3-5 November 2026 – Join us in Madrid, Spain
3-5 November 2026 – Join us in Madrid, Spain
Andy is a site manager with ICC-Commonwealth’s Tall Structure division in Canada, specialising in the planning, coordination and execution of complex industrial construction, maintenance, demolition, structural steel erection and civil works on past and tall structures projects.
With experience supporting major infrastructure and industrial clients across Canada and South America, he has worked extensively in project coordination, business development, scheduling, engineering review support and site operations.
Andy’s expertise includes stakeholder management, construction planning, engineering and constructability reviews, safety compliance, multidisciplinary team coordination and project execution in active industrial environments. He has also provided consultation and project coordination support for large-scale furnace rebuild projects in South America, working closely with engineering, operations and client teams to help deliver safe and efficient project outcomes.
Andy is passionate about driving operational excellence, developing innovative project solutions and advancing best practices within the industrial construction and tall structures industry.
Sierra is a project coordinator with ICC-Commonwealth’s Tall Structure division in Canada, supporting the business, project management and marketing functions of industrial construction, maintenance and demolition projects.
She works closely with project teams, clients and company leadership to coordinate project planning, communications, scheduling and business development initiatives. Her experience includes project controls support, stakeholder engagement, proposal development, client relationship management, and marketing initiatives.
Sierra is passionate about driving operational efficiency, strengthening client relationships and supporting the successful delivery of projects across the industrial and tall structures sectors.
With 30 years of experience in project management across various segments of the construction industry, Are leads the development of the NG Nordic, with 900 employees and businesses in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark, through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth.
Are’s experience includes heading up the building and infrastructure branches of leading Nordic construction company NCC, as well as the development and management of a number of project management consultancies in Norway and Spain, and a major drilling rig upgrade and oilfield drilling operations for SLB in Africa.
He holds an MSc in marine technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, an MBA in finance, strategy and marketing from Instituto de Empresa in Madrid and several certifications within project management.
NG Nordic has pioneered circularity since its founding in 1926. It is placed among Europe’s top circular solutions and environmental services providers with 78% of its turnover attributed to activities classified as sustainable.
Its Urban Reuse business champions circular construction through its demolition, remediation, recycling and reuse services, and includes Danish contractor P. Olesen A/S, Øst-Riv AS and Bevar in Norway.
NG Nordic was named one of the World’s Most Impactful Companies by TIME magazine in 2026, recognising the company’s contribution to advancing circularity.
Mohanad is the principal industrial AI scientist at TU Delft’s faculty of civil engineering and geosciences. He leads the AI work package of the EU Horizon Europe DISCOVER project, developing an AI-powered, multi-sensor platform for material identification in circular construction and automated demolishing.
His work integrates AI, computer vision, NIR spectroscopy, XRF and LIBS analysis on automated demolition platforms. Mohanad has over 10 years of industrial AI experience across the construction, mining and healthcare sectors.
Mohanad will show how using robotics and AI can improve sustainable waste recovery. His presentation will explore how robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming demolition and deconstruction through real-time identification of valuable and reusable building materials before work begins.
The presentation will focus on the EU-funded DISCOVER project and the development of the Pokeye robotic drilling platform which combines AI, cameras and sensing technologies to classify materials on site. It will provide a practical look at how AI-driven technologies could reshape the demolition industry over the next decade.
Camille is the chief executive officer of Tri-Phase Group, a Canadian environmental, demolition and construction firm founded in 1997 specialising in complex demolition, remediation and environmental services across Canada.
With more than 40 years of industry experience and an engineering degree, Camille has established himself as a respected leader in the demolition and environmental services sector. He brings extensive expertise in project management, hazardous materials abatement, environmental compliance and large-scale structural demolition.
As the founding leader of Tri-Phase Group, Camille has played a key role in the company’s growth and evolution into a trusted contractor serving major infrastructure, transportation, institutional, healthcare and industrial clients. His strong technical background has been instrumental in delivering challenging projects safely, efficiently and in compliance with stringent regulatory standards.
Throughout his career, Camille has remained committed to advancing industry best practices, promoting safety and sustainability, and fostering long-term client relationships built on trust, performance and operational excellence.
Rachelle is the chief operating officer of Tri-Phase Group, a Canadian environmental, demolition and construction firm founded in 1997 specialising in complex demolition, remediation and environmental services across Canada.
With over 10 years of experience supporting large-scale demolition and environmental projects, and holding a master’s degree in environmental sciences, Rachelle has played an important role in the company’s continued growth across the infrastructure, healthcare, institutional and industrial sectors.
Her expertise includes project coordination, operational strategy, client relations, proposal development and contract management for technically challenging and highly regulated projects. Rachelle has been actively involved in supporting major clients and projects throughout Canada, helping ensure successful project delivery while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, efficiency and client satisfaction.
Rachelle is passionate about supporting the advancement of the demolition and environmental services industry through innovation, collaboration and high operational standards. She takes pride in helping drive projects from planning through execution while fostering strong partnerships and contributing to the continued success and growth of Tri-Phase Group.
Camille and Rachelle will discuss the demolition of the Snelgrove elevated water tank, in Ontario, Canada, a complex, high-risk infrastructure removal that required specialised planning, engineered methodology and strict safety execution.
The structure posed several unique constraints, including significant working height at 43 metres (141 ft), which ruled out conventional high-impact demolition methods. Instead, a phased demolition approach centred on controlled deconstruction, precision sequencing and continuous risk assessment was deployed.
John has been a valued professional at DDM for 25 years. With his extensive experience and in-depth technical expertise, he plays a key role within the organisation. As the project leader of complex and challenging projects, he is a cornerstone of DDM.
His keen eye for technical details and his ability to develop innovative solutions significantly contribute to the success of large-scale demolition and dismantling projects. For example, John has led several complex projects, including the major removal of the Rheinbrücke in Duisburg, which was voted Best of the Best at the World Demolition Awards 2026.
Jorn has over eight years of relevant experience in a commercial environment. In his role as commercial manager, he is responsible for leading and optimising all commercial activities within the DDM Group.
This includes acquiring and successfully delivering new projects, carefully coordinating and managing client inquiries, and developing and maintaining long-term client relationships.
In addition, Jorn plays a key role in strengthening DDM’s international positioning. He actively works to enhance the organisation’s global visibility and to ensure it stands out in the market.
John and Jorn will present the Rheinbrücke-Neuenkamp bridge dismantling project, which was crowned ‘Best of the Best’ at the World Demolition Awards 2025. The 777-metre-long (2,550 ft), cable-stayed bridge spanned the River Rhine near Duisburg, in Germany, and formed part of the A40 motorway.
This highly complex demolition was completed while maintaining active river traffic and operation of the newly constructed adjacent bridge. The presentation will examine the reverse-order dismantling strategy, innovative temporary support systems and strict environmental and safety controls required throughout the project.
Mark will present engineering strategies used to control squat risk during the demolition of modern thin-walled concrete stacks. He will examine a 200-metre (650 ft) concrete stack demolition where progressive collapse modelling identified a high risk of hinge instability due to wall thickness transitions and material variability.
The session will discuss the engineered steel hinge reinforcement system developed to stabilise the structure and ensure controlled centre-of-gravity transfer within a restricted fall zone. It will focus on squat mechanics, modelling insights, reinforcement design methodology and field performance compared to predicted behaviour.
Miguel Ippolito is the director of management at Grupo Mitre and represents the second generation leading the family business. Grupo Mitre is a pioneer in demolition and circular economy in Argentina.
He holds a degree in public accounting and is committed to a triple-impact approach, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and positive social and environmental outcomes in the construction industry.
Miguel will present how Grupo Mitre developed Argentina’s first integrated private demolition and C&D waste recycling facility within a highly informal and volatile market. He will examine the technical, financial and cultural challenges of implementing circular economy practices in a country with limited regulation and low incentives.
Attendees will hear how private-sector leadership, sustainable financing and innovative recycling systems enabled the recovery and reintegration of materials. Miguel will highlight measurable project outcomes, market transformation strategies and lessons for advancing circular demolition practices in emerging economies.
With over 40 years of experience in the demolition industry, Mike has almost seen it all. Learning from his father during the 1970s and 80s, and taking over the business, he then pursued multiple roles at some of the largest demolition companies in the UK acting as managing director, before settling into the consultancy side for C&D.
Alongside overseeing all working operations, Mike undertakes client advisor roles on multi-million-pound city centre contracts.
Renowned for his expertise in explosive demolition, Mike is passionate about driving positive health & safety changes in the industry as well as progressing the next generation of demolition engineers through the ranks in his role on the IDE council of management.
Mike will discuss the explosive demolition of a 107-metre (350 ft) chimney on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales, which was carried out in a highly complex operational environment adjacent to a live COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations) site.
Although the demolition itself was straightforward, the real challenge was coordination, balancing tightly controlled timing with critical infrastructure, transport routes, aviation restrictions and emergency service requirements on a constrained island site.
Jose Carlos Juan Muñoz is site manager at Erri Berri Construcciones y Excavaciones, with solid experience in demolition and construction projects.
Throughout his career, Jose has worked on complex demolition operations, contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions in the sector. This includes the demolition of the Camp Nou football stadium in Barcelona.
Jose is highly committed to every project he is involved in, with a strong focus on efficiency, safety and technical precision.
He holds a technical engineering degree in Civil Works (Civil Construction) from Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV).
Jose will explore how circular demolition can transform one of the construction industry’s most waste-intensive sectors. His presentation highlights the company’s circular demolition model and its continuous progress in material recovery, achieving an impressive 98.56% recovery rate in 2025, alongside major reductions in water consumption and emissions.
Through real-world case studies, the session will examine the practical realities of delivering these results through process innovation, operational efficiency and smarter resource management. It will provide valuable lessons on how circular principles can be successfully implemented on complex demolition projects while significantly reducing environmental impact.
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Novotel Madrid Center
O’Donnell Street, 53. 28009 Madrid, Spain
3-5 November 2026:
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