Monthly Archives: May 2013

Demolition Waste Recycling – Another fulfilling idea

Posted on May 29, 2013 by davesdemolitiondiaries

In 1996 Coleman & Company bought Meriden Quarry, a site of some 26 Acres. We completed the purchase within 28 days of reaching an Agreement on price with the Vendor. We bought the site, a poorly fenced, dangerous flooded quarry, … Continue reading →

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Third Generation joins the Family Business

Posted on May 22, 2013 by davesdemolitiondiaries

Coleman & Company (Plant Hire) Ltd. was admitted as Members of The National Federation of Demolition Contractors, in 1991, (the N.F.D.C.) recognised as “The Voice of the Demolition Industry”. Then in 2000 I was voted to be Midland & Welsh … Continue reading →

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Benefits of television

Posted on May 16, 2013 by davesdemolitiondiaries

Towards the end of 1990, we secured a contract, for the earthworks for the widening of all of the merges and diverges at the juncture of the M40/42 motorways. The contract with Monk Construction, was short and very intense, our … Continue reading →

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There is nothing easy

Posted on May 8, 2013 by davesdemolitiondiaries

The company continued to grow and expand the business activities, we changed the fuel hungry Maggies for a fleet of MAN and Foden 32 tonne, 8 wheel tippers, we standardised on Caterpillar equipment, developing a recognised competence and being well … Continue reading →

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A sense of isolation

Posted on May 1, 2013 by davesdemolitiondiaries

In 1987 Mother suffered a stroke that incapacitated her, to make her feel wanted, we insisted that there was still work for her to do in the office. We gave her plenty to do, which meant she was in company … Continue reading →

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