Circular Economy and Construction Supply Chains

Incorvaja, Dan; Çelik, Yasin; Petri, Ioan; Rana, Omer

doi:10.1109/bdcat56447.2022.00019

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“…Publications [16][17][18][19][20] have identified the use of blockchain technology in supporting circularity in the construction industry. These references identified the need to securely share information and support interoperability between different blockchain systems as key challenges to be addressed.…”

Section: Transparency and Traceability In Constructionmentioning

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“…The authors argued that a blockchain improves transparency and accountability in material sourcing and usage, making it easier to implement CE principles for secure and immutable records of material life cycles. Incorvaja et al [20] offered insightful integration of CE principles into construction supply chains. They emphasised the critical importance of implementing CE frameworks to improve sustainability and efficiency in construction supply chains.…”

Section: Transparency and Traceability In Constructionmentioning

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Blockchain-Enabled Provenance Tracking for Sustainable Material Reuse in Construction Supply Chains

Wilson,

Adu-Duodu,

et al. 2024

Future Internet

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The growing complexity of construction supply chains and the significant impact of the construction industry on the environment demand an understanding of how to reuse and repurpose materials. In response to this critical challenge, research gaps that are significant in promoting material circularity are described. Despite its potential, the use of blockchain technology in construction faces challenges in verifiability, scalability, privacy, and interoperability. We propose a novel multilayer blockchain framework to enhance provenance tracking and data retrieval to enable a reliable audit trail. The framework utilises a privacy-centric solution that combines decentralised and centralised storage, security, and privacy. Furthermore, the framework implements access control to strengthen security and privacy, fostering transparency and information sharing among the stakeholders. These contributions collectively lead to trusted material circularity in a built environment. The implementation framework aims to create a prototype for blockchain applications in construction supply chains.

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Section: Transparency and Traceability In Constructionmentioning

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Section: Transparency and Traceability In Constructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Blockchain-Enabled Provenance Tracking for Sustainable Material Reuse in Construction Supply Chains

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Adu-Duodu,

et al. 2024

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Material and Building Passports as Supportive Tools for Enhancing Circularity in Buildings

Leindecker,

Askar,

Güngör

et al. 2024

Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering

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The twin transition driven by European agendas emphasises the dual benefits of integrating digital technologies with green sustainability concepts. In the built environment and construction sector, this integration is exemplified by leveraging digitalisation to enhance circularity in construction processes. This chapter explores this synergy by focusing on the development and application of Material and Building Passports (MPs and BPs). It discusses how these passports are digitally utilised to optimise circularity aspects of buildings and construction materials. The chapter delineates the evolution of MPs and BPs, clarifying their various definitions, variants, and potential applications to support the sector's twin transition. Additionally, it examines numerous initiatives and pilot projects aimed at defining the passports, including their requirements and conditions, and the standardisation efforts to ensure their widespread adoption through a unified content structure. The roles of MPs and BPs across different lifecycle stages are elaborated, with a particular emphasis on the enhanced functionalities enabled by Building Information Modelling (BIM). Moreover, the chapter identifies several barriers impeding the full adoption of these passports, such as legislative and standardisation challenges, information security concerns, lack of collaboration, and issues with information accessibility and sharing. It concludes by suggesting future research directions to further refine the passports for optimised use by construction industry stakeholders.

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Digital product passport for sustainable and circular supply chain management: a structured review of use cases

Zhang,

Seuring

2024

International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications

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Circular Economy and Construction Supply Chains

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Blockchain-Enabled Provenance Tracking for Sustainable Material Reuse in Construction Supply Chains

Blockchain-Enabled Provenance Tracking for Sustainable Material Reuse in Construction Supply Chains

Material and Building Passports as Supportive Tools for Enhancing Circularity in Buildings

Digital product passport for sustainable and circular supply chain management: a structured review of use cases

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