National Demolition Association

What National Demolition Association does

The National Demolition Association (NDA) is a nonprofit professional trade association serving companies and individuals in the U.S. and Canadian demolition industry. Founded in 1974 (some sources cite 1973) and headquartered at 2001 K Street NW, Washington, DC, NDA operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees and executes its mission primarily through member- and volunteer-driven programs. It serves three horizontal customer segments: demolition and wrecking contractors (the primary segment), associated businesses and service providers (suppliers, equipment makers, recyclers), and students preparing for demolition careers. The association holds annual conventions, quarterly member meetings, and scholarships, and operates five active geographic chapters (Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Southern California, Rocky Mountain).

NDA's service portfolio is organized around membership as the core product, layered with certification, training, content, events, and advocacy modules. It owns the only demolition-specific professional certifications in the industry — the Certified Demolition Supervisor (CDS, launched 2023) and the Certified Demolition Technician (CDT, available in Spanish) — administered through Meazure Learning with live remote proctoring. Training includes the Foundations of Demolition Management series (Project Management, Job Cost Tracking, Risk Management, Estimating), a Superintendent Bootcamp, Hands-on Equipment Maintenance, Demolition Methods Planning and Design, and 24/7 online courses via 360training.com partnership. Content distribution runs through DEMOLITION magazine (quarterly), the Demo Dispatch podcast, the Demo on Demand platform, and weekly email newsletters.

NDA's business model combines subscription-recurring membership dues (Regular/International/Associate at $2,000–$2,500 annually; Student at $100) with one-time certification exam fees (CDS $595 members/$755 non-members; CDT $300/$450), training course fees, advertising and sponsorship revenue from DEMOLITION magazine, the Demo on Demand platform, and the award-winning Annual Convention & Expo. Go-to-market is direct sales-led via an online membership signup and chapter-event recruitment, distributed through a chapter network and supported by federal advocacy as the industry's unified voice. The association formalizes stickiness through digital credentials (Credly), an OSHA alliance (renewed January 2024), and claimed member outcomes including 21% higher profit for safety-focused firms and approximately 20% operational cost savings through member programs.

Name

National Demolition Association

Legal name

National Demolition Association

Website

https://demolitionassociation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Demolition Association (NDA) is a U.S. nonprofit trade association founded in 1974 and headquartered in Washington, DC. It serves demolition contractors, suppliers, and students through membership, the industry's only CDS and CDT certifications, training programs, advocacy, and an annual convention.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Demolition (Structural, Selective/Interior) (IMAFAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Demolition Equipment (Breakers, Crushers, Shears) (IMAHAAAL)

Keywords

• Demolition industry training
• Professional certification programs
• Construction safety training
• Trade association services
• Regulatory advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from regular, international, associate, and student members. Regular membership $2,000-2,500 annually; International membership $2,500 annually; Associate membership $2,500 annually; Student membership $100 annually. Membership provides access to training, resources, advocacy, certification, and networking benefits.
2. Certification Exams: Revenue from Certified Demolition Supervisor (CDS) and Certified Demolition Technician (CDT) certification exams. CDS exam: $595 members/$755 non-members; CDT exam: $300 members/$450 non-members. Retake fees and bulk discount pricing available.
3. Training Courses: Fee-based training programs including Foundations of Demolition Management series, Superintendent Bootcamp, Hands-on Equipment Maintenance, and Demolition Methods Planning and Design courses. Pricing varies by course length and format.
4. Scholarship Donations: Donations to NDA scholarship fund supporting students pursuing careers in demolition. Donation options at $50, $100, $150 levels.
5. Advertising and Sponsorships: Revenue from advertising in DEMOLITION magazine and Demo on Demand platform. Sponsorship opportunities at annual convention and chapter events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The National Demolition Association is a professional trade association that provides demolition companies with membership services, industry-specific professional certifications (Certified Demolition Supervisor and Certified Demolition Technician), structured training programs, federal regulatory advocacy, and industry events. It serves as the unified industry voice in Washington, DC and operates a content platform (Demo on Demand, DEMOLITION Magazine, Demo Dispatch Podcast) to disseminate best practices, safety guidance, and business intelligence to its member base.

Product overview

The National Demolition Association offers a comprehensive portfolio of member services organized as a platform-plus-modules model. At its core is NDA Membership providing access to training, resources, advocacy, and industry connections. The service portfolio includes professional certifications (CDS, CDT), formal training programs (Foundations of Demolition Training Series, Demolition Methods Planning and Design, Superintendent Bootcamp, Hands-on Equipment Maintenance), online training via 360training.com partnership, content platforms (Demo on Demand, Demo Dispatch Podcast, Demolition Magazine), signature events (Annual Convention & Expo, Quarterly Member Meetings, Live DEMOlition Event), scholarship programs, digital credentials via Credly, and the NDA Demolition Directory. The association also provides exam delivery through live remote proctoring and member-exclusive resources like the Starting Out Right Series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NDA Membership Professional membership program providing training access, resources, industry best practices, events, advocacy representation, and networking for demolition companies. Includes Regular, International, Associate, and Student tiers.
• Certified Demolition Supervisor (CDS) Professional certification demonstrating ability to lead demolition projects safely and efficiently. Validates supervisory skills, safety knowledge, environmental stewardship, operational methodology, project management, and people management.
• Certified Demolition Technician (CDT)
• Foundations of Demolition Training Series
• Demolition Methods, Planning and Design Course
• Superintendent Bootcamp
• Hands-on Equipment Maintenance Course
• Online Training (360training.com partnership)
• Annual Convention & Expo (Demolition Fort Worth 2027)
• Quarterly Member Meetings
• Live DEMOlition Event
• NDA Demolition Directory
• Demo on Demand
• Demo Dispatch Podcast
• DEMOLITION Magazine
• NDA Scholarship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 21% more profits for companies who place a focus on safety than those who don't invest in safety
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDA has an established alliance with OSHA to promote safety on demolition job sites. NDA developed demolition-specific training for OSHA compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs), including videos on engineering survey, health hazards, fall protection, and robotics. The partnership ensures best demolition practices are followed at job sites across the U.S. Alliance renewed most recently in January 2024.
• 360training.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationNDA partners with 360training.com to provide members with access to online training on demolition and construction topics, including OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 courses. The partnership offers comprehensive course library covering safety and general industry topics with on-demand 24/7 access.
• CredlycoreTechnology or IntegrationNDA partnered with Credly, the leading digital badge platform, to provide digital credentials for CDS and CDT certifications, Foundations of Demolition Management Series completion, and volunteer leadership recognition. Digital badges can be shared on LinkedIn, social media, email signatures, and printed as certificates.
• Meazure LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationNDA uses Meazure Learning to administer CDS and CDT certification exams through live remote proctoring and testing centers. Meazure Learning provides the exam platform, proctoring services, and scheduling infrastructure for certification testing windows.
• Volvo Construction EquipmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolvo sponsors meals for Foundations of Demolition Management courses as a show floor sponsor. Partnership supports NDA education programs through meal sponsorship at training events.
• The Workplace AdvisorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNDA members receive discounted access to The Workplace Advisors (formerly Affinity HR Group) for HR professional support across the employment life cycle. Partnership evolved from previous relationship with Affinity HR Group.
• Construction Industry Safety CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDA participates in the Construction Industry Safety Coalition to broaden advocacy impact and align with shared goals in construction safety. Coalition engagement ensures demolition perspectives are included in broader policy conversations.
• Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDA partners with Society of American Military Engineers through coalition engagement to align on infrastructure and construction industry issues affecting demolition contractors.
• U.S. Army Corps of EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDA collaborates with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on demolition-related matters affecting government infrastructure projects and military construction.
• VPPPA (Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDA participates in coalition with VPPPA for safety advocacy and best practice sharing related to workplace safety programs in construction and demolition industries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• International Association of Structural Movers: Smaller specialty trade association adjacent to demolition, focused on structural moving and lifting. Provides a relevant comparable for how niche construction associations monetize membership, certification, and annual conferences with small professional staff.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): Membership-based organization offering the Designated Design-Build Professional certification, training courses, and an annual conference. Compares on certification-revenue + conference + advocacy mix, though DBIA focuses on project delivery method rather than trade specialty.

Others

• 360training.com: NDA's online training delivery partner providing OSHA 10/30 and demolition safety courses on demand. Included as an adjacent technology peer given the integrated nature of the partnership and overlap in serving safety-compliance learners in construction.
• Caterpillar Inc. Largest construction and demolition equipment manufacturer globally and NDA partner via the Hall of Fame (Neil LeBlanc inducted 2026). Included as an ecosystem peer because Caterpillar's dealer network and equipment platforms intersect with NDA's member base and training content.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Major demolition-equipment OEM that is an NDA Live DEMOlition Event sponsor and Foundations course meal sponsor. Included as a peer given its role as an associated business partner that depends on NDA's industry ecosystem for marketing reach to demolition contractors.

Direct peers

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association for construction subcontractors with membership dues, advocacy in Washington, DC, education programming, and an annual convention. Operates with a similarly lean staff serving a specialized subset of the construction industry.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): Largest US trade association for general contractors, with a similar dues, training, advocacy, and convention model to NDA. Both organizations monetize membership, certification, and annual conventions while lobbying in Washington, DC on construction-safety and labor-policy issues that materially affect demolition contractors.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National US construction trade association offering membership, craft and safety training (including OSHA-related programs), and an annual convention/expo comparable to NDA's Demolition Fort Worth. Operates in the same membership-association + paid-training + advocacy model serving contractors.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Large US trade association providing membership, education (NAHB University), certifications (CGR, CAPS), and a major annual IBS show. Comparable dues-and-events revenue model, although NAHB serves residential builders rather than demolition specifically.

Regional players

• European Demolition Association (EDA): European counterpart trade association for the demolition industry, co-organizer of the World Demolition Summit referenced in NDA's event calendar. Comparable membership, certification, and advocacy offerings but serves Europe rather than US/Canada.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NationalDemolitionAssociation
• Facebookfacebook.com/DemolitionAssoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-demolition-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/demolitionassn

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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