Monthly Archives: August 2014
Herbs Notes from the US
Written on August 15, 2014 at 10:54 am, by IDE
MAN GETS 3.5 YEARS FOR CARELESS DEMOLITION ANDERSON, S.C. — An Anderson man is headed to prison for continuing to demolish an old mill after knowing the building contained hazardous levels of asbestos. Scott William Farmer, 37, was sentenced to nearly three-and-a-half years in prison and three years’ supervised release for knowing endangerment by release of Continue Reading »
Your chance to get involved with the Demolition Engineer
Written on August 13, 2014 at 12:46 pm, by IDE
At its next AGM, on 14th November, the Institute of Demolition Engineers will re-launch its in-house magazine, Demolition Engineer. Demolition Engineer will be packed with news, articles and features, from Texas to New Zealand in addition to home grown pieces on design for deconstruction, the NFDC form of contract and some history of the IDE Continue Reading »
Happy Friday from Your National Secretary
Written on August 8, 2014 at 4:00 pm, by IDE
As National Secretary to the IDE sometimes I wish I could say that there is a routine in place at HQ. Not to say there is ever a dull moment, as this indeed is very rare. Today for example, whilst discussing the intricacies of Portfolio Preparation with a Member who is currently working on his Continue Reading »
Demolition Engineer to be Re-Launched!
Written on August 8, 2014 at 1:29 pm, by IDE
Dear Members Demolition Engineer is to be re-launched for the AGM on 14th November 2014. Those attending will pick up a copy on the day. To make the re-launch a success your Institute needs your involvement on producing content for the magazine. Copy is coming in but we need more. By the end of September we Continue Reading »
Terry Jago November 1941-August 2014
Written on August 6, 2014 at 10:51 am, by IDE
We were very sad to hear that Terry Jago passed away at the weekend following a long battle with Cancer. Terry, a Retired Member of the IDE had been with us since 1996. As a Director of Training at The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) Terry’s work laid the foundations for the Association which were Continue Reading »
Herbs Notes from the US – August
Written on August 4, 2014 at 2:49 pm, by IDE
Salem Massachusetts Demolition began at Salem Harbor Station this past month, with crews first setting upon one of the power plant’s 11 steel tanks. Workers on site said they were thrilled the plant is finally hitting the demolition milestone. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Lou Arak, project director. B5 is a large oil Continue Reading »
Fatal and Major injuries at work dramatically reduced over past 40 years
Written on August 1, 2014 at 8:48 am, by IDE
Marking the Anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – fatal and major injuries at work dramatically reduced over past 40 years Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act receiving royal assent. The British Safety Council joins with many other organisations in placing on record Continue Reading »