NDA partners with US Army Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Alabama, is collaborating with the National Demolition Association (NDA) to advance best practices for the demolition industry. Through a release, the groups note that the partnership will be mutually beneficial and will have “a significant impact on the safety and well-being of workers in the demolition industry and the successful completion of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects.”

Under the agreement, the partnership will give the USACE access to NDA education and training programs and provide companies and workers the skills and knowledge necessary to mitigate risk and enhance opportunities for success. The partnership also benefits Huntsville Center’s Facility Reduction Program by providing a “pool of safe, reliable, best-in-class demolition contractors to bid on projects to service USACE projects,” the organizations say via a news release.

The Huntsville Center’s Facilities Reduction Program is working to eliminate excess facilities and structures to reduce government energy and maintenance costs, eliminate safety hazards, nuisances and unsightly structures, while freeing up valuable real estate for future development.

Additionally, under the agreement, NDA members can benefit from USACE training.

“Their session at this year’s annual [NDA] convention and expo was second-to-none, with solid information on navigating contracting opportunities,” NDA President Chris Godek says.

Access to risk management best practices and resources through USACE will also give NDA members the tools to offer safe and reliable demolition support.

“We are excited to enter into this strategic partnership,” Godek says. “This partnership will provide benefits to NDA members and demolition end-users. The USACE has proven to be a group of forward-thinking collaborative individuals, with a common goal of completing work efficiently, on time and safely. Access to NDA experts, training and best practices ensures the highest standards of work is performed on USACE projects. This partnership is one of many that will provide benefits to both NDA members and demolition end-users.”

The Huntsville Center’s Facility Reduction Program and NDA will host each organization’s industry experts at events and conferences and will facilitate training and education for USACE contractors. The two organizations will collaborate to assess, contribute to, and utilize recommendations in the continual development and promotion of the Foundations of Demolition Management Series in capability/capacity assessments and referral in the Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) process.