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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Planning for reuse: the value of early structural input in ensuring reuse of our building stock

Thomas Hesslenberg explains that with a proactive approach and early engagement,structural engineers can unlock the reuse potential of existing buildings and steer the industry away from demolition.
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Deconstruction Specification

This document provides a set of suggested additional clauses and amendments to the NBS C20 demolition specification wording (CAWS) to make the specification more appropriate and relevant for deconstruction activities and the reclamation of structural components.
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The Reuse Resources Map

The Reuse Resources Map presents a range of design standards, design guidance, research papers and other resources relating to structural reuse, in all its forms, with the aim of supporting structural engineers in increasing reuse on their projects.
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AJ Retrofit Live 2025
Why aren’t we reusing more?

Here’s some of the key messages from the talk that Anna Beckett and Gareth Atkinson gave on behalf of The Engineers Reuse Collective at the Architects’ Journal Retrofit Live conference last week.
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Reuse Glossary

This glossary has been developed to bring together a set of carefully collated definitions for standard terms, drawn from trusted industry sources and best practice. It aims to provide clarity, increase understanding, and promote alignment in the way we talk about reuse and related circular economy concepts.