A selection of 11 case studies which successfully dealt with insurance issues for reused building materials. A synthesis suggests guidelines for best practices. Version: September 2023. Available in EN, FR. Targets: Building developers, contracting authorities, architects, contractors, insurers, etc. Read More
Download page for the guides: "Le réemploi en pratique: de la déconstruction jusqu'à la remise en œuvre". The guides are available in French, Dutch and English, and are dedicated to six specialised trades: General contractors, Finishing, Wood workers, Roofers, Demolishing companies and contractors specialised in infrastructure. Version: September 2023. Read More
These four reports form a set that addresses various aspects related to recovery and reuse rates. These documents are intended for project owners, public authorities, and any organization involved in setting, monitoring, and reporting on recovery and reuse rates in construction and renovation projects for buildings and outdoor developments (such as roads and landscaping). The four documents are as follows: Setting, Monitoring, and Reporting on Recovery and Reuse Rates in Construction Projects: A Common Approach. It establishes the necessary definitions and presents the key methodological aspects for addressing the issue of reuse and recovery rates. Post-analysis of 32 Construction and Renovation Projects: Results and Discussions. This document provides a calculation and analysis of the reuse rates achieved in a sample of 32 recently completed projects. 32 Detailed Project Sheets: Information on Projects, Reuse Rates, and Reused Elements. This document complements the project analysis. It provides detailed results for each analyzed project in terms of its specific characteristics. It also offers a more in-depth overview of the nature and quantity of materials that were able to be reused within these projects. Live tests. Report on 4 operations using reuse targets. It reports on live tests which explored how to implement reuse rates in various procurement procedures. Read More
As part of the closing of the FCRBE project, a number of feedback webinars are being organised! Register now! Read More
A look back at the "Reuse meetings", took place on 8 and 9 June 2023 in Rennes. The two-day event brought together around fifty people from all over France to discuss a range of issues raised by reuse today. Read More
At the end of April, the FCRBE project landed in Brussels for a seminar organised on 26 and 27 April in Brussels. Here's a look back at two fascinating days. Read More
As part of the writing of reuse manuals for specific trades of contractors, the FCRBE partners Embuild and Buildwise organise in Brussels a series of workshop in two languanges, French and Dutch, to gather different professionals of the construction industry and recover feedback from the field. This second workshop will take place on 18 april and will adress the important issue of technical specifications and responsabilities. Read More
This training aims to answer questions that contractors may have when salvaging materials, as well as when reinstating them. In addition to the practical aspects, the presentation will cover collaboration, technical requirements and responsibilities. This training will be give once in French and once in Dutch in Brussels by our partner Buildwise. Read More
As part of the writing of reuse manuals for specific trades of contractors, the FCRBE partners Embuild and Buildwise organise in Brussels a series of workshop in two languanges, French and Dutch, to gather different professionals of the construction industry and recover feedback from the field. The first workshop will take place on 14 march and will adress the important issue of cooperation and synergies. Read More
Download the guide : A roadmap to foster reuse practices in the construction sector. In English, Dutch and French . Read More
