Unlocking the Circular Economy: Navigating Risk, Data & Transparency

The transition to a circular economy in construction is gaining momentum, but how do we turn ambition into reality? This session explores the process behind material reuse – how it works, what data is needed, and how risk is managed. With insights from industry pioneers, we will unpack the key challenges around passporting materials, transparency, and the role of insurance in facilitating transactions. Our expert panel will discuss the barriers and opportunities in tracking and verifying materials, ensuring trust in reused products, and mitigating perceived risks. We’ll explore how new digital tools, data-driven decision-making, and innovative insurance models are helping to de-risk material exchanges and support a more circular approach. The session will also highlight real-world examples of collaboration across the supply chain – bringing together clients, contractors, and technology platforms to make reuse work at scale. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving circular economy landscape, hearing firsthand about the challenges faced and the solutions emerging to embed reuse as a standard practice in the built environment. Chairperson Steve Gilchrist, New Business Development - Excess Materials Exchange Speakers Nitesh Magdani, Head of UK - Excess Materials Exchange Leandra Hope, Senior Project Manager - Grosvenor Property UK Tom Seath, Sustainability Manager - John F Hunt Ltd