The National Demolition Association is reporting some of the details of a survey of its members it recently conducted. The survey finds that association members are seeing a slow improvement in the dynamics of the demolition industry. The association is a non-profit organization representing about 1,000 companies that are involved in the demolition process.
In regards to one question that queried whether respondents saw any change in the volume of demolition project opportunities, jobs to bid, in their market, 41 percent of the respondents said yes; about 25 percent said no; while 35 percent said they are still not sure.
In response to the question “Has the federal government’s stimulus program, $787 billion approved last year, had any effect on the market of demolition services in your area?” one-third of the respondents said yes, 44 percent said no and 20 percent were not sure.
“These numbers are no surprise,” says Michael Taylor, CAE, executive director of the National Demolition Association. “So much of our work flows from activity in the construction industry and takes a little more time for us to benefit from an upturn in that industry. McGraw-Hill Construction reported that new construction starts in May climbed 3 percent from the previous month and that non-residential building showed improvement in May, as well. We’re optimistic that we’ll steadily feel the improvement as the year progresses.”