
Pre-demolition audit and planning
Pre-demolition audit and planning provides is a practical circular economy plan for your construction project, including structural and hazardous material assessments. We help you reuse recyclable materials from the demolition site.

Safe demolition of your building – in line with circular economy principles
We survey the materials used in your building and identify any hazardous substances. You will receive a demolition material assessment outlining the quantities and qualities of materials in your property, along with their potential for reuse.
We help you evaluate the expected waste streams from the demolition and set appropriate recycling targets. We identify reusable products, define recycling methods, and find practical implementation solutions. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in sustainable construction and structural engineering, tailored to the specific needs of your project.
The pre-demolition audit conducted by our experts includes structural and hazardous material assessments in line with the Finnish Ministry of the Environment's guidelines, as well as identified options for material reuse and recycling.
Digital twins and tools creating tangible value
As part of the pre-demolition audit, we create a digital twin of your building using building information modelling (BIM). This model can be used directly in the demolition contract and brings added value for future renovation or infill development projects.
Pre-demolition audit as part of the permitting process
A pre-demolition audit is best carried out no later than the project planning phase. This ensures that there is sufficient time for environmental and other permit processes. It also opens up the opportunity to reuse recyclable demolition materials in your new or renovated building.
Materials identified as reusable during the survey can be sold or repurposed in future projects. Our circular economy experts support you in planning cost-effective reuse and in achieving your circular economy targets.
We also provide experienced project management, site-phase services such as supervision, and specialist expertise in renovation projects.
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE
Our pre-demolition audit and planning team brings together specialist knowledge from multiple fields, all to the benefit of your project.
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ADDED VALUE THROUGH DIGITAL TOOLS
A digital model of your demolition site streamlines not only the demolition process but also supports renovation or infill construction.
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GOAL-ORIENTED AND COMPREHENSIVE
We offer a complete solution, managing different aspects of your project efficiently and with full commitment to your goals.
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- Pre-demolition audit, demolition material assessment
- Demolition waste assessment
- Reuse potential assessment
- Supplementary documentation for demolition contract tendering
- Monitoring and comparison of recycling rate against targets

Get in touch with our team
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Janita Rintala sustainable construction specialist
Renovation engineering
@ains.fi Espoo -
Juha Rajala vice president, environmental impact assessment
Civil engineering
@ains.fi Tampere