While Priestly Demolition is in the business of tearing things down, the crew’s first job onsite is hunting for treasure. Salvage and sustainability has always been a cornerstone of the business for Vic Priestly, the company’s founder.
Today, the King City, Ontario-based company has grown into one of the largest demolition contractors in Canada, under the leadership of Vic’s son Ryan Priestly. The company has a staff of about 300 people and a fleet that includes around 100 excavators.
Notably, the company is the focus of the History Channel Canada’s original-series Salvage Kings, and they’re bring the spectator sport of demolition to the masses on national television.
Ryan joins host Missy Scherber to discuss:
- Advancing the science of safe demolition
- Showcasing careers in construction to the next generation
- Creating a culture of safety and incentivizing it
- Learning from the generation that came before you
- Using technology for fleet management and operational efficiencies
- Leading with happiness and confidence