DECONSTRUCTION ACADEMY™

Empowering communities through sustainable education, advocacy, online +  hands-on training in deconstruction and reuse.

Sustainability is more than a concept for Birch Group, it is the foundation of our work. Through DECONSTRUCTION ACADEMY™, our mission is to educate, inform, and train the next generation of green builders, deconstructors, and community leaders.

For over 30 years, we have been hands-on in the reuse sector reclaiming materials and repurposing.

Now we are teaching others the value of deconstruction and sustainable design. We’ve created one of the first online structured programs in deconstruction more than five years ago, and today, we continue to expand access to education, advocacy, and workforce training that transforms both people and communities.

OUR TEAM IS EXPERIENCED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

OUR CREW OF EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS HAS OVER 95 YEARS COMBINED CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE.

WE PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO YOUR SALVAGE PROJECT THAT SAVES YOU MONEY.

OUR TEAM IS EXPERIENCED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

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The Art of Education through
Hands-On + Online Learning

Education is more than information at Birch Group,  it’s mastering a craft. We combine online deconstruction courses with hands-on experience, teaching students from our experts in sustainable construction and material reclamation.

Our courses break barriers, offering access to green building education anytime, anywhere. Real expertise comes from working with materials, seeing their lifecycle, and learning to reimagine their potential.

We don’t just teach deconstruction training, we shape skilled specialists who turn waste into opportunity and build a circular economy, one reclaimed board at a time.

DECONSTRUCTION ACADEMY™
What We Offer

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Business

Learn from leaders in the reuse sector. DECONSTRUCTION ACADEMY™ offers certifications, CE credits, and online courses in deconstruction, materials management, and sustainable design, all taught by experts with decades of experience.
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Advocacy + Lecturing Engagements

We amplify sustainability at every level, engaging students, professionals, and communities. From high schools to architecture firms, Birch Group brings awareness and practical solutions that make reuse a standard, not a specialty.
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DECONSTRUCTION ACADEMY™

DECONSTRUCTION ACADEMY™, started the first ever online + hands-on learning and training program. Every project creates jobs, every session builds skills, and every worker we mentor strengthens the future workforce.
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Birch Group’s Certified Deconstruction Program provides a progressive, hands-on training pathway for individuals pursuing careers in sustainable construction and deconstruction. The program combines immersive instruction, practical field experience, and green building education to prepare participants for success in the sustainable construction industry.

Why Choose Deconstruction Academy™?

1. Industry-Driven, Hands-On Training
DECONSTRUCTION ACADEMY™ provides hands-on training developed by industry professionals, equipping participants with real-world skills in safe deconstruction, material recovery, and sustainable construction practices used on active jobsites.
2. Workforce Pathways & Industry Certifications
Our programs create clear pathways into careers in deconstruction, construction, and material reuse. Participants gain practical experience and certifications that prepare them to work in the growing circular construction economy.
3. Turn Waste Into Value
Deconstruction transforms buildings into valuable resources. Participants learn how salvaging materials can reduce project costs, generate revenue through resale, and qualify for potential tax incentives and donation benefits when materials are redirected to reuse organizations instead of landfills.

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Different than a college or university, DECONSTRUCTION ACADEMY™ offers practical, flexible, applied education with instructors who have direct, hands-on experience in their field.

– Petrina Rhines / Founder

 

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Jason Chambers

Online + Hands-on Learning | BGIS
Taking the deconstruction class taught me so much about how buildings can be taken apart in a safe and responsible way. I learned the difference between demolition and deconstruction, and how materials can be reused instead of thrown away. The hands-on activities made it easy to understand the process, and I enjoyed working with my classmates as a team. This class showed me that construction and deconstruction are not just about building, but also about protecting the environment and making smart choices for the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

You must be over the age of 17 with a Diploma or GED to attend.

We have scholarships available for different tiers in your green career journey? We also have free classes we offer monthly. Reach out for more information.

It depends on the program and course you are looking to enter. We have 5 Certifications and each training is different. 

Go to: www.deconstructionacademy.org and sign-up for more info.

 The Academy is a Certified Deconstruction Program offering hands-on and online deconstruction courses for careers in sustainable construction and deconstruction.

Our programs are open to anyone interested in sustainable construction and deconstruction, including individuals seeking careers as sustainable home builders or in demolition waste management.

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