The National Demolition Association

10/15/2026

🤠 Grab your cowboy hat, Fort Worth is calling!

Registration is now open for Demolition Fort Worth, taking place Feb. 17-20, 2027. Round up your crew and join demolition professionals from across the industry for four days of networking, education and the one-of-a-kind Live DEMOlition Event®.

Register by Dec. 15 to save $100: https://www.demolitionassociation.com/Events/Annual-Convention-Expo/Registration

10/14/2026

🚨 Last Chance!

The deadline to apply to sit for NDA's November certification testing window is Friday.

Whether you're certifying technicians through the CDT program or recognizing supervisory expertise with the CDS credential, certification helps:
✅ Reinforce safety across your workforce
✅ Build a more knowledgeable team
✅ Demonstrate your commitment to excellence

Submit an application now: https://www.demolitionassociation.com/Certification/Certification-for-Demolition

10/13/2026

Congratulations to NDA Executive Director Jeff Lambert on his induction into the Demolition Hall of Fame!

Lambert received the International Personality Award at the British Demolition Awards, recognizing his contributions to the demolition industry and his work to strengthen connections across the global demolition community.

In a new Demo on Demand article, Lambert reflects on the honor, what the North American demolition industry has learned from its British and European counterparts, and the progress NDA has made in certification, education, safety, and workforce development.

Read more about the recognition and Lambert’s perspective on the continued professionalization of the demolition industry: https://www.demolitionassociation.com/Demolition-News/Article/jeff-lambert-inducted-into-demolition-hall-of-fame

10/09/2026

After more than 65 years as a family business, why did Fiore & Sons decide to become employee-owned?

The question came down to succession and how to recognize the employees who had spent decades helping build the company.

In the latest episode of Demo Dispatch, Butch talks about the decision to establish an ESOP, why preserving Fiore & Sons’ culture mattered in choosing a path forward and what employee ownership means for the company’s future.

Listen to the whole episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HSpfAzuG6b39ORPvDB5MT?si=jkISw1T2Qa6HvQ8mYFH4oA

10/07/2026

From the Archives: In 2013, the tallest building in Flint, Michigan, came down in seconds.

The implosion of the 19-story Genesee Tower required seven weeks of preparation, 1,400 pounds of dynamite, 1,100 drilled holes and careful planning to protect the neighboring C.S. Mott Building — just 33 feet away.

Originally published in the March/April 2014 issue of DEMOLITION magazine, “Reinventing Flint” looks back at the project and the larger story of a city confronting decades of industrial decline and change.

Read the From the Archives feature: https://www.demolitionassociation.com/Demolition-News/Article/reinventing-flint

09/29/2026

From working as a laborer and equipment operator to leading a company of nearly 500 employees, Butch Fiore’s role at Fiore & Sons has changed quite a bit over the years.

So has his idea of what it means to lead.

In the latest episode of Demo Dispatch, Butch talks about learning to empower people, lead with empathy and pass along the knowledge he gained from growing up in the family business.

Listen to the whole episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HSpfAzuG6b39ORPvDB5MT?si=jkISw1T2Qa6HvQ8mYFH4oA

09/25/2026

Good news: the deadline to apply for NDA Scholarships has been extended to October 1. 🗓️

NDA is proud to invest in the next generation of demolition professionals through financial support for trade school programs, academic degrees, and NDA education/certification coursework.

Whether you are building your career on the job site or in the classroom, an NDA scholarship offers tuition aid, industry connections, and national recognition.

Don't miss your chance to showcase your commitment to advancing our industry.

🔗 Apply or nominate an applicant before Oct. 1:

Each year, the National Demolition Association recognizes excellence and invests in the future of the industry through its awards and scholarships programs. Together, these initiatives honor outstanding achievement, spotlight innovation and leadership and support the next generation of demolition p...

09/22/2026

🎙️ New Episode: Demo Dispatch is live!

What does it take to build a company — and a workforce — that can adapt, speak up and keep moving forward?

In this episode:
• Updates from NDA, plus a look at construction market trends, workforce challenges, automation and adaptive reuse

• A “From the Field” story from Kerry Nazario of Target Contractors on why stop work authority needs to be practiced, not just put in a policy

• A conversation with Butch Fiore of Fiore & Sons about growing up in the family business, staying nimble through decades of change, becoming employee-owned and building a demolition business while holding onto the company’s culture.

🎧 Listen to Episode 11, “Safety, Succession and Staying Nimble”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HSpfAzuG6b39ORPvDB5MT?si=jkISw1T2Qa6HvQ8mYFH4oA

Demo Dispatch · Episode

09/18/2026

What a fantastic evening with NDA’s Chartable Foundation Ohio and Michigan Chapters in Toledo!

The joint Ohio–Michigan Charitable Foundation Chapter event exceeded expectations with a terrific turnout.

The scrap management expert panel brought practical industry insight to the table, and the rooftop view of the Toledo Mud Hens game made for a memorable finish to the evening.

Thank you to the chapter leaders, panelists, sponsors, and everyone who joined to make the event such a success.

This is exactly what membership is all about: learning, strengthening relationships, and creating opportunities to move the industry forward.

Not a member? Join now! https://www.demolitionassociation.com/Membership/Join-Now

09/15/2026

Forgiveness might not be the first quality that comes to mind when you think about strong leadership. But what happens after someone makes a mistake or a team experiences conflict can have a lasting effect on the workplace.

In the latest post on Demo on Demand, Claudia St. John makes the case for forgiveness as a leadership skill — not as a substitute for accountability, but as a way to address problems without allowing resentment and blame to linger.

She also shares a practical framework leaders can use to work through conflict, determine what needs to change and decide how to move forward.

Read “Forgiveness as a Leadership Superpower”: https://www.demolitionassociation.com/Demolition-News/Article/forgiveness-as-a-leadership-superpower