National Federation of Demolition Contractors explained

National Federation of Demolition Contractors
Abbreviation:NFDC
Formation:1946
Type:Trade association
Purpose:Supporting and representing UK demolition companies
Location:Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Region Served:UK
Leader Title:Chief Executive Officer
Leader Name:Duncan Rudall
Num Staff:10
Website:NFDC

The National Federation of Demolition Contractors Ltd is a UK trade association representing businesses involved in demolition work, and is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.[1] It describes itself as the Voice of the Global Demolition Industry.

History

It arose from an informal group of demolition contractors assembled during World War II to deal with damaged buildings during The Blitz, then, in 1946, was incorporated as The National Federation of Demolition Contractors Ltd.[2] [3]

In June 2022, a Competition and Markets Authority investigation revealed ten demolition contractors (including Erith, John F Hunt, Keltbray, McGee, Scudder and Squibb) had engaged in illegal rigging of 19 bids worth more than £150m over a five-and-a-half-year period. The NFDC said: "We have a clear code of conduct, which all members sign up to, that is designed to ensure the highest standards of industry practice,"[4] but in July 2022, the NFDC announced plans to restore trust, requiring members to sign regular anti-collusion declarations.[5] In July 2023, the ten firms were fined a total of £59.3m for their involvement in "illegal cartel agreements".[6]

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Notes and References

  1. News: New demolitions headquarters unveiled by NFDC and NDTG . 31 January 2024 . PBC Today . 4 July 2023.
  2. Web site: NATIONAL FEDERATION OF DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS LIMITED(THE) overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK . 2022-06-28 . Companies House . en.
  3. Web site: About The NFDC . 2022-06-28 . NFDC . en-US.
  4. News: Demolition contractors admit collusion and bid rigging . 31 January 2024 . The Construction Index . 24 June 2022.
  5. News: Lowe . Tom . Trade body could make demolition firms sign anti-collusion declaration . 31 January 2024 . Building . 29 July 2022.
  6. News: Stein . Joshua . £60m fines and director bans for contractors after demolition bid-rigging probe . 31 January 2024 . Construction News . 23 March 2023.