Jun 6, 2025 | Best Practices, Environment
Before any demolition or deconstruction project begins, one critical step must be taken: asbestos testing and removal. This isn’t just practice—it’s the law. Once commonly used in building materials for its fire-resistant properties, asbestos now poses a...
May 29, 2025 | Best Practices, Environment, Projects
As seen in the photo taken on May 23, 2025, a Protected Tree Removal Notice was recently posted in Palo Alto. Attached to a construction fence in front of a property, this notice is part of the city’s transparent effort to keep residents informed about the...
Jun 8, 2024 | Best Practices, Environment
Deconstruction, the process of carefully dismantling buildings to salvage materials, can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. It can divert 75–92% of building materials from landfills, incinerators, and other waste streams. These materials can...
