Get involved in the discussions to move past the ‘why’ and on to the ‘how’. Shifting from demolition to deconstruction and towards large-scale reuse is a big part of the construction industry’s game plan to maximise finite resources, reduce carbon emissions and minimise waste. Join us and participate in insightful conversations that address the challenges and opportunities in the reclamation and reuse of building products and materials. Share experiences with other disciplines in the industry to better understand how we can move the dial on deconstruction. Hear from practitioners currently leading the way in reuse, with presentations, compelling case studies, and dynamic Q&A sessions.
This event is part of ASBP’s Reuse Now Campaign and supported by the Institute of Demolition Engineers (IDE) and the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC).
Key details:
- Date: Thursday 12th June 2025
- Time: 09:50-15:30
- Location: Sustainable Ventures, Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR (The temporary access to the Renold Building can be found on Altrincham Street, directly opposite the railway arches.)
- Costs: Free for ASBP members, £30+VAT for members of partner organisations*, £50+VAT for non members
*Partner organisations include: Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), AECB – Association for Environment Conscious Building, British Woodworking Federation, CIBSE, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), CIRIA, Fit for the Future Network, Good Homes Alliance, Institute of Demolition Engineers, Interior Design Declares, UK, National Federation of Demolition Contractors, natureplus, Passivhaus Trust, SuperHomes, Sustainable Traditional Building Alliance, The Green Register, Timber Development UK and Woodknowledge Wales.
Programme:
- 09:45 Arrival and registration
- 10:15 Welcome and introduction
- 10:25 Presentations & Q&A
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- Alex Edwards, Bruntwood
- David Everington, Cundall
- Victoria Dootson, Overbury
- Richmal Wigglesworth, Sheppard Robson
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- 11:30 Workshop/discussions/feedback (World Café format*)
- 12:30 Lunch (provided) & networking
- 13:30 Deconstruction/Reclamation Case Study Presentations and Q&A (
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- Mike Kehoe, C&D Consultants
- Kiro Tamer, KEES
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- 14:20 Workshop/discussions/feedback (World Café format*)
- 15:20 Closing comments
- 15:30 Close
*The World Cafe is a method which makes use of an informal cafe setting for participants to explore an issue by discussing it in small table groups. Discussion is held in multiple rounds of 20-30 minutes, with the cafe ambiance intended to allow for more relaxed and open conversations to take place.
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About the Reuse Now Campaign:
The construction industry accounts for over a third of global carbon emissions and produces around 60 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste annually in the UK. Whilst much of this is recovered and recycled, only a small percentage is reused. This creates a significant opportunity to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint, minimise waste and deliver cost efficiencies. Estimates suggest that by increasing our reuse of construction products, 22.3 MtCO2e of GHG emissions could be saved during the UK’s fourth and fifth carbon budgets between 2023 and 2034.
The “Reuse Now” Campaign aims to drive change in the built environment sector by:
- Raising Awareness across the supply chain about the significant environmental benefits of reusing building products, including waste reduction, carbon reduction and economic benefits.
- Sharing Knowledge through practical, interactive workshops, events, and online resources.
- Fostering Collaboration with stakeholders from across industry to build a robust knowledge sharing network that ensures the availability and accessibility of high-quality reused products.
- Showcasing Success Stories that have successfully embraced reused building products and prove that lower carbon supply chain models not only benefit the environment but can also offer economic advantages and innovative design possibilities.