Building confidence. A deep dive into risks of using secondary construction products and the potential role of insurance for reuse
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Building Confidence, dives into the perceived risks of using secondary construction products, highlighting how traditional insurance—designed for virgin materials—creates ambiguity and deters their adoption. Despite huge potential CO2 savings (4.4–12.6 Mt in Europe by 2050) and upcoming EU regulations driving demand, the 'insurance issue' remains a key barrier.
This report explores these risks across the value chain, examines current mitigation strategies, and proposes collaborative pathways for insurers to clarify policies, support vital standardization, and develop innovative products to mainstream reuse in construction.