BUSINESSS & INDUSTRY

Licensed contractors and builders seeking to broaden their service offerings Demolition contractors interested in transitioning into deconstruction Remodelers and renovation professionals looking for lower-waste, value-driven approaches Tradespeople interested in sustainable construction practices and green career pathways Companies and organizations exploring deconstruction as a new service line If your work involves buildings, and you care about how materials are handled, reused, and valued, you’ll find a supportive learning environment here.

Our programs focus on applied learning. You’ll gain hands-on experience, practical tools, and real-world knowledge you can use immediately. Courses combine classroom instruction with field-based learning, guided by instructors who actively work in deconstruction, reuse, and sustainable construction.   You’ll learn not just what deconstruction is, but how to do it responsibly, safely, and effectively.

The Deconstruction Academy was created to address a growing need for education that bridges sustainability and the building trades. We believe: Buildings are valuable material resources, not disposable waste Sustainability should be practical, accessible, and skill-based Education is most effective when it’s hands-on and community-centered Our goal is to support you (wherever you are in your journey) and help you build toward what’s next. You’ll learn not just what deconstruction is, but how to do it responsibly, safely, and effectively.