
Derwent London's Circular Economy Partner
Derwent LondonAs Derwent London's Circular Economy Partner we facilitate, manage, and report on circular economy and material exchange across their portfolio.
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.
Practical buying and sourcing guides for reclaimed, refurbished and reused materials.
Material Index Heritage Guide
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
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
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
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
Here's what to check on fitting type, condition and compatibility, and where remanufactured lighting is the better fit.
Material Index Buying Guide
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
How reclaimed carpet tiles differ from recycling, what to check on batch and condition, and typical cost savings.
Material Index Buying Guide
What to check before buying reclaimed office furniture, the cost and carbon savings, and how we verify condition and sourcing.
Material Index Sourcing 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
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.

As Derwent London's Circular Economy Partner we facilitate, manage, and report on circular economy and material exchange across their portfolio.

For John F Hunt, we carried out a Material Reclamation Audit, developed a Material Tracking Dashboard, and facilitated brokering for Hadley Property Group's GSK Brentford project at 980 Great West Road.

Material Index conducted a Material Reclamation Audit (MRA), and brokering services, of 1 Knightsbridge Green. Instructed by Blackburn & Co, over £8,000 was returned to client and an estimated Carbon saving of over 60 tCO2e.

The London Legacy Development Corporation engaged Material Index to provide environmental reporting, capture residual value, and minimise waste on their ‘Old Ford’ Wastewater Recycling Centre site in East London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

A pre-refurbishment audit for this office building in Islington was driven by the client’s policy to divert material from landfill. A Material Index audit facilitated off-site reuse of kitchenettes, toilets, hand dryers, and specialist lighting in collaboration with Collins.

A pre-refurbishment audit of an office building in Holborn. Material Index worked with the design team at Orms and Artists at Studio Tip to establish on-site reuse opportunities. Material available for off-site reuse is being explored for resale or donation through the Material Index Exchange.

Working closely with Derwent London, Material Index have been involved from Stage 2 through to Stage 4. The online material management has allowed tenants and the building owner to explore portfolio reuse opportunities.

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.