Past event - 2024 – World Demolition Summit

Demolition Awards

7 November, 2024
Stockholm, Sweden

Recognising excellence and best practice, as determined by an international judging panel of leading industry experts.

• Recognise and reward excellence
• Network with colleagues and customers
• Promote new products and technology
• Make new business contacts

2024 Awards winners & shortlist

Civils Demolition Project of the Year

Winner:
Delsan-A.I.M

Delsan-A.I.M’s execution of the Champlain Bridge project received accolades for its extraordinary scale, timely completion, and adherence to stringent environmental regulations. The judges described the project as “simply exceptional,” emphasizing the lack of accidents and ahead-of-schedule delivery.

Shortlist

Delsan-AIM - Project: Champlain Bridge Deconstruction

Demex - Project: Pacific Motorway M1 Palm Beach to Tugun

Despe - Project: Charmaix Viaduct

Grupo Mitre - Project: Cementerio Stage 2

Thompsons of Prudhoe - Project: A1 Highway Improvement Scheme

Collaboration in Demolition

Winner:
P. Olesen

P. Olesen’s efforts during the Stock Exchange fire in Denmark illustrated the power of teamwork. The judges praised the collaboration of four demolition contractors who worked tirelessly to protect Denmark’s cultural heritage.

Shortlist

Grupo Mitre - Project: Derrumbe Caballito Collaboration

Kiewit - Project: Gerald Desmond Bridge Demolition

P. Olesen - Project: The Old Stock Exchange

Thompsons of Prudhoe - Project: Audrey A and B, and Ensign Topsides and Jackets

Ward Demolition - Project: Longburn Freezing Works

Contract of the Year: Over US $1 million

Winner:
Priestly Demolition

Priestly Demolition secured this award for a project that showcased the development of new methodologies to ensure comprehensive safety and environmental protection, both for workers and the surrounding ecosystem.

Shortlist

Erith Contractors - Project: Deal Gasholder Demolition

Independence Demolition - Project: Progressive Field Ballpark Improvements

Liberty Industrial - Thevenard Island Onshore

Priestly Demolition Inc - Project: UF6 Building 27, Cameco Conversion Facility

Total Wrecking & Environmental - Project: McIntosh Station Units 1, 2 and 3

Contract of the Year: Under US $1 million

Joint winners:
Demex and Priestly Demolition

Demex and Priestly Demolition shared the accolade in recognition of their outstanding projects that exemplified precision and excellence within a budget under one million USD.

Shortlist

Demex - Project: Wild Duck Island Demolition

P. Olesen - Project: 980-tonne bridge removed overnight

Priestly Demolition Inc - Project: Glenbow Museum – Northeast Stairwell

Trifecta - Project: Tillman Hall Auditorium Renovation

Explosive Demolition Project of the Year

Winner:
Liberty Industrial

Liberty Industrial’s Northern Producer Decommissioning Project in the UK overcame challenges such as limited data and stringent facility protection requirements. The judges recognized its successful execution despite an aggressive timeline.

Shortlist

Brown and Mason - Project: Redcar Power Plant

Controlled Demolition Inc - Project: Francis Scott Key Bridge

Liberty Industrial - Project: Northern Producer Decommissioning

Lindamood - Project: UT Southwester Implosion

Target Contractors - Project: Lashkowitze High Rise Apartment Complex

Industrial Demolition Project of the Year

Winner:
Liberty International

Liberty International’s work on the Argyle Diamond Mine project set a new standard in industrial demolition. The judges highlighted the project’s advanced methodologies and its successful handling of remote, challenging conditions.

Shortlist

Brown and Mason - Project: Gelderland Power Station – Nijmegen

Despe - Project: Unit 1, Mercure Power Plant

Lezama Demoliciones - Project: La Robla Thermal Power Plant

Liberty Industrial - Project: Argyle Diamond Mine Closure

MGL Demolition - Project: Redcar Coke Ovens By-Products Plant, Phase 2

Innovation Award - Plant & Equipment

Winner:
KTEG

KTEG was recognised for the KMC 1200s Demolition Excavator, which aligns with industry demands for safer and more durable machinery. The judges acknowledged KTEG’s significant contributions to enhancing equipment performance.

Shortlist

Dragon Equipment - Innovation: CR450 Diesel Crusher

KTEG - Innovation: KMC1200S Demolition Excavator

Sennebogen - Innovation: 825 E Demolition

Innovation - Tools & Attachments

Winner:
Lekatech

The Leka Toras 35 by Lekatech stood out for its impact on reducing consumable usage, earning it praise as a valuable innovation in the industry.

Shortlist

Epiroc - Innovation: Demolition Pulverizer DP 1820 with Performance Booster

Lekatech - Innvation: LEKA Toras 35 Electric Hammer

Open-S Alliance - INNOVATION: Open-S Common Standard

Rotar - Innovation: X-Series RSS Mobile Scrap Shears

Recycling & Environmental

Winner:
Colemans

Colemans’ project demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the circular economy, earning it the judges’ admiration as a “very worthy winner” for its dedication to sustainability.

Shortlist

Adamo Demolition - Project: Former Kmart Headquarters

Colemans - Project: Emerald Steel

Grupo Mitre - Project: Dorrego

JMX Contracting - Project: 6900 Maritz Dr, Mississaugo, Ontario

Tagregados - Project: Gouvães Quarry

Safety & Training

Winner:
Brandenburg

The judges commended Brandenburg’s proactive approach to safety, emphasizing its training programs that prepare workers for unexpected challenges. Their swift execution of an emergency response plan was highlighted as a key factor in their success.

Shortlist

Brandenburg - Project: Ramboll Group/Pfizer Rocky Mount

Despe - Project: Kryalos Disaster Recovery

Despe - Project: Garigliano Cutting Station

Perfecting Contracting - Project: Elizabeth Bay

Ward Demolition - Project: Southdown Power Station

Urban Demolition Award

Winner:
Delta Group

Delta Group was honored for a complex urban project that demanded innovative solutions. The judges praised the team’s ability to navigate significant challenges and deliver a project with exceptional efficiency.

Shortlist

Delta Group - Project: Department of Lands Demolition, Civil and Remediation Works

Despe - Project: Hotel Michelangelo

Homrich - Project: Detroit Waste Energy Facility

MGL Demolition - Project: Pilgrim’s Quarter

Ward Demolition - Project: 1 Queen Street

2024 ‘Best of the Best’ World Demolition Award

Winner: Delsan-A.I.M

Delsan-A.I.M was crowned the overall 2024 Best of the Best for their exemplary work on the Champlain Bridge project. This award acknowledged their unmatched execution in terms of engineering, safety protocols, environmental conservation, and sustainability.

The 2024 World Demolition Awards were a testament to the industry’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and the continuous pursuit of safer, more sustainable practices. The winners demonstrated that through dedication and ingenuity, demolition projects can achieve new heights of success.

This final award, the World Demolition Award, is a "best of the best" selected from the category winners. This award is not open to entries.

Demolition Awards

2024 Awards winners & shortlist

Civils Demolition Project of the Year

Shortlist

Collaboration in Demolition

Shortlist

Contract of the Year: Over US $1 million

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Contract of the Year: Under US $1 million

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Explosive Demolition Project of the Year

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Industrial Demolition Project of the Year

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Innovation Award - Plant & Equipment

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Innovation - Tools & Attachments

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Recycling & Environmental

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Safety & Training

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Urban Demolition Award

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2024 ‘Best of the Best’ World Demolition Award

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2024 Awards winners & shortlist

Civils Demolition Project of the Year

Shortlist

Collaboration in Demolition ​

Shortlist

Contract of the Year: Over US $1 million

Shortlist

Contract of the Year: Under US $1 million​

Shortlist

Explosive Demolition Project of the Year

Shortlist

Industrial Demolition Project of the Year

Shortlist

Innovation Award - Plant & Equipment​

Shortlist

Innovation - Tools & Attachments

Shortlist

Recycling & Environmental

Shortlist

Safety & Training

Shortlist

Urban Demolition Award

Shortlist

2024 ‘Best of the Best’ World Demolition Award

Demolition & Recycling International

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Collaboration in Demolition

Contract of the Year: Under US $1 million

Innovation Award - Plant & Equipment