National Demolition Association and Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association Announce Landmark Collaboration Agreement
April 16, 2026
WASHINGTON – The National Demolition Association (NDA) and the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) of Springfield, Illinois, are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize a joint collaboration between the two organizations to co-locate their annual meetings in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2027.
This strategic exploration is driven by a shared history of partnership, similar membership bases of suppliers and contractors, and common objectives in workforce training.
CSDA’s 2027 Conference will be held Feb. 15-17, 2027, followed by NDA’s Annual Convention & Expo from Feb. 17-20, 2027. The organizations will host several joint sessions, and CSDA members will have the opportunity to visit the NDA Expo Hall, attend the Live DEMOlition Event® and participate in Hands-on Equipment Maintenance Training.
The associations believe that deeper collaboration presents a valuable opportunity to improve the industry, create operational efficiencies and enhance member value. By working together, NDA and CSDA aim to act as a unified voice to increase impact on policymakers while leveraging complementary organizational strengths to achieve greater economies of scale.
To lead this initiative, both associations have appointed their respective Executive Committees to serve on a Collaboration Task Force. This group will evaluate financial considerations, programmatic overlap and the cross-promotion of education and events.
“This exploratory effort has the potential to be mutually beneficial, strengthening both the concrete sawing, drilling and demolition industries as a whole,” said Mark DeSchepper, president of the CSDA. “We are building upon the spirit of our 2014 agreement to find new ways to consolidate overlapping functions and deliver more to our members.”
NDA President Ben Hayden added: “By acting as a unified voice, we can better serve our stakeholders. Our goal is to investigate how resource combination and the creation of efficiencies can help both associations thrive in an evolving market.”
Under the terms of the MOU, the associations have agreed to promote reciprocal event participation and cross-promotion of education programming. The associations will conduct an audit of their training programs to identify opportunities for cross-promotion via webinars, podcasts and print media.
About the National Demolition Association
The National Demolition Association (NDA) is a not-for-profit trade organization representing approximately 500 U.S. and Canadian companies and many international firms that are involved in the demolition process. NDA is the voice of the demolition industry in Washington and throughout the nation. NDA’s primary mission is advocacy and education to strengthen the business environment of the demolition industry. Membership includes demolition contractors, general contractors and civil engineers to stay abreast of environmental, regulatory and safety matters. Visit http://www.demolitionassociation.com to learn more about NDA’s offerings.
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About the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA)
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association is the premier organization of contractors and manufacturers in concrete sawing, drilling and GPR industry. CSDA provides highly focused and rigorous training, certification and safety standards that enable members to deliver superior results, minimize downtime and reduce environmental impacts. The 54-year-old organization provides the tools and resources to enable its members to more effectively manage their businesses. Please visit, www.csda.org, for more information.
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