National Demolition Association Survey Finds Optimism from Members

The National Demolition Association has reported details from a recent survey of its members. The survey finds that association members are seeing slow improvement in the dynamics of the demolition industry.

Regarding a question as to whether respondents saw any change in the volume of demolition project opportunities or jobs to bid in their markets, 41 percent of the respondents said yes; about 25 percent said no; while 35 percent said they were unsure.

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 unsure.

“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.”

Taylor adds, “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.”

The National Demolition Association, based in Doylestown, Pa., is a nonprofit organization representing about 1,000 companies that are involved in the demolition process.