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Words from the EDA President: Navigating 2025: our industry's path forward

Words from the EDA President: Navigating 2025: our industry's path forward

Published 2/4 at 10:14

As we embark on 2025, the European demolition industry stands at a critical juncture, facing significant challenges and exciting opportunities. As EDA president, I personally believe that our success hinges on a commitment to innovation, education, and true collaboration to forge a sustainable and prosperous future for our sector.

NFDC announces CEO transition

NFDC announces CEO transition

Published 2/4 at 10:08

The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) in the UK regrets to announce that Duncan Rudall is stepping down from the position of CEO. Duncan has spent much time away from home and travelling on behalf of the NFDC. After his wife’s cancer treatment, he has made the decision that he must spend more time at home with his family, where he’s needed most.

Words from the IACDS President: Saying goodbye to IACDS

Words from the IACDS President: Saying goodbye to IACDS

Published 2/4 at 10:07

As my term as President of the IACDS draws to a close, I am struck by how quickly the time has passed. It has been a truly fascinating journey, marked by political challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic shifts, global conflicts, and further political changes.

IACDS Annual Meeting & Networking Event at bauma 2025

Published 26/2 at 15:34

IACDS will hold its Annual Meeting 2025 in conjunction with bauma on 10 April. This event promises to be an exciting day filled with insightful discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and a celebration of excellence in the drilling and sawing industry. This event will feature the General Assembly, a vibrant Networking Event, and the prestigious Diamond Award Ceremony.

Lekatech, the Finnish revolutionary in hammering joins EDA

Lekatech, the Finnish revolutionary in hammering joins EDA

Published 26/2 at 15:33

The European Demolition Association (EDA) is pleased to welcome a new member, Lekatech Oy. Since its foundation in 2018, Finnish company Lekatech has revolutionised the world of breakers and hammers with its state of the art advanced electric powered solutions. Continuing its work in redefining the capabilities and benefits of hammers and breakers, Lekatech proudly unveiled its latest development at Hillhead 2024, the new Electric Hammer Leka Toras 35.

SAP, the Finnish Federation of Asbestos and Dust Renovation joins EDA

SAP, the Finnish Federation of Asbestos and Dust Renovation joins EDA

Published 26/2 at 15:32

The European Demolition Association (EDA) is pleased to welcome a new member, SAP, the Finnish Federation of Asbestos and Dust Renovation.

Demolition and Explosive Blasting Congress held in Cologne

Demolition and Explosive Blasting Congress held in Cologne

Published 23/12, 2024 at 11:42

At the Congress on blasting engineering held on the 14 November in Cologne, lectures on special building demolitions were delivered by industry experts. These highlighted the need for extensive planning when blasting.

Words from the DA President: If you want it to be good, do it yourself

Words from the DA President: If you want it to be good, do it yourself

Published 22/12, 2024 at 19:43

The so called ‘Substitute Building Materials Regulation’, a regulation on the recycling options for substitute building materials, has been in force in Germany for a year now. It aims to pursue the goal of conserving natural and limited resources and making substitute building materials more attractive for builders in the future. In addition, instead of the current patchwork of 16 different regulations (the number of German federal states), a single standardised federal regulation has been created. It is a well thought out step towards a more circular economy in the construction industry.

Words from the EDA President: EDA Annual Convention 2025

Words from the EDA President: EDA Annual Convention 2025

Published 22/12, 2024 at 19:39

In less than two weeks, we will say goodbye to 2024, a year that has been particularly significant for our industry. The year started with uncertainty, as it was a key year for elections and, consequently, regulations worldwide. Indeed, it was a regulatory year in which the European Demolition Association, EDA, has been actively involved.

EDA Annual Convention 2025 in Venice

Published 22/12, 2024 at 19:34

EDA is now inviting interest parties to the EDA Annual Convention 2025 that will be held in Venice. The professional programme will be held on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 June, and will include leisure activities from Thursday to Saturday 14 June to get to know and enjoy the unique spaces that Venice has to offer.

Call for IACDS Diamond Award 2025 submissions

Published 22/12, 2024 at 19:33

The countdown is on for the IACDS Diamond Award 2025, a prestigious competition that offers companies in the concrete drilling and sawing industry a chance to showcase their best projects and products on a global platform. Organised by the International Association of Concrete Drillers & Sawers, IACDS, the Diamond Award has become a benchmark for excellence in the industry, celebrating innovation, creativity and outstanding craftsmanship.

Words from the EDA President: A successful gathering at the EDA Annual Convention [...]

Words from the EDA President: A successful gathering at the EDA Annual Convention [...]

Published 24/7, 2024 at 09:26

A successful gathering at the EDA Annual Convention in Belgrade

Words from the IACDS President: Staying Sharp in the Concrete Drillers & Sawers Peak [...]

Words from the IACDS President: Staying Sharp in the Concrete Drillers & Sawers Peak [...]

Published 24/7, 2024 at 09:14

Staying Sharp in the Concrete Drillers & Sawers Peak Season

Words from the DA President: Keeping an eye on the essentials in the circular economy

Words from the DA President: Keeping an eye on the essentials in the circular economy

Published 18/4, 2024 at 13:06

The Fachtagung Abbruch 2024 in Berlin was once again a successful industry event for the demolition sector with 124 exhibitors and over 1,200 visitors.

Words from the EDA President: Demolition dynamics – new year challenges and opportunities

Words from the EDA President: Demolition dynamics – new year challenges and opportunities

Published 18/4, 2024 at 13:02

As 2024 begins to take its course, it presents us with a great opportunity to reflect on the current state of the demolition, decontamination, and recycling industries (DDR), as well as to analyse the past and think about the future. Last year was characterised by many changes; some of them positive, others, not so much.

Words from the IACDS President: Drilling and sawing industry is back in action

Words from the IACDS President: Drilling and sawing industry is back in action

Published 18/4, 2024 at 12:54

As 2024 begins to take its course, I can’t help but reflect on how far we’ve come. Global pandemic, decline of the market and international conflicts, much of which has affected the industry professionals from all around the globe. Despite everything, the drilling and sawing industry and its workers has remained steady in its values and goals, moving, sometimes slower, to unite the sector, exchanging knowledge and ideas, as well as promoting better standards of training and safety among the companies.

Celebrating the unity of the demolition industry

Celebrating the unity of the demolition industry

Published 5/7, 2023 at 07:14

As my first year as the EDA president comes to its end, we’re closing it in the same place as it has begun: the EDA Annual Convention.

Words from the IACDS President: Drilling and sawing industry coming together once again

Words from the IACDS President: Drilling and sawing industry coming together once again

Published 5/7, 2023 at 07:08

As we enter the second half of 2023, the International Association of Concrete Drilling and Sawing, IACDS, has celebrated the end of spring with its annual event: The IACDS Annual Convention 2023.

European Demolition Association annual meeting 2023

European Demolition Association annual meeting 2023

Published 24/4, 2023 at 16:11

This year’s annual convention of the European Demolition Association takes place in Amsterdam (as published in PDi issue 1-2023). Here we cover the detailed programme.

German Demolition Association hosts Europe’s largest demolition conference

German Demolition Association hosts Europe’s largest demolition conference

Published 24/4, 2023 at 12:23

On 3 March, the Fachtagung Abbruch took place in Berlin. 117 exhibitors and over 1,200 participants attended this year. The event, organised by German Demolition Association (DA) is by far Europe's largest conference on demolition and dismantling techniques.

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