Integrating Policy and Marketplaces for Recaptured Materials from the Built Environment

How can policies like deconstruction ordinances drive circularity in construction? What role do online marketplaces play in scaling the reuse of recaptured building materials?

Existing buildings are a massive, untapped bank of tomorrow’s building materials, but current markets fail to effectively connect sellers with buyers. Practitioners will discuss how deconstruction ordinances emerging in U.S. cities can be paired with innovative online marketplaces to accelerate circularity. Participants will gain insights into overcoming challenges like quality control, logistics, regulatory compliance, and market incentives, unlocking a variety of benefits through this integrated approach.