WDS 2020 – full programme
02 November 2020
15:00 Welcome by Steve Ducker, thanks to sponsors and introduction of Alex Taylor (host)
15:05 Conference presentation 1
Churchill Way Flyover Demolition – Demolition sequencing, propping and temporary works design
Angus Holdsworth, Andun Consultants, UK
15:20 Q&A
15:25 World Demolition Awards judges’ comments
15:30 Awards announcements
- · Urban Demolition under US$10 million
- · Urban Demolition over $10 million
- · Explosive Demolition
- · Civils Demolition
- · Innovation, Plant & Equipment
All above presented by Francisco Cobo
President European Demolition Association
- · Recycling & Environmental
Presented by Volvo Construction Equipment
- · Safety & Training
Presented by Epiroc
3.50 Conference presentation 2
Hazelwood Power Station demolition – taking down eight chimneys at an iconic former coal fired facility
Bartek Kogutowski, Delta Group, Australia
Roland Alford, Alford Technologies, UK
16:00 Q&A
16:05 Headline sponsor’s raffle by Volvo Construction Equipment
16:10 Break sponsored by Komatsu
16:15 Welcome back from Alex Taylor
Conference presentation 3
The Oakmont Point project – involving four post-tensioned structures connected by interior pedestrian bridges
James Milburn, managing principal, Milburn Demolition, USA
16:30 Q&A
16:35 Announcement from World Demolition Awards judge John Woodward
16:40 Awards announcements
- · Industrial Demolition
Presented by Steelwrist
- · Innovation, Tools and Attachments
- · Contract of the Year under $1 million
- · Contract of the Year over $1 million
- · Collaboration in Demolition Award
- · New Entrant Award
- · Overall World Demolition Award (‘Best of the Best’)
All above presented by Chris Godek
President, US National Demolition Association
17:00 Conference presentation 4
The demolition of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge, which collapsed in 2018, and the construction of its successor.
Andrea Gazzola, Fagioli, Italy
17:15 Q&A
17:20 Closing comments by Steve Ducker and announcement of WDS 2021 venue
17:30 Close
All timings UK time, approximate and subject to change
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