EDA Think Tank 2025: “End-of-Waste Criteria for CDW and Future EU Standard for Pre-demolition and redevelopment audits”

 

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:

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:

13:00 – Closing remarks and end of the Think Tank

Lunch and networking

Location

This year, the EDA Think Tank 2025 will be held at the Warwick Grand-Place Brussels. It is a two-minute walk from Brussels Central Station (Gare Central).

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Rue Duquesnoy 5. 1000 Brussels (BELGIUM)

Tel.: (+32) 250 555 55