According to architect and researcher Brad Guy, between 2008 and 2022, the deconstruction and reuse sector tripled to about $1.4 billion.  The sector now employs about 14,500 people annually.

https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-construction-deconstruction/feature-us-cities-see-urban-mining-potential-in-building-deconstruction-idUSL8N36E4Q8

Older buildings may be comprised of materials with great economic value. For example, the dense, high-quality, old-growth wood that many of New York City's older buildings are made of can no longer be purchased new.

Link to more info: https://domicology.msu.edu/upload/Harvesting%20New%20York%20City%20Old%20Growth%20Urban%20Forestry%20Bergsagel.pdf

Case Studies: 

• Lifecycle Building Challenge - Green Jobs
  • Description: Navigate to the "Green Jobs" section of the link below for four case studies on deconstruction and job creation. 
  • Link: https://www.lifecyclebuilding.org/resources.php