The shortlist for the Awards at the World Demolition Summit 2026 has been announced by Demolition & Recycling International (D&Ri) on 25 August 2026, with 5 NFDC members among the nominees.
The international panel of expert judges in the demolition industry have narrowed the field to the finalists in each category:
World Demolition Awards 2026 – Shortlist
CIVILS DEMOLITION
- Armac Demolition
- CMA Contracting
- Despe
- RK & Co
COLLABORATION IN DEMOLITION
- Grupo Mitre
- JBV Demolition
- Priestly Demolition
- Thompsons of Prudhoe
CONTRACT OVER US$ 1 MILLION
- Brandenburg Industrial Service Company
- Dem-Master Demolition
- Despe
- Grant Mackay Demolition
- Liberty Industrial
CONTRACT UNDER US$ 1 MILLION
- Cardem
- Colemans
- Delsan-AIM
- Despe
- Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Cardem
- Despe
EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION
- Ahtna-Target JV
- PDC Explosives Engineering
- PDC Explosives Engineering
INDUSTRIAL DEMOLITION
- Cardem
- DDM Demontage
- Despe
- Hughes & Salvidge
- Independence Excavating
INNOVATION: PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
- CNH Industrial Italia
- Firstgreen Industries
- Kobelco Construction Machinery
- P Olesen & Sønner
- Rusch Cranes
INNOVATION: TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS
- ALLU Finland
- CEJN
- Plattner
- ShearCore
RECYCLING
- Demex
- Despe
- Grupo Mitre
- Tscherning
SAFETY AND TRAINING
- Adamo Demolition
- Cardem
- Despe
- Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling
- Trifecta Services Company
URBAN DEMOLITION
- Cardem
- Colemans
- Delsan-AIM
- Despe
- Eco Demolizioni
- Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling
The NFDC congratulates all shortlisted companies with a special shout-out to the NFDC members who have made it onto the list due to their excellence and dedication to raising the standards within the demolition industry.
Winners across the award categories will be announced at the 2026 World Demolition Summit in November in Madrid, Spain.
Learn more about the World Demolition Summit 2026 here.
Check out our members on the shortlist below.
Armac Demolition Ltd
ActiveCertified
Demolition, rail & civils, non-licensed and licensed asbestos removal. Providing Client’s with results that meet or exceed their expectations whilst maintaining a high level of health & safety.
Colemans
ActiveCertified
We are industry leaders, recognised on a global stage. Specialising in deconstruction, continually innovating with a forward-thinking approach. We provide engineered demolition, remediation, and cutting services throughout the UK
Dem-Master Demolition Ltd
ActiveCertified
Operating Nationwide, our expert services include Licenced Asbestos Removal, Demolition, Dismantling, Deconstruction, Decommissioning, Site Clearance, Waste Management, Recycling, and Skip Hire
Hughes & Salvidge Ltd
ActiveCertified
A dynamic, ISO quality certified company, established in 1964, with the expertise, experience and environmental safety standards necessary to enable us to offer specialised services ‘in-house’.
Thompsons of Prudhoe Ltd
ActiveCertified
Thompsons of Prudhoe are a specialist demolition, deconstruction, decommissioning, industrial dismantling, asbestos removal, site reclamation, earthmoving, contaminated land remediation and site clearance contractor operating throughout the UK.
Originally published Aug 27, 2026 11:55:53 AM, updated August 27 2026.
