One of the most important circular economy measures is the reuse of construction products. However, putting these ideals into practice has been limited by the lack of clarity in the assessment of compliance and suitability for reuse as well as shortcomings in product approval, design guidelines and operating models.
This Policy Brief presents the key findings of the Assessing the Compliance and Suitability of Reusable Construction Products and Planning Their Reuse (UURAKET) project. It also presents the key contents of the guide prepared in the project for supporting the reuse of construction products
The aim of the UURAKET research and development project (3/2023–9/2025) was to develop methods based on up-to-date information for assessing the compliance and suitability of construction products and for planning their reuse in building projects. The project examined how structural construction products originating from the interior environments of donor buildings can be repurposed for use in the interior structures of new or renovated buildings. It also aimed to verify that the products used are safe
and healthy and meet the regulatory requirements applicable to construction. Interior products refer to structures that have not been exposed to direct weather and soil stress. The construction products examined in the project include concrete hollow core slabs, concrete pillar and beam elements, glulam beams and pillars, burnt clay bricks and autoclaved lime-sand bricks.
