Sustainable Building: Deconstruction & Materials Reuse

Course Level: 200         |          Course Length: 2 day

Dates, Times and Locations

  • May 20, 21 & 22, 2013 | POSTPONED TO FALL 2013 
    (May 22 is an optional field Day)
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    PORTLAND, OR  |  TBD 


  • May 23, 2013 | POSTPONED TO FALL 2013
    Why Decon & Reuse? A Future Imperative
    Presented by Green Building Services
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    PORTLAND, OR  |  TBD 

In the Pacific NW, construction waste accounts for about a quarter of waste stream volume. Residential deconstruction and reuse is a practical and sustainable alternative to demolition. Approximately 85 % of a building’s major components that typically end up in landfills during demolition can be diverted for reuse; and the overall cost of deconstruction is often comparable to, if not lower than standard demolition costs, after tax benefits are factored in. 

This two-day training will help you build the business case for deconstruction and reuse and will provide an overview of important elements to consider, including: hazard identification, safety, planning & logistics, and deconstruction and reuse best practices. Training materials include a tool kit with documentation to help plan and manage the deconstruction process.  Participants will receive a tour of The ReBuilding Center, one of the largest deconstruction and construction reuse organizations in the U.S., and will have the opportunity to observe the deconstruction process during a field visit.

"Attending Earth Advantage Institute's course on deconstruction and building material reuse was very informative, challenging and really fun! The curriculum was current and up to date making the information immediately applicable to my program operations. The in-class project exercises challenged me to think outside the box and apply what I had learned. The instructor's building industry background and practical experience created a great conversational atmosphere full of useful tips and efficient business operation angles. Overall, I felt the course was very practical and I've been able to apply a lot of the information on my project sites in the past few weeks." 

— Mark Haley, Building Material Recovery Program Manager, Portland Habitat for Humanity Metro Restores

 

 

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the economic, environmental and societal case for adopting residential deconstruction and reuse practices
  • Differentiate the benefits of reuse versus recycling
  • Identify common deconstruction hazards, including asbestos, lead, mold and oil tanks; and best mitigation practices
  • Describe standard safety procedures that need to be implemented on a deconstruction job site
  • Explain the importance of planning in terms of inventorying, budgeting, developing contracts, creating a site and materials management plan, and managing permits
  • Identify all the costs associated with deconstruction to produce accurate bids
  • Describe best deconstruction practices and processes
  • Identify safe and creative reuse practices
  • Explore deconstruction services available through The ReBuilding Center


Credits/Accreditation

AIA: 14 learning units LU/HSW/SD
CCB: 14 elective hours
OR Real Estate Agency: 14 elective hours (Topic: Environmental protection issues)


Instructor

Doug Lichter
Doug has spent the better part of his life building homes, developing residential communities, overseeing large commercial projects, and redeveloping urban neighborhoods in Florida, Atlanta, and Portland. Since 2008 he’s been responsible for managing DeConstruction Services, a division of The ReBuilding Center, one of the nation’s largest non-profit reuse centers for salvaged construction and remodeling materials. Doug is also the lead instructor for the Sustainable Building Advisor Program, a nationally recognized, nine month certification program offered at Mt Hood Community College. 

Course Fee
Portland training May 20 - 21 POSTPONED TO FALL 2013
$295 


If you have any questions, please contact Carina Gaz at cgaz@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.

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