EDA Think Tank 2025: “End-of-Waste Criteria for CDW and Future EU Standard for Pre-demolition and redevelopment audits”
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Presentation
The EDA Think Tank 2025 returns as a key forum for exchanging ideas and building dialogue between industry professionals, national associations, European institutions, and other key stakeholders in demolition and the construction value chain. It will take place in Brussels on October 15th, 2025.
This annual event is designed to foster open, practical discussions on relevant technical, regulatory, and strategic issues, with a clear focus on collaboration and shared experiences. Unlike traditional conferences, this format is based on moderated roundtables and dynamic interaction—there are no formal presentations or slides. Instead, selected experts receive guiding questions in advance to encourage genuine, unfiltered exchange.
The 2025 edition will be divided into 2 sessions that cover critical areas for the future of construction and demolition in Europe: the progress toward establishing End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for construction and demolition waste (C&DW), and the development of a European standard for pre-demolition and pre-redevelopment audits. These two areas are closely tied to the broader European agenda for circular economy, resource independence, and industrial competitiveness.
Learn more about its previous editions here
General themes of EDA’s Think Tank 2025
- The role of demolition and selective deconstruction in supporting circular economy objectives
- Progress toward defining End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for construction and demolition waste
- The future European standard for pre-demolition and pre-redevelopment audits, currently under development by CEN/TC 350/SC1/WG 8
The Think Tank will be held in English only.
Program
08:30 – Participant registration and welcome
09:00 – Session 1: End-of-Waste criteria for construction & demolition waste
- Progress toward defining End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for construction and demolition waste
- Practical experiences and insights in applying resource audits and waste valorisation
- The importance of closing material loops in response to raw material scarcity and EU strategic goals
- The role of demolition and selective deconstruction in supporting circular economy objectives
Panelists:
- Mr. Thomas Kasper, AUSTRIAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS RECYCLING ASOCIATION
- Mr. Kurt Van Stappen, TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING
- Mr. Pieters Staelens, EUROPEAN COMMISSION – DG GROW
- Ms. Dirk Fincke , EUROPEAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION
- Mr. Christophe Sykes, CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS EUROPE
Coffee break and networking
11:00 – Session 2: Future EU standard for pre-demolition and pre-redevelopment audits
- News about the European standard for pre-demolition and pre-redevelopment audits
- How a standardised audit process can improve efficiency, safety, and material recovery in demolition projects
- The role of demolition and decontamination companies in supporting circular economy objectives
Panelists:
- Ms. Liesbet Van Cauwenberghe, TRACIMAT
- Mr. Johan D’Hooghe, RECYCLING ASSISTANCE BVA
- Mr. Kai Salmi, SALMI AND CONSULTING OY
- Ms. Katleen Bruyenne, TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING
- Mr. Martin Car, EUROPEAN QUALITY ASSOCIATION FOR RECYCLING
13:00 – Closing remarks and end of the Think Tank
Lunch and networking
Location
On this occasion, EDA Think Tank 2025 will be held in the following locations:
Rue Duquesnoy
1000 Bruxelles (BELGIUM)
Tel.: (+32) 250 555 55
Join us
If you are interested in attended, contact the EDA Secretariat at (+34) 602 250 893 or by email at info@europeandemolition.org.
