Association News

Small Technology – Big Impact

At first glance, demolition and deconstruction are dominated by huge machines, high tonnages and impressive performance figures. But a closer look reveals that size is not always the decisive factor....

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DA Position on the BMWSB Annual Review

The annual review of the BMWSB shows that the Federal Government aims to provide new momentum. From the perspective of the German Demolition Association, however, the review still falls short in several key areas....

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AI-Supported Analysis Processes

The waste-law classification of mineral waste is one of the most demanding tasks in demolition and construction projects. It determines early on which disposal routes are available, what costs arise and which liability issues may apply....

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Asbestos in Building Dismantling

With the amended Hazardous Substances Ordinance (Gefahrstoffverordnung, GefStoffV) of December 2024, the risk-based measures concept for activities involving carcinogenic hazardous substances was incorporated into the ordinance....

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Mastering Demolition

New registration option for the master class starts in September: advanced training for demolition and concrete cutting technology enters the next round. Registrations are open until the end of May 2026. ...

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Making Money with Circular Dismantling

Circular dismantling works economically and in practice when everyone along the value chain collaborates — from the dismantling company to data and marketplace solutions, all the way to reuse in new construction....

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Know what’s inside!

As part of FACHTAGUNG ABBRUCH 2026, Hannes Berteit from Optocycle explained in his presentation how mineral material streams can be analyzed in a standardized, objective, and real-time manner using modern sensor technology and artificial intelligence....

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