The Story
Construction Junction was founded in 1998 as a nonprofit building materials reuse center in Point Breeze. The organization diverts over 4 million pounds of construction materials from landfills annually, reselling donated doors, windows, lumber, fixtures, and hardware to the public at affordable prices.
The warehouse on Braddock Avenue is a treasure hunt for contractors, DIY renovators, artists, and anyone looking for building materials at a fraction of retail cost. Construction Junction accepts donations from demolition projects, renovations, and surplus inventory, then sorts, prices, and displays the materials for resale.
As Pittsburgh has experienced a building and renovation boom, Construction Junction's role has only grown. The organization provides an essential service: keeping usable materials out of the waste stream while making renovation affordable for homeowners across the city.
What Makes It Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city of old houses, and Construction Junction is where those houses get their second life. The salvaged doors, mantels, and hardware in the warehouse carry the history of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods. For renovators restoring century-old homes, there is no better resource.
Construction Junction also embodies Pittsburgh's sustainability ethos. In a city built on heavy industry, the idea of reusing and repurposing materials feels natural. The organization connects Pittsburgh's industrial past to its sustainable future, one reclaimed beam at a time.