Skip to main content

Demolition Spotlight

At the Heart of UK & European Demolition

Demolition works to begin at 62-70 Victoria Street in Paignton

We are preparing to begin the demolition of the building at 62–70 Victoria Street, Paignton. Site mobilisation works start on Friday 10 July ahead of demolition works commencing on Tuesday 14 July. Contractors Gilpin Demolition, who previously carried out emergency safety works at the site have been appointed to undertake the full demolition. Their team […]

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 […]