As the National Demolition Association (NDA), Washington, was putting together a plan for Demolition Austin, its 2018 annual convention and expo held Feb. 22-24 in Austin, Texas, convention organizers knew they wanted to shake up the standard conference experience.
Traditionally, the event’s convention center houses an exhibitor hall where vendors showcase their company’s heavy equipment. While this setup allows contractors to see what’s available on the market, it doesn’t allow for a tangible experience that’s conducive for operating and vetting a piece of machinery before purchasing.
With this in mind, the NDA’s convention committee started brainstorming ideas that would allow professionals to see, interact with and test the industry’s latest equipment free from…
