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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.

IACDS Annual Convention 2023 to be held in Venice, Italy

IACDS Annual Convention 2023 to be held in Venice, Italy

Published 24/4, 2023 at 12:11

It is time for the IACDS annual meeting 2023, with the last time the industry met was at bauma in November 2022.

Bringing together the European and Northern American demolition industries

Bringing together the European and Northern American demolition industries

Published 24/4, 2023 at 09:35

The first trimester of 2023 was incredibly fruitful for the European Demolition Association. Many projects, publications, and events took place and many more are on the way.

New showcase video for ‘Develon’ brand

Published 24/4, 2023 at 09:32

Following the recent announcement about the company’s new brand and shared visions for worldwide markets moving forward, a new video has been introduced by Doosan to provide further details.

Words from the IACDS President: The challenges of hiring within the drilling industry

Published 24/4, 2023 at 09:28

When we discuss the issues the drilling and sawing industry is facing, one immediately comes to light: the hiring of new workers. The number of professionals, specifically amongst the younger generations, began declining some time ago, becoming more noticeable ever since.

2023, a year full of excitement and work

2023, a year full of excitement and work

Published 6/3, 2023 at 09:45

As my first year as president of the European Demolition Association begins to take its course, I would like to take this as an opportunity to share my thoughts about the current state of events, as well as the impact it might have on the demolition, decontamination and recycling sector.

Congratulations CSDA 50 years

Congratulations CSDA 50 years

Published 6/3, 2023 at 09:36

The North American branch association CSDA, Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association, is celebrating 50 years. PDi and certainly all industry colleagues around the world want to pay attention to that.

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