Re-X
A buiding reuse scan method developed by leading Estonian and Finnish civil engineers and architects since 2025.
Through inspections, structural scanning, and targeted testing it provides the technical information to evaluate reuse opportunities
Already in use by public and private sector organizations
What the scan identifies
The structural condition, reuse opportunities, recovery constraints, and the next steps.
Structural condition
An overview of the condition of key structural elements, including visible damage, deformation, cracking, corrosion, and other factors affecting future use.
Structural data
Measured information such as dimensions, reinforcement layout, concrete strength, carbonation depth, deflection among others.
Reuse opportunities
An assessment of which elements appear suitable for reuse based on their condition, material properties, and structural performance.
Recovery constraints
An overview of joints, connections, and structural details that may affect dismantling, recovery, transport, or future reuse.
Recommended next steps
Recommendations for further testing, trial dismantling, additional investigations, or actions needed before implementation.
Useful at every stage of the project.
The findings from a single scan support decisions throughout the project lifecycle—from feasibility and design to procurement and deconstruction.
Feasibility
Reuse potential, material quantities, and estimated recovery value provide the basis for evaluating whether circular demolition is viable and at what scale.
Design
Verified element dimensions, structural properties, and available material inventories help architects and engineers assess how recovered elements can be incorporated into future projects.
Procurement
Element specifications, recovery requirements, and reuse suitability assessments provide the information needed to include recovery obligations and reuse targets in tender documentation.
Deconstruction
Element inventories, connection details, and structural dependencies help determine what should be dismantled intact and how recovery activities should be carried out.
How reuse potential is assesed
While every building is unique, the Re-X Scan follows a standardized four-step methodology to deliver consistent and reliable results.
Tell us about the building and your plans for it. Based on the building type, age, structure, and project objectives, we define the scope of the assessment, select the appropriate methods, and prepare a timeline and cost estimate.
We visit the building to document its condition and identify elements with potential for reuse. During the inspection, we assess visible defects, alterations, and other factors that may affect future recovery and reuse.
We investigate the most promising elements in greater detail. Depending on the project, this may include structural scanning, material sampling, laboratory testing, and targeted investigations to verify condition, performance, and dismantling feasibility.
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All findings are compiled into a practical reuse report. The report identifies reusable elements, summarizes their condition and test results, and provides recommendations to support demolition, recovery, and future reuse decisions.
One process -
any building, any size.
Warehouses
Large-span structures often contain high-value structural elements that can be recovered intact. Reuse can significantly reduce both demolition waste and material costs in future projects.
Public infrastructure
Schools, offices, and public buildings often contain standardized structural systems that are well documented and suitable for recovery. The findings can also support procurement requirements and circularity targets.
Industrial facilities
Industrial buildings typically contain robust steel, timber, or concrete structures designed for long service lives. Recovering these elements can avoid costly replacement and reduce embodied carbon.
Commercial and residential buildings
Repeated floor plans and structural elements make recovery opportunities easier to identify and scale. Even a single building can contain hundreds of reusable components.