Economic and environmental impacts of a demolition-deconstruction shift in Metro Vancouver
Introduction
This industry briefing summarizes a BCIT research project and report undertaken in partnership with the Unbuilders and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC). The report covers analysis of current demolition and deconstruction policies in Metro Vancouver; calculates the potential market size for regional-scale residential deconstruction; projects potential material volumes for deconstructed materials; and outlines recommendations for facilitating a residential demolition-deconstruction shift in Metro Vancouver.