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MMC makes it harder to reuse materials, experts warn

By 2022-08-15T06:00:00

Former BHS warehouse mid demolition image 3 spring 2019

Source: HS2

National Federation of Demolition Contractors chief executive says modern materials are ‘nowhere near’ as reusable as those used in traditional construction

The use of modern methods of construction (MMC) is making it much harder to reuse materials when a building is demolished, built environment experts have warned.

National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) chief exectuvive Howard Button said composite materials used in MMC projects are “nowhere near as recoverable” as traditional materials found in older buildings such as Victorian housing.

 

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