Revenues have held up well among the UK's biggest demolition contractors, helped in part by diversification and growth in nuclear.

The demolition industry continues to retain its public image as the home of big excavators and even bigger explosions. But behind the rough, tough exterior, an educational revolution is taking place, according to DemolitionNews editor Mark Anthony.

The £304 million Magnox framework will be a huge chunk of the demolition industry over the next five years. Mark Anthony finds out how Erith is limbering up for works at Dungeness in Kent.

Sustainability rating schemes such as BREEAM and CEEQUAL are helping to identify where environmental improvements can be made. Paul Clarke-Scholes of demolition contractor, Clifford Devlin, explains how.