DIN Standards Committee Building and Civil Engineering
Circular Economy in the Construction Sector - Pre-deconstruction audit and evaluation
Abstract
This Technical Report provides a common framework for conducting pre-deconstruction audits (PDA) of buildings. It focuses on: ● Mapping the state-of-the-art of PDA-related procedures across Europe; ● Identifying convergence and divergence in audit processes, roles, and competencies; ● Structuring information requirements for the assessment, classification, and documentation of materials prior to deconstruction or renovation; ● Linking PDA data to downstream uses such as digital building logbooks. The scope includes audits initiated in the context of: ● Complete or partial demolition, ● Major refurbishment, ● Reuse-oriented deconstruction, ● Regulatory or voluntary sustainability certifications.
Begin
2026-05-27
WI
00350054
Planned document number
00350054
Responsible national committee
NA 005-59-01 AA - Sustainability Assessment
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 350/SC 1/WG 8 - Pre-deconstruction and pre-redevelopment audits and evaluation
