NDA Membership Grows in 2010

Membership in the National Demolition Association (NDA) grew in 2010 with the addition of 40 new member companies in the United States and Canada.

“The fact that we were able to attract so many new members in this current challenging economy is testament to how the industry perceives the value of membership in our Association,” says Michael Taylor, NDA’s executive director.

The NDA expanded its membership qualifications scope several years ago beyond demolition contractors to include companies involved in the many facets of the demolition process, including C&D recycling, landfilling, facilities’ decontamination, disaster remediation, salvage, scrap, as well as general contractors and engineers.

Among the benefits of membership include copies of the Demolition Safety Manual, a HazCom Program, a library of safety training DVDs, access to a Demolition Safety Talks program, and an online listing on the NDA’s Contractor Directory.

“The value of the benefits afforded each new member is worth several hundred dollars,” Taylor says. “The government representation, networking opportunities made available at our board of directors meetings and annual convention, and the public relations support we give the industry make it really difficult for us to put a real cash value on membership, which many of our long-term members view as invaluable.”

In addition to the 40 new member companies in 2010, the association added 20 new associate members, companies regularly and actively engaged in the business of furnishing supplies, equipment of services to the demolition industry. Other membership categories include International Members and Student Members, which include college and high school students interested in demolition or construction management.

Additional information on becoming a member of the National Demolition Association is available at www.demolitionassociation.com.