Japan leads the world in its plans, methods, and techniques for demolishing buildings. It has developed and successfully implemented many of the world’s best demolition methods. Often, demolition operations are conducted without blocking traffic or shutting off electricity in the area. Ensuring that building demolition is prompt, safe, and environmentally friendly requires elaborate methods, careful planning, and simulated practice by skilled workers. As of 2023, the construction waste recycling rate in Japan is 97.2%, the highest in the world.
