David Sinclair appointed director of the National Demolition Association. Industry veteran and one of the demolition sector’s most decorated individuals David Sinclair has been appointed onto the National Demolition Association’s board of directors. The news came as the National Demolition Association hosts its annual convention in Austin, Texas. It is another incredible achievement for the…Read moreRead more
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Breaking News – Crowning Achievement…
David Coleman announces retirement…
Influential and respected industry stalwart steps down. The Coleman Group has announced that David Coleman is retiring as Chairman after 55 years with the company. David Coleman joined Coleman & Company in 1962 straight from school, the year it was incorporated, becoming a shareholder in 1966, Managing Director in 1984 and Group Chairman in 2010….Read moreRead more
Trouble in Paradise…
NFDC rocked by sudden regional resignation. The London & Southern Counties region of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors has been plunged into disarray following the sudden and unexpected resignation of vice chairman Matt Phillips of Downwell Demolition. Although Phillips refuses to be drawn on the specific reasons for his shock resignation, DemolitionNews understands that…Read moreRead more
Breaking News – Sinclair takes on new challenge…
Industry veteran joins major US demolition company. Demolition industry stalwart, David P. Sinclair has been recruited by Envirocon, Inc., a U.S.A based Corporation, operating throughout the USA and are one of the Washington Group of Companies. Sinclair, well known Internationally in the demolition industry with 50 years + of demolition and dismantling experience, will assist…Read moreRead more
Veterans unite as Brown joins J. Mould…
NFDC president joins Reading-based contractor. Paul Brown, a 40-year industry veteran and the incumbent president of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors, has joined J. Mould (Reading) Ltd. Brown says he will enjoy a “roving brief” within a company he has known and admired “for decades”. Paul Brown, son of former NFDC president Claude, bring…Read moreRead more
Gone too soon…
Loizeaux family in morning as Jason Mark Loizeaux passes. The Loizeaux family of world-famous demolition company Controlled Demolition Inc is in mourning following the premature death of Jason Mark Loizeaux. There are currently no details on the circumstances of his passing. An announcement has been made on his Facebook page which reads: ” It is…Read moreRead more
RVA appoints new Ops Manager
Decommissioning consultancy strengthens leadership team ahead of further growth. RVA Group has appointed Nick Clark as Operations Manager. With a wealth of experience working in high hazard environments, he joins this organisation following 15 years’ management in the offshore and onshore oil sector. Proficiently skilled in the running, maintenance, and decommissioning of multifaceted plants,…Read moreRead more
JFH mourns loss…
John F Hunt announces passing of deputy MD. Essex-based contractor John F Hunt has announced the sad passing of deputy managing director Dave Smith. A statement on the company’s website reads: It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Smith, Deputy Managing Director of John F Hunt Demolition. He…Read moreRead more
A lifetime of achievement…
Redyke honoured by National Demolition Association. The National Demolition Association (NDA) Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to Jim Redyke of the Dykon Explosive Demolition Corporation. The award honours individuals in the industry for their contributions to both the demolition business and the association itself, and the presentation took place at the NDA’s 44th annual…Read moreRead more
Video – Familiar faces…
Midlands region out in force for Late Summer Ball. I’ll warn you in advance – This film contains no demolition whatsoever. But if you’re from the Midlands and Wales region and would like to see yourself on screen; or if you’re from another part of the UK and would like to see what your Midlands…Read moreRead more
