Re-X Building Scan

What we offer

Re-X combines technical assessments, expert consultation, and digital tools to support the safe and practical reuse of structural building elements.

Our services include:

• Building reuse assessments: Evaluate the condition and reuse potential of existing structural elements.
• Material value assessment: Identify which elements can be recovered, how they can be reused, and their potential value.
• Digital material passports: Create structured records of reusable elements, including their characteristics, condition, and assessment results.
• Building material inventories: View and manage reusable elements within individual buildings or across multiple projects.
• Expert-validated reports: Receive engineering assessment reports supporting safe and compliant reuse.
• Environmental impact assessment: Estimate potential material savings and CO₂ reductions.
• Material sharing and marketplace integration: Share inventories with project partners or make approved elements available through external marketplaces and design tools.

How it works 

Re-X combines a three-step building assessment with a digital platform that manages information throughout the reuse process.

1. Assess the building

The Re-X Building Scan methodology evaluates the potential for reusing structural elements through three stages:

• Review – Existing building documentation is analysed to identify potential reusable elements, define the assessment scope, select testing methods, and estimate costs and timelines.
• Inspect – If reuse potential is identified, specialists conduct on-site inspections and non-destructive testing to assess the condition and characteristics of structural elements.
• Test – Where on-site results are inconclusive, additional laboratory testing is carried out to confirm whether selected elements are suitable for reuse.

2. Create digital material passports

Assessment results are documented in a technical report, which can be reviewed and signed off by a qualified engineer (Level 7 or 8) to support safe and compliant reuse.

Each validated element receives a digital material passport containing its key characteristics, condition, testing results, and reuse recommendations.

The Re-X digital platform supports the entire process, from collecting preliminary building information and recording on-site measurements to organising assessment results and generating material passports.

3. Find new uses for existing materials

Approved building elements are added to a digital inventory, where they can be viewed by building or across multiple projects.

Building owners and design teams can use the platform to:

• Identify available materials for future construction projects.
• Share material information with relevant partners.
• Connect inventories with external design tools.
• Make reusable elements available through external marketplaces.

See more about the results and testing: Reusing Old Buildings_research and reuse potential and results

Who is the service for?

Re-X is designed for organisations involved in owning, managing, developing, designing, or deconstructing buildings:

• Real estate developers and building owners
• Cities and municipalities
• Architects, engineers, and design teams
• Construction and demolition companies
• Property and asset managers

The service can be applied to residential, commercial, public, industrial, and warehouse buildings, covering structural elements such as load-bearing walls, concrete panels, bricks, beams, columns, lintels, and structural timber.

Re-X consultancy 

Re-X is more than a digital material inventory. The service combines scientific expertise, engineering assessments, and digital tools to help organisations make informed decisions about building reuse.

Our experts can support you with:

• Assessing the reuse potential of an existing building.
• Identifying valuable structural elements before renovation or demolition.
• Planning testing and documentation requirements for material reuse.
• Evaluating the technical, economic, and environmental benefits of reusing building materials.
• Integrating reusable elements into construction planning and design processes.
• Exploring tailored applications of the Re-X platform for your organisation or projects.

Would you like a demo? 

Contact us to book a call and get a demo of the service. 

Whether you are planning a renovation, demolition, or new construction project, Re-X can help you discover the value of existing building materials and explore opportunities for their reuse.

Any questions? Contact info@rexbuildings.com

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