SmartWaste webinar: Closing the loop — Circular economy and waste management strategies for construction
When: Thursday 26 March, 2026 11:00am BST
Circular economy principles are transforming how construction manages materials, waste and sustainability performance. But moving from ambition to evidence remains a challenge for many organisations.
This webinar brings together construction practitioners to explore what circularity means in practice. We’ll hear how leading organisations are implementing reuse and recycling strategies, navigating evolving policy frameworks, and using tools like SmartWaste to track materials traceability and responsible sourcing.
What will attendees gain?
- Strategic insights on supply chain data fragmentation’s impact on ESG compliance
- Discover strategies for designing out waste without increasing costs
- Understand how circular economy principles are being applied in real-world projects
- Stay ahead of evolving policy frameworks and circular business models
- Practical insights into materials traceability and responsible sourcing
- Ask questions of the experts on the panel.
Agenda
- Welcome and overview
- Circular economy in practice: from policy to project delivery
- Materials traceability and responsible sourcing
Who should attend this webinar?
This event is for sustainability and environmental managers, bid and framework managers preparing tender responses, commercial and operations directors at tier 1-3 contractors, and supply chain professionals navigating responsible sourcing requirements.
Speakers
Host: Ed Suttie, Interim Head of Research and Innovation, BRE
Panelists:
Gilli Hobbs, Sustainability and Circular Economy Advisor; Partner, Reusefully
Siôn McGregor, Senior Consultant, BRE
Charlie Law, Managing Director, Sustainable Construction Solutions Ltd
Notes:
- Registration is free but required
- Recording shared with all registrants post-event
- Please note that some details in this agenda may be subject to change
Speakers
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Ed SuttieInterim Head of Research and Innovation, BRE -
Gilli HobbsSustainability and Circular Economy Advisor; Partner, Reusefully -
Siôn McGregorSenior Consultant, BRE -
Charlie LawManaging Director, Sustainable Construction Solutions Ltd