Office of Historic Preservation 12/9/22 Office of Historic Preservation 12/9/22

Contractor Training: Deconstructing Early 1900s Houses on the Medina River

In October and November 2022, the Office of Historic Preservation hosted Certified Deconstruction Contractor Training in southwest Bexar County in partnership with the San Antonio River Authority. The training included several cohorts aimed at teaching both existing contractors and individuals with non-construction backgrounds techniques for hands-on deconstruction of wood-framed, pre-1930s residential structures.

Office of Historic Preservation 11/8/19 Office of Historic Preservation 11/8/19

Contractor Training at the Pooley House

In October 2019, the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) held the City of San Antonio’s first-ever deconstruction contractor training for City-licensed general and demolition contractors.

Office of Historic Preservation 6/19/19 Office of Historic Preservation 6/19/19

Deconstruction & Salvage Initiative: FAQ + Info Page

Learn the history behind the initiative, read frequently asked questions, meet the Deconstruction Advisory Committee, and explore the benefits of deconstruction & salvage.