Miles Timmis (below) throws metal salvaged during ‘deconstruction’ of a South Surrey home into a bin Thursday.— Image Credit: Tracy Holmes Photos

“There’s just too much stuff going to the landfill,” he said.

He noted benefits to developers who choose the environmentally friendlier route are catching on.

In Vancouver, there is no delay in getting permits if there is a plan for deconstruction – a time savings Timmis said can amount to six weeks. The City of Surrey is working on implementing a similar program, he said.

via Deconstructing better home demolition – Peace Arch News.