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Material Reuse Specialists

Written by Pat McCormick | Nov 7, 2025 9:29:44 PM


As an alternative to traditional demolition, we offer consultation, acquisition, deconstruction and material reuse and integration services. For resources on deconstruction and reuse, click here.

What is Deconstruction?

Building deconstruction and reclamation is an alternative to traditional demolition. Workers dismantle all or part of buildings with an eye for preserving historic materials and/or structures with integrity for reintegration into the current project or for inventorying for future reuse. With adequate lead time, deconstruction teams can recycle and repurpose up to 90% of the structure.

Economic and Environmental Impact

Building deconstruction and reclamation has economic savings, environmental benefits, and creates jobs by:

  • Offsetting the cost of demolition through tax deductions
  • Diverting up to 50% – 90% of building waste from landfill
  • Reusing valuable lumber resources instead of cutting new growth timber
  • Maintaining carbon sequestration in salvaged lumber
  • Providing labor opportunities for the construction trades

Our services include consultation, acquisition, deconstruction and reintegration.

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