Circular Demolition

The construction industry accounts for a significant part of society’s consumption of raw materials and a large part of Denmark’s total waste production and CO2 emissions. The demolition process, in which building materials are removed, forms a crucial part of the circular value chain in construction. While the demolition process has traditionally been regarded as a source of large quantities of waste without value, demolition in the future will be the production site for valuable resources for construction.

In order to make better use of the materials, it is necessary to increase our focus on planning and executing the demolition process. Methods for removing, sorting and handling harmful substances are already in place, and these processes are known by the demolition companies. However, poor planning, poor descriptions or a tight time schedule often prevent the utilisation of good resources.

Three guides on the demolition process