Anyone with even a passing interest in the demolition business knows that demolition contractors are the undisputed world leaders in the recycling and reuse of materials, a fact that has put this industry at the very forefront of the drive for sustainability.

However, as this exclusive audio podcast reveals, this leadership comes at a cost.

What follows is the raw audio recording of a presentation by Terry Quarmby, president of the Institute of Demolition Engineers, in which he suggests that all is not rosy in the sustainability garden. In fact, Quarmby says:

* Architects and designers are undermining sustainability initiatives by an increasing use of non-recyclable, composite materials
* Demolition industry waste return figures are combined with those of the construction sector to help bolster the construction sector