In 2021, UMass Chan dismantled part of its First Road garage for a new research building; 8,445 tons of steel and concrete were reclaimed, 99% by weight

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has set a remarkable precedent by achieving a 99 percent material reclamation rate during their latest demolition project. This success starkly contrasts with the national trend of discarding construction waste in landfills. With buildings contributing over 600 million tons of waste each year, the potential for significant emissions reduction through recycling and reuse is clear.