Construction and Demolition Debris Material Recovery Facility Tour at IRS Demo Solid Waste

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Destruction With Care – Construction and Demolition Debris Material Recovery Facility Tour at IRS Demo Solid Waste

Additional information regarding the tour and check-in process will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event.

Tour Organizer: Richard Ludt, Director of Environmental Affairs – Interior Removal Specialist (IRS Demo)

Join us this educational tour demonstrating where and how the interior finishes and furnishing that AEC industry specify would end up. We will explore alternative ways to divert building materials from landfill.

Lunch will be provided, thanks to the host, IRS and our event sponsor, HED.

Building Credits:

Interior Architect, Jon Van Gaasbeek, Creative Energy

Learning Objectives: AIA CEU 2 credits and LEED AP / GA CEU 2 credits

Tour the solid waste management facility to understand challenges for demolition contractor.

Discuss alternative ways to divert building materials from landfill, such as promoting circular economy and takeback programs.

Understand demolition process (demounting and disassembly) and recyclability of the end products.

Explore how architects can make differences though finish schedules and specifications.

Understand toxicity of the building materials and its effects on the demo contractors, waste facility and landfill.

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