Hazardous Materials and Waste Management in Deconstruction and Demolition

The seminar Hazardous Materials and Waste Management in Deconstruction and Demolition will take place at the ibis Styles Berlin Treptow in Berlin, Germany. This event is designed for professionals involved in the construction and demolition industry, including employees from engineering and architectural firms, representatives from building and permitting authorities, and key decision-makers in construction companies. The seminar focuses on vital topics such as the identification, assessment, and management of hazardous building pollutants and the proper classification and declaration of waste during the demolition process.Participants will gain insights into various aspects of hazardous materials management, including the significant impacts of building pollutants on demolition and deconstruction methods. The seminar will cover essential legal obligations under the new Hazardous Substances Ordinance that came into effect on December 5, 2024, and will explain the implications of the Substitute Building Materials Ordinance. Attendees will learn about the methods for detecting and identifying hazardous materials, the waste types generated during deconstruction, and the legal frameworks governing waste disposal at federal, state, and municipal levels. The speaker for the seminar, Dipl. Geographer Stephan Haupenthal, is the founder of SH-Management and has extensive experience in waste management consulting. He has served as Managing Director for significant organizations in the waste disposal sector and has lectured on environmental dismantling at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. His expertise will provide valuable insights into developing effective and cost-efficient waste management strategies tailored to specific demolition projects. The seminar will address practical questions about waste declaration options, tendering procedures, and the impact on demolition methodologies, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to manage the complexities of hazardous materials and waste management in deconstruction and demolition projects.