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 leaders through the 2027 NDA Awards.
From the Field (2:40): Chet Bryant of Triple S Metals shares a memorable story about identifying radioactive contamination during a power plant demolition project and explains why early collaboration between demolition contractors and scrap recyclers can prevent costly delays, improve safety and maximize material value.
Member Conversation (8:16): Caleb Towns and Bryce Christensen of NDA member Grant Mackay Demolition Company discuss the demolition of the University of Utah School of Medicine and why complex projects begin long before the first structure comes down. They explore the value of involving demolition contractors early in the planning process, coordinating work around active hospitals, engineering safe demolition sequences, recycling and material recovery, common misconceptions about the industry and what it takes to attract the next generation of demolition professionals.
