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Demolition NOW from the National Demolition Association (NDA) provides concise analysis of the government affairs issues impacting the industry, along with engaging interviews of industry leaders, experts and analysts that will provide unique perspectives on the demolition industry today. The podcast digs into the policy issues affecting the demolition industry including OSHA regulations, business and economics, labor policy, political developments and several others.
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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.
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.
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’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 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.
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, 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.
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.
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