Blog
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026
Breast Cancer affects both men and women. By raising awareness of the disease, we can encourage individuals to check themselves, raise funds for research, and understand the treatment options available.
Competency on demolition projects: what should clients look for?
Demolition competency is a client responsibility, and should be assessed through the right combination of qualified operatives, experienced personnel, relevant project history, professional membership and robust planning.
How Urban Environments Pose a Challenge to Demolition Projects
Urban environments pose a challenge to demolition projects due to proximity to other buildings, busy streets and more.
Why is there shame in self-care? A trades perspective
We discuss why there can be feel like there is shame in self-care and how we can overcome the challenge.
National Wellness Month 2026
National Wellness Month takes place in August every year and encourages people to prioritise self-care, healthy routines, and sustainable wellbeing habits.
Community
IDE Supports President’s Charity with Generous Donation
The NFDC extends its gratitude to the Institute of Demolition Engineers and C&D Engineering for a £3,000 donation to the President’s chosen charity, Sue Ryder.
Regional Meeting Charity Donations – Spring ’25
Discover how NFDC members continued to support UK causes through generous donations made during the Spring 2025 round of regional meetings.
NFDC President’s Chosen Charity
NFDC President Adrian Corrigan has chosen Sue Ryder as his charity, inspired by their compassionate care during a personal life event. Deeply moved, he aims to support their vital, donation-dependent services throughout his two-year term.
Federation
Corporate Call for Media: NFDC AGM & Awards 2027
The NFDC are calling its corporate members to send in their photos and videos for the NFDC AGM & Awards.
NFDC AGM & Awards 2027
The NFDC AGM and Awards will be held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel on Friday 12th March 2027.
NFDC Annual Convention 2026 celebrates industry, community and £16,600 charity success
We celebrated another successful Convention, bringing members, partners and industry guests together in Estoril, Portugal.
Industry
World Demolition Summit 2026 – Awards Shortlist
The World Demolition Summit 2026 have released the shortlisted nominees for their award categories, which will be presented on the 5th of November in Madrid, Spain.
NFDC launches 60 free demolition training pathways
The NFDC and NDTG are collaborating to offer 60 fully funded CCDO Demolition Labourer pathway places.
Demolition Site Safety | What are the Risks that Clients, Principal Designers & Contractors Could Face?
Demolition site safety can be carefully managed through the understanding of the associated risks and the procurement of competent, accredited demolition contractors.
Entries for D&RI100 2026 Open
D&RI are inviting businesses from across the demolition industry to participate in their annual ranking of the world's 100 largest demolition contractors.
NFDC Talks 2026 builds momentum with successful Manchester and Bristol seminars
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors has successfully delivered the first two seminars in its 2026 NFDC Talks series.
Member exclusive
Corporate Call for Media: NFDC AGM & Awards 2027
The NFDC are calling its corporate members to send in their photos and videos for the NFDC AGM & Awards.
NFDC AGM & Awards 2027
The NFDC AGM and Awards will be held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel on Friday 12th March 2027.
Skills & Training
Competency on demolition projects: what should clients look for?
Demolition competency is a client responsibility, and should be assessed through the right combination of qualified operatives, experienced personnel, relevant project history, professional membership and robust planning.
NFDC launches 60 free demolition training pathways
The NFDC and NDTG are collaborating to offer 60 fully funded CCDO Demolition Labourer pathway places.
Consultation Launched on Potential Merger of CITB and ECITB
The UK Government has launched a consultation on the principle of forming a single body from the CITB and the ECITB.
CSCS Smart Check Reaches 60 Million Scans
CSCS Smart Check has reached 60 million scans, helping contractors verify workforce qualifications and providing real-time insight into skills and training across the industry.
Sustainability
Adapting to Climate Change: Smarter Building and Demolition Practices
As climate change challenges the resilience of our built environment, Adrian Corrigan highlights the crucial role of intelligent demolition in sustainable development.
The NFDC Response to the Government Consultation on the Reform of Landfill Tax
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the government’s consultation on the reform of Landfill Tax.
NFDC partners with FOOTPRINT+
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are proud to partner with FOOTPRINT+.
Wellbeing
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026
Breast Cancer affects both men and women. By raising awareness of the disease, we can encourage individuals to check themselves, raise funds for research, and understand the treatment options available.
Why is there shame in self-care? A trades perspective
We discuss why there can be feel like there is shame in self-care and how we can overcome the challenge.
National Wellness Month 2026
National Wellness Month takes place in August every year and encourages people to prioritise self-care, healthy routines, and sustainable wellbeing habits.
Focus on What You Can Control
Keeping Focus: Sphere of Influence explores how to manage stress by separating what you can control from what you can’t, helping you reduce pressure and stay clearer in demanding situations.
Keeping Calm Amongst the Chaos
This article explores how everyday pressures in demolition can impact stress, performance, and safety, and highlights practical ways site teams can better manage and respond to them.
