Category: Commercial Deconstruction

When considering property redevelopment or site clearance, two primary methods come into play: deconstruction and demolition. While both clear a residential or commercial site for future use, deconstruction can provide a much larger financial benefit. Deconstruction, the careful dismantling of structures to salvage materials, is the more sustainable, economical, and…

It is no secret that the construction industry creates a lot of waste. However, the magnitude of the number of building materials that end up in our community landfills isn’t advertised, and with good reason. Our mission is to help our clients utilize deconstruction to receive significant tax savings and…

Green Donation Consultants partners with deconstruction teams across the country with our green mission in mind. We look at every project as an opportunity to save the planet while providing benefits to the client at the same time. Deconstruction is still a relatively new concept to many homeowners, commercial professionals,…

At Green Donation Consultants, we recently underwent an office redesign, thanks to our growing team! We approached this office renovation with the goal of making it zero-waste, utilizing what we had, and reusing office furniture from other businesses. Not only did we end up with an excellent outcome, but it…

Investing in commercial deconstruction leads to higher property valuations and "greener pastures" as a differentiated leader in real estate development. New commercial real estate development typically has been about creating a “clean slate” via demolition before developing a property. Realizing users appreciated and generally paid higher rents for unique properties…

How builders can take advantage of deconstruction and donation benefits to grow their brand and their business.  Why Should Builders Choose Deconstruction Deconstruction allows builders to offer more value to buyers and the deconstruction process takes virtually no additional effort on behalf of the builder. Residential remodeling and development is…

Where do hotels donate their old furniture during a remodel? It’s a question many of us have had over the years, and if you run a hotel, you’ve likely considered your options more than once. It would be such a waste to toss old chairs or dressers in the trash…

Earlier this month, we wrote about four reasons why deconstruction has several advantages over demolition. One of the benefits was that salvaged materials can be repurposed or salvaged for future use. You may not believe it at first glance, but according to Maura McCarthy of BluHomes, 75 to 90% of…

What Is Deconstruction and How Is It Done? Demolition, completely tearing down an existing structure with no intention of reusing or recycling any of the materials, with the aim of making way for a new structure or the sale of the subsequent empty lot, is quick. But one should not…

For many real estate investors, franchisees, and independent owners of hotels and motels, one of the most important ways to stay viable and desirable in the competitive hospitality industry is through regular updates and upgrades. Serving a variety of purposes, regular renovations are part of the bottom line budget and…