Demolition magazine - Issue 11 by Mark Anthony

ISSUE 11

DEMOLITION The industry magazine like no other

McCloskey Equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s FRPSOHWH OLQH RI Â¿HOG WHVWHG KLJK SHUIRUPDQFH FUXVKHUV VFUHHQHUV WURPPHOV DQG FRQYH\RUV VHUYH LQGXVWULHV ZRUOGZLGH LQFOXGLQJ FRQVWUXFWLRQ GHPROLWLRQ PLQLQJ DJJUHJDWHV SURFHVVLQJ ZDVWH UHF\FOLQJ DQG PDQ\ PRUH $OO 0F&ORVNH\ SURGXFWV DUH FDUHIXOO\ GHVLJQHG E\ D GHGLFDWHG WHDP RI HQJLQHHUV PDQXIDFWXUHG ZLWK KLJK TXDOLW\ FRPSRQHQWV DQG Â¿HOG WHVWHG WR HQVXUH PD[LPXP SHUIRUPDQFH 'LVFRYHU ZK\ 0F&ORVNH\ LV DQ LQGXVWU\ OHDGHU DQG WKH ODUJHVW LQGHSHQGHQW PDQXIDFWXUHU RI SRUWDEOH FUXVKLQJ DQG VFUHHQLQJ HTXLSPHQW LQ WKH ZRUOG

STACKING CONVEYORS

SCREENERS

CRUSHERS

SUPPLIERS OF CRUSHERS, VIBRATING SCREENERS, TROMMEL SCREENERS, STACKING CONVEYORS AND WASTE RECYCLING PLANT FOR A RANGE OF INDUSTRIES

MCCLOSKEY EQUIPMENT LTD. TROMMELS

Ph: +44 (0) 1235 832 407 Email: sales@mccloskeyequipment.co.uk Web: www.mccloskeyequipment.co.uk

insite

Moving Forward Someone far more intelligent than me once said that “if you stand still in business, you go backwards.” Well we have truly taken that concept to heart. Less than three years into the life of the Demolition magazine, and we’re already making sweeping changes. Out goes the environmentally-harmful paper edition to be replaced by an easy-to-access, easy-to-read, all-electronic version. Out goes the popular “Stuff” section to be replaced by a stand-alone magazine for the discerning demolition man. Out goes the familiar all-black cover to be replaced by our British Racing Green (for this edition at least). And as if that were not change enough, the Demolition magazine is now available to read as both an iOS and Android app that puts the world’s most widely-read industry magazine in the palm of your hand. That new app (which is available from both the Apple and Google app stores) has been developed over the past year to meet the growing demand from readers. Almost a third of all our readers are now using a mobile device to consume both the magazine and the news on DemolitionNews.com. So, as part of our “not standing still” ethos, we invested to bring you an app that ensures you have your magazine wherever you go.

The app is entirely free (as are the magazines within it). And, in addition to making the magazine look great and easier to read on a (relatively) small screen, the app comes with some added extras including a powerful search function that allows readers to find specific words or phrases within the publication. URL links in both the articles and the advertisements are “live”, allowing you to find out more with a single click. Another powerful is the Share button which readers can use to email, Tweet or post articles direct to Facebook. You can read more about the app on Page 5 of this edition. And still we’re not done. About three days after our last edition came out, our allnew children’s book (written in conjunction with C&D Consultancy’s John Woodward) hit the bookstores. My Dad Does Demolition is designed to encourage young children to consider a career in demolition whilst delivering a positive safety and environmental message. To find out more about My Dad Does Demolition, check out Page 4 of this issue. Mark Anthony

Editorial Mark Anthony - Mark Anthony Publicity markanthony@markanthonypublicity.co.uk 07973 456 166

Circulation Mark Anthony - Mark Anthony Publicity markanthony@markanthonypublicity.co.uk 07973 456 166

Advertising Sales Executive Business Development Ben Chambers ben@demolitionnews.com 01903 538432

Production, design & reproduction Barry Morgan - Down to a Fine Art barrymorgan2@hotmail.com 07539 259 737

General Enquiries 07973 456 166 Management Publisher Mark Anthony

Published by Demolition Publications 9 William Evans Road Manor Park, Epsom KT19 7DF markanthony@markanthonypublicity.co.uk 07973 456 166

Demoliton is published 6 times a year by Demolition Publications. The subscription rate is £60 per year. Subscription records are maintained at Demolition Publications 9 William Evans Road, Manor Park, Epsom KT19 7DF Articles and information contained in this publication are the copyright of Demolition Publications and may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss of, or damage to, uncommissioned photographs or manuscripts.

Dad Does Demoli y t io M

stuff

Industry Brought to Book

“Many children today are intent on becoming footballers or pop stars. We wanted to show them that there was an alternative within the demolition industry,” he explains. “Understandably, we try to keep children at arm’s length because of the potential hazards on demolition sites but this makes it difficult to engage with children that might consider working within the sector. Hopefully, this book will go some way to helping children understand what goes on behind the site hoardings and encourage them to consider a career in our industry.” The book, which is available for sale priced £4.99 + postage and packing, has also been designed to allow parents, grandparents, carers and teachers to read it with children, to look more deeply at the subjects covered, and to encourage children to ask questions. “The book ticks all the key industry boxes,” Mark Anthony says. “Obviously, we wanted to explain just what demolition is, but we also touch upon materials recycling and the role of demolition in making progress possible. And, of course, there is an overriding safety-first message.” To order a copy, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/q267u9e

We are proud to announce the publication of a new children’s book dedicated to the demolition industry. My Dad Does Demolition is the brainchild of former Institute of Demolition Engineers’ president and industry training leader John Woodward and was written by Mark Anthony, founder of DemolitionNews.com and editor of the Demolition magazine. Ideally suited to children from five to eight years old, the book has been developed to encourage children to consider a career in demolition from an early age. “John’s brief was very clear,” Mark Anthony says. “He wanted a book that showed children what demolition was all about, how safety is vitally important, and how materials could be recycled and re-used. Perhaps the biggest challenge was making demolition sound as interesting as possible without making it sound so intriguing that children viewed demolition sites as potential playgrounds.” This is a view that is echoed by John Woodward.

VDO HV#EPF EXFNHW V FR XN 7KH %XFNHW 0DQXI DFWXUL QJ &RPSDQ\ /WG %0&

:H DU H W KH 8. 'HDO HU I RU +\GU DXO L F 3U RGXFW V

%HVSRNH (TXL SPHQW

7DL O RU PDGH I RU \RXU EXVL QHVV L PSU RYL QJ HI I L FL HQF\ VDYL QJ \RX PRQH\

7HHW K 6L GH &XW W HU V &XW W L QJ (GJHV 3L QV %RVVHV %0& VXSSO \ QXPHU RXV ZHDU SDU W V I RU D ZL GH U DQJH RI EXFNHW V )RU D I XO O FKHFN RQ ZKDW ZH FDQ VXSSO \ SO HDVH FRQW DFW XV

7HO HSKRQH ( 0DL O VDO HV#EPF EXFNHW V FR XN 7KH %XFNHW 0DQXI DFW XU L QJ &RPSDQ\ 8QL W F G %XO ZDU N , QGXVW U L DO (VW DW H 0RQPRXW KVKL U H 13 4=

stuff

App Happy The Industry in the Palm of Your Hand

When DemolitionNews.com first opened its doors, the iPhone had just been launched and was little more than a covetable novelty. Who knew that seven years later, that trinket – and the iPad tablet derived from it – would have taken the world by storm and would now account for more than 28 percent of all traffic to the website. And so, we took the decision to make the Demolition magazine – the demolition world’s most widely-read industry magazine – into a standalone and dedicated free app. It has taken considerable investment, trial and error, and jumping through several unforeseen technological hoops, but we have finally delivered on our promise. That means that you can now read the demolition world’s most widely-read industry magazine on your smartphone and tablet 100 percent FREE. In addition to making the magazine look gorgeous and easier to read on a (relatively) small screen, the app comes with some added extras including a powerful search function that allows readers to find specific words or phrases within the publication. URL links in both the articles and the advertisements are “live”, allowing you to find out more with a single click. Another powerful is the Share button which readers can use to email, Tweet or post articles direct to Facebook. You can even email individual articles

to yourself for future reference or for sharing with your colleagues. To get your copy of the app, just go to your chosen app store and search for Demolition Magazine. There is an optional sign-up – this merely ensures that you are automatically notified when each new issue is added – but you can access the latest edition (and all the back issues) in a matter of seconds.

Do your insurance premiums need knocking down? At Square Mile Broking we have a fresh approach to your insurances, however we also have over twenty years’ looking after large demolition companies. Therefore, you’ll enjoy the significant cost benefits our innovative approach brings whilst having the peace of mind that we also have genuine expertise in your industry. As Chartered Insurance Brokers, who specialise in your industry, our tailor-made policies can keep your premiums low while ensuring that you’re fully covered in every area you need to be and none that you’re not. We have the practical experience and expertise to do just that. We understand Demolition cover. We know you demand: • NFDC Discounts • Fees For Intervention (FFI) Cover • Financially secure ‘A’ rated UK based insurers • Best value premiums including options with extremely low deposit premiums • Extended period policies • Full cover including asbestos

CALL OUR DEMOLITION INDUSTRY EXPERTS NOW ON 0844 561 6075 OR EMAIL demolition@squaremilebroking.com

corporate insurance solutions

Three great reasons to choose a Hewden Breaker 1 Tracker built into every unit for added peace of mind

2 Auto lubrication system keeps the unit healthy while keeping you working

3 Unique hanger fits both JCB and CAT excavators ORDER YOURS ONLINE NOW at hewden.co.uk

OR CALL 0845 60 70 111

regional review 9

Regional review

It would be easy to think that demolition only took place in London and Glasgow if you looked only at the traditional trade press. But there is plenty going on in other parts of the country. And so, to reflect that, Demolition magazine will be running a series of Regional Reviews in which we report from specific parts of the country (not arbitrary regions that lump Essex and Cornwall together!). Our tour of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demolition hot spots starts in the flatlands of the East of England.

Rising in the East Mick George Ltd might be bestknown for its extensive skip hire operations or its shirt sponsorship of local rivals Peterborough United and Cambridge United, but the company is quietly forging an impressive and expanding demolition operation. Mark Anthony visited the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Huntingdon HQ. 10 1

AMIZ [ WN 8T IV\ +WV[ \ Z ]K \ Q WV 5IK PQ VMZ a :M[ XZ Ia[

?MT LQ VO .IJZ Q K I\ Q WV[ +IZ JWV .Q JZ M .Q JZ M /T I[ [ :MXIQ Z [ 5IV]N IK \ ]Z M ;PW\ *T I[ \ Q VO 5IK PQ VM +WUXIVa /Z IXPQ K [ 1 V PW][ M *Ia 5WLMZV ?WZ S[ PWX[ .Z WU <WVVM :MN ]Z JQ [ PUMV\ [ <W <WVVM ?M WN N MZ WV [ Q \ M [ MZ ^Q K M N WZ T IZ OMZ UIK PQ VMZ a Z MN ]Z JQ [ PUMV\ [ [ ]JR MK \ \ W N IK Q T Q \ Q M[ +WUXIVa ^IV[ IVL K WUUMZ K Q IT [ IZ M IT [ W Z MN ]Z JQ [ PML _Q \ PQ V W]Z _WZ S[ PWX[ ?M K IV [ ]XXT a I T IZ OM VI\ Q WVIT PIXXa K ][ \ WUMZ Z MN MZ MVK M Q N VMMLML LIa XIaUMV\ \ MZ U[ [ ]JR MK \ \ W VWZ UIT K Z MLQ \ K PMK S K WVLQ \ Q WV[

Regional review travelled empty. From its ability to haul and process materials, the soil stabilisation division was born. And its familiarity with rubble and the various local demolition companies producing it, the company moved into demolition. The company’s move into demolition almost skyrocketed with an audacious (but ultimately unsuccessful) bid to buy Woodbridge-based CDC Demolition. Despite this setback, the company has continued to build and to grow and with its latest equipment purchase through Caterpillar dealer Finning, the company is stamping its mark on the East of England demolition arena while looking beyond.

Anyone that has seen the Sylvester Stallone movie Demolition Man will know that, in the future and following the “restaurant wars”, all restaurants are Taco Bell. Drive through Huntingdon, and it becomes apparent that Mick George Ltd seemingly enjoys a similar level of ubiquity. Every other vehicle - from on-highway tippers and skip lorries to vans and pick-ups – carries the company’s branding. And while the company’s growing demolition division might not enjoy quite that degree of dominance, the recent purchase of a rake of new Caterpillar equipment (see Page 84) certainly puts the company on that path.

THE

Newly-Relocated

BEST FOR...

The company’s new headquarters – which looks from the outside to be the regional offices of a large multinational – still smells of paint, and the reception area is still strewn with toolboxes as the fit-out crew complete the “snagging” that followed the company’s recent arrival. The new HQ brings together staff from four former locations and is a veritable hive of activity. Blinking computer terminals line desks manned (and womanned) by members of the company’s demolition and contracting, concrete, soil stabilisation, aggregates, waste recovery and trade waste operations.

Metal Recycling Investment in the very latest processing capabilities has seen Wokingham Metal Recycling acquire two SEDA Fixed Station De-pollution rigs. Top prices paid for your scrap metal, scrap cars and MoT failures. We also supply Scrap Metal Skips of all sizes free within a 40 mile radius.

Wet Waste Wokingham Wet Waste is one of the countries leading Waste Management companies in the UK, embracing new technology and the very latest equipment available in order to deliver real added value to our clients. Interceptor emptying and cleaning are one of our specialities.

Loo Hire We not only provide facility hire but offer an unrivalled waste disposal service which has catered for many of the UK’s major outdoor events. The A1 group has delivered total waste management solutions for over 15 years and has developed A1 Loo Hire to meet significant growth in line with increasing client requirements.

The company was created by Mick George providing a muck shift service in 1978 but has since grown (it now runs more than 250 LGVs) and diversified into complementary business areas. To maximise the efficiency of its muck shift movements, Mick George added an aggregates business so that trucks rarely

Car Spares 1000s of parts for new plate/late model vehicles. We have invested in the very latest second hand car processing capabilities. Not only do we de-pollute end-of-life-vehicles (ELVs), but we also offer you second hand car spares at amazing prices.

Tel: 0118 978 5143 www.a1groupuk.com

www.sjhallplant.com Tel: +441480 710 004 · Fax: +441480 896 829 · Email: info@sjhallplant.com · Cambridgeshire, PE28 4JX

Demolition special - Visit website for full stocklist ag37yi

2014 LIEBHERR R956LC HIGH REACH DEMOLITION 879Hrs, 34m 3 section (1 stage telescopic boom) demolition excavator, hyd extendable undercarriage, hyd tilting cab, check valves, boom mounted cam & rear view cam, prolec rangemaster system, hammer shear & rotate pipework, auto lube . . . . . . . £549,500 ag37yz

ag35jl

ag37zd

VOLVO EC380DHR HIGH REACH UNUSED 21m 2013 VOLVO EC300DL HRD 270 Hrs, 33T 15M High demolition excavator with 21m, 3 peice boom, piped Reach demolition, hyd tilting cab, hyd removable for hamer shear rotate, boom mounted cam £289,500 boom section turns into standard excavator .£187,500 ag41by

2012 DOOSAN DX225 LC 5000Hrs, 22t demolition spec, double locking q/h, hammer/shear pipework . £49,500 ag41cd

2015 RENT DEMOLITION RD25 New and Unused rotating pulverizer to suit 25-30 ton excavator . . . . . . . . £14,750

ag41ca

2011 CAT 320DL 4164 Hrs, 20t Demolition spec, Screen and roof guard, Check Valves, Vandal guards. £67,500 ag41ch

2015 SEC SH2100 Hyd rotating shear for 20-30t excavator, can be mounted direct onto boom or Q/H . . . . £14,500

2001 LIEBHERR R954 HRD 60 Ton 24M high reach, 3 piece equipment and standard arm, quick hitch joint, 600Mm track pads, side protection skirts . . . £64,500

ag35jg

2009 DOOSAN DX340 LC 5400 Hrs, 34 ton demolition spec, dual locking quick hitch, hammer pipework£48,500 ag41ck

2014 PREDATOR G20 New and Unused rotating pulverizer to suit 20 to 30 ton excavator. . . . . . . . . . .£13,750

ag41cc

2007 KOMATSU PC340 LC-7 8173 Hrs, 35T tracked demo spec, side protection skirts, reverse cam £44,500 ag41cn

2015 SEC New & Unused Hydraulic rotating grab to suit 20-25 ton excavators, pin size: 80mm . . . . . . . . . £9,750

Regional review

Geographic Expansion Finance Director, Jon Stump, is already eyeing geographic expansion in areas such as Milton Keynes and Leicester and believes that the company’s proven approach will stand it in good stead. “Using our existing strong relationships with national developers and contractors coupled with our shirt sponsorship of Peterborough United FC and Cambridge United FC, we believe we can build brand awareness quickly as we develop new areas. We can then offer them services such as muckaway, skip hire, wheelie bins and sand and aggregates deliveries, all of which gets our name known in the area,” he says. “And once we have developed our reputation in the area, we can then start to offer more of the specialised services such as concrete, soil stabilisation and – of course – demolition.”

league. However, a promotion back to the league in 2014 took the team and its sponsors to Wembley, following an earlier visit when winning the FA Trophy, beating Gosport Borough 4 – 0. It would come as no surprise to anyone – least of all the team at Mick George Ltd - if that slowburn success was repeated in the company’s demolition division.

He admits that it will not be an invasion but more of a strategic infiltration. But Mick George Ltd has already proved adept at the long game. The company began sponsoring Cambridge United FC when the team was outside the

We are Demolition Insurance specialists, and: Are the longest serving NFDC Associate/ISP member Insurance Broker Have been dealing with the same Underwriters for the last 25 years, using our own policy wording which has been improved taking into account changes in practices and regulations If you are here for the long term, please check us out. John Norbury john@demolition-insurance.com Mark Clements mark@demolition-insurance.com

Rainbird House, Warescot Warescot Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9HD t: 01277 217400 - f: 01277 217500 enquiries@demolition-insurance.com

www.demolition-insurance.com www .demolition-insurance.com

Regional review

Clarke Graduates from Cambridge University With term-time fast approaching, the team from Woodbridge-based Clarke Demolition Company are working against the clock to take down the former science block at the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. Mark Anthony went to get educated.

The person responsible for naming the roads in and around Cambridge clearly has a sense of humour. The road leading to the Anglia Ruskin University’s former science block – that is currently being demolished by Clarke Demolition Company – is called Broad Street and yet it is so narrow that you’d struggle to swing a cat in it. Which might be why CDC is using a Volvo high reach supported by a smaller Hitachi excavator to carry out the works.

Regional review

Tight for Space The lack of space is not confined merely to Broad Street, according to site supervisor Steve Chinery. “Normally we would have tackled the Bryant building ‘end-on’ but part of our site also provides access for a resurfacing contractor that is working close by,” he says. “We have had to change our approach to accommodate that but this means we don’t have the space for a crusher. All materials are being taken off site and we are having to keep the area exceptionally tidy.”

Super Laboratory Buildings at the site were originally designed to train gas fitters and motor mechanics and are not suitable for their modern-day use teaching advanced life sciences and computing, according to bosses at the institution. The university plans to build a ‘super-laboratory’ with space for 220 students who could wear headphones to allow several classes to go on at once, as well as a lecture theatre. To make way for these new facilities, CDC is demolishing the Bryant and Mellish Clark buildings, a mix of two, three and four-storey structures that are surrounded on three sides by other university buildings and on the fourth by the misleadinglynamed Broad Street. A 20 metre tall, freestanding chimney will also be removed as part of the demolition process. Demolition works also include the removal of foundations.

Call the experts for high-reach demolition excavators.

Komatsu’s complete ran ge of 21 to 45 tonne dem olition excavators is sim ply out of this world. The owner and operator. Sta se advanced machines ndard across the range, offer unique benefits for our unique HydrauMind compound operation. And system guarantees ext remely smooth and pre our Quick Change system cise control – even in lets you switch from hig the machines are entirel h-reach to standard exc y Komatsu designed and avator work in less than 1 hour. Furthermore, manufactured for outsta nding safety, reliability quality worldwide service and performance. All bac and support. Not bad for ked up with our higha digger.

Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd , Padgets Lane, Redd itch, Worcestershire B9 Tel: 01527 512512 · Fa 8 0RT x: 01527 502310 · ww w.marubeni-komatsu.co .uk

Regional review

The work is being carried out by a pair of excavators: A Volvo EC210 high reach (which was using its short arm during the Demolition magazine visit) equipped with a Mantovanibenne rotating ulveriser; and a smaller Hitachi 290. With a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground just a short hop across Broad Street, dust emissions are minimised by a large Dehaco dust suppression unit. Demolition works are scheduled to last for 10 weeks, concluding before the start of the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Autumn term. To see the Clarke Demolition Company equipment in action, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/oce85g2

NOISE - VIBRATION - DUST ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

AAVAILABLE VAILABLE FOR

SALE SALE & HIRE Campbell Associates ar are e the UK UKs s leading supplier o off environmental Offering en vironmental monitoring equipment. Off ering the highest quality equipment with support and service to match.

NOISE

VIBRATION VIBRA TION

DUSTT DUS

• Class 1 / type 1 Instrumentation

• 5 months battery lif life e

• MCERTS MCERTS certified*

• Cloud based data do download wnload

• Rugged

• Low Low maintenance

• Adv Advanced anced alerts

•F Fully ully automated

• Safe Safe & secure secure *Certified b by y UK En Environment vironment Agency

RELIABLE DDATA ATA ACCESS ACCESS • FULL SUPPOR SUPPORTT • TE TEXT XT & EMAIL ALER ALERTS TS

CCALL ALL US TTODAY ODAY : 01371 8871030 71030 HOTLINE@CAMPBELL-ASSOCIATES.CO.UK HO TLINE@CAMPBELL-ASSOCIA SSOCIATES.CO.UK TES.CO.UK W WWW.CAMPBELL-ASSOCIATES.CO.UK WW.CAMPBELL-ASSOCIA SSOCIATES.CO.UK TES.CO.UK

Regional review

Raising Expectations A highly successful crane hire company is, perhaps, not the first place you’d think to house a new demolition company. But the synergies are many and for Quinto, it is looking like a recipe for success. Mark Anthony reports.

There is an old (and, therefore, vaguely racist) joke about a man who asks an Irishman for directions to which the Irishman replies “well I wouldn’t start here.” On the face of it, the demolition company formed less than a year ago under the Quinto Crane Hire umbrella faced a similar challenge. And yet, when you scratch the surface, the synergies between crane hire and demolition more than outweigh the differences.

Your partner in demolition!

Rotar Demolition Combi Shear (RDC)

Rotar Demolition Pulverizer (RDP) Rotar Sorting-/ Demolition Grab (RG)

Rotar Scrap Shear (RSS)

Your Attachment Supplier WWW.ROTAR.COM | INFO@ROTAR.COM | +31 (0) 38 385 5471

Regional review

Both sectors face rigorous health and safety challenges; both require planning and close collaboration with their clients to achieve a successful outcome; both have to contend with the logistical headache of having men and machines in different locations. Throw into the mix the fact that many of Quinto’s crane hire customers often require demolition assistance, and the presence of a demolition arm suddenly feels less like a cuckoo in the nest and more like industrial serendipity.

Coming to Fruition Quinto announced its demolition intentions in January this year but the story begins before that. “Myself and Adrian Hardesty had discussed starting our own demolition company for some time,” recalls Quinto contracts manager and former Anglian Demolition man Chris Winfield. “But when we started talking to Quinto MD Oliver Arnold, all those plans just fell into place.”

Innovation in Engineering Innovation in Engineering

Keltbray is the UK’ UK’ss leading specialist engineering, construction, environmental providing decommissioning and envir onmental services business pr oviding fully ojects. integrated services to meet the needs of diverse and complex projects. W e are are committed to engineering innovation and industry leadership in We Health, Safety onment. Our in-house training focuses Safety,, Quality and the Envir Environment. the business on excellence and on delivering value to our clients ther eby thereby fostering long lasting rrelationships elationships and partnerships.

Keltbray St Andrew’s Andrew’s House, Portsmouth Road Esher, Surrey Esher, Surr ey KT10 9TA 9TA T 020 7643 1000 F 020 7643 1001 enquiries@keltbray.com E enquiries@keltbray.com www.keltbray.com www.keltbray .keltbray.com .com

Regional review

Arnold echoes Winfield’s thoughts. “Business is all about people. And when Chris and Adrian approached me, it was clear that they were people I could work with,” he says. “The most important factor for me was protecting Quinto’s excellent reputation. If we were to go into demolition, we had to do so totally professionally to avoid any negative impact. You can surround yourself with idiots and be busy or you can surround yourself with experts and enjoy the ride. I am lucky that the guys heading our demolition division are diamond geezers.” Arnold also highlights some of the key synergies between his existing lifting operations and those of the fledgling demolition division. “Crane hire and demolition both have method statements and risk assessments. Both have haulage. And, in many instances, the customers will require both crane hire and demolition,” he insists. “Our crane hire operation already deals with many blue chip customers that might require specialist demolition and dismantling operations. And, let’s face it, when a demolition project is over, a crane is often required as part of the new build.” Chris Winfield reports that the company’s activities to date have been based in and around the company’s East Anglia base. But it is clear that he has wider ambitions. The company is already pursuing a number of enquiries derived from Quinto Crane Hire’s Leicester depot and he says he has his sights firmly set on expansion into the East Midlands.

It’ss time well spent. WOC has all the newest It’ products & technologies in the concrete/masonry industry.. It’ industry It’ss THE way to start off of the year.

2016

“

Every E ver eryy year, year I’m here.

”

SAVE SA VE THE DATE! DATE! World W orld of Concrete 2016 • February 2-5; Seminars: February 1-5

Las Vegas Vegas Convention Center Center,, Las Vegas, Vegas, NV USA • www www.worldofconcrete.com .worldofconcrete.com Too exhibit: exhibit@worldofconcrete.com T Too attend: info@worldofconcrete.com T

Regional review

Fuelling Expansion And the planned expansion does not end merely with a wider geographic spread. Oliver Arnold has targeted a growth of £1 million per year for the next five years, and is backing that ambition with a significant investment in specialist equipment. The company already runs a pair of Volvo excavators but is due to take delivery of the new “jewel in the crown” Volvo EC380E HR model – the first of its kind in the UK - within the next few weeks. The excavator, which was previewed at the recent PlantworX exhibition, has a pin height of 23 metres and is the machine that will power Quinto’s demolition division to bigger and better things. “Delivery of the machine has been slightly delayed but that has allowed us to set in place a workload for it,” Winfield asserts. It is early days for Quinto Demolition. The company has won work, has a forward order book, and is already eyeing opportunities beyond its East Anglia home. But there is just something about Quinto that suggests the company may be destined for bigger things. The company is already embracing training to ensure that its operatives are the best they can be, and although the wider Quinto company already operates a mobile crusher, there are plans afoot for a greater move into the recycling field.

But what truly stands out is the sheer infectious enthusiasm shown by both Oliver Arnold and Chris Winfield. You get the distinct impression that not only will the company achieve its £1 million year-on-year growth goals but that the staff will have a good time getting there.

L ]d & #+* 01 0, 1/ 1( % >Yp& #+* 01 +0 ), 1* N;9 K ][ mj a l q = M ;]j l a ^ a ]\

A K G 1(() ;]j l a ^ a ]\

A K G ),(() ;]j l a ^ a ]\

9NQ = IMA HE= FL 9K:=KLGK <=E GDALAGF @=

b Ze b l m l b g a^Zor e Zk `^ =^fhe b m b hg h_ b g]nl m k b Ze Li^\ b g]nl m k b ^l ' B g\ e n]b g` ^jnb if^gm l n\a [nb e ]b g`l Z l 3 =^fhe b m b hg h_ \ hg\ k ^m ^ Ab m Z\ab *+)) m k b ie ^ :D: m a^ [^Zl m l m k n\ m nk ^l DhfZm l n *+.) pb m a +- m hgg^l l a^Zk =^fhe b m b hg h_ l m ^^e l m k n\ m nk ^l DhfZm l n *+.) pb m a *. m hgg^l l a^Zk Hnm [k ^Zd h_ \ hg\ k ^m ^ Ab m Z\ab 10) AK= .) f^m ^k iZo ^f^gm l =^fhe b m b hg h_ \ab fg^rl \ hhe b g` m hp^k l % ^m \ '

Lb g\ ^ +))2 FZk m ^gl =^fhe b m b hg <hfiZgr b l k ^\ h`gb l ^] _ hk m a^ k ^fho Ze h_ Ze e m ri^l Zg] d b g]l ! [hng] Zg] ng[hng]" h_ Zl [^l m hl '

Pb m a Z m ^Zf h_ l i^\ b Ze b l ^] l Zgb m b l ^k l p^ \ Zk k r hnm m a^ phk d ^gm b k ^e r b g& ahnl ^'

NA K A L MK GFD A F= O O O &E 9 J L=F K< =E G ;G E &;G E

" 3 5 & / 4 % & . 0 - * 5 * 0 / $ ( J F U F S J K T U S B B U ( F O L

BLOKE Object of Desire The Tweeting Tailor The Bloke meets Tweeting Tailor Adrian Barrows, an artisan for the Internet age.

Adrian Barrows home office looks, for all the world, like the headquarters of an advertising agency or search engine optimisation outfit.

But for all the modernist and futuristic trappings of the office, Barrows remains a man very much in touch with the Edwardian origins of his trade.

Barrows is clad in dress-down Friday casual combats and a t-shirt; his hair cropped Bondvillain short.

His attention to details speaks of a time before off-the-peg suiting.

The walls are pure white, unadorned, distraction-free. And on the desk sits a wide screen Apple computer that slowly but steadily feeds Twitter messages downwards like electronic cloth on a modernist loom. The minimalist and futuristic feel comes as no surprise, for Barrows is widely known in social media circles as the Tweeting Tailor. Indeed it is a combination of word of mouth and social media that led me to Barrows' office in the first place.

And when the consultationcum-interrogation comes to an end, he takes my measurements in imperial inches, not millimetres. Technology may have brought me here, but it is the trade heritage that led me to entrust the Tweeting Tailor with the impossible task of cladding me in a suit sharp enough to detract from the parlous state of the body beneath. HISTORY REPEATING Although my wardrobe contains several disposable high street suits, this is not my first journey down the bespoke road. My first journey was not an entirely happy experience and I am keen not to repeat previous mistakes.

For my 30th birthday, my wife - the long-suffering Mrs Bloke - paid for me to have a suit handmade to my own specifications. The resulting suit, a gorgeous single-breasted, grey pinstripe number, remains a mainstay of my wardrobe almost 20 years later; its classic lines seemingly untroubled by the passage of time and fashion. Looking at it now, however, I can see where I went wrong. The jacket pockets aren't quite right. Likewise, the cuffs might have been finished better. And, although I might be mistaken, I don't recall even being consulted on the colour of the lining. Throughout the consultation, measure, fit and finish of that suit, my tailor insisted on calling me Sir even after I had asked him to use my first name. At the time, this struck me as misplaced deference. With the benefit of hindsight, I now see it as stand-offishness; an unspoken reticence to connect and interact.

BLOKE Perhaps that's why I ended up with a suit made from heavy cloth and equally heavy lining that is really only appropriate when the name of the month ends in "uary". This time will be different. I arrive armed with clear ideas on how my suit is to look. The width of the lapels and trouser bottoms is clear in my mind, as are my desire for surgeon's cuffs, straight pockets, contrasting lining, side vents and no break in the trousers. But before the discussion comes the analysis. SUBTLE INTERROGATION Adrian Barrows has an easyto-like personality, a quick sense of humour and an easy conversation style coloured by a West Midlands accent. Almost an hour has passed before we even mention the word suit. In that time, I have learnt about his love of Cornwall by caravan holidays and the fact that one of his dogs is about to undergo hydrotherapy for a "wobbly knee".

He speaks freely about his clients - Premiership footballers, demolition men, Paralympians and city whizz kids - without naming any of them.

For all I know, he has taken a client-tailor oath to ensure that the secrets of their inside leg measurements are never leaked to the tabloid press. But the giving of information is far outweighed by the gathering.

Having taken the road marked conservative the last time a tailor took my measurements, I arrived with visions of fluorescent pink linings, peak lapels and unique pockets fluttering through my head. But now, seeing the sheer breadth of cloths on offer, I am overwhelmed by the need for a suit for all seasons; a suit that will stand out in a crowd while not being remarkable enough to make it a one-wear pony. In the end, I opt for a fine navy blue cloth and pale blue lining. Long before we have even looked at a cloth swatch, Barrows has extracted details of my working and personal life, the better to judge my precise clothing needs. He knows that I spend a lot of time in the car and on trains; he knows that my suit needs to be equally at home in the boardroom, a nightclub, or a family wedding; he knows that I have a couple of tattoos that are positioned to be visible only to Mrs Bloke and the mirror. All of this informs his guidance when we start to discuss the suit itself.

LOPSIDED STANCE The measuring process is precise and unobtrusive but what is more telling is the measuring that takes place after he has set down his tape measure. He eyes me up and down, looking for (and, sadly, finding) any lop-sidedness in my stance; he quickly identifies the fact that I carry a bulky iPhone in my trouser pocket; and homes in on my love of cufflinks. All of this is taken into account in a leatherbound notebook. We then move on to the subject of cloth.

But the suit will ultimately carry my personal stamp. The surgeon’s cuffs – all the better to show off those cufflinks my dear – are put on the to-do list, along with flat front and fishtail back of the trousers and the contrasting buttonhole. All of this, and much, much more, goes into Barrows’ notebook. How that will be transferred through his brain via a sewing machine and into a wearable suit of clothes remains to be seen. To be continued…

BLOKE Plates of Meat Wax on, Wax off The Bloke visits the London Hilton on Park Lane to meet Steven Skippen, one of the last true practitioners of a dying art.

Well forget that. While that approach might still be found on the streets of New York and in Hollywood movies, the modern shoeshine man is a very different animal. Steven Skippen is dressed from head to toe in Johnny Cash black complete with waistcoat bearing his Shoeshine UK logo that lends him the air of a misplaced and sponsored snooker player. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear a hat or braces, he is sporting a decent growth of designer stubble, and his patter is more West End hotel discreet than inyour-face-Manhattan-streetcorner. This is shoeshine as service, not entertainment. WORKING CLASS ETHOS

Mention the word shoeshine and most peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind will conjure an image of fasttalking street hustlers clad in braces and flat caps, their

patter and repartee as much a part of their trade as their ability to put a sheen on the footwear of passing strangers.

I have never had my shoes shined before, save for a time when a kid of about 12 insisted on shining my trainers on a Bourbon Street corner in New Orleans.

Mere minutes into my first ever shoeshine, the leather seat feels like it was made to accommodate my rear; and Steven Skippen feels like my new best friend; admittedly a new best friend who is cradling my brogue booted feet. My father was a chauffeur for whom shoe polishing was both Sunday night ritual and pre-work therapy, a genetic trait that I inherited without even noticing. Perhaps that working class ethos is also to blame for my reticence to having my shoes shined by someone else – I have just never felt like I have earned the right to look down upon another man while he buffs shoes that I am too lazy and self-important to shine myself. Skippen has tackled this issue head on. While traditional shoeshiners place their customers on a pedestal, Skippen’s set-up places him virtually eye-to-eye with his clients, shifting the feeling from one of master and servant to something more akin to buying a drink at a bar.

And while he is endlessly polite, his conversation is less deferential and more “doing anything nice this weekend” barber shop banter. All of this, combined with our mutual love of shoes and the shoeshiners’ art, quickly puts me at my ease.

THE POWER OF THE THUMB The first thing you notice about Skippen’s approach to shoeshining is the lack of equipment. Oh sure, he has brushes of every size, shape and colour laid out neatly on the floor beside him.

BLOKE

But for the duration of my shine, they remain resolutely in their rightful place on the floor while Skippen adorns my shoes with layer after layer of conditioner, wax and polish using nothing more technical than his thumb. “A brush is fine for removing dust and dirt, but the secret to a good shine and to the care of the shoe is to ensure that the wax penetrates the leather,” he explains.

“The heat from my thumb together with the moisture in my fingers effectively works like a traditional spit and polish, ensuring the wax penetrates the leather for a deep, long-lasting shine.” Bootlaces removed, Skippen works his way across the entire upper of my boots; not a square inch of leather goes untouched by his ever-busy thumb.

And just when you think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for that final, theatrical buffing flourish, he reaches for yet another canister or container of fluid with which to adorn and anoint my shoes in something akin to a deep tissue massage for footwear. By the time he has finished applying, reapplying and applying lotions and potions, my boots look parade-ground ready to my untrained eye. But Skippen has one more treat in store. Having performed something akin to reflexology on my tan boots, he then ups the fetish ante by reaching for a pair of the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tights he uses for the final buffing. And even here, the style is all his own.

There is no tow-handed sawing action; this is more of a caress to tease every last ounce of shine from the leather. Admittedly, the boots are less than six months old. But as I emerge into the Park Lane sunshine once more, they seem to glow, the toecaps seemingly shellacked. And just before I descend into the underpass, my boots lighting my way, I am sure I saw a woman squint, dazzled by the glare from my footwear. Seriously, if you have feet, if you have a pair of shoes worthy of the attention, and if you find yourself in London, you owe it to your footwear to pay Skippen a visit.

BLOKE Plates of Meat Behind the Welt The Bloke visited the Northampton factory of shoemaker Loake to find a company rooted in tradition but with its future very much in tune with the needs of the modern gentleman.

Imagine being shown around Upton Park by Bobby Moore (for this to work, you probably need to be a West Ham fan with a belief in the afterlife). Or imagine being invited to â&#x20AC;&#x153;jamâ&#x20AC;? with Jack White; or taking boxing lessons from Muhammad Ali when he still answered to the name Cassius Clay.

Gordon Underwood, final examiner at Loake Bros.

Photo John Robinson

Well that is pretty much the feeling I experienced when I was invited for a tour of the famous Loake factory in Kettering under the tutelage of Andrew Loake; a fourth generation shoemaker and (as it transpired) closet guitar aficionado. Loake admits that the factory rarely sees visitors other than retailers and overseas dealers arriving to look over the new season’s show line or to haggle over prices. But he quickly warmed to the task, combining the guided tour of the factory with an insight into the shoemakers’ art and a history lesson on a quintessentially English company.

How English, you say?

STITCHED UP

As English as a country garden.

For all my love of my personal shoes of choice, I had never really given too much thought about the painstaking work that goes into their manufacture.

As English as rainy summers, xenophobia and sarcasm. If this boot could speak, it would sound like Terry Thomas and its first words would be “I say.” If this boot were a meal, it would be roast beef served with lashings of English mustard. If this boot landed in a foreign country, it would promptly stick a flag in it and claim it for the Queen.

I didn’t realise, for example, that each pair takes roughly eight weeks to produce. Nor did I realise that insect bites, veins and other remnants of the leather’s previous life as a cow’s overcoat might influence how (or even whether) a shoe is made. What sets Loake shoes apart from lesser footwear that graces the high street is the Goodyear welted design that has been an intrinsic part of the Loake range for some 130 years.

BLOKE Perhaps surprisingly, the Goodyear Welt has nothing to do with tyres. The “welt” is, in fact, a strip of leather that is sewn around the bottom edge of a shoe. This stitching (the welt seam) attaches the welt to both the insole and the upper of the shoe. The welt is folded out to form a point of attachment for the outer sole. The outer sole is sewn to the welt, with a heavy-duty lock-stitch seam. What does all this mean to the wearer? Simply, it means that the stitching runs around the outside of the sole rather than piercing the part under the foot, maximising the sole’s water-resistance and ensuring that your feet remain as dry as a camel’s humour. REASSURINGLY EXPENSIVE My lasting impression of the factory, however, was that I had been allowed a sneak peek behind the curtain and a glimpse of the past: a past where quality outweighed quantity; where fashion was transient while style was permanent.

According to Andrew Loake, an average pair of men’s shoes today costs around £45. Loake is spending that much on raw materials alone; and that’s before the craftsmen, artisans and elves have weaved their magic.

If you are the type of man that strives to be “cool”, the Loake range may not be for you.

Yes, Loake shoes are more expensive. And for good reason. They are an investment; one that – with the correct care – could last you 20 or even 30 years.

Loake specialises in shoes that your father or even grandfather might have worn.

If, however, you appreciate quality and understand style, then there is no better destination for your footwear spend.

And, until Rolls Royce supplies its cars with flared arches or the Queen delivers her Christmas Day speech as a gangster rap, that – frankly - is precisely as it should be.

BLOKE Stuff – Reading Matter The sublime to I am Dandy makes for a superb coffee table discussion point. But some of the dandies featured appear to have spent rather too long in the dressing-up chest. The Bloke reports.

“If people turn to look at you on the street, you are not well dressed.” Beau Brummel

Beau Brummel - gentleman, bon viveur and originator of what we today consider fine tailoring – once said that “if people turn to look at you on the street, you are not well dressed.” I was reminded of this truism whilst browsing through the luxurious pages of “I am Dandy – The Return of the Elegant Gentleman” by Nathaniel Adams and Rose Callahan.

For while the authors have gathered together some incredibly well-dressed chaps in stunning full page photographs that are worth the cost price alone, they have also assembled a number of individuals whose flamboyance has strayed into “what are you thinking” territory. For every tweed or pinstripewearing chap with a wardrobe to die for, there is another for whom elegance has given way to affectation; every manabout-town is matched by a kaftan-favouring sartorial road crash; every nod towards sprezzatura met with the equal and opposite force of a top-hatted escapee from the wardrobe department of the local amateur dramatic society.

the ridiculous

But then that is rather missing the point of the book. Well researched and beautifully photographed, this a coffee table conversation starter and look-book, not a how to guide.

And while it sheds no real light on the reason for the assembled gentlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sartorial leanings and is, perhaps, a little too focused on those with the disposable income to fuel their insatiable clothing addictions, it is a book I am proud to ownâ&#x20AC;Ś

even if it is to serve as a reminder that sometimes, just sometimes, too much really IS too much.

BLOKE Stuff – Reading Matter Turning back the “The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.” Fred Astaire

And, overall, it makes a pretty good case.

clock The Bloke gets his paws on the new Becoming the Perfect Gentleman book and finds himself strangely torn. I bought a copy of Becoming the Perfect Gentleman by Zach Falconer-Barfield and Nic Wing partly because I couldn’t blag one – this magazine didn’t even exist at the time – and also because I was half intrigued and half disappointed that such a book should even exist in this modern “every man for himself” age. The concept of the gentleman speaks to a bygone age of chivalry and derring-do. But, as the modernist front cover and sections on digital etiquette make perfectly clear, this book aims to reclaim the term gentleman from the lavatory door and restore its former meaning for the 21st Century.

I concurred almost entirely with its suggested list of the 14 essential wardrobe items (although I have an irrational distrust of reversible belts) and upon its attention to things such as oral hygiene as part of a gentleman’s daily grooming regime. I would have liked more on the history of the gentleman but that’s purely because I have a personal fondness for tales of the fops and dandies of yesteryear. I never read the Romantic Gentleman section – I fear I am a lost cause - and have also ensured that Mrs Bloke never gets to see it lest she realise how much she has been short-changed over the past 25 years of marriage, but I am sure the advice contained therein is both entertaining and useful. The regular and insightful “Gentleman’s Hints” make this an ideal book to dip into. While I am sure that etiquette would dictate that no gentleman would ever read whilst “on the throne”, these bullet-point style hints make for ideal “bathroom perusal”.

All in all then, a book I would recommend and pass on to friends. So why do I find myself quite so torn? Becoming the Perfect Gentleman is designed to showcase, reinvigorate, reintroduce and reinforce skills that were considered the norm until relatively recently, certainly in my lifetime; skills that would have been passed from father to son; traits and standards that would have been absorbed by osmosis over years and decades. This book then is The Great British Bake-Off in literary form. That such a book is required in today’s world is a damning indictment on the decline of manners and civility in modern society. That the authors and publishers believe that the standards and virtues extolled in this book are worthy of protection and resurrection speaks to the resilience of what is right; and it should be required reading for anyone that believes baseball caps and tracksuits have a place outside the sporting arena.

on site

People near Glass Houses... Vibration monitoring has played a critical role in delivering a demolition project in a sensitive part of London. Demolition magazine reports. Vibration Monitoring Services Limited (VMS) was employed by Crest Nicholson London to protect buildings surrounding a demolition site in Melior Street, London, to allow the company to redevelop the area, combining the historically important parts of the existing building with the new build which contains a mix of residential and commercial space.

The School buildings were then subsequently occupied by Southwark College and leased to the City Banking College and London School of Commerce who vacated the premises in 2012.

Among other properties surrounding the demolition site, there is a Church Mission, glass house and Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studio. The Roman Catholic Church of our Lady of Salette was built in 1861, a decade later a school building was built attached to the church, in later years the school was extended before the site was remodelled in the Post War period following bomb damage, a new church hall was built in the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the school closed around 1970.

The Manna Centre has occupied part of the site since opening in March 1983. The organisation provides a crucial outreach service to homeless people in the area and the presbytery provides sheltered accommodation for the adjacent church and is a further source of community use on the site. The project is to be carried out in two phases to ensure the Manna Centre can continue to operate throughout the project. The project is expected to be completed in February 2016.

0RGXO DU DQG 3RU W DEO H %XL O GL QJV 3XU FKDVHG 6DI HO \ 5HPRYHG FRQW DFW #SRU W DEO HEXL O GL QJVDO HV FR XN

ZZZ SRUWDEOHEXLOGLQJVDOHV FR XN

, I \RX KDYH D FRQW U DFW W R GHPRO L VK D PRGXO DU EXL O GL QJ W KHQ SO HDVH HPDL O XV D SKRW RJU DSK RI W KH EXL O GL QJ I L U VW :H ZL O O O HW \RX NQRZ L I W KH EXL O GL QJ KDV D YDO XH DQG KRZ PXFK ZH ZRXO G RI I HU W R SXU FKDVH L W I RU

$V ZHO O DV SXU FKDVL QJ VXU SO XV PRGXO DU DQG SRU W DEO H EXL O GL QJV ZH ZL O O DO VR L QFXU W KH FRVW V DVVRFL DW HG ZL W K W KHL U VXEVHTXHQW U HPRYDO I U RP VL W H

:H EX\ ERW K VL QJO H DQG GRXEO H VW RU H\ PRGXO DU EXL O GL QJV 3O HDVH FDO O RXU EX\HU 0L FKDHO :DU G RQ

on site

Damage & Distress Without continuous vibration monitoring, vibration levels could exceed safe levels and not only cause minor damage to the sensitive structures but also cause distress for occupants of the church, the artist’s studio and other neighbouring buildings. Over the last year VMS has been conducting continuous vibration monitoring at the demolition site which sits in close proximity to the Church Mission, Glass House and artists’ studio. The reasons for monitoring are to: a) Document the ground vibrations generated by demolition work, b) Provide real time updates on the vibration levels allowing the site manager to make immediate remedial adjustments to work methods. VMS deployed several vibration monitoring units positioned in key areas throughout the site. In the current second phase they are protecting the Church Mission, surrounding offices backing on to the site and the Glasshouse Artists Studio. These are self contained units within secure cases with a geophone attached and will remain in situ during the works, these will continue to collect data and notify of vibration levels during this second phase of demolition.

The systems are configured to G Capture any events over pre-defined ‘acceptable’ thresholds, transmit this to a secure server for storage – then finally send out messages via SMS and email to key personnel G The system also takes a snapshot of data and makes a connection to the server at regular intervals to confirm the system is still active Constant access to data is available on site, on the move or from the comfort of an office through the CDLSmartHub where Data can also be visualised in graph format. Reporting functions allow users to review events and vibration levels in any given time frame, allowing VMS to be able to offer weekly and monthly reports, with ease, showing vibration levels over time. “VMS offered a complete vibration monitoring solution. By employing experts in the field of vibration monitoring we felt free to continue our work knowing VMS would contact us if the vibration generated from our work was at risk of causing damage to the surrounding sensitive structures,” concludes Crest Nicholson’s London Project Engineer. “As yet we have not incurred any damage to the properties nearby.”

on site

Armac Sent to Coventry

The vacant Station Tower office building overlooking Coventry Railway Station is being demolished as part of the ÂŁ100 million Friargate project. l-r Councillor Kevin Maton, Councillor Ann Lucas and Paul Kelly of Bowmer & Kirkland

JCB550-80WM|TELEHANDLER

Working together.

Demolition D emolition h has as al always ways b been een ttough ough on on m machinery, achiner y, tthis hi s m means eans that that the th e eequipment quipment yyou ou use use nneeds eeds to to give give yyou ou rreal eal p ower, strength, streng th, rreliability, eliabilit y, sstability tabilit y and a nd power, durability. d urabilit y. T Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly exactly what what yyou ou gget et from from J JCB CB machines, machines, iincluding ncluding the the JS360XD JS360XD HRD, H RD, developed developed specifically specifically ffor or the th e d demolition emolition industry. industr y. When When you you buy buy a JCB JCB yyou ou aare re entering entering iinto nto a partnership par tnership that th at w works orks for for yyou, ou, every ever y step step of of tthe he w way. ay. For F or more more iinformation: nformation: call call 0800 0800 5 581761 81761 or or sspeak peak to to your your local local dealer. dealer.

www.jcb.co.uk w w w.jcb.co.uk

on site Preparations are in place for Armac to dismantle the 15-storey tower from top to bottom, floor by floor. The process is being overseen by principal contractor Bowmer & Kirkland and will complete by the end of the year. The eagerly awaited Friargate regeneration scheme will bring 25 buildings to the city, including premium quality, energy efficient offices – one of which will house Coventry City Council’s new £40 million headquarters – along with two hotels, a range of homes, retail and leisure units and lively new public space and is set to create of 15,000 jobs. The scheme is also providing a much needed, pedestrian-friendly link between the Grade II-listed 1962 Coventry Rail Station and the city’s retail centre, with a new bridge deck over the ring road and landscaped areas already open to the public. Stephen Reynolds of Friargate said: “Friargate is

bringing a vibrant new business district to the city that will generate up to 15,000 jobs. Demolition of Station Tower marks a highly visible milestone and takes us another step further in the dramatic transformation of the skyline.” Councillor Ann Lucas, leader of the council, said: “Friargate has a major role to play in our drive to ensure Coventry is a top ten city. We are dedicated to ensuring Coventry is open for business and growth and the demolition of Station Tower is a real step forward in creating a fantastic new business district that will provide jobs and prosperity for local people.” During the demolition works a new traffic management system will be set up incorporating minor changes to bus and taxi stands. Routes for both vehicular traffic and pedestrians will be clearly signed.

&RQW U DFW &U XVKL QJ DQG 6FU HHQL QJ 6FU HHQ DQG &U XVKL QJ +L U H 6XSSO L HU V RI 5HF\FO HG $JJU HJDW HV 5RDG 3O DQL QJV DQG 7RS 6RL O 7\QH 7HHV &U XVKL QJ 6FU HHQL QJ /W G %HDXPRQW :D\ $\FO L I I H , QGXVW U L DO (VW DW H 1HZW RQ $\FO L I I '/ 61 7HO )D[ (PDL O DYHU L W \#W \QHW HHVFU XVKL QJ FR XN ZZZ W \QHW HHVFU XVKL QJ FR XN

on site

A Diamond in the Rough Seas A Durham drilling contractor is playing a key role in the restoration of the historic harbour and north pier at Seaham.

D-Drill, a diamond drilling and concrete sawing firm with a base in Craghead in County Durham – part of the firm’s wider UK network, is part of the team that is carrying out Durham County Council’s £3.4 million pier refurbishment project which will prevent waves causing damage to the harbour and help minimise coastal erosion.

The first phase of the company’s work started in August 2014 and lasted for four months. Operatives from D-Drill have now returned to the site to finish off the restoration by November of this year.

on site

D-Drill has been using specialist rock and diamond drilling and sawing equipment including cutting a 300 mm deep section along the inner edges of the coping stones to enable the centre deck to be broken out, The team’s highly skilled operatives have also cut 600 mm deep across the end of the pier to allow damaged coping to be removed and replaced. The firm has drilled holes to allow new rebar to be installed into the new deck and the inner edges of the new and remaining granite coping stones, as well as drilling holes to allow the new copings to be fixed to the pier. It is all designed to help with the overall process of bolstering the sea defences for the benefit of the community and businesses in Seaham. “As well as securing our engineers to a safety line, we even had to bolt a safety stop to the coping to eliminate the risk of the diesel floor saw going over the edge into the sea,” Emberson concludes. “It has been and remains an intricate job in testing conditions – but that’s what D-Drill does best.” “We are proud to be working on such an important project for the area and it’s absolutely vital that these sea defences are shored up,” says D-Drill’s North East branch manager, John Emberson. “We are working on behalf of Carillion, the main contractor on the project and everything we do here is limited by the incoming tide and weather – we are having to plan our work accordingly. To that end, we have had to pay very strong attention to health & safety – including securing our engineers to a safety line running the full length of the pier.”

Riverside Machinery Ltd have recently delivered a new CityEquip Hook Lift Jaw Crusher to Sahara (Melksham), near Swindon. Manufactured in Germany the crusher is hugely popular with small contrractors and skip hire companies due to the hook lift movement and weighing 15 Tonne. In addition it has a excellent sized jaw opening of 700 x 500 which is perfect for demolition and skip waste. The jaw will close to 30mm thereby allowing for the production of small product size such as material for concrete mix. Power is supplied by a diesel / electric CAT generator

which returns on average 3 days between fuel-ups. John O'Neill comments 'the CityEquip Jaw Crusher is such a compact unit yet due to the jaw size is perfectly placed for crushing in small to medium sized operations. This machine is unique in its size and weight and coupled with diesel / electric power is the perfect machine for companies looking for the more compact and efficient machine yet not compromising on production'

INTRODUCING THE CITYEQUIP JAW CRUSHER 700 x 500 Jaw Opening / Diesel/Electric / 15 Tonne Weight Available As Hook Lift or Tracked / Made In Germany

Sole UK Distributor For:

Riverside Machinery Email: sales@riverside-machinery.com Web: www.riverside-machinery.com

Main: +44 (0) 800 689 9024 Mob: +44 (0)7766 405688 - John (Southern UK) Mob: +44 (0)7500 048985 - Ciaran (Northern UK)

ON SITE

Collard Takes Pole Position at BMW HQ

When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not at the helm of a leading demolition company, Robert Collard is at the wheel of a BMW hurtling around a British Touring Car Championship track. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitting that his company won the contract to demolish the former BMW headquarters in Berkshire. Mark Anthony tries to keep up.

Science has yet to master the challenge of perpetual motion. But in Robert Collard, the human race has something pretty damn close. Not content with running a highly successful and fast-growing demolition company, Collard is a recognised pioneer in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;circular economyâ&#x20AC;? of recycling and resource efficiency.

He is fitter than many men half his age, training daily and regularly clocking up 10 kilometre runs in readiness for his â&#x20AC;&#x153;other jobâ&#x20AC;? as a highly successful racing driver where he is still claiming wins and podium positions in the British Touring Car Championship in his race spec BMW 125i M Sport.

! " # $ ! ## ! $% # & # ! ! " $ " " $ % !

$ ## $ ' # & ( # ) % #

$ $ $ $ " $ $ * + , ( " ) $ " $ - # #. $ % $! - / #

ON SITE

ITALMEK IC 7 ROTARY SHEAR

EXCAVATOR MOUNTED COMPACTORS

HYDRAULIC BREAKERS

• To fit 8 - 13 ton Excavators for Hire • To fit excavators 1.5 tonne to 80 tonne

DAWSON EMV 300

• Piling Hammer to suit 13-22 ton Machine £POA

I caught up with him at the former BMW UK headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire where – fittingly – his company is demolishing a huge warehouse space and the five-storey administration and management building. “BMW’s Motorsport Division was located here and I have been here countless times for team and sponsor meetings,” Collard says. “Having driven for BMW for the past five years and demolished my race car once or twice it feels quite fitting to be on this job.”,Collard says.

• Hopac 500 for 1.5 - 5 tonne • Hopac 1000 for 5 - 10 tonne • Hopac 1600 for 10 - 20 tonne • Hopac 2300 for 20+

KINSHOFER D32

Due to fleet updating Large Selection of Ex-Hire Fleet attachments available for sale including Plate Compactors, Breakers and Augers. Please call Adam Jackson on 07760 312301 or Mike Leech on 07901 528802

• Demolition Sorting Grab to suit 20 to 30 ton Machine. POA

He laughs when he says this but there is a glint is his eye that will be familiar to anyone that has seen him on ITV4 squinting through the visor of his striking red, white and blue race helmet. “Competitiveness is in my DNA,” he admits. “Whatever I do in business or on the track, I have to give it everything.” He and his company are currently giving their everything to the demolition of the enormous BMW headquarters, the former UK staging point for all parts arriving from the car maker’s Bavarian

We also Purchase all makes of used Breakers KINSHOFER MQP 30 MULTI - PROCESSORS

DAWSON EMV 220 PILING HAMMER

For all specifications and all other sizes available please contact:

• To fit 8 -16 ton Excavators for Hire

MTK (Breaker Hire & Sales) Ltd T/ 0161 225 9740 F/0872 331 5170 E/ info@mtk-breakers.co.uk

Competitive to the Core

• For Hire fits 20 - 35 ton machines

www.mtk-breakers.co.uk

manufacturing plant. At the height of its activities, the site – together with the nearby Hook facility – employed more than 1,200 people. Staff have been relocated to a new location in Farnborough, Hampshire. Covering an area of 5.2 hectares, the old HQ facility comprises four steel framed warehouse buildings and a five storey office block covering a total area of 25,000 m2 – much of it filled floor to ceiling with steel racking - and the 7,400 m2 main office building which despite being 30 years old still looks far too young to be facing its date with destiny.

And in keeping with his “pedal to the metal” approach, Collard has deployed plenty of fire power on the BMW contract with a Hitachi Zaxis 470LCH excavator equipped with a seven tonne Verachtert shear. This is supported by a second Hitachi excavator and a Komatsu PC490 and will be joined by a 75 tonne, 28-metre high reach which will tackle the office block portion of the works. Yet for all the pace of the demolition, the process of segregating the arisings is carried out with meticulous, near OCD levels of care and precision. “We view every demolition contract as a recycling centre,” Collard insists. “Every site is a source of valuable materials. We don’t see materials like

BUCKETT TEETH TEE PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR

OVER OVE R

APTERS ADAPTERS

SALES

WEAR BLADES

North - Durham 0191 410 5311 South - Birmingham 01527 508 800 Scotland - Glasgow 01236 767 288 sales@msttracks.com www.msttracks.com

HARDOX X WEAR PLATES

NEED N EED URGENT URGENT ASSISTANCE? ASSISTANCE? ASSISTAN 0845 CALL 084 5 838 0696 0696

50,000 WE AR WEAR PARTS P ARTS SUPPLIED SUPPLIED LAST YEAR L AST YE AR

UK authorised dealer dealer of world lead ing wear par ts leading parts manufacturers Parts Par ts to fit all makes and models models service b On site measurement service byy fully trained service service engineers

on site

plasterboard and plastics as waste but as a commodity to be processed and sold.”

the recycling centre where they grow accustomed to using rotating grabs and attachments,” he continues.

Recycling Mindset This focused recycling mindset informs every aspect of R Collard Ltd. “Many of our machine operators have crossed over from the transfer station or recycling centre into demolition or vice versa. So they have a greater understanding of the need to segregate materials thoroughly at source,” Collard explains. “When I go onto one of our sites, I like to see the materials segregated much as they are at our recycling centre. That makes the recycling process easier, faster and more effective.” Even the company’s training and career progression processes are designed to improve this process. “We tend to start our machine operators on a three or five tonne mini excavator in

“They then work their way up to larger machines and different attachments. By the time that our operators arrive on a demolition site, they have the training and experience they require to operate safely and efficiently.” It is an approach that clearly works. R Collard Ltd ranks among the fastest-growing demolition companies in the UK and its recycling operation set the benchmark for the rest of the industry. At the BMW site, virtually nothing is going to landfill. “The buildings were relatively young so there was no asbestos to contend with. The only materials going to landfill will be some insulation which is

Not all of that recycling will happen immediately, however. The contract includes the removal of a considerable amount of metals which, thanks to the current strength of the pound and the calamitous downturn in demand from China, is not currently fetching “top dollar”.

very light and will not, therefore, impact upon our overall recycling rates. I anticipate that we will recycle between 98 and 99 percent of all arising on this site.”

“We will cut the steel into five feet lengths so we can stockpile it safely and tidily,” Collard concludes. “August is a bad month for metal sales as no-one wants to be sat on big volumes for the whole of the summer. But we have time and the space and we can start selling it in September when, hopefully, the market conditions have improved.” To see this contract in action, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/o2cxfee

on site

Ashton Gate Wrings the Changes The home of Bristol City FC is being redeveloped and expanded, requiring the demolition of some of the groundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most historic stands. Mark Anthony reports as Wring Group takes to the field. 1

Demolition of the near sixty-year old Williams Stand started in June and is the third and most complex phase begins of Bristol Sport’s £45 million rebuild programme.

The 2014/15 season was something of a landmark year for Bristol City FC. “The Robins” clinched the League One title to claim their place in the Championship and won the Football League Trophy, to become only the second team to win both the thirdtier championship and Football League Trophy double during the same season.

"The redevelopment of Ashton Gate has been a complex project, and just to get to this stage, has been very challenging. As we now enter the final weeks of the construction of the South Stand and the complete refurbishment and modification of the Dolman Stand, demolition of the Williams begins,”

On the back of this success, the club has set in motion plans to rebuild and develop its Ashton Gate home ground to extend the capacity from the current 21,000 to 27,000, with much of the work being completed by the start of the 2015/16 season.

Three-Phase Programme The redevelopment has been split into three phases: G Phase 1 – demolition of the Wedlock Stand, replaced by the new six thousand-seater South Stand G Phase 2 - complete remodelling of the Dolman Stand, including construction of the complete new lower seating tier and Dolman Conference & Exhibition Hall G Phase 3 – demolition of Williams Stand and construction of new eleven thousand-seater, two-tier West Stand

on site

says Bristol Sport chairman Martin Griffiths. “We thank supporters for their patience and really look forward to welcoming everyone back to the new Ashton Gate Stadium at the start of the football and rugby seasons. Given there has been so much change it is going to take a short while for all to get used to their new surroundings, but it remains an exciting time both on and off the pitch."

A 90 tonne high reach demolition machine will remove the roof structure and basically take the stand down piece-by-piece to the ground. All the external buildings around the old Williams have now been removed, including the Megastore and Hire Rite building. We will need all of that space to construct this new two-tier stand, which is far bigger than anything else in the stadium. I think everyone will be quite surprised by the actual size of it.”

Wring Puts in the Tackle According to Mike Henderson, project manager for Barr Construction, the third phase – including the demolition of the Williams Stand - is the busiest part of the build. “Our chosen demolition sub-contractor Wring Group started on the main demolition of the old Williams Stand by taking away the concrete front deck using a hydraulic breaker. Starting at the Atyeo end, we will work along the old Williams Stand and work towards the new South Stand.

Fans will be greeted with the new South and Dolman Stands come the start of this 2015/16 season. The Williams Stand will be completely removed, with new foundations for the West Stand being laid ready for overall completion in July 2016. Once finished Ashton Gate Stadium will become the largest conference and events venue in the southwest.

J]egl ] ;gfl j gd <]egd a l a gf JgZgl k b g_ h9m him ^\ & `^k fZgr ' ]^ ppp' m him ^\ & `^k fZgr ' ]^ ;k ^b m ab k gl m k Zl l ^ *)% =& 1*1. F多g\a^g% @^k fZgr H`gf]2 #,1 (! 01% ,*/ *(- -(

4 U S JD L MB O 6 O JU & O UF SQ SJ 7 B MF 1 B S L 8 3

On SITE

Collard Comes Clean Construction waste and demolition specialist invests in next generation wash plant. R Collard Ltd has opened a new, state-of-the-art aggregate washing plant at its recycling facility in Eversley, Hampshire. of the year to enhance the efficiency and environmental performance of regional construction and civil engineering developments in the South of England. Designed and installed by Duo Plc in just six weeks, the plant contains the latest generation of washing systems supplied by Terex and has an annual production capacity of 250,000 tonnes. The plant boasts a number of innovative new features including: G Cyclone technology produces high-grade coarse sand product with <2% silt content G Integrated sorting systems removing more nonmineral contaminants enabling more wastes to be used as feedstock G The plant can operate all year round due to a new feeder system which can process cohesive material even when its moisture content changes G Fully adjustable components enable bespoke products to be generated

The new plant, which was opened by local MP, Rt Hon Gerald Howarth, incorporates the very latest technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of the recycling process. The ÂŁ2 million facility will provide a local source of high-grade recycled aggregate products 12 months

Cat 325 UHD 18m High Reach

Cat 330 UHD 21m High Reach

Will take a 2,500kg tool Full set of services fitted

Hydraulic lifting & Tilting cabin very very stable machine Will take 2,500kg tool at 21m

Available to rent at £2,000pw plus Attachment

Available to rent at £3,000pw plus Attachment

Cat 345 UHD 28m High Reach

Cat 365 UHD 34m High Reach

Available to rent at £3,750pw plus Attachment

Available to rent at £5,000pw plus Attachment

Hydraulic Tilting cabin Full set of Hydraulic lines Will take a 2,500kg tool at 28m

Hydraulic cabin Extra wide retractable under carriage Will take a 3,000kg tool at 34m

Cat 771D Truck Carry 50t of Scrap / Hardcore Perfect for moving material around demolition site Available to rent at £1,500pw

For Sale or Hire New and Unused GENESIS GXP 200R Scrap Shear

2006 KOMATSU PC450-7 UHD 26m High Reach

Hydraulic Tilting cabin Manual Retractable undercarriage 3 piece demo arm and standard arm. Good strong machine 9,200hrs £140,000 Export outside of UK

Length C (mm): 2.800 Excavator Weight Boom Mounted (t): 13 Excavator Weight Stick Mounted (t): 21 UHD With 80mm pins at any height

Full 1 years warrantee Full set of genuine blades fitted Full Ce Cert £42,500 outright purchase £1,000 pw hire Weight (kg): 2.500 Oil Flow (l/min): 303 Jaw Opening A (mm): 457 Jaw Depth B (mm): 432

CATERPILLAR DEALERS & RENTAL

NEW AND UNUSED GENESIS SHEARS AND PULVERISERS FOR SALE AND HIRE 2T UP TO 25T SHEARS 2T TO 6T PULVERISERS YOU wont buy cheaper than from us FULL STOP ATTACHMENTS TO RENT: PULVERISERS FROM £500pw SHEARS FROM £1000pw HAMMERS FROM £750pw 500AMP WELDING PLANTS FROM £500pw Mobile Oxygen making plant fitted into 20ft container for hire makes 10 bottles per 24hrs perfect for big decom & offshore jobs £600pw

Tel: +44(0)1708 860 109 Mobile: +44(0)7793 215 997 Email: rental@1mcl.com or sales@1mcl.com Address: 27 Oliver Close, West Thurrock, Essex RM20 3EE

On SITE

“Transport is a major factor in the cost of aggregate so our investment in this plant is a direct response to increasing demand for high quality, affordable recycled product in our catchment area throughout the South East,” Robert Collard says. “The refinements to the technology involved will enable us to process more wastes than we collect from local sites and create a truly closed-loop recycling system for construction waste in the South of England.”

on site

Interserve Presents Arms Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has started work carrying out specialist repairs to Sandhurst’s Grade 2 listed Royal Military Academy.

The ‘Old College’ is currently in use as a teaching facility where cadets train in the hope of becoming British Army Officers. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, the building is also a museum, featuring gifts from foreign dignitaries and priceless artefacts.

The renovation project, which is being carried out while the building remains occupied, involves the replacement of roof slates and the safe removal of around 3,000 square metres of asbestos from roof voids. It also involves the deconstruction and rebuilding of 58 chimneys, which requires the use of 1,700 tonnes of scaffolding which would reach 3,200 kilometres if laid end to end.

The £18 million contract for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is due for completion in May 2016, and was awarded to PriDE, a joint venture between Interserve and Scottish & Southern Energy Contracting.

Interserve has put in place safe systems of work, including the provision of fire rated tunnels to withstand falls and protection around fire exits to facilitate the daily operation of the college, which will remain live.

Throughout the renovation process, we are safeguarding priceless memorabilia, including those located in the building’s ‘India Room’, and shielding unique stained glass windows from damage,” says Interserve site manager, Owen Bax This project really is one of a kind.” Passing out parades – attended by members of the Royal Family – for officers who have completed their training are being held in front of the building while the project is underway. For these occasions, in order to conceal the unsightly scaffolding, a specialist fabric façade has been placed over the building, over-printed with a life-size image of how it will look when work is completed. “The volume and the complexity of scaffolding required on this scheme are quite a challenge. So too is the necessity to protect as carefully as possible this historic building and its contents, which are part of Britain’s cultural heritage.

This project is very high profile and has been carried out with great efficiency by Interserve, allowing Sovereign Parades and VIP visits in and around the Old College, to be carried out in the normal manner with minimal disruption. “This is a unique building, so this project poses unique challenges - as well as the requirement to maintain operations while the work is done,” concludes DIO project manager Peter Lillywhite We will be working closely with our Army customers, PriDE and Interserve to ensure this important work is finished to the high standards this historic landmark deserves.”

k i t ta l k

Among Giants Scotland’s reputation as high reach central has been secured with the delivery of yet another monster machine north of the Border. Demolition magazine reports. Under normal circumstances, the delivery of a 43 metre high reach excavator would be just caase for editors to hold front pages and for street parties to spontaneously erupt. But this is Scotland, already home to some of the world’s largest demolition kit and where Technical Demolition Services and DemMaster have been vying for high reach supremacy and providing a trip-hazard for God for the past few years. Despite this, the arrival of a new 870LCH high reach as part of a three machine Hitachi deal is cause for celebration for Bonnybridge-based Central Demolition. The new top-of-the-line Hitachi Zaxis 870LCH High Reach machine joins a Zaxis 350LC and Zaxis 170W in the company’s state-of-the-art fleet. In addition, Central has given its older Zaxis 850H high reach a new lease of life with a massive overhaul of the running gear, operating gear and a stunning new livery.

Straight out of Ipswich particulate emissions. The HIOS IIIB hydraulic system has also been applied to the new Zaxis 870 to reach higher yields with better fuel consumption than the previous model.

The Zaxis 870LCH has been supplied to Central Demolition with a bespoke three-piece demolition rig designed and manufactured by Kocurek of Ipswich and replaces an older Zaxis 850H model. With a maximum pin height of 43 Metres (when configured with a three metre extension) and forward reach of 20 metres, the 870LCH is capable of handling a tool weight of 2,267 kg.

The 870LCH boasts some versatile features via the HIOS IIIB hydraulic modular system that allows the machine to be fitted with a range of configurations as required – high reach demolition, a straight boom arrangement or as a standard excavator for digging duties - the 870LCH has it covered. Further standard features to the ultra high reach specification include a hydraulically tilting operator’s compartment, heavy duty belly plates, and auto shut-down – fuel saving for carbon dioxide reduction.

The beating heart of the machine is an Isuzu AL6WG1XZSA-01 Stage IIIB-compliant engine that delivers higher productivity with greater fuel efficiency. Using the EN590 fuel, compliant with the European standard, plus the genuine fuel filter and engine oil, Super Wide DH2 or equivalent, ensures optimum engine efficiency. The Isuzu engine has a common rail-type fuel injection system that provides the precise quantity of pressurised fuel to achieve effective combustion, reducing fuel consumption and

“Specification and the robust build of the Hitachi product have been the main drivers in Central Demolition’s decision to continue with the brand,”

on site

latest version ticks all the boxes, especially when it comes to upward and forward visibility for the operator.” Central Demolition, based at Central House, Bonnybridge in Scotland undertakes all manner of demolition contracts throughout the UK, offering a complete service including high rise and industrial demolition, crushing, asbestos removal and haulage/recycling of material if needed. Most recently, projects have been undertaken on major demolition contracts including the demolition of four high rise residential tower blocks in Dumbarton, Glasgow. The company currently employs more than one hundred and fifty people and carries out its own maintenance with a team of experienced mobile and workshop based engineers. Central’s expansive fleet includes thirty five excavators (ranging from 20 to 60 tonnes), two remote control Brokks, eight tippers, crushers, loading shovels and a variety of other plant, equipment and attachments.

explains director Ross Craig who took delivery of Central’s first brand new Hitachi machine back in 2000. Prior to this the company had purchased a second-hand, three-year-old Hitachi machine from HM Plant in 1997. “We have been very pleased with our fleet of Hitachi machines as they have proved very capable of handling a good lifetime in front line demolition work,” he continues. “Equally important is the consistent level of after sales support we receive from Hitachi’s local customer support centre now based at Hebburn. We can rely on Hitachi and Kocurek to sort any issues out quickly and efficiently and to act on their promises.”

Ticking all the Boxes Commenting further on the new 870LCH ultra high reach Ross sees the latest bespoke modifications undertaken by Kocurek as a significant step forward in the development of the high reach concept – particularly in the area of the cab. “This is our third machine with the Kocurek high reach design and this

on site

Big Break Puts Churngold in Hospital

The redevelopment of Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southmead Hospital is entering its final phase with the demolition of the last few buildings. Demolitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mark Anthony took some grapes and paid the site a visit. 78

The first thing you notice when approaching the new frontage of Bristol’s Southmead Hospital is that it looks less like a medical centre and more like a modern (and expensive hotel). Given the as-new shine on the building’s expansive glass exterior, it also seems like an unlikely venue for demolition works. But tucked away to the rear of the imposing main building, Churngold is carrying out the final phase of demolition that will clear the way for the addition of new buildings that will be in keeping with the recently-opened Brunel Building. And while those few remaining structures offered up very little resistance, the foundations have required the Bristol-based company to get heavy.

Power Unleashed The former hospital buildings were clearly built to last. Indeed, some of the boulder-sized concrete sections removed from the base would look more at home in a quarry. Which is why Churngold turned to local demolition attachment specialist Plantforce for some additional fire-power. That fire-power came in the shape of a seven tonne NPK hydraulic hammer that is beating the hospital foundations into submission. Mounted on a 50 tonne class Hyundai 520LC-9 excavator, the 6.9 tonne NPK GH-40 is the largest model in the comprehensive NPK range. Suitable for carriers in the 50 to 93 tonne operating weight range, the unit’s combination of high impact power and low impact frequency makes (relatively) light work of even the toughest concrete base. To see the awesome, destructive power of the NPK GH-40 in action, check out the exclusive Demolition magazine video here: 00000000000000

k i t ta l k

Sennebogen at Dutch demolition company Koole Environmental has called upon several Sennebogen material handlers and cranes to assist with some complex dismantling operations. An 830 E-Series and a 683 telescopic crane with crawler track were recently used simultaneously to dismantle an industrial complex. As an internationally active company in the areas of industrial dismantling, renaturing and disposal, Koole has been able to establish its position as a complete service-provider for complex demolition work in the Netherlands and Belgium in the past few years and now operates successfully throughout the world.

The steel structure of a pump system has to be removed from a depth of up to 7 metres. The Maxcab, which can be elevated up to 2.7 metres, plays out its strengths here, with an excellent allround view and additional peripheral camera system.

In early 2014, the Dutch sales and service partner Kuiken NV was able to deliver a new SENNEBOGEN 830 with a crawler track as the latest SENNEBOGEN machine. Equipped with a powerful 164 kW diesel engine and a special 14 metre long boom kinematic, the machine works with a 2.5 tonne demolition shear.

Operator Bart Versteeg is completely satisfied with the SENNEBOGEN 830 demolition excavator. He especially praises the high flexibility of the compact yet extremely powerful machine. In comparison to heavy demolition machines, the 830 can work safely and effectively even in narrow spaces.

t the Double

As a pick and carry crane, the machine can be moved flexibly even under load due to the sturdy crawler track.

The state-of-the-art engine technology ensures low fuel consumption, and a hydraulic quick-changing device allows attachments to be quickly replaced in order to use the handling machine in different places, for example for loading.

In addition to the 830 and 683, Koole also successfully uses other SENNEBOGEN machines worldwide. The local sales and service partner Kuiken NV handles the regular maintenance and spare parts supply on site.

In addition to the demolition excavator, Koole also uses a SENNEBOGEN 683 telescopic crawler crane for dismantling. With the 42 metre long full-power boom and a safe working load of up to 80 tonnes, it can move and place heavy parts in particular.

k i t ta l k

BMAir Helps you Breathe More Easily It is all around us but it is invisible to the naked eye. It is plentiful and yet beyond value. And although we all take it for granted, none of us can live without it. Clean (cabin) air. In demolition and decontamination, dust, particulate and even gaseous emissions are a constant threat. Exposure results in costs, whether this is sick absenteeism the operator or from expensive repairs to air-conditioning or electric systems. BMAir cabin-filter pressurization systems keep cabins clean, which often results in a costneutral investment because of savings on original cabin filters, repairs, sick absenteeism and also meeting increasingly stringent Health and Safety regulations more easily. According to BMAir, the companies that have opted for the systems are enjoying these benefits.

Up on the Roof The BMAir filter pressurization system can be mounted on the cabin roof or on the deck of machinery. Contaminated air will be drawn in through the inlet of the filters pressurization system. First the raw materials are filtered out, then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a second particle filtering. Gas and vapour filtering is taken care of by the active carbon filter. The ventilator blows clean, breathable air through the tube into the cabin.

About BMair BMAir is a Dutch Company and the European market leader in the field of production and development of Filter Pressurization Systems. The monitoring system checks for constant pressure, air quality, filter identification and filter life. Surplus air will flow out of the cabin via joints and seams. The optional green light on top of the cabin indicates that the system is fully functioning. BMAir offers a wide range of filter pressuring systems. Combined with one of its control systems there is an appropriate solution for each workplace: l Automatic pressure regulation l Filter recognition in display l Filter hour counter l HC-sensor PPM (only TACS)

Filter Pressurization Systems be applied to construction machinery used in demolition, remediation, waste disposal, composting and in case of a polluted environment. The total package is very diverse, partly because BMAir has close cooperation with all kinds of clients, so it knows what to produce and assemble. This makes it possible for it to be flexible and anticipate the wishes of its client and the market. The development, engineering and manufacture of all BMAir products conform to the latest trends in the market.

k i t ta l k

Mick George Just Adds Diesel

Mick George Limited has invested in a new fleet of 30 new Caterpillar machines from Finning, which will support six of its sites spread across the East Midlands and East Anglia.

The latest deal will increase the Mick George Caterpillar fleet to 74 active machines by the end of 2015 and marks a significant increase in the number of units purchased in recent years. Supported by five year service and maintenance contracts, the move comes on the back of the successful use of the Just Add Diesel (JAD) solution from Finning, which saw the business purchase a total of 22 JAD supported units in 2013/14.

By putting together a deal which also includes support from Cat Finance, Mick George has been able to package its equipment finance, service and maintenance costs together over a five year period, fixing its plant costs. “We are a business that is growing in all of the markets in which we operate. We have ambitious plans for expansion and due to the diversity of our operations from contracting to waste handling and aggregate processing, we need to have a clear gauge of our variable costs,” says Mick George finance director Jon Stump. “This is why we lock down our equipment maintenance and servicing whenever we can and why, when Finning introduced Just Add Diesel in 2013, we saw a clear opportunity to turn a variable cost, into a fixed cost, whilst also taking advantage of much more fuel efficient new equipment. In this deal we have continued to recognise the value we get from a packaged solution and in some respects, when you compare costs from old to new machinery, the savings in fuel alone simply don’t justify keeping older equipment on the fleet.” The new fleet includes the highly fuel efficient Cat 972M XE wheel loader, Cat 730C and Cat 725C articulated trucks, a range of excavators from Cat 312E to Cat 320EL and Cat 366FL, Cat D6T dozers and the first Cat 836K Landfill Compactor in the UK. Supported by the Finning Finsight engineering team, the health of individual equipment is monitored no matter where the location, reducing downtime whilst also allowing the team to schedule maintenance at the most convenient time for the business. Launched in 2013, the Just Add Diesel solution from Finning is available on a wide range of equipment. For more information, visit www.finning.co.uk/promotions/JustAddDiesel

k i t ta l k

Erith Boards the OilQuick Train Erith Group has recently made a significant investment in new plant and equipment to add to its already extensive equipment fleet, including a number of Hitachi Zaxis excavators with operating weights ranging from 30 to 50 tonne.

And company director David Darsey was insistent that all the new demolition spec machines purchased were to be fitted with the OilQuick automatic quick coupler system supplied and installed by Warrington-based attachments specialists ECY Haulmark. Having made the move initially to OilQuick back in November of 2013 Erith have since been reaping the benefits the OilQuick systems has to offer. By spring 2015, Erith Group had nineteen of its machines fitted and operating with OilQuick. These include a Hitachi Zaxis 470LCH fitted with an OilQuick OQ80 that is working on a six month project in Garston, Liverpool dismantling a redundant gas storage container. The complexity and constantly changing nature of the project required up to twenty five attachments changes per day between steel shear, selector grab and bucket. “With limited access around the gasholder being an issue, we designed a methodology to dismantle the gasholder from inside the container. We first had to remove a section of the crown to allow access for the excavator to get inside. The central area of the chamber was made up of a series of brick pillars with a cast iron stanchion which was supporting the crown. A selector grab and LaBounty MSD2000R steel shear were able to simultaneously demolish through the brick pillars and steel in sections at a very quick rate, thanks to the OilQuick being fitted,” explains site manager Matthew Balson. “We then removed the outer steel walls which were 12.5 metres deep, unfortunately due to space constraints our machine operator Paul Best could only reach to a depth of 10-11 metres with the shear. We overcame this by lowering a man cage into the annulus with a burner working along and upwards

to six metres height, this then allowed Paul to reach in with the LaBounty steel shear and remove sections at a time all around the inside of the container. The inner brick wall is to be retained to allow the remaining annulus to be infilled. Once this section of the project is complete, granular infill will be used to create an access within the central container to allow for a telescopic crane to enter and begin dismantling the surrounding circular steel structure working to a height of around forty five metres.” Balson contends that, without the ability to make the attachment changes so quickly, this project would have taken much longer to complete or seen the need for more machines working inside of the chamber. Erith Group managing director David Darsey agrees. “We initially took the OilQuick system on a two month trial demonstration in 2013 on one of our Hitachi 280 excavators and then subsequently purchased the system. Since the OilQuick system has been on we have been totally satisfied with its performance to date. It has carried out heavy demolition activities using various attachments, and not one hose has been replaced. Since then we have purchased a further eighteen units,” Darsey concludes. “This is a testament to the quality of the OilQuick product, together with a great after sales back up from ECY Haulmark.”

k i t ta l k

Volvo Aims Higher Volvo has unveiled high reach demolition variants of the EC380E and EC480E Tier IV final excavators.

Both the EC380E and EC480E High Reach demolition machines have been fully developed in house and designed to suit the needs of the industry, offering maximum safety in all demolition applications. And the key to the machines’ versatility is the ability to change the demolition equipment back to conventional digging equipment thanks to the modular pre boom arrangement and the hydraulically adjustable undercarriage which is available. Powered by a Volvo 13 litre Tier IV final engine developing 307 and 378hp respectively, the EC380E and EC480E feature generous working ranges with maximum pin heights of 23 and 28 metres. The maximum tool weight is 2.5 tonnes on the EC380E and 3 tonnes on the EC480E but if the hydraulically retractable undercarriage option is taken the maximum tool weight can be increased to 3 and 4 tonnes working at a maximum operating angle of 20°. When fully extended the undercarriage on the EC380E increases the width by a full one metre making the machine exceptionally stable when working at maximum range. For ultimate safety, Total Moment Indicators alert the operator when the machine approaches the maximum safe working load. With a robust structure, competitive tool carrying weight and outstanding hydraulics, the EC380EHR and EC480EHR ensure a strong performance in the toughest of demolition projects. The electrohydraulic system uses intelligent technology to control on-demand flow for accurate controllability and excellent fuel economy. A frame-mounted Falling Object Guard (FOG) and safety windows ensure safer operations when there is a risk of the cab being struck by debris, and rear and side-view

cameras provide a complete view of the jobsite at all times. Operator visibility and comfort is further enhanced with the hydraulically tilting cab which can be tilted a full 30° providing an unobstructed field of vision to the task in hand. Two cameras mounted on the demolition equipment give a thorough view of the attachment and an optional dust suppression system (again standard on the machine on display) capable of delivering 30 litres eliminates the need for a separate solution. Four nozzles, two on each side of the arm, provide a fine mist that traps dust when demolition is in progressing. The system can also be used for cleaning the machine with a high pressure water gun mounted behind the cab. Protection of the base machine has been taken care of – for example, a micro-mesh screen on the doors and engine cowl keeps out particles and boosts engine performance and full-length trackchain guards prevent sharp objects from lodging in the tracks. Swing-ring protection guard protects the swing ring bearing seal and grease piping from damage by rebar, timber or other debris. The EC380EHR and EC480EHR are designed with an innovative hydraulic modular joint utilising a hydraulic dual full pin lock mechanism to release digging equipment and change from high-reach demolition boom to a standard. To achieve the correct flow and pressure for hydraulic attachments such as breakers, shears, crushers, sorting grabs and tilt rotators, the machine can be factory fitted with a wide variety of hydraulic lines to suit these attachments. The attachment management system stores the settings for up to 20 different hydraulic attachments for ease of operation. Depending on the hydraulic options configured, the management system can store flow, maximum pressure, and settings for operating comfort.

k i t ta l k

JCB Lifts Lid on JCB has underlined its commitment to customers in the waste management sector with the introduction of an industryspecific derivative of its popular 457 wheel loader. The JCB 457 Wastemaster wheeled loader is the first machine to show off the completely new ‘JCB CommandPlus’ cab structure, engine cover and rear counterweight design, all of which contribute to improved visibility, lower noise levels, increased internal space and an enhanced working environment for the operator. The 457 Wastemaster can be tailored precisely to the needs of waste and recycling with the addition of high visibility red and white chevrons, additional cab air filtration, rear object detection system, onboard automatic fire suppression system and puncture proof tyres to eliminate machine downtime. In addition, the 457WM is the first large JCB wheeled loader to meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards, with the adoption of a powerful MTU diesel engine that is perfectly matched to the machine’s operating duties. The engine contributes to a massive fuel saving of around 16% compared to the previous model. As with other JCB machines, the engine in the 457WM meets Tier 4 Final without the need for a costly diesel particulate

filter (DPF), relying on an efficient combustion process, with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system and an exhaust fluid additive to meet the regulations. The 457WM is the first machine from JCB to utilise the company’s next generation JCB CommandPlus

n Waste Loader rear of the cab, providing a larger interior with a panoramic front windscreen. The machine features JCBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Command Driving Position, with revised pedals, a new adjustable steering column and seatmounted hydraulic controls. All switches and auxiliary controls have been repositioned on the right hand A pillar, providing the operator with a simplified interior and easy access to all machine controls. The 457WM has two full colour LCD screens, one in the central console and a second at the top of the right hand A pillar. This second screen incorporates access to the loaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating menus and acts as a monitor for the machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rear view camera. The JCB CommandPlus cab delivers increased internal space as the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system has been repositioned outside the main cab structure. This provides additional storage for the operator, both behind the seat and in pockets in the front and side consoles. The new cab, in combination with the MTU engine, a hydraulically-driven on-demand cooling fan and the repositioned air conditioning system, contributes to a huge reduction in internal noise levels, from 71dB(A) to a class-leading 67dB(A).

cab. With operators at waste and recycling sites regularly spending all day in their machine, huge focus has been put on providing the best in cab comfort. The totally new ROPS structure has A pillars that have been moved out to the same width as the

Operators also benefit from LED lighting all round and the option of electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, for maximum visibility in all operating conditions.

k i t ta l k

This engine cover can be electrically raised away from the cab to provide improved access to the engine and drivetrain for regular maintenance.

The rear view mirrors are now mounted in front of the repositioned A pillars, making it easier for the operator to see all around the machine. The cab door is hinged at the front, allowing easier access and exit from the machine for the operator from the steps. This also makes it easier for technicians to access the engine for regular maintenance and service work.

The rear section can also be hinged away from the machine to provide access to the cooling pack, which now features a swing-out hydraulicallydriven, on-demand cooling fan situated at the rear of the machine.

The JCB 457 Wastemaster is powered by a 7.7-litre MTU Tier 4 Final engine, delivering 193kW (258hp), up from 186kW (250hp) on the previous machine, despite the smaller engine capacity. More importantly, the engine delivers this increased output at lower rated engine revs, cutting fuel consumption, noise and emissions.

The new JCB wheeled loader design, with improved operator environment, easy access to regular service points and class-leading levels of comfort and control, will be adopted by smaller models in the line as they move to Tier 4 Final emissions standards over the coming months.

JCB has also fine-tuned the match between engine, torque converter and transmission, to perfectly match the engine with both the standard fourspeed and optional five-speed transmissions. This has resulted in fuel efficiency gains of up to 16%. As with other JCB machines, the 457WM achieves Tier 4 Final emissions standards without the requirement for a costly and complex DPF. This reduces cost and service time for customers, increasing uptime and profitability.

The Tier 4 JCB 457 Wastemaster will come as standard with JCBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LiveLink telematic system. This provides fleet managers and owners with remote access to real-time fuel consumption and machine working data, including operating hours and fault codes. JCB LiveLink also allows customers to set working hour curfews, outside of which the machine will not function, along with geo-fencing. This permits the owner to set a geographical area in which the machine can work. If the loader is taken out of this area it will not start, preventing theft from site.

The most visible change to the 457WM, aside from the new cab, is the adoption of a sloping onepiece engine canopy.

Multi-Processors

20-50T

Piling Hammers

13-30T

Crushing Buckets

20-30T

Breakers

3-80T

Grapples

6-45T

Ripper Teeth

8-45T

Riddle Buckets

8-45T

Demolition Shears

14-60T

Pulverisers

13-45T

Compactor Plates

5-30T

Selector Grabs

8-45T

Screening Buckets

20-30T

Augers

3-8T

Pallet Forks

8-20T

and much more!

Also available: Excavators 3-52T & Demo Spec Excavators 14-52T Plus a full range of plant and equipment available for self drive and operated hire

07000 606 606

www.plantforce.com

BREAKING, CUTTING, CRUSHING AND PULVERISING Our comprehensive range does more than just knock down buildings. Our range of equipment is competitively priced and economical to run, with exceptional service support. The high levels of build quality and reliability ensure good residual values. Email construction.technique@uk.atlascopco.com call 01442 222416, or visit www.atlascopco.co.uk