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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.
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.
NLBMDA Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, reviews the latest legislative and regulatory news impacting the industry, along with the issues on deck for the upcoming Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference taking place in Washington, D.C. March 23 - 25. NLBMDA President & CEO, Jonathan Paine, also sits down with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist & Senior Vice President for Economics and Housing Policy, Dr. Robert Dietz, to discuss the economic outlook for 2020.
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.
In this episode, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney discuss the outlook for industry policy issues in Washington for the remainder of the year. Then Mike talks with Michelle Nissen of AmesburyTruth about some of the trends in the hardware industry and her perspective on the state of the window and door industry.
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.
In this episode, Mike O’Brien talks with John Burns of John Burns Real Estate Consulting about his market outlook and his firm’s “window and door hotness index.” The WDMA’s Kevin McKenney and Steve Orlowski discuss the potential implications of proposed Canadian formaldehyde regulations on U.S. manufacturers.
In this episode, WDMA’s Jeff Inks talks with Dr. Robert Tenent about current NREL R&D projects. Then WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney have a discussion policy issues dominating the agenda in Washington, including tariffs, trade, energy and taxes and what to expect this fall in Washington.
With the shutdown over, WDMA’s Mike O’Brien and Kevin McKenney discuss the outlook for many of the critical issues that could impact the window, door and skylight industry. From trade and tariffs to energy policy to regulatory policy and emerging state issues, Mike and Kevin discuss what the current situation is and what may have the best chances of moving forward in a divided Congress.
In this episode, WDMA CEO, Michael O’Brien, talks with the association’s Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney, about all the recent trade and tariff developments in Washington, what’s ahead in Congress and the possible impact of the midterm elections. O’Brien then has a discussion with HOPPE North American CEO, Jeff Shilakis, about current trends in the industry, how his company has responded and what are some of challenges they are facing.