Valerie,
It turns out that the portables were shown on the drawings and in the specs "to be demolished". During bidding the GCs went to great lengths to find homes for them - which included selling them - this helped lower the final bid for the project which helped them get the job. In light of this - I would say that the portables are in fact "diverted" - wouldn't you agree?
Lisa
Valerie Walsh
Sustainable Design & Construction ConsultantsWalsh Sustainability Group
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November 11, 2010 - 1:09 pm
Lisa, it sounds like it might be worth making the case for diversion given the spec you reference for demolition. What a great win all around due to the contractor’s proactive efforts to lower costs, divert them from the landfill, and keep the portables in service.