As the construction industry evolves, one of the major objectives is achieving sustainability. The demolition of structures as well as waste generated from new construction negatively impact landfills and must be addressed. Demolition is the largest producer of construction waste and offers both the industry and consumers a unique opportunity moving forward. Today there are more ways than ever to mitigate waste, and F.A. Wilhelm (Wilhelm) is at the forefront of tackling this challenge. For the construction industry, implementation of recycling policies and deconstruction processes offers the opportunity to reduce costs while helping the environment. For example, the use of recycling centers lowers disposal costs if materials can be reprocessed. Additionally, deconstruction provides an opportunity for reusing doors, windows, cabinets, lighting, plumbing fixtures, framing lumber, roofing materials, and flooring through salvage companies. The contractor cannot only reduce the amount of waste but may also recover some cost with the use of both recycling and deconstruction initiatives. Wilhelm also utilizes a “no waste” approach and attempts to recycle materials from construction sites to help not only be sustainable, but also create more environmentally friendly product for the consumer. These recycled materials range from drywall, to concrete cinder block, and nearly everything in between. This recycling process can be further expanded if the customer is wanting to create a LEED Certified building or wants to be an extraordinary leader by going beyond the normal sustainability practices. Another successful initiative is Wilhelm’s recycling of all scrap steel in both its steel shop, as well as through affiliated businesses. In fact, in the 2017 fiscal year, Wilhelm recycled nearly 2.5 million pounds of scrap steel waste and recovered over $200,000 through recycling steel.