Analytical methods for selection of demolition technology

Abstract Demolition of buildings and structures, or their structural elements, is primarily aimed in designing stage – for the reconstruction or renovation of a building or complex of buildings, updating the appearance, design or philosophical meaning of an object. Therefore, demolition must be approached no less responsibly than the construction itself. The article deals with data on the economic feasibility of a correct approach to demolition, which allows the maximum extraction of raw materials from construction waste for further construction. The article provides a brief overview of the technologies for demolition structures to select the optimal and most effective. For the best use of the existing knowledge on this subject, and as a result – obtaining the greatest economic benefit, it is proposed to classify demolition technologies, their description and recommendations for use. For this, it was proposed to create a certain database that can, in an interactive form, help to choose the optimal technology for demolition a building or a separate structure.