What is an Extended Resources Inventory?

An extended resources inventory supports sustainable resource management. It is an audit undertaken during the in-use phase of a building, to verify the value and guarantee the correct maintenance and disassembly of a building. This audit meets BREEAM In-Use RSC03, and includes an assessment on current financial value and guidance on maintaining value during deconstruction.

The inventory includes resources that belong to the asset owner (or those which the asset owner or manger is responsible for maintaining or replacing). It does not need to include tenant-owned fittings and furnishings

What is the aim of an Extended Resources Inventory?

Maintain value during disassembly and demolition

Receive guidance on preserving the value of significant resources during the processes of disassembly or demolition. Identify strategies that minimise damage to materials, ensuring they remain suitable for reuse, repurposing, or recycling. While a full deconstruction plan is not required, the aim is to provide practical guidance that enhances resource retention and value throughout these end-of-life stages.

Maximise financial income following disassembly and demolition

Identify opportunities to maximize financial returns or minimize costs through reuse or recycling. Outline potential markets or uses for materials post-disassembly / demolition and consider evolving trends or technologies that could enhance these opportunities in the future.