This Chicago Tribune article covers Delta Institute’s Gary pilot project that will deconstruct 12 homes. Delta’s Eve Pytel and Martin Brown discuss the process of choosing the homes and contractors for deconstruction.
Building Material Reuse Association 24 Hour Deconstruction Course
Delta is co-organizing a 24 hour deconstruction training in August. The class will provide demolition workers with deconstruction skills and those who pass the exam will gain a Building Materials Reuse Association Designated Deconstruction credential. The course is...
August Update from Delta Institute
This month, we talk about a tool that explains how communities can extract value from vacant homes through deconstruction, introduce you to Driven Doer Martin Brown, and announce some great events we are organizing! Check it out.
Feds give Franklin Park cash to clean up contaminated sites
This Chicago Tribune article highlights an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant that will allow seven municipalities in West Cook County to identify and assess brownfields that may be redeveloped. Delta Institute is working with Weaver Consultants Group, the...
Driven Doer: Martin Brown
Once again, it's time for our Driven Doer series! This is where we highlight the passionate, motivated people who help advance Delta's mission of achieving a resilient Great Lakes environment and economy. This month, we are happy to introduce you Martin Brown, a...
Extracting Value through Deconstruction
Communities throughout the country are removing vacant and blighted homes. These empty homes may be rich with assets that can yield economic, community, and environmental benefits for each community. Through deconstruction up to 25% of materials in a home can be...
DELTA INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Chicago (July 24, 2015) -- Delta Institute is pleased to announce that Kelly Farley has been selected to serve as Executive Director of the Rebuilding Exchange, a Chicago-based reclaimed building materials warehouse that was launched as an affiliate of Delta Institute...
Delta Institute Promotes Kevin Dick to Director of Strategic Priorities
Chicago (July 21, 2015) -- Delta Institute is pleased to announce that Kevin Dick, LEED AP O+M, has been promoted to a Director of Strategic Priorities. Kevin previously served as Building and Energy Strategist and managed Delta’s green building portfolio, which...
July Update from Delta Institute
This month, we talk about reinvigorating the Illinois Medical District, release a practitioner's guide for brownfield remediation with poplar trees, welcome new board members, introduce another Driven Doer, and announce a tour of Gary, IN! Check it out.
Driven Doer: Doug Fogelson
Once again, it's time for our Driven Doer series! Here, we monthly highlight the passionate, motivated people who help advance Delta's mission of achieving a resilient Great Lakes environment and economy. This month, we are happy to introduce you to Doug Fogelson, an...