Case Study: Former FDA Laboratory

: 100,000 square feet former FDA laboratory.

: Mission: Deconstruct building to frame at a lower cost and less time than traditional demo, while maximizing landfill diversion of all materials

: Developed waste management plan

: Found highest value markets for all salvageable/resale as is items.

: Found highest value markets for all recycling materials.

: Compared markets on items similar in value for salvage vs. recycling.

: Removed salvage items in a least cost method to owner (buyer usually paid).

: Developed Smart Deconstruction Plan.

: Hazmat removal cost lowered by over 50% due to open access.

: 85% of materials removed were diverted from landfills which contributed to lower deconstruction costs. Full documentation provided.

: Items above were completed during demo permit waiting time, reducing overall deconstruction time.

: Reduced the cost of overall demo by more than 50%.

: Less money, less time, less landfill - Mission Complete!!

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