The purpose of the extended resources inventory is to support sustainable resource management without imposing undue administrative burden. For the demolition / disassembly criteria, a detailed deconstruction plan is not expected, but the guidance should be robust enough to inform decision-making and align with the credits’ intent to promote circularity and resource efficiency.
Maintaining value during disassembly and demolition
Provide guidance on preserving the value of significant resources during the processes of disassembly or demolition. Identify strategies that minimise damage to materials, ensuring they remain suitable for reuse, repurposing, or recycling. While a full deconstruction plan is not required, the aim is to provide practical guidance that enhances resource retention and value throughout these end-of-life stages.
Maximising financial income following disassembly and demolition
Identify opportunities to maximize financial returns or minimize costs through reuse or recycling. Outline potential markets or uses for materials post-disassembly / demolition and consider evolving trends or technologies that could enhance these opportunities in the future.
Suitable roles
Suitable roles or professionals that can assist on the above can include:
- Building Surveyors: They are well-versed in assessing material conditions and can provide insight into maintaining value during disassembly and demolition.
- Architects or Design Consultants: Particularly those specializing in sustainable design, they can offer strategies for material reuse and circular economy principles.
- Quantity Surveyors: They can provide financial guidance on maximizing value or minimizing costs through recycling and reuse opportunities.
- Demolition Contractors: With practical experience in disassembly and material recovery, they can contribute actionable advice on maintaining resource value and identifying recycling opportunities.
- Sustainability Consultants: Experts in circularity and lifecycle assessments, they can provide a holistic view of the asset’s potential for value retention and resource recovery.
