Episode 4: Where Blasting Fits in Modern Demolition

In this episode: The Rundown (00:36): NDA Executive Director Jeff Lambert recaps Demolition Phoenix, which drew more than 1,200 attendees, 83 indoor exhibitors, 20 outdoor exhibitors and over 750 attendees at the Live DEMOlition Event featuring 90-plus pieces of equipment. He highlights strong participation in workforce development and training sessions, celebrates D.H. Griffin as the Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and reminds members about upcoming certification windows and April’s Foundations of Demolition Management Training Series in Washington, D.C. Member Conversation (3:16): Connie Clearwater of Priestly Demolition sits down with Tom Greiwe, president of Dem-Tech, to talk about where blasting fits into modern demolition. Drawing on nearly four decades in construction and blasting, Greiwe addresses common misconceptions — including cost, safety and environmental concerns — and explains why today’s explosives are far more refined and controlled than many assume. He walks through what early collaboration should look like, why communication between contractor and blaster is critical and how planning, engineering and clear final expectations determine success. The conversation also explores real-world constraints shaping the industry, including explosives supply shortages, long lead times and tariff pressures — and what contractors need to understand before scheduling a blast.

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Episode 4: Where Blasting Fits in Modern Demolition is an episode from Demolition NOW by NDA.

This episode is 00:30:31 long.

This episode was published on Feb 16, 2026.

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