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The Reuse HierarchyRead more: Resources: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 changeRead more: Opinion: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 reuseRead more: News: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 moreRead more: Opinion: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 economyRead more: Opinion: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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Talking Reuse – Reusing Assets
18 March 2026: LondonRead more: Event:Join us for a focused event where engineers share real project examples of reusing existing assets – from bits of steel and facades to MEP equipment – and what it takes to make reuse work in practice.
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Planning for reuse: the value of early structural input in ensuring reuse of our building stockRead more: Opinion: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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Informing Reuse – Material Index
25 February 2026: OnlineRead more: Event:A practical webinar for members with Material Index, exploring how material reuse can be embedded into everyday design and specification decisions.
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Talking Reuse – Reuse in Action
22 January 2026: LondonRead more: Event:Join us for a meeting where we will hearing a variety of experiences of reuse targets and overcoming challenges.
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Deconstruction SpecificationRead more: Resources: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 MapRead more: Resources: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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tERC Annual General Meeting
27 November 2025: LondonRead more: Event:Our AGM for tERC members to discuss what we’ve been doing, plans for 2026, and to get your input, thoughts and feedback on tERC’s next steps.
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Punk Pecha Kucha
27 November 2025: LondonRead more: Event:The Engineers Reuse Collective present this year’s Punk Pecha Kucha event: bands from the built environment entertain with 10 mins each!
Punk Pecha Kucha
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Site Seeing Social: GALVANISE
23 October 2025: LondonRead more: Event:Come and join us for a social evening showcasing the challenges and successes of reusing and repurposing GALVANISE in Bethnal Green, London.
Site Seeing Social: GALVANISE
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AJ Retrofit Live 2025
Why aren’t we reusing more?Read more: News: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.
AJ Retrofit Live 2025
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News:IStructE Annual Academics Conference 2025
Read more: News:IStructE Annual Academics Conference 2025Andy Yates presented at the The Institution of Structural Engineers’ Annual Academics Conference, sharing an industry perspective on how we can embed reuse into everyday engineering practice.