The construction Portuguese industry seems to ignore the deconstruction method

Abstract

Deconstructing a building is the careful dismantling of that building so as to make possible the recovery of construction materiais and components, promoting reuse and recycling. The concept arose as a consequence of the rapid increase in the number of demolished buildings and the evolution of environmental concerns within society at large. The deconstruction is a process unusual in Portugal; traditional demolition is yet the preferred method when it is necessary to dismantling a building. However there are studies under away whose purpose is to lessen the quantity of debris that are by-products of the construction processo The aim of this document is to present the current state of national research, implementation and viability of deconstruction as an innovative technique in the process of rehabilitation, thereby contributing towards the economic sustainability of said processo The research projects which authors are involved are also discussed.