Episode #79: The Kids Are All Right - Vasilisa Lave, Re:Build

Episode #79: The Kids Are All Right - Vasilisa Lave, Re:Build

From Fenestration Conversations by Fenestration Review

April 27, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 81

About this episode

Vasilisa Lave discusses her initiative Re:Build, which supports high school trades programs by redirecting construction waste to schools.

When Vasilisa Lave reached out to tell us what she and her classmates at Bramalea Secondary in Brampton, Ont., are doing, we knew we had to get her on the podcast right away to get everyone in the area involved. Lave has started an initiative called Re:Build where she helps construction contractors and subtrades to support high school trades programs by dropping off their site waste at schools instead of throwing it in a landfill. The woefully underfunded trades programs get the materials they need to help build the next generation of skilled workers. Contractors save tipping fees and get to see the smiles on young peoples' faces. It's a huge win all around. Lave will even contact other high school programs to find the one closest to your job site. Listen to her explain Re:Build, then reach out to her today via email re.buildpmca@gmail.com or on Instagram @re_bu1ld to plan your next delivery.

People in this episode

Guest: Vasilisa Lave

Topics covered

  • trades programs
  • construction
  • education
  • sustainability
  • community support

Keywords

  • construction waste
  • trades education
  • Re:Build
  • Bramalea Secondary
  • community initiative

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Re:Build

Places: Bramalea Secondary, Brampton, Ont.

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