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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.