Blog
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.
Questions to Ask Demolition Contractors Before Procuring One
Demolition is high‑risk work, so asking clear, pointed questions about planning, competence and control is essential before appointing any contractor.
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.
Are we commissioning asbestos surveys early enough to influence demolition planning?
Timing plays a critical role in how effectively survey information can reduce uncertainty around programme, cost and risk.
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.
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
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.
Industry
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.
Are we commissioning asbestos surveys early enough to influence demolition planning?
Timing plays a critical role in how effectively survey information can reduce uncertainty around programme, cost and risk.
Resource & Waste Management EXPO 2026
The Resource & Waste Management Expo will be held at the NEC Birmingham on the 16-17th of September 2026.
Skills & Training
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.
CSCS Smart Check Enhancements – NI Manual Reads
The CSCS Smart Check will be getting some new enhancements such as being able to manually read using surname and NI number.
NFDC is Now Listed on the CPD Website – Supporting Ongoing Professional Development
The NFDC is pleased to announce that it is now officially listed as an accredited provider on the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service website.
Sustainability
Resource & Waste Management EXPO 2026
The Resource & Waste Management Expo will be held at the NEC Birmingham on the 16-17th of September 2026.
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.
Wellbeing
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.
Stress, Performance, and Awareness
Pressure is part of the job in demolition but too much of it can quietly impact performance, safety, and decision-making. This article explores how stress really affects your team, and why getting the balance right matters more than you think.
