_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

October 12, 2016

EDA Think Tank 2016 registration is open


The EDA Think Tank 2016 will be held on October 27th in Brussels, Belgium. If a trip to Brussels isn't enough to tempt you, then consider the meeting is completely free.

Here's the agenda for the day:

08:30 Accreditation of participants

09:00 Welcome by Delegate of the European Demolition Association

09:15 Debate session 1
  • How are the technical requirements changing the way in which demolition is done?
  • What kind of equipment (carriers, attachments and other tools) does the demolition industry need? Who can develop them and when will they be available?
  • How are the business models changing for construction and demolition activities?
  • Ownership vs rental: how to combine both options them on a sustainable way for the industry?
10:45 Coffee break

11:15 Debate session 2
  • How to demolish systems and combination of several layers of construction materials?
  • What level of recycling can be achieved in demolition activities? Is it sustainable/reasonable to go for the highest level of recycling?
  • Should the owner of the space/infrastructure pay for everything?
  • What is the responsibility of the construction material producers and the Public Authorities, most specially in the case of new types of hazardous waste?
  • What are the challenges for the health and safety of the workers and the general public with the new scenarios that will come for the demolition activites?
13:00 Closing remarks by Delegate of the European Decontamination Institute

A light lunch will be served after the think tank to encourage networking and collective thinking.

If you would like to register to attend, please visit the EDA website.

No comments: