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Demo Dispatch
by NDA
Demo Dispatch is the official podcast of the National Demolition Association (NDA), delivering timely updates, expert insights and real-world stories from across the demolition industry. Whether you're in the field or in the office, Demo Dispatch keeps you connected to the people and topics driving demolition forward.
Episodes
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Episode 12: Building Skills, Building Careers
Welcome to the latest episode of Demo Dispatch! This monthly podcast from the National Demolition Association brings you timely updates, safety lessons from the field and real-world conversations with the professionals shaping the future of demolition. In this episode: The Rundown (0:07): Alexa...
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Episode 11: Safety, Succession and Staying Nimble
Welcome to the latest episode of Demo Dispatch! This monthly podcast from the National Demolition Association brings you timely updates, safety lessons from the field and real-world conversations with the professionals shaping the future of demolition. In this episode: The Rundown (:27): NDA...
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Episode 10: Demolition Is More Than Tearing Things Down
In this episode: The Rundown (:30): NDA Board Member Adam Robles shares the latest from NDA, including the call for 2027 board of directors nominations, registration for the Fall Quarterly Member Meeting in Savannah, and opportunities to recognize outstanding demolition projects and industry...
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Episode 9: Building Careers, Connections and Community in Demolition
In this episode: The Rundown (:32): David Evans, president of Target Contractors and a member of the NDA Board of Directors, shares an update on current market conditions across the demolition industry. He discusses strong scrap pricing trends, growing federal project opportunities and why owners...
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Episode 8: Certification, Safety Culture and the Future Workforce
In this episode: The Rundown (:27): Logan Marcicki of North American Dismantling and a member of the NDA Board of Directors shares important updates for demolition professionals. He reminds members that NDA memberships expire June 30 and highlights the value of staying connected through advocacy,...
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Episode 7: Advocacy Updates and Building a Demolition Brand
In this episode: The Rundown (:50): Michael Gilmartin of Company Wrench and a member of the NDA Board of Directors shares the latest updates from NDA, including registration for the Demolition Methods, Planning and Design course taking place May 28 in Washington, D.C. He also highlights recent...
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Episode 6: Work Zone Safety, Smarter Planning and the Rocky Mountain Chapter Launch
In this episode: The Rundown (:36): Drew Earnest of D.H. Griffin and a member of the NDA Board of Directors opens with a safety moment recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week and the importance of vigilance in active work zones. He highlights upcoming NDA education opportunities in...
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Episode 5: From Scrap Yard to CEO: Richard Miller’s Demolition Journey
In this episode: The Rundown (:35): Editor of NDA’s publications Alexa Schlosser shares upcoming NDA education opportunities in Washington, D.C., including the Foundations of Demolition Project Management and Job Cost Tracking courses in April, as well as the Demolition Methods, Planning and…
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Episode 4: Where Blasting Fits in Modern Demolition
In this episode: The Rundown (00:36): NDA Executive Director Jeff Lambert recaps Demolition Phoenix, which drew more than 1,200 attendees, 83 indoor exhibitors, 20 outdoor exhibitors and over 750 attendees at the Live DEMOlition Event featuring 90-plus pieces of equipment. He highlights strong...
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Episode 3: Copper on a Tear, Safer Starts and the Parkland Hospital Takedown
In this episode: The Rundown (00:38): Dane Zumbahlen returns with NDA updates and key reminders — Demolition Phoenix (Feb. 4-7) and the Summer 2026 Quarterly Member Meeting (June 5-6). He then breaks down what’s driving early-2026 scrap conditions: nonferrous strength led by record-setting…
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Episode 2: Inside the Scrap Market, Smarter Field Ops and NDA’s Workforce Toolbox
In this episode of Demo Dispatch, host Alexa Schlosser is joined by NDA volunteers who are helping shape the future of demolition. First, Dane Zumbahlen from the Member Growth Committee presents The Rundown (00:25), spotlighting NDA news, Demolition Phoenix 2026 fundraising events and Demo...
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Episode 1: Nick McGarel & David Griffin Jr. on Safety, Workforce and the Future of Demo
Welcome to the launch episode of Demo Dispatch! This new monthly podcast from the National Demolition Association brings you timely updates, safety lessons from the field and real-world conversations with the professionals shaping the future of demolition. 🎙️ In this episode: The Rundown…
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Episode 38 (May 5, 2025): NDA Partnership with the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association (VPPPA), 2025 NDA Excellence in Demolition Award Winner, and Government Affairs Update.
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...
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Episode 37 (November 22, 2024): Demolition New Orleans, Certified Demolition Supervisor, and Government Affairs Update
Episode 37 (November 22, 2024): Demolition New Orleans, Certified Demolition Supervisor, and Government Affairs Update
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Episode 36 (August 16, 2024): Safe + Sound Week, Industry Insight, 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,...
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Episode 35 (June 18, 2024): Women in Demolition with Connie Clearwater and Kayla Lindamood and Government Affairs Update
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...
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Episode 34 (April 25, 2024) - Behind the Scenes at the Live Demolition Event® and a Government Affairs Update
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...
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Episode 33 (February 12, 2024): Women In Demo, NDA Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Stuppy, and More
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…
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Episode 32 (December 2023): Demo DEMOgraphics with Jeff Sessler (Sessler Wrecking): NDA 50th Anniversary Annual Convention & Expo, Live Demolition Event™ and What to Expect on the Regulatory Agenda
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...
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Episode 31 (September 22, 2023): Demo DEMOgraphics with Brian Priestly (PDI): Awards Season is Here! Awards, Scholarships, and What to Expect on the Regulatory Agenda
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…
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Episode 30 (August 2023): Demo Demographics and Government Affairs/Legislative Priorities
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...
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Episode 29: NDA President James Milburn, Labor and Workforce Update and NDA Legislative Priorities
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)…
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Episode 28: NDA Demolition Pre-Engineering Survey, Certified Demolition Supervisor and NDA legislative priorities
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...
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Episode 27 (November 17, 2022) - NDA Annual Convention & Expo, Live Demolition Event™, why are you in the Demo industry and what to expect from the recent election
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...
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Episode 26 (August 17, 2022) - Awards Season is Here! Demolition Awards, Scholarships and what to expect from the Hill
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...
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Episode 25 (April 29, 2022): Guidance for Demolition of Power Plants, 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner David Sinclair and what to expect from the Hill
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...
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Episode 24 (February 9, 2022): The Future is Now! Technology, Certification and What to Expect from the Hill
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…
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Episode 23 (December 14, 2021): Interview w/ Loren Smith, Skyline Policy + Dustin Bass, BaseRock Partners covering supply chain, COVID aftershocks and infrastructure rollout regulation and permitting
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...
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Episode 22 (October 29, 2021): Interview with Acting Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jim Frederick, Demolition San Diego and Government Affairs Update
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...
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Episode 21: 2021 Labor Market Summary, Association Update and Government Affairs Update
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...
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Episode 20: A Conversation with Demo Diva Simone Bruni on Workforce Development and Member Benefits, Past NDA Scholarship Recipient Joseph Hampel and Infrastructure Government Affairs Update
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...
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Episode 19: A Conversation with NDA Lifetime Achievement Awards Winner Herbert T. Duane, and 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook
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…
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Episode 18: Human Resources and Labor Law, the Industry in Europe and a Government Affairs Update
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...
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Episode 17: NDA Celebrates the Industry
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…
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Episode 16: Safety and Loss Prevention Performance with Dr. Devin Bennett & NDA Awards Applications
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…
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Episode 15: Demolition Safety Best Practices for COVID-19 featuring Chris Godek & Kyle Maddox
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...
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Episode 14: PHMSA Administrator “Skip” Elliott & NDA President Chris Godek Industry Outlook
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...
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Episode 13: COVID-19 Demolition Industry Survey & Minimizing Business Risk During Uncertain Times
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...
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Episode 12: COVID-19 Update and Resources & Savings4Members
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....
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Episode 11: DOL’s Joint Employer Rule & NDA’s 2019 Advocacy Year-in-Review
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.
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Episode 10: Ohio EPA Programs & Demolition Austin
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...
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Episode 9: Demolition in Community Development & Gayanga Co.’s Brian McKinney
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...
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Episode 8: FMCSA’s New Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse & World Demolition Summit
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...
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Episode 7: OSHA’s Safe + Sound Campaign & Women in Demolition
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...
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Episode 6: NDA Talks with President Chris Godek and White House Staff
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…
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Episode 5: Land Revitalization with EPA and Washington Fly-In Successes
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…
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Episode 4: Demolition Rockies: What to Expect
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...
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Episode 3: OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule & Government Shutdown
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...
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Episode 2: Midterm Elections & World Demolition Summit
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…
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Episode 1: Welcome to Demolition NOW, NDA's New Monthly Podcast
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...
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Demo Dispatch is the official podcast of the National Demolition Association (NDA), delivering timely updates, expert insights and real-world stories from across the demolition industry. Whether you're in the field or in the office, Demo Dispatch keeps you connected to the people and topics driving demolition forward.
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