Deconstruction Workshop - April 17, 2026
The ReUse Institute, the training and consulting division of The ReUse People of America, offers a vital one-day workshop covering the entire deconstruction process, from building-material salvage, project review and bidding, through the shipment of reclaimed materials from the jobsite to targeted destinations.
Date: Friday, April 17th
Location: 9235 San Leandro Street Oakland, CA
For more information contact:
TedReiff@TheReUsePeople.org
Presentations and discussions cover ...
The benefits of deconstruction versus demolition
Historic preservation
Adaptive reuse
Project examples and data
Training
Selecting appraisers and deconstruction contractors
Maintaining salvage values
Deconstruction steps — start to finish
Commercial deconstruction
How to make tax-deductible donations of salvaged materials
Learn ...
Why municipal ordinances work — or don’t
How to reduce the cost of deconstruction
What embodied energy is and why it’s important
How to determine if an appraiser is qualified
How to choose a deconstruction contractor
Where to find markets for salvaged materials
TRP provides ...
Comfortable conference room for 15 people
Computerized presentation with slides
Handouts
Unparalleled expertise and industry leadership
Box lunch, beverages and refreshments
