Demolition NOW

In this episode, Chris Williams, Executive Director of the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association (VPPPA), joins us to discuss a new memorandum of understanding between VPPPA and the National Demolition Association (NDA) (01:34). This partnership is set to enhance collaboration on safety training, education, and information sharing through co-hosted webinars, podcasts, and joint conference presentations. Next, we sit down with representatives from Spiritas Worldwide, winners of the 2025 NDA Excellence in Demolition Award, to explore their innovative approach to the Oxford House Demolition project (50:04). We close the episode with NDA Director of Government Affairs, Alex McIntyre, who provides an inside look at activity on Capitol Hill and the Trump Administration—and what it all means for the demolition industry(01:15:30).

Episode 37 (November 22, 2024): Demolition New Orleans, Certified Demolition Supervisor, and Government Affairs Update

In this episode, NDA Safety Committee Chair John Satterwhite, ROMCO Equipment, highlights NDA's safety resources for Safe + Sound Week (02:10-16:05). NDA Membership and Marketing Committee member Connie Clearwater sits down with Ryan Priestly, CEO of Priestly Demolition, and Danial Thomas, President of Green City Demolition, on how the two companies joined together (16:26-46:44). Lastly, conclude with a federal and legislative update from NDA Director of Government Affairs Alex McIntyre (47:14-54:12).

In this episode, we feature our year-long series, Women in Demo, with Connie Clearwater of Priestly Demolition. Connie sits down with Kayla Lindamood, CEO and President of Lindamood Demolition, to talk about her experience in the industry, her challenges and success, and the future of women in demolition (01:031-22:04). Lastly, we cap things off with a federal and legislative update from NDA Director of Government Affairs Alex McIntyre (22:22-33:00).

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Live Demolition Event® with NDA Convention Committee members Tim Ramon and Adam Robles, who each played an integral part in organizing the event, where more than 1,000 attendees tested the latest in demolition. We will wrap up the episode with a federal and legislative update.

In this episode, we introduce a brand new segment called Women In Demo, featuring NDA Marketing and Communications Committee Member Connie Clearwater sitting down with Sarah Scott (Priestley Demolition) to talk about her success and experience working in the industry. We then sit down with NDA Hall of Fame Member Bob Stuppy to discuss his 34 year history with Labounty, the importance of getting involved with NDA, and more. We cap things off with a federal update from NDA Director of Government Affairs Alex McIntyre.

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, including heat illness and the regulatory agenda, from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Alex McIntyre.

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.

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.

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 to 15 years. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Alex McIntyre as he discusses the upcoming legislation and regulation.

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 discusses the upcoming legislation, regulation and NDA's 2023 legislative and regulatory priorities.

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 a recap the election, explains the balance of power in 2023 and discusses the possible effects on NDA's 2023 legislative and regulatory priorities.

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.

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 industry and his recent award. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney as provides an update on government affairs, infrastructure and the upcoming regulatory agenda.

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, Kevin McKenney as provides an update on government affairs, infrastructure and the COVID-19 ETS. This episode sponsored by Caterpillar Inc.

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 COVID-19 ETS.

In this episode, we talk with Acting Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jim Frederick. We discuss OSHA's recent Alliance with the NDA, recent activities and priorities including Safety and Health Management Systems a brief overview of rulemakings (including heat illness) and the upcoming Table 1 Update timeline for Silica. Next we hear from NDA's Convention Chair Scott Laird with Independence Demolition as he discusses what to expect at Demolition San Diego and why next year's Annual Convention and Expo will be the must attend event for the industry. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney as provides an update on government affairs, infrastructure and the COVID-19 ETS.

In this episode we talk with author, speaker, and consultant Claudia St. John with NDA Partner, Affinity HR Group as she discusses the recently published 2021 Labor Market Summary. The report details labor market trends and informs companies on how they stay ahead of the curve on hiring. Next we hear from Executive Director Jeff Lambert as he provides an update on association benefits and services. Finally we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs as provides an update on government affairs and infrastructure.

In this episode we are joined by Simone Bruni, Principal, Demo Diva as we discuss how she started in the industry, workforce development and how she has leveraged her relationships in her community and her membership in NDA to the benefit of her company and the industry. As a woman owned company she imparts words of wisdom not just for aspiring young women considering a career in demolition but is applicable to all up and coming professionals. Next we hear from past NDA scholarship recipient Joseph Hampel as he discusses what his NDA scholarship has meant to him and his career. Finally we hear from NDA's Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney as he discusses progress on the proposed infrastructure legislation.

In this episode we are joined by 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards winner Herbert T. Duane as he discusses his contributions to the industry and work with the National Demolition Association. Additionally, NDA's Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney provides an update on the legislative and regulatory landscape for the remainder of 2021 and a recap NDA's lobbying activities under the new Congress and Administration. Stay tuned!

In this episode we are joined by NDA partner Affinity HR Group’s Claudia St. John as she discusses potential HR impacts from the Biden administration including expanded FFCRA provisions, regulatory workplace protections and a federal minimum wage increase. Next we hear from Jose Blanco, the Secretary-General for the European Demolition Association (EDA) as he discusses how the association and his members have been navigating the pandemic and what the industry in Europe has learned as a result. Finally, we hear from NDA’s Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney as he discusses the Biden infrastructure plan. We would like to thank Volvo CE for their sponsorship of this episode.

On this episode, DEMOLITION Magazine Editor, Alexa Schlosser interviews Past President Chris Godek, President Scott Homrich and former Awards Committee Chair, Rich Adamo. Former President Godek discusses accomplishments from his term, President Scott Homrich talks about upcoming NDA initiatives for his term and Rich Adamo reviews NDA 2021 awards. All three offer their take on the on the 2021 NDA Virtual Industry Update and Awards Celebration. Next we interview the British National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) President, Holly Price as she offers listeners an industry update from across the pond and well wishes for 2021. Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs on recent government affairs activity.

On this episode, NDA Executive Director, Jeff Lambert, is joined by Dr. Devin Bennett, of LPS, Inc. Dr. Bennett discusses ways in which companies can improve their safety results, as well as their loss prevention performance. Then, NDA Awards Committee Chairmen, Richard Adamo, provides an update on the now open NDA Scholarship and Award applications. Finally, Kevin McKenney, NDA Director of Government Affairs, will provide an update on current NDA priorities, and discuss how the upcoming election may change NDA’s policy agenda.

NDA Membership & Operations Associate, Eric DeVos, interviews NDA President, Chris Godek, and NDA Safety Committee Chair, Kyle Maddox, regarding demolition industry best-practices and work safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share some insight into how their own companies are operating in order to meet local safety guidelines, and what they are doing to keeping their employees healthy. Later NDA Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, gives a regulatory and legislative update.

NDA Executive Director, Jeff Lambert, interviews Administrator “Skip” Elliott of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regarding hazardous material transportation in the demolition industry. Then, you'll hear an interview featuring NDA President Chris Godek exploring the demolition and recycling industry’s impacts and outlook emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Finally, Kevin McKenney, NDA Director of Government Affairs, gives an update on NDA’s legislative and regulatory progress.

NDA Executive Director, Jeff Lambert, speaks to Adam Redling, Editor of Construction & Demolition Recycling, about the results of recent surveys conducted by NDA and Construction & Demolition Recycling. The purpose of these surveys were to help quantify the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the demolition industry. Next, Jeff speaks with Stefan Moss, who leads the National Demolition and Heavy Construction Practice at Gallagher. They discuss steps that NDA members can take to minimize business risk and changes in the insurance industry as a result of COVID-19. Finally, Kevin McKenney, NDA Director of Government Affairs, has a conversation with NDA Treasurer, Ben Hayden of Hayden Wrecking.

On this episode, NDA Executive Director Jeff Lambert speaks with NDA president Chris Godek about the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Then, Jeff speaks with Thomas Trapnell of McAlpine PC about some legal resources that members should consider if their operations are effected by COVID-19. Then, NDA Director Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, talks to Veronica Pratt, Account Relationship Specialist, with Savings4Member. Veronica explains what Savings4Members is, who it benefits, and most importantly, how NDA Members can use their services to save thousands of dollars a year on products and services they are already using. Finally, Kevin gives a Government Affairs update and discuss agency resources available to assist members related to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

NDA’s Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, explains the final rule set in place by the Department of Labor, set to go into effect on March 16, 2020. Later, Kevin reviews NDA advocacy wins from 2019.

On this episode of Demolition NOW, NDA Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, speaks to Ohio EPA’s Dan Sowry about the Ohio Materials Market Place and the Ohio Grant Program. Then, NDA Executive Director, Jeff Lambert, discusses the exciting opportunities that will be available at Demolition Austin in February with NDA Convention Committee Chair, Tim Ramon.

On this episode, NDA’s Executive Director Jeff Lambert speaks with Christina Kelly, Director of Planning and Neighborhood Revitalization at the Genesee County Land Bank Authority, about the role of demolition in federally funded community development. Later NDA’s Kevin McKenney will speak with Brian McKinney of Gayanga Co. about his Detroit based company and their role in the community, NDA education courses, and the future of workforce development in the industry.

On this episode, NDA’s Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Ray Martinez, Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and his staff about the new drug and alcohol clearinghouse and what employers need to know. Later Kevin will speak with Jim Graham with Winter Environmental about the upcoming World Demolition Summit and then update you on the latest legislative and regulatory developments.

On this episode of Demolition Now, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Andy Levinson, Deputy Director of the Directorate for Standards and Guidance at OSHA on the Safe + Sound Campaign, which NDA is part of. Later, Kevin speaks with Robin Thorne, CEO of CTI Environmental and the Founder of Demochicks.com. They discuss her efforts to increase engagement and participation for women in construction and demolition so you won’t want to miss this episode.

On this episode, NDA’s Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with NDA President Chris Godek about his term as president and what he’s working to accomplish. Kevin will also speak with Scott Turner, the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, and officials from HUD and SBA on Opportunity Zones and what the Administration is doing for these areas, along with the role of demolition in these efforts. Later, Kevin provides an update on the federal regulations NDA has weighed in on and what is coming in the next few months.

In this episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Jon Grosshans with EPA Region 5 to discuss land revitalization efforts, including how EPA works at the local level and how demolition plays a role. Later, Kevin speaks with Dennis McGarel of Brandenburg and Jeff Lambert of NDA about the recent Washington Fly-In. They discuss their meetings with OSHA and EPA, along with the action items and opportunities of the industry in 2019. Finally, Kevin will provide an update on the important legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry.

In this episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with Greg Menen about Demolition Rockies. Kevin and Greg go over the exciting educational and social events taking place in Colorado March 22-25. Later, Kevin provides an update on some important regulatory developments and discusses the upcoming Washington Fly-In.

In this episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney speaks with David O’Connor from OSHA’s Directorate of Standards and Guidance about the crystalline silica rule about compliance and what to expect moving forward. Later, Kevin discusses the federal government shutdown including a background, what the issues are and how we get a resolution moving forward.

In this Episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney will speak with Spencer Chretien of Citizens Against Government Waste about the recent midterm elections and explore Congress’s plans for 2019. In addition, this episode will provide updates on important OSHA regulations, along with an interview with Jeff Lambert about the World Demolition Summit in Dublin.

In this episode, NDA Director of Government Affairs Kevin McKenney will speak with Walt Reeves of Volvo Construction Equipment about the company and the World Demolition Summit in Dublin. In addition, this episode will update you on the status of the crystalline silica rule, OSHA record-keeping requirements, and the political climate in Washington.