1 Appold Street, an office building from the late 1980s in the Broadgate Estate, was undergoing a strip-out as part of an extensive commercial redevelopment. 

Material Index conducted a thorough pre-demolition audit, creating a detailed asset register. Led by Hilson Moran’s sustainability consultants, the project team used our platform to identify items for retention, reuse, and recycling. The resulting Circular Economy report helped fulfill BREEAM and internal environmental standards.

A substantial portion of the assets were earmarked for reuse, and after the report’s release, Material Index facilitated the exchange of numerous components through its Trade Partner network, as well as donations to charity partners chosen by the developer.

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Floor Tiles Brokered

1 Appold Street, an office building from the late 1980s in the Broadgate Estate, was undergoing a strip-out as part of an extensive commercial redevelopment.

Material Index conducted a thorough pre-demolition audit, creating a detailed asset register.


1 Appold Street

Two Pancras Square, is located within the RelatedArgent King’s Cross development. Material Index were appointed to conduct a pre-refurbishment audit over two floors to identify components suitable for resale and reuse using it’s digital platform.

Reuse Offsite

Reuse Onsite

Material Index collaborated with the contractors (Parkeray) and multiple logistics partners to successfully broker all items designated for reuse. Over £2,850 of material was donated from two floors.

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Two Pancras Square, is located within the RelatedArgent King’s Cross development. Material Index were appointed to conduct a pre-refurbishment audit  over two floors to identify components suitable for resale and reuse using it’s digital platform.

2 Pancras Square

Material Index was appointed by Deconstruct UK to conduct a brokering survey and facilitate the reuse of glass partitions from a London office demolition site.

The partitions were successfully deconstructed and re-purposed for installation at Broadwalk House, on behalf of British Land. All glass and ironmongery were carefully reused, while the frames were resprayed to enhance their appearance. Material Index coordinated the process by engaging Cast Interiors, the design and build contractor for the recipient site, and D&C Glass & Glazing, who expertly handled the removal and installation of the partitions.

Process: The partitions were one of multiple components identified for reuse in the MI platform during an audit. For these components a subsequent site visit was conducted to assess the partitions, take final measurements, and perform a risk assessment for removal. The partitions span 7 linear meters, with a total weight of 500 kg and a carbon footprint of 719 kg CO2e.

The partitions were reinstalled at Broadwalk House, with all glass and ironmongery safely reused, while the frames have been resprayed, extending their lifecycle.

Glass & Ironmongery Salvaged

Carbon Avoided

Material Index was appointed by Deconstruct UK to conduct a brokering survey and facilitate the reuse of glass partitions from a London office demolition site. 