“Deconstruction With Emphasis On Recycling”

1. “Deconstruction With Emphasis On Recycling” FEH Associates Inc. Architecture | Structural Engineering | Interiors | Demolition Planning

2. BIO • Donald Seymour, CDT, CSI, Assoc AIA, MAPPA • Sr. Project Manager / AE Demolition Planner • Work at FEH Associates Inc. – East Village, Des Moines, Iowa • Married, 2 kids in college, Wife is RN at Mercy • Speaking at MNSCU April 9 – 10 in Minneapolis Case Study – The Implosion of Gage Residence Hall Complex – MSU Mankato • Waukee Rotary – Deconstruction and Recycling • ISBGA - Building Demolition With Emphasis On Recycling • MAPPA Conference 2012 – Case Study – Wetzel Residence Hall and Dining Commons Demolition

3. Deconstruction

4. Introduction • When demolition/deconstruction is the right choice • Green demolition approach • Practicing good stewardship of environment and finances • Benefits and the bottom line • Case Studies • Resources • Different types of demolition and deconstruction • Innovative ideas and methods • Demolition is a blast!

5. Demolition / Deconstruction Decision • A building is in complete disrepair • Envelope issues • HVAC issues • Not accessible or costly upgrades • Maintenance and upkeep costs • How much building can be saved • What is most economical solution

6. How bad is this? RC Industries Building - Grinnell Anamosa Middle School – Anamosa, Ia Geneseo School – Cedar Falls Mitchell County Courthouse, Osage, Ia

7. Case Studies • Mitchell County Courthouse Demolition and Deconstruction , Osage Ia • 1858 Iowa Courthouse, 4 additions, Structurally failing, environmentally unsafe • Anamosa Middle School Deconstruction • 1917 three story brick building, outdated, not ADA compliant, replaced by new school • Bunge Grain Elevator Demolition • 60 concrete silos, 2 100 diameter steel tanks, 8 Buildings, 3 blocks, City plans for Economic Development

8. Demolition / Deconstruction Decision • Apply sustainability measures • Reuse and repurpose • Deconstruct where feasible • Recycle materials • Divert as much from landfill as possible • Primary goal is 90-95% diversion • Make a Road map • GREEN DEMOLITION • Environmentally Sustainable • Financially Sustainable

9. Benefits and the Bottom Line • Reduced Demolition costs • Unbudgeted revenue • Media relations and fundraising • Diversion from the landfills

10. Mitchell County Courthouse • Repurposed items • Reuse vault doors in new courthouse • Reuse veterans memorial • Use 4500 Salvage Bricks in new wall • Salvaged items • Gave away over 6500 bricks to community • Remaining brick to brick salvage company • Donated wood framing to local School Shop • Steam Engine Society took all heavy timber framing • Ornamental Brackets were sold • Wood pegs, stair handrails, Flag poles, hitching post, building signage, other items, saved for Historical Society • Tree stumps and trees to two groups • Steel Fire Escapes • Mechanical units were repurposed

11. Mitchell County Courthouse • Wanted to save more • Cupola • Wooden columns, capitals • More brick • Wood wainscoting / bead board • Wood flooring Abatement Process Came down too fast • Achieving 93% diversion right now

12. Anamosa Middle School • Repurposed items • Limestone cornices and belt way • Tin ceilings and auditorium seating • Sold items in the building to citizens • Salvaged items • 1000 bricks for owner – Fundraising art project • Reused gym flooring in new high school addition • Sold brick pavers • Sold Air conditioning units • Gym bleacher seats to non-profit • Crown moldings and bead board panels • Wood floor and roof joists , reused for walls • Lockers and base cabinets, shelving, scoreboard and basketball hoops • Urinal , water closets, sinks, slate blackboards • Old world maps

13. Results of Savings • Diversion chart of recent projects

14. Resources • It’s Who you know • Database of recyclers • National demolition contractors / Implosion Contractors • Local and regional demolition contractors • Iowa DNR / Waste Exchanges / Repurpose d Materials (Denver) • It’s what you know • Innovative uses of materials in demolition • Database of what recyclers want • Resources for salvage • How to benefit from removing “inventory” • (one man’s junk, is another mans treasure) • How to work with non-profits • List of fundraising ideas and uses

15. Methodologies • Traditional demolition • Deconstruction • Implosion • Combination

16. Traditional Demolition Stand Alone Buildings Mid Rise Buildings Low Rise Buildings

17. Deconstruction Demolition Method

18. Implosions Iowa State University Western Illinois University Minnesota State University - Mankato

19. Combination • Dining rooms removed with traditional equipment • Towers imploded MSU – Mankato Residence Halls and Dining Facility Western Illinois University Residence Hall and Dining Facility

20. Innovative Ideas • Recycling • Construction waste management • Material reuse/repurposing • Local resources • Fundraising and memorials • Inventory removal • Results - benefits Re-use of crushed concrete Selling of excess Inventory

21. Recycling Stainless Steel Brick Aluminum Window Curtain Wall/Slate/Stone

22. Construction Waste Management Roofing and Metal Panels Miscellaneous furniture and equipment Doors / Frames / Hardware Mechanical / Electrical Components Built in wood items Trees shredded into mulch

23. Material Reuse / Repurpose Brick – Fundraising - Plazas Slate/Limestone Light fixtures /Ceiling Tile Beds – Orphanage/ Homeless Shelters Appliances/Tables - resell

24. Fundraising and Memorials New Memorial Bus stop Wetzel Hall Celebration on Implosion Day

25. Inventory Removal Sell to local groups, Individuals, Institutions, Habitat Restores, Homeless Shelters, Boy Scouts, Retreat and Church Camps Appliances Lockers File Cabinets Furniture

26. Inventory Removal Kitchen Equipment

27. Discussion and Questions ?