Episode 1: Nick McGarel & David Griffin Jr. on Safety, Workforce and the Future of Demo

<p>Welcome to the launch episode of Demo Dispatch! This new monthly podcast from the National Demolition Association brings you timely updates, safety lessons from the field and real-world conversations with the professionals shaping the future of demolition.</p><p>🎙️ <strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Rundown</strong> (00:42): NDA President Ben Hayden introduces the podcast relaunch, highlights the association’s latest legislative wins, and shares updates on upcoming events and certification programs.</p></li><li><p><strong>From the Field</strong> (4:45): Safety Committee Chair <strong>Nick McGarel</strong> (Brandenburg) recounts a high-risk utility verification failure at a chemical plant — and how early field action prevented a serious incident.</p></li><li><p><strong>Member Conversation</strong> (15:11): <strong>David Griffin Jr.</strong>, president of <strong>D.H. Griffin Companies</strong>, joins NDA’s <strong>Jim Graham</strong> to talk about running a multigenerational business, adapting to workforce challenges, and why “AI will never replace the craft worker.”</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://view.flipdocs.com/?ID=10004296_177141⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Read the<strong> </strong>Q3 issue of <em>DEMOLITION</em> magazine</a> featuring member job stories from Lindamood, East Coast Demolition, Alpine Demolition Services, and Trifecta Services Company.</p><p>Want to share your story or get involved in a future episode? Email <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">aschlosser@demolitionassociation.org</a> to express your interest.</p>