Innovation in Construction Waste Management - Practices That Make a Difference

Nelson Russom, Manager of Circularity, Turner Construction Company

Nelson manages Turner’s Circularity Program, applying more than 15 years of diverse project experience to develop processes and strategies that minimize landfill waste while capitalizing on material value. He is focused on leveraging Turner’s industry position to collaborate with partners on circular strategies, prioritizing practical and replicable operational improvements. Nelson holds an MS in Sustainable Engineering and an MBA from Villanova University, and is a LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, and TRUE Advisor. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Construction and Demolition Recycling Association.

• Key Focus: Development of waste management plans, integration of waste strategies into logistics, and cross-industry collaboration.

Michael Orbank, Sustainability Manager (Northeast US), STO Building Group

A passionate advocate for circularity and zero waste, Michael oversees sustainability for Structure Tone and Pavarini Northeast. He has worked extensively across the Northeast to categorize and reduce the carbon and environmental justice impacts of traditional C&D waste disposal. As a founding member of the Carbon Leadership Forum of Boston and chair of the Reuse/Deconstruction group, Michael is a leading voice in circular construction advocacy. He believes that with early planning and owner support, innovative waste practices can lead to significant carbon and cost savings.

• Key Focus: Connecting GCs with haulers and manufacturers to incentivize circularity and overcoming the “cost/labor escalation” myth through early communication.

Marshall Andrews, Northwest Sustainability Leader, DPR Construction

With over 15 years at DPR Construction, Marshall has been instrumental in developing in-house tools to calculate LEED ROI and leading corporate initiatives for zero waste, electrification, and carbon accounting. His project portfolio spans healthcare, life sciences, and higher education, including an AIA COTE Top 10 award-winning project. As a TRUE Advisor and LEED/WELL expert, Marshall specializes in the early integration of sustainable practices across design and construction disciplines.

• Key Focus: Zero waste planning and operations, embodied carbon accounting, and practical site separation strategies tailored to construction schedules.