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NDA
DEMOLITION magazine is the official bimonthly publication of the National Demolition Association. It provides information on projects by NDA members, occupational safety and health, environmental protection, insurance, management techniques, regulatory development and what’s going on in the association. NDA members receive a copy of every issue in the mail.
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In an effort to better serve our members and their policy needs, NDA recently launched a short survey focused on advocacy and government affairs. These questions will help the government affairs committee shape policy goals and advocate on behalf of NDA members in 2019 and beyond.
Please take a moment and complete the survey, which can be found by clicking here. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. For questions, please contact Kevin McKenney at kmckenney@demolitionassociation.com.
| Submit Your Nominations for the 2019 Awards Season – Deadline to enter is Friday, October 19, 2018
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NDA is proud to recognize leadership and accomplishment in the industry. The NDA awards honor members who have dedicated their careers to the betterment of their community, companies who have demonstrated significant achievement in projects of all sizes, and promising young professionals who are actively seeking continuing education opportunities.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a member selected for their exceptional service to NDA and the industry. Any NDA member can be nominated for this award. Nominate someone today!
NEW! Hall of Fame Awards
New this year, the Hall of Fame award is designed to recognize and honor outstanding employees of any level who have made a significant impact on their companies, their colleagues, and the demolition industry. If you're looking for an opportunity to recognize an outstanding member of your team, nominate today.
Excellence in Demolition Awards
NDA’s Excellence in Demolition Awards are the industry’s prestigious recognition program which honors NDA member companies who have demonstrated significant achievement in the completion of a unique demolition project in the 2017/2018 year. As a part of the application this year, all applicants must complete a poster that will be displayed at NDA's 2019 Convention. Download the template, complete your poster, and apply to any of the three project categories today.
Scholarship Awards
NDA is proud to present eleven scholarships to up-and-coming demolition professionals. These scholarship opportunities are awarded to an owner, employee, or an immediate family member of a Regular Member company of NDA and provide support in the advancement of their career through continuing education opportunities. Apply today!
For more information about the Hall of Fame awards and other awards that NDA offers, please visit our website or contact Natalie DeHart, NDA Membership Manager at info@demolitionassociation.com or 202-367-1152.
| Stay Tuned for the NDA Podcast
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This month, NDA will launch the first episode of our new podcast, Demolition NOW. The podcast, which will be available on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Google Play Store, will provide concise analysis of various government affairs issues impacting the industry, along with engaging interviews with industry leaders, experts, and analysts. Issues discussed will include OSHA regulations, business and economics, labor policy, political developments and more. Stay tuned for announcements about the Demolition NOW.
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Construction & Demolition Recycling
Hydrodemolition robots are growing in popularity thanks to their ability to quickly and effectively remove concrete during repair and renovation projects. An added benefit of these remote-controlled robots is that they help keep the operator out of harm’s way. However, hydrodemolition robots, like all equipment, require careful operation to avoid accidents.
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Waste Today Magazine
Chicago, like many areas of the country, is currently going through a building boom. Nearly all categories of construction, from single-family residential to commercial and mixed use, have seen growth in the past couple of years. One result of the uptick is a higher demand for local construction and demolition (C&D) recyclers.
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For Construction Pros
For years, residents of Sand Springs, OK, drove by a vacated steel facility in the center of the city. An eyesore might be too strong of a word, but people definitely noticed. After all, hundreds of residents had worked there over the years, and when the Sheffield Steel Plant closed in 2009, many were left jobless. Railroad and transportation management company OmniTRAX purchased the site in 2014 to redevelop it for mixed use, including industrial, retail, office and transportation/logistics.
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Construction Dive
Technology’s small share of the annual budget and the shortage of staff to help move it forward are among the top challenges general contractors face when it comes to technology adoption, according to the JBKnowledge 2018 ConTech Report.
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Construction & Demolition Recycling
C & AJ Marshall Builders Ltd., Leeds, U.K., has purchased a new compact Bobcat TL30.60 telehandler for house building projects for lifting and loading work and handling recycled construction, demolition and excavation materials to be reused on-site, according to a press release from global equipment company Doosan.
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Palestine Herald-Press
Demolition crews stated razing Palestine, Texas' Old Memorial Hospital , and city officials said they plan to finish the job by the end of the year.
At a celebration of the demolition at the site of the old hospital facility, city officials talked about the timing being right to tear the building down.
Larry Weber, board president of the Palestine Economic Development, said demolishing the old hospital was its No. 1 priority.
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WTAE-TV
An emergency demolition will get underway after part of an old school building collapsed in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Two homes near the scene on the 2800 block of Bowman Avenue were evacuated after part of the building started to fall.
Bricks are strewned across the sidewalk and street.
Fortunately no one was hurt.
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