Q: How much can an experienced demolition estimator expect to make?
A: An experienced demolition estimator can expect to make $50,000 to $100,000 plus annually.

Q: If a person wanted to pursue a career in demolition what training or education choices should they make?
A: A background in construction management, a civil engineering and environmental is helpful. Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana and the National Demolition Association (NDA) developed a sub-major program to conduct basic research with the university. The first of these projects involves determining what the real cost of equipment rental rates are for demolition equipment.

Q: Is there other training programs other than a 5-10 year apprenticeship that a person interested in demolition estimator could participate?
A: Yes. Demolition Industry Consultants offers a 2 day onsite estimator training workshops and 2 day seminars in Indianapolis, IN – winter – summer and fall.

Q: Do females have opportunities in the demolition industry?
A: Yes, female opportunities include; estimators, project manager, health and safety manager, heavy equipment operators, truck drivers and scrap preparation burners.

Q: Are most demolition contractors licensed?
A: No. Some states and major cities require demolition contractors testing to take and pass a demolition contractors test and prove sufficient experience to perform demolition services.

Q: How many demolition contractors are in the U.S.?
A: Less than 1,500 nationwide.

Q: What are the annual sales of the demolition industry?
A: Annual sales $3,000,000 billion.

Q: What percent of materials generated from demolition work is recycled?
A: 80 – 90% -- including concrete, brick, concrete block, roofing shingles, copper, drywall, carpet, drop ceiling, timber, dimensional lumber, steel, aluminum, stainless steel, architectural artifacts.

Q: What percent of structures are “blown-up” (imploded)?
A: Approximately 1-2% of structures are demolished utilizing explosives.

Q: How can I learn to market demolition services?
A: Demolition Industry Consultants offers 1 day “Marketing your companies’ demolition services” n conjunction with the 2 day onsite workshop and 2 day seminars.