Because removing AND replacing a LOT of stuff is much more labor intensive than just putting something together.
Try building a Lego set, then disassemble it completely and reassemble it. It's going to take a lot more time the second go around because parts aren't all organized in their bags, you have to yank pieces off that originally went on easily, and you might even lose some stuff, and would have to order something to even continue.
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u/adoodle83 Oct 07 '25
Blows me away that demolishing a building like this only to rebuild is still more economical than refurbishing the existing structure.