Pre-Deconstruction Audits: Transform waste into resources before demolishing or rehabilitating

It is a technical and economic inventory carried out before demolishing or refurbishing a building, which identifies reusable, recyclable materials and hazardous waste, maximising the recovery of resources and reducing management costs.

It is not yet mandatory, but the transposition of European regulations is in process. France has been demanding it since 2021 and Spain is moving towards its implementation. Anticipating offers competitive and compliance advantages.

PEMD (Produits, Équipements, Matériaux, Déchets) is the official name of the mandatory pre-construction audit in France since 2021. SOCOTEC has carried out more than 1,000 PEMD diagnoses, consolidating our methodology.

The pre-construction audit is strategic and proactive, carried out before the design of the project to identify opportunities for reuse and economic valorization. The waste management study is administrative and reactive, focused on meeting licensing requirements during execution.

Demolition is a rapid demolition that generates mixed waste. Deconstruction  is a selective and planned disassembly that maximizes the recovery of valuable materials, facilitating the circular economy.

We identify asbestos, lead, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), materials with persistent organic pollutants, paints with heavy metals, and any regulated substances that require specialized management to protect health and the environment.

The materials passport documents the technical characteristics, location and value of reusable components, facilitating their commercialization, traceability and reuse in future projects. It is key to the circular economy and increases the value of the asset.

Between 2 and 6 weeks depending on the size of the asset, its complexity and the level of detail required. Simple buildings can be completed in 2-3 weeks, while industrial complexes or large surfaces require more time.

Even in these cases, the report documents the optimal recycling pathways, identifies hazardous materials, reduces landfill costs, and meets regulatory and environmental certification requirements.

Yes, we optimise visits by combining the pre-construction audit with other SOCOTEC services: Technical Due Diligence (TDD), Technical Building Diagnosis (DTE), asbestos diagnosis, energy audit, etc. This reduces costs and time.

You can request your waste inventory by contacting our team directly through the form on this page or by calling our offices. We carry out a preliminary assessment without obligation.

La gestión de RCD está regulada por la Directiva Marco de Residuos UE 2008/98/CE (modificada en 2018), la Directiva EPBD 2023/2413, y en España por el Real Decreto 105/2008 y normativa autonómica específica. La tendencia europea apunta hacia mayor exigencia en circularidad.

Our model includes: quantified inventory of materials, technical data sheets of reusable elements (materials passport), identification of hazardous waste, selective deconstruction plan, economic recovery, and specific documentation for certifications.

Yes, we issue an official pre-construction waste management certificate that documents the inventory carried out, the proposed recovery routes and compliance with the audit protocol, valid for licenses and certifications.

The pre-demolition audit budget varies according to surface area, complexity of the building, level of detail required and complementary services. We offer no-obligation preliminary evaluations to adjust the proposal to your specific needs.

BAMB is a European concept that considers buildings as banks of materials, where each component has future value. Our BAMB material inventory management services document this value using digital passports and facilitate end-of-life recovery.

Urban mining is the recovery of valuable materials from existing buildings rather than extracting virgin natural resources. As specialists in urban mining, we identify and quantify metals, aggregates, hardwoods and other materials with reuse potential, contributing to the circular economy.

To hire our pre-construction audit, fill out the contact form on this page indicating the type of project, surface area and target certification. Our team will contact you within 24-48h for a preliminary assessment without obligation.

Yes, SOCOTEC operates throughout Spain with specialized local teams. We carry out pre-demolition audits in all provinces, adapting to specific regional regulations and connecting with local recovery networks.

Yes, our reports are specifically designed to meet BREEAM (Wst 01 credit) and LEED v5 (MRc5 credit) requirements, including all necessary documentation. In addition, we integrate the service with other sustainability credits to maximize the score.