News Release from Lane Co. Government
Posted on FlashAlert: April 4th, 2023 8:00 AM
The 16-hour training will occur virtually on April 27 and in person in Cottage Grove on April 28. Signup will be limited to 20 contractors (first come, first served), and training will focus on various deconstruction principles, including:
- Environmental hazards
- Building assessment
- Jobsite safety
- Tools & equipment
- Site preparation & management
- Full structure deconstruction
- Salvage operations
“Deconstruction involves carefully disassembling a structure so that materials used during its initial construction can be repurposed,” said Lane County Waste Reduction Program Supervisor Angie Marzano. “When salvaged materials are donated to nonprofit organizations or used as new building elements, communities and homeowners reap the benefits. We are thrilled to offer this skill-building education for area contractors.”
Participants must commit to two full days, sign a waiver, and provide their own PPE. Register for the training at the county’s signup form.
About WasteWise Lane County
WasteWise Lane County offers education, tools, and resources that residents, schools, and businesses can use to reduce waste, conserve resources and live more sustainably. Learn more about WasteWise construction and demolition resources at www.lanecountyor.gov/deconstruction.
About the Building Deconstruction Institute
The Building Deconstruction Institute has trained hundreds of workers and consulted for clients in 44 States, four provinces, and nine different countries. The Institute provides individual and group training on various aspects of the reuse industry, including building deconstruction, re-manufacturing, creating a circular economy, creating reclaimed value-added products, designing for disassembly, and running a reuse store. Learn more at www.reuseconsulting.com/deconstruction-institute-1
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
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