SEMINAR OVERVIEW
This seminar will explore initiatives in British Columbia aimed at building a circular economic framework for salvaged wood from construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) activities. The presentation will highlight Light House’s approach to quantifying potential wood supply, advancements in deconstruction techniques, and innovative manufacturing applications.
It will also introduce the development of a Circular Construction Campus in Richmond, designed to divert and repurpose wood waste from landfills. The session will provide insights into how circular economy principles can be applied to the built environment to enhance sustainability and resource efficiency.
SEMINAR DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 1:00 PM ET
Duration: 1 hour
Topic: Innovations in the Reclamation and Repurposing of Salvaged Wood
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
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https://ualberta-ca.zoom.us/j/99633863206?pwd=nuVteeBBgTFaahVyjjcNTusyDni7uu.1&jst=2
Meeting ID: 996 3386 3206
Passcode: 785782
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Gil Yaron
Managing Director of Circular Innovation, Light House BC
Gil Yaron is the Managing Director of Circular Innovation at Light House, where he focuses on advancing regenerative design and circular economy policy and practice in the built environment. With over three decades of experience at the intersection of policy, sustainability, and innovation, he leads initiatives that drive systemic change toward more sustainable resource use and waste reduction.
Known for his strategic vision and collaborative approach, Gil works closely with governments, businesses, and non-profits to design and implement practical, high-impact solutions that close material loops and stimulate green economic development. He has led several innovative circular built environment projects in Canada, including the Building Material Exchange (BMEx), Construction Plastics Initiative, and Circular Construction Accelerator.
Gil holds a Master of Laws and recently co-authored A Blueprint for Change: Preventing Demolition Waste Through Home Relocation & Deconstruction and Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of the Relocation and Retrofit of Henry Hudson Elementary School.
SHARE & PARTICIPATION
Thank you for your continued participation in the HQP Seminar Series under the NSERC Alliance Grant – Next-Generation Wood Construction.
Students participating in the grant are expected to attend at least 50% of the HQP Seminar Series. Please share this seminar with colleagues, collaborators, and anyone interested in sustainable construction and circular economy practices.
We look forward to your participation in HQP Seminar XXXIII.