In this episode, as part of Demo Demographics segment, we delve into the world of demolition with Jeff Sessler, part of the third-generation ownership team at Sessler Companies. With over two decades of industry expertise, Jeff spearheads sales, development, and company operations. We then shift our focus to the upcoming NDA 50th Anniversary Annual Convention & Expo, Demolition San Antonio. Jeff, as the current Chair of the Convention Committee and a member of the Board of Directors, shares insights into this momentous event. Finally, we gain valuable updates on government affairs, includi ..read more

In this episode, we interview Brian Priestly, Executive Vice President of North American Operations at PDI, a demolition company with over 25 years of experience. We discuss PDI's history, management team structure, and succession plan. Next, we talk to Jim Graham, Principal at Winter Environmental and NDA Board member and Awards Chair, about this year's NDA awards and scholarships applications. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Alex McIntyre, who provides an update on government affairs, including heat illness and the regulatory agenda ..read more

In this episode, we introduce a new segment called "Demo Demographics." This segment features interviews with owners and C-suite executives from member companies across North America, discussing their company history, challenges, and opportunities. We interviewed current NDA Vice President Ben Hayden, Vice President/Owner of Hayden Wrecking out of St. Louis, Missouri. We also sat down with NDA Director of Government Affairs Alex McIntyre, who discussed upcoming legislation and regulation ..read more

In this episode, we talk with NDA President James Milburn, Milburn Demolition as he discusses his career path in the industry, what makes him tick and the new 2023 Strategic Plan. NDA has in store many exciting new projects including chapter formation, the Certified Demolition Supervisor (CDS) and member growth. Next, we sit down for a conversation with Claudia St. John with Affinity HR, NDA’s workforce solutions partner, to discuss workforce development including skilled labor shortages and what NDA members can do in the near and long-term to ensure their businesses are ready for the next 10 ..read more

Safety begins at the planning stage. In this episode, we talk with NDA Board member and Safety Committee Chair John Satterwhite, Vice President at Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition, Inc., on the recent update to the NDA Demolition Pre-Engineering Survey and the importance of the pre-start Engineering Survey to demolition. Next, we hear from Yenny Caceres, Certification Manager for the Certification Board of the NDA (CBN) on the Certified Demolition Supervisor test, criteria and timeframe for launch of the certification. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Alex McIntyre as he dis ..read more

In this episode, we talk with NDA Board member and Convention & Expo Committee Chair Karsten Pawlik, Vice President of Operations at Alpine Demolition and Natalie DeHart, Membership and Operation Director on what to expect at next year’s Convention & Expo, Demolition Phoenix.  Next, we hear from Alex Berg, Founder and CEO of Cratos Equipment and Ed Vernier, Project Executive - Capital Projects at Alloy Group on how they came to choose demolition as a profession and what membership means to them. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Alex McIntyre as he provides ..read more

In this episode, we talk with NDA Board member and Awards Chair Jim Graham, Principal at Winter Environmental, about this year’s NDA awards and scholarships applications. Next, we hear from Steve Ducker, Editor of Demolition & Recycling International (D&Ri) for an update on this year’s World Demolition Summit November 16-17 in Vienna Austria. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Alex McIntyre as he provides an update on government affairs, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), budget reconciliation, Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act and the appropriations process ..read more

In this episode, we talk with NDA Industry Committee members, Chair, Blake Svendsen, ERM and Ahmed Khalil, Applied Sciences International about the Committees work on new NDA guidance document, Guidance for Demolition of Power Plants. Now available for download now, this document presents guidelines developed by the National Demolition Association to provide awareness and informational guidance to all stakeholders involved in demolition of power generation plants. Next, we talk with David P. Sinclair, SafeDEM USA, and 2022 NDA Lifetime Achievement Award winner on his thoughts regarding the ind ..read more

In this episode, we talk with Jadon Kool, Sales Support Consultant at Caterpillar Inc. about innovations in heavy equipment and demolition and recent technology utilized in the field. Next, we hear from Peter Banks, Executive Vice President at ADEP Group, Inc., Past President of the NDA and current Chair of the Certification Board of the NDA (CBN) as he discusses NDA’s creation of a certification for demolition professionals. We discuss the target audience for the certification, eligibility requirements the next steps in the process. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Ke ..read more

In this episode, we hear from Dustin Bass – Co-founder and Partner, BaseRock Partners on COVID relief, the Federal Reserve, the stock market and infrastructure in addition to a discussion on their quarterly market outlook on engineering and construction. Next, we talk with Loren Smith, Skyline Policy, on the supply chain, COVID aftershocks and how regulation and permitting play into infrastructure rollout. A copy of which can be found on the website. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney as provides an update on government affairs, infrastructure and the COVI ..read more