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How to Qualify Nonprofit 501(c)3 Donees and Appraisers: Part 3 of 3
The criticality of qualifying deconstruction contractors was explained in the previous installment of this three-part series. Here, I’ll explain why...
Deconstruction Wins Best All-Around Performance: Part 1 of 3
Donating building materials that have been salvaged through deconstruction is a smart, easy alternative to demolition. Just as when choosing an...
Are You Salvaging Lumber Only? Why?
It has been my observation that a bunch of folks involved in building-materials salvage are lumber centric.Ask almost anyone in our business which...
Deconstruction Serves Both Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate
With the entire country in a bit of a real estate frenzy, houses that are for sale often vanish soon after escrow closes, only to be replaced...
How to Identify a Competent Deconstruction Contractor
I receive several calls a week from building owners who want information on a variety of topics related to deconstruction and its benefits. Mostly,...
The Deconstruction Ordinance
Many municipalities are currently considering the adoption of landfill-diversion ordinances requiring deconstruction. The driver of these...
Musings of a Lumber Hugger
First, I have to admit that I am not a woodworker, nor do I have a woodshop in my garage. However, I do love wood. I always have. I first...
Historic Preservation Reset
In a recent news article I read about a magnificent 1854 Greek revival house in the Midwest that had been torn down to make room for a parking lot!...
The Velvet Crowbar Is Back
TRP hasn’t put out an e-letter (aka The Velvet Crowbar) since June 2018, so I need to start this re-launch with two business updates....