Author: Andy

News:
Approved Document B Consultation

The government’s review of Approved Document B proposes a height threshold that would push structural timber out of buildings above 11m unless a full fire-engineered case is made. We are concerned that the proposals represent a retrograde step at precisely the moment the construction sector needs to be moving in the opposite direction. The reuse, retention and extension…
Event:
Site Seeing Social:
Tipping Point East
23 June 2026: London

MEMBERS EVENT Join us for visit to Tipping Point East, a circular construction hub founded in 2025 and based in Newham, East London. From their 8,000 sqm industrial site in Silvertown, they bring together material reuse, low-carbon construction, training and cultural activity to support a just transition in the built environment.
Case Study:
Bradford Live

Bradford Live is a compelling example of repair-led structural engineering, demonstrating how careful investigation and targeted intervention can revive a highly degraded historic structure.
Event:
Talking Reuse: Regenerative Design
4 June 2026: London (and online)

Join us for an engaging session where we learn about inspiring regenerative design and build project experiences. Come and hear Joel De Mowbray (Yes Make and Tipping Point East) and Flynn Simpson (Engenuiti) present on their experiences of regenerative design and build projects.
Event:
Talking Reuse x NSQ: The Client’s Perspective
29 April 2026: London (and online)

Join us for a panel discussion where forward-thinking clients and agents share candid reflections on their experience of reusing building materials, assets and components on projects. MEMBERS ONLY
Resources:
The Reuse Hierarchy

The Reuse Hierarchy provides a clear, evidence-based framework for decision-making, prioritising retention, repair, and refurbishment of existing structures over more invasive and disruptive interventions.
Opinion:
Collaboration among engineers is the key to change

Anna Beckett believes that as structural engineers we must learn to share our experiences, innovations and failures more openly if the pace of sustainability change is to accelerate.
News:
One year on – why engineers must lead on reuse

One year since launching, James Morgan describes the genesis of The Engineers Reuse Collective and explains how the organisation is building knowledge and helping engineers to advocate for greater reuse across the industry.
Opinion:
Change mindsets:
Waste less; reuse more

Andy Yates suggests behavioural science models offer a framework to enable engineers to shift mindsets towards a reuse-first approach.
Opinion:
Rethinking ‘best practice’ in a circular construction economy

Tom Webster believes a textbook approach to design is an impediment to wider reuse, arguing that the profession must place more value on the actual performance of reused components.