Construction salvage and recycling are good for business and for the environment. Salvaging Commercial Construction Debris, a new professional training designed by and for commercial and demolition contractors, will help participants learn how they can save money and build more sustainably by reusing and recycling construction and demolition debris.
"This workshop will help contractors understand how to cost effectively salvage demo material for reuse," said Caitlin Powell, a project engineer at Skanska USA Building. "It's an exciting opportunity that will bring leading industry professionals together for a unique learning experience."
Participants will learn about desirable materials, benefits of salvage and salvage logistics and then receive a tour of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Speakers include Joe Connell, Habitat for Humanity's ReStore; Shane Endicott, The ReBuilding Center; Kellie Wing, NCM Contracting Group and Chris Mallet, SD Deacon. Following the training and the tour, Habitat ReStore will host a networking event with beverages provided by Hopworks. LEED Green Associates and LEED AP professionals can earn four Green Building Certification Institute continuing education hours for their attendance.
The March 8 workshop is sponsored by Metro, the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, SD Deacon, the Portland Development Commission and Cascadia Green Building Council.