DEMOLITION


Scanreco shows the way with wireless radio control

Scanreco shows the way with wireless radio control

Published 23/12, 2024 at 11:59

More and more machines in demolition, concrete cutting, hydrodemolition, grinding and polishing of concrete floors and other associated industries are now operate via radio control signals. This benefits users and people in the vicinity of the equipment. One of the leading manufacturers that develops and manufactures wireless radio control equipment comes from Sweden, Scanreco.

Demolition and Explosive Blasting Congress held in Cologne

Demolition and Explosive Blasting Congress held in Cologne

Published 23/12, 2024 at 11:42

At the Congress on blasting engineering held on the 14 November in Cologne, lectures on special building demolitions were delivered by industry experts. These highlighted the need for extensive planning when blasting.

Words from the DA President: If you want it to be good, do it yourself

Words from the DA President: If you want it to be good, do it yourself

Published 22/12, 2024 at 19:43

The so called ‘Substitute Building Materials Regulation’, a regulation on the recycling options for substitute building materials, has been in force in Germany for a year now. It aims to pursue the goal of conserving natural and limited resources and making substitute building materials more attractive for builders in the future. In addition, instead of the current patchwork of 16 different regulations (the number of German federal states), a single standardised federal regulation has been created. It is a well thought out step towards a more circular economy in the construction industry.

Words from the EDA President: EDA Annual Convention 2025

Words from the EDA President: EDA Annual Convention 2025

Published 22/12, 2024 at 19:39

In less than two weeks, we will say goodbye to 2024, a year that has been particularly significant for our industry. The year started with uncertainty, as it was a key year for elections and, consequently, regulations worldwide. Indeed, it was a regulatory year in which the European Demolition Association, EDA, has been actively involved.

EDA Annual Convention 2025 in Venice

Published 22/12, 2024 at 19:34

EDA is now inviting interest parties to the EDA Annual Convention 2025 that will be held in Venice. The professional programme will be held on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 June, and will include leisure activities from Thursday to Saturday 14 June to get to know and enjoy the unique spaces that Venice has to offer.

Volvo CE announces partnership with P. K. Unique Projects. Pvt. Ltd

Volvo CE announces partnership with P. K. Unique Projects. Pvt. Ltd

Published 21/11, 2024 at 10:17

Keeping true to its commitment to safe demolition, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) India recently announced a partnership with P. K. Unique Projects. Pvt. Ltd, one of India’s leaders in alteration, modification, and demolition services.

Åkerströms wants to contribute to increased safety in the demolition industry

Åkerströms wants to contribute to increased safety in the demolition industry

Published 21/11, 2024 at 10:16

A few weeks ago, PDi Magazine had the opportunity to visit Åkerströms, a Swedish manufacturer of radio control solutions with roots dating back to 1918. The company sees interesting opportunities in the demolition industry and aims to show how its radio controls can contribute to improving both the safety of operators and the efficiency of the use of demolition robots, wall saws, floor sanders and similar equipment.

Man in motion

Man in motion

Published 21/11, 2024 at 10:09

Longtime demolition industry dynamo Bruce Bacon has made a career out of connecting contractors with innovative, quality equipment. And he’s not about to slow down.

Successful EDA Annual Convention 2024 in Belgrade

Successful EDA Annual Convention 2024 in Belgrade

Published 24/7, 2024 at 11:42

European Demolition Association held its 2024 annual convention in Belgrade, Serbia and gathered over 200 participants.

The game changer in the floor preparation construction and demolishing industry

The game changer in the floor preparation construction and demolishing industry

Published 24/7, 2024 at 11:31

Lutec International Performance Machines presents the new CM 140 and CM 180 heavy duty concrete milling machines.

Words from the EDA President: A successful gathering at the EDA Annual Convention [...]

Words from the EDA President: A successful gathering at the EDA Annual Convention [...]

Published 24/7, 2024 at 09:26

A successful gathering at the EDA Annual Convention in Belgrade

Words from the DA President: Keeping an eye on the essentials in the circular economy

Words from the DA President: Keeping an eye on the essentials in the circular economy

Published 18/4, 2024 at 13:06

The Fachtagung Abbruch 2024 in Berlin was once again a successful industry event for the demolition sector with 124 exhibitors and over 1,200 visitors.

Words from the EDA President: Demolition dynamics – new year challenges and opportunities

Words from the EDA President: Demolition dynamics – new year challenges and opportunities

Published 18/4, 2024 at 13:02

As 2024 begins to take its course, it presents us with a great opportunity to reflect on the current state of the demolition, decontamination, and recycling industries (DDR), as well as to analyse the past and think about the future. Last year was characterised by many changes; some of them positive, others, not so much.

Celebrating the unity of the demolition industry

Celebrating the unity of the demolition industry

Published 5/7, 2023 at 07:14

As my first year as the EDA president comes to its end, we’re closing it in the same place as it has begun: the EDA Annual Convention.

European Demolition Association annual meeting 2023

European Demolition Association annual meeting 2023

Published 24/4, 2023 at 16:11

This year’s annual convention of the European Demolition Association takes place in Amsterdam (as published in PDi issue 1-2023). Here we cover the detailed programme.

German Demolition Association hosts Europe’s largest demolition conference

German Demolition Association hosts Europe’s largest demolition conference

Published 24/4, 2023 at 12:23

On 3 March, the Fachtagung Abbruch took place in Berlin. 117 exhibitors and over 1,200 participants attended this year. The event, organised by German Demolition Association (DA) is by far Europe's largest conference on demolition and dismantling techniques.

Epiroc ER 3000 drum cutter clears the (flow) path into the future

Epiroc ER 3000 drum cutter clears the (flow) path into the future

Published 24/4, 2023 at 11:02

In order to keep the Rhine navigable for freight transport despite low water levels, the shipping channels must be regularly adjusted, with the Epiroc ER 3000 drum cutter proving to be the ideal tool for the job.

Bringing together the European and Northern American demolition industries

Bringing together the European and Northern American demolition industries

Published 24/4, 2023 at 09:35

The first trimester of 2023 was incredibly fruitful for the European Demolition Association. Many projects, publications, and events took place and many more are on the way.

2023, a year full of excitement and work

2023, a year full of excitement and work

Published 6/3, 2023 at 09:45

As my first year as president of the European Demolition Association begins to take its course, I would like to take this as an opportunity to share my thoughts about the current state of events, as well as the impact it might have on the demolition, decontamination and recycling sector.

Construction equipment sector starts the new year with momentum

Construction equipment sector starts the new year with momentum

Published 6/3, 2023 at 09:34

The manufacturers of construction equipment with production in Germany have reported a strong year end spurt that enabled them to increase turnover by 3% in real terms for 2022.

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