President’s Report – John Lynch

• Successful relocation: NFDC moved from its previous offices to new premises at Mark Road, a key milestone for the Federation.
• Membership Update: NFDC now represents 132 Corporate Members and 104 ISP Members, maintaining its strong industry presence.

Annual Accounts of the Federation-Lesley Ransome

• Relayed the annual account of the federation which are available for members to read upon emailing Lesley Ransome. A remarkable £203,000 was raised across 36 charities, showcasing the generosity and community commitment of NFDC members.

CEO’s Report – Duncan Rudall

• Provided crucial updates on demolition training, including changes to the CSCS card system, which will now be reduced to a two-year non-renewable card, and ongoing work on competency schemes in partnership with industry bodies.
  
• Collaboration with the European Demolition Association continues, ensuring NFDC remains at the forefront of global demolition standards.

Marketing Report – Silvia Navarro

NFDC recapped PR, events, publications, detailing how the marketing department are raising the profile for members while building excitement for another event in the demolition calendar, the NFDC Convention.

Guest Speaker – Jan Andresen (Health & Safety Executive)

Delivered a session on mental health and trauma in demolition, emphasising the need for resilience training and support tools such as the new Talking Toolkit.

Guest Speaker – Graham Watts (Construction Industry Council)

Discussed the government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry, highlighting proposed reforms, including:

• A single construction regulator
• Reintroducing a Chief Construction Advisor
• Reviewing high-risk building definitions
• Licensing contractors for high-risk demolition work

Guest Speaker – Adrian McLean (Institute of Demolition Engineers)

• Celebrated IDE’s 49-year history and its continued contribution to demolition engineering. IDE is now preparing for its 50th-anniversary gala dinner in September 2025 and working to reintroduce the foundation degree and Masters program with Wolverhampton University.

Leadership Team

Adrian Corrigan BSc, MRICS, MIDE

President

GBM Demolition Ltd

As an experienced director with a proven track record in the demolition industry and the federation, his presidency is focused on driving innovation and steering the federation toward a progressive future.

GBM Demolition Ltd

Active

This member is fully compliant with NFDC audits and legislations.

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• Nationwide • Traditional Demolition and dismantling • Earthmoving & excavation • Controlled explosive demolition • High reach mechanical demolition • Asbestos removal & land remediation• Plant hire

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Mark Nicholls MIDE

Vice-President

Apex Demolition Ltd

Over 25 years in the demolition industry and continuous involvement with the NFDC and specifically its community values. He aims to ensure all the federation’s priorities are exemplified by members.

Apex Demolition Ltd

Pending

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Apex provide a turnkey Enabling Works Package which includes Licensed and Non-licensed, Asbestos Removal, Soft Strip, Demolition, Bulk Earthworks, Land Remediation and Groundworks.

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Robert Collard

Second Vice-President

R Collard Ltd.

With extensive experience in the demolition and waste management industry, he has consistently emphasised a strong focus on safety and sustainability, ensuring these values are at the forefront of every project he oversees.

John Lynch MIDE

Honorary Lifetime Vice President (HLVP)

Newline Midlands Ltd

Voted by members to honoured with HLVP Status recognising his contributions to the federation and demolition industry for over 50 years.

Newline Midlands Ltd

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Newline provides comprehensive, market-leading demolition and civil engineering services in the East Midlands across a range of sectors, including local authorities, public utilities and developers.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the NFDC Awards Ceremony 2025! From our esteemed Corporate Members and ISP Members to our dedicated industry colleagues, your presence truly made this event extraordinary. But the spotlight shone brightest on the incredible individuals and teams we had the honour of celebrating that evening.

Celebrating Excellence in Demolition

First and foremost, congratulations to all our winners and those highly commended for their outstanding contributions. Your hard work, passion, and unwavering dedication to excellence continue to set the standard for the demolition industry.

A special shout-out to John Lynch, NFDC Honorary Lifetime Vice President, for receiving the Outstanding Contribution Award. This well-deserved recognition celebrates his exceptional service and commitment to the industry over the years.

Guest Speaker Matt Le Tissier

A memorable highlight of the evening was our guest speaker, Matt Le Tissier. The former Southampton FC legend brought his trademark irreverent humour and charming personality to the stage, regaling us with hilarious anecdotes from his football career and life in the spotlight. His stories left the audience in stitches and added a unique touch to an already special occasion.

Raising Funds for a Worthy Cause

In the spirit of giving, we were also able to make a significant contribution to Douglas Macmillan Hospice (Dougie Mac), the charity chosen by John Lynch for the Golden Envelope Charity Raffle. Through the generosity of our guests, we were able to raise an incredible £12,000 for this vital cause—an achievement that reflects the kindness and generosity of the demolition community.

We also want to extend a special thank you to Central Demolition Ltd, Fenchurch Insurance Brokers, and Brown and Mason Group Limited for your unwavering support during the charity auction. Your contributions helped us reach this remarkable total.

Looking Ahead

The NFDC Awards Ceremony is always a highlight of the year, and 2025 was no exception. It was an evening of celebration, laughter, and recognition, and we are so grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to making the event a resounding success.

Thank you again to all who joined us, and we can’t wait to see you at next year’s ceremony!

Until then, the federation and it’s members will continue striving for excellence in all we do.