CIRCULAR STEEL UK 2025

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Explored strategic approaches beyond single-building reuse, addressing portfolio-wide and regional reuse potential. Discussed barriers, policy frameworks, digital solutions (e.g., material passports), and the need for collaborative action for efficient reuse at scale.

Hosted by Elliott Wood

Focused on identifying when and how to choose between reused, recycled, and new steel. The session highlighted the critical need for better end-of-life assessments, improved supply-chain collaboration, and the economic considerations driving steel sourcing decisions.

Examined the technical and logistical challenges of designing structures for future steel reuse, highlighting the importance of modular and flexible designs, better stock management, and clearer standards for reused steel.

Hosted by tERC

Discussed reflections and forward-thinking strategies for steel reuse. Key points included overcoming design-stage supply uncertainties, addressing cost implications, and improving early project planning to align reuse strategies.

Focused on the practicalities of procurement and supply chain coordination, emphasising the need for accurate pre-demolition audits, flexible procurement strategies, and clearer responsibility allocation in steel reuse projects.

Discussed broader industry-wide challenges and opportunities, including client incentives, policy support, heritage considerations, and the importance of pre-deconstruction audits and material passports for enhancing circularity.