hired for final phase of Fiddlers Ferry demolition
Peel NRE has appointed DSM Demolition Ltd to manage the next significant phase of demolition at the former power station. It comes after plans were submitted last month, seeking to demolish the final four cooling towers. DSM, with decades of experience in the decommissioning and demolition of large-scale industrial and power generation facilities, will execute […]
Farewell to the landmark: demolition of the high-rise building in Hochheide completedFarewell to the landmark: demolition of the high-rise building in Hochheide completed
On 27 July 2025, a significant chapter in urban development came to an end in the Hochheide district of Duisburg: the third and, for the time being, last of the so-called ‘White Giants’ in the Hochheide residential park was successfully demolished. The 21-storey high-rise building, 62 metres high and containing around 160 flats, had dominated […]
CEA announces new partnership with Cranfield University to support leadership and business development
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has partnered with the Cranfield School of Management to offer members exclusive access to a range of high-calibre executive development programmes – including a 5% discount on both their short face-to-face courses and longer-form online programmes. As one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate education, Cranfield has a strong […]