Projects
Projects.
Material Index works across the UK, US and AUS. See how leading UK contractors, developers and consultants are reducing embodied carbon and cutting costs through audits, exchange and circular procurement with Material Index.
From strip-outs in the City of London to refurbishments across the South East and beyond, our team has delivered audits, material passports, brokerage and platform engagements on 100s of live projects to date.
Guides.
Practical buying and sourcing guides for reclaimed, refurbished and reused materials.
Material Index Heritage Guide
Matching Reclaimed Stone for Heritage and Landscaping
How to match reclaimed stone for heritage and landscaping projects, what provenance and condition grading cover, and how much to order.
Material Index Heritage Guide
Facing, Handmade or Staffordshire Blue: Choosing Reclaimed Brick
How to match reclaimed bricks for heritage and conservation projects, the difference between facing and structural brick, what condition grading covers, and how much to order.
Material Index Structural Guide
Why Reclaimed Steel Has to Be Designed In Early
What to check before reusing structural steel and other frame materials, why early engagement matters more here than in any other category, and what your engineer will need to sign it off.
Material Index Sourcing Guide
Reclaimed Tiles: Matching, Condition and Fixing
How to source reclaimed ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles: matching a batch, checking condition, heritage matching and what to plan for when fixing.
Material Index Buying Guide
When Reclaimed Lighting Works, and When to Remanufacture
Here's what to check on fitting type, condition and compatibility, and where remanufactured lighting is the better fit.
Material Index Buying Guide
Reclaimed Ceiling Tiles: What to Check Before You Buy
Reuse is already well established for ceiling tiles. Here's what to check on fire rating, acoustics, grid compatibility and batch matching before you order.
Material Index Reuse Guide
Reclaimed Carpet Tiles: What to Know Before You Buy
How reclaimed carpet tiles differ from recycling, what to check on batch and condition, and typical cost savings.
Material Index Buying Guide
A UK Business Guide to Reclaimed Office Furniture
What to check before buying reclaimed office furniture, the cost and carbon savings, and how we verify condition and sourcing.
Material Index Sourcing Guide
Reclaimed Raised Access Flooring: A Buyer's Guide
What raised access flooring is, where reclaimed panels are the right call, and what to check on grid size, panel type and load rating.
Material Index Buying Guide
Buying a Reclaimed Office Pod: Logistics, Condition and Cost
Reclaimed office pods can save thousands versus buying new, but pod types, acoustic performance and delivery logistics all vary. Here's what to check before you buy.
