EDA Annual Convention 2023
Presentation
EDA Annual Convention returns once again!
The 2023 edition of this event took place in Amsterdam, from June 15th to June 17th.
In addition, there will be a leisure programme for companions on Friday 16th and for all attendees on Saturday 17th. It wwas organized in collaboration with the European Decontamination Institute, EDI, and the Dutch Demolition Association, VERAS.
The EDA is an international reference for the DDR industry and this is the perfect opportunity to get to know the newest projects and learn about the know-how of our international colleagues.
Program
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+Program of the EDA Annual Convention 2023 |
Thursday, June 15th – Special activity out of the professional program
11:00 – Workshop “Global status of nuclear decommissioning and related HR development and supply chain considerations”
Mr. Vladimir Michal, International Atomic Energy Agency
Mr. Johan D’Hooghe, RECYCLING ASSISTANCE (BE)
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- Overview of the Global status of decommissioning of nuclear facilities and the IAEA considerations on training and human resources development;
- Specific conclusions of the IAEA Decommissioning conference (May 2023) on supply chain and technology innovations;
- Examples of contractual and implementation practices, including those on demolition within nuclear decommissioning projects.
Thursday, June 15th – Professional program
15:00 – Workshop about environmental implications for the demolition industry
Three key presentations followed by a round table
- NFDC commitment to Net Zero
Mr. Howard Button, NATIONAL FEDERATION OF DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS (UK)- “Environmental challenges faced by contractors managing POPs
- Reuse of materials against traditional recycling methods.
- Embedded carbon challenges.
- Nitrogen on construction sites
Mr. John Van Herk, VERAS (NL) - Carbon audits in demolition
Mr. Jonathan Cox , RYE DEMOLITION, (UK)- An exploration of the challenges facing SME demolition companies when conducting carbon audits
- A look at key steps in the process and recommendations to make carbon audits easy
- A look at how a demolition company can become carbon neutral
17:00 – General Assembly (for EDA members only)
Thursday, June 15th – For all participants
18:30 – Welcome cocktail
Schipholweg 275
1171 PK Badhoevedorp – Netherlands
Tel.: (+31) 203 084 984
Friday, June 16th – Professional program
Program moderated by Ms. Emmelie Zipson
9:00 – Official opening
Mr. Stefano Panseri, EDA President
Conference session 1
- Developments of the circular economy from a European Perspective
Mr. Diederik Samsom, European Commission - Certification and Circularity Check of Demolition Projects in the Netherlands
Mr. Erik Hoven VERAS (NL)- What does the Dutch certification system consist of?
- Circular Demolition, does that really exist?
- How to check circularity
- The challenge to recover and recycle mineral wool from demolition sites: Project wool2Loop
Mr. Johan D’Hooghe, RECYCLING ASSISTANCE (BE)- Scanning for materials using the pre-demolition audit
- Sourcing and pre-treatment of mineral wool from demolition sites
- Use of processed mineral wool in geopolymerisation application
- World Demolition Awards
Mr. Steve Ducker, KHL GROUP (UK)
Coffee break, networking and exhibition
Conference session 2
- Power alternatives for demolition sites
Mr. Mark Coleman, COLEMAN & COMPANY (UK)- Input | Output. – A snapshot of power sources utilized across our sites and how that stacks in our journey to zero carbon.
- The transitional approach; Driving cultural change and investing in research and development
- The Future through our eyes; The alternative power sources mix and how we see it working for us
- Case study: Why material passport and circular hubs are necessary for real circular demolition
Mr. Axel Hendriks, ADEX GROEP (NL)- How do we prevent circular greenwashing in deconstruction projects?
- How do material passports help to increase the value of the materials from deconstruction projects?
- What do circular hubs contribute to a circular economy?
- Case study: Sustainable demolition of Industrial Facilities: Anllares, Narcea and Robla Power Plants
Mr. Erik Sandonis & Ms. Sofía García, LEZAMA- Before: Tender process and pre-demolition audit.
- During: D&D Projects, Best Practices in security and Circular economy.
- After: Sustainability results: Economical, environmental and social.
- Circular Economy Awards
Mr. Jose Blanco, EDA Secretary General
Lunch, networking and exhibition
Conference session 3
- New EDA guide about high reach demolition
Mr. Stefano Panseri, DESPE (IT) - Personal protective equipment for decontamination and demolition workers
Mr. Kai Salmi, LOTUS DEMOLITION (FI)- Respiratory: half and full mask with or without blower
- Fit testing of the masks
- Case study: Circular demolition of the city office in Roosendaal
Mr. Arno Snellen, GEBROEDERS SNELLEN (NL)- Circular demolition: very old-fashioned, but appreciated
- Demolition contractor: first to start and last to finish
- What opportunities does circular demolition bring to the demolition contractor?
Coffee break, networking and exhibition
Conference session 4
- EDA guide about recycling equipment
Mr. Marcel Kerkhofs, KEESTRACK GROUP (BE) - Developing a market for recycled products. The Austrian experience
Mr. Martin Car, BRV – AUSTRIAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (AT)- Deconstruction: Decontaminated, sorted
- Recycling products: Quality product – no waste
- Market: Framework, tendering practice
- Case study: Demolition of Carlsberg headquarters
Mr. Chrstian Gravholt, P. OLSEN (DK) & Mr. Paolo Scorza, DESPE (IT)- Covid complications on the project.
- Environmental remediation.
- Demolition of a high-rise building in a busy environment. solved with the Top Down Way method.
17:30 – End of the professional program
Friday, June 16th – For all participants
9:00 – Leisure program: Countryside tour
Get a chance to visit the jewels of Amsterdam: Edam, Volendam and Zaanse Schans. During these private tours, we’ll be able to see the authentic Deutch windmills, learn about this villages’ history and see the famous fishing harbour, as well as the Protestant churches, clog factories and fishermen’s houses, transporting us to the 16th century.
The tour includes typical Dutch lunch at Voledam as well.
Saturday, June 17th – For all participants
10:00 – Leisure program: Canal cruise and city tour
On the last day of the EDA Annual Convention 2023, we are seizing the opportunity to tour Amsterdam city on a private cruise. Enjoy breathtaking views of Amsterdam from its canals and experience the world’s only UNESCO World Heritage Canal District!
The tour will begin at 10:00h, at the Dock close to Central Station (Prins Hendrikkade 33b, 1012 TM Amsterdam). There won’t be any pick-up service; participants will have to arrive at the Central Station by their own means.
Afterwards, we will enjoy a walking tour throughout the city and get a taste of the best Dutch pancakes at Dutch Pancake Masters. This restaurant has a wide variety of meals, including sweet and “lunchtime” pancakes, filled with chicken, cheese, etc. The address is the following:
Dutch Pancake Masters
Damrak 44
1012 LK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Marketing
This event is possible thanks to the financial support of the following companies:
Gold Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
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Locations
The chosen venues for the EDA Annual Convention 2023 are:
CORENDON PLAZA AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL HOTEL
Schipholweg 275
1171 PK Badhoevedorp (THE NETHERLANDS)
Tel.: (+31) 203 084 984
The hotel has a free airport shuttle running from 04:00 to 23:15, every 30 min. from C13. For more information check this link:
The activities of the professional program, as well as the welcome cocktail, will be held in the hotel.
Address: Kattenburgerplein 1
1018 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands
National Maritime Museum has one of the world’s largest maritime collections. The venue has a capacity for 130 attendees so, the first ones to fill out the inscription will ensure their assistance at this amazing dinner.
