Digitalization for a circular economy in the building industry: Multiple-case study of Dutch social housing organizations

Çetin, Sultan; Gruis, Vincent; Straub, Ad

doi:10.1016/j.rcradv.2022.200110

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“…This approach compares well to others in the spectrum of social science research methodology as it is considered suitable to provide an in-depth understanding of the complexities of the event within its context (Dul and Hak, 2007;Flyvbjerg, 2006). In recent years, the use of this approach has increased in the field of construction management, including the investigation of virtual reality (Almahmoud et al, 2012;Ozcan-Deniz, 2019), the use of information technology in the construction industry SASBE 13,2 (Alshorafa and Ergen, 2021;Ahlam and Rahim, 2021), reverse logistics (Gustafsson and Bengtsson, 2020) and C&D waste management and circular economy (Çetin et al, 2022;Adjei et al, 2018;Rose and Stegemann, 2018).…”

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Circular economy in action: the application of products with recycled content in construction projects – a multiple case study approach

Shooshtarian,

Maqsood,

Wong

et al. 2023

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PurposeThe utilisation of products with recycled content (PwRC) in construction projects has been identified as a targeted way to achieve sustainable management of construction and demolition waste resources. However, sustainable applications of these resources are subject to a wide array of factors that demand a thorough investigation. This study, therefore, explores the motivations, barriers and strategies for optimal PwRC uptake using a multiple-case study approach.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted an interpretive multiple-case study approach. The case studies were selected from recently completed construction projects including two infrastructure projects, one commercial project and one residential project. A series of semi-structured interviews were carried out to collect the data. For each case study, four participants were interviewed; these participants represented design, client, supply and building teams.FindingsThe study revealed the main barriers, motivations and opportunities for adoption of PwRC resources in four construction projects. These factors are believed to influence the utilisation of PwRC to varying extents and/or in diverse ways. The findings also suggest that there is a significant opportunity for stakeholders to adopt more sustainable waste management practices, and the use of institutional drivers can help achieve this goal.Research limitations/implicationsThe primary research contribution of the study lies in proposing three key research directions: investigating regulatory constraints impacting the use of PwRC, addressing supply chain challenges and enhancing quality assurance.Originality/valueThe research has a practical contribution to the industry through a suite of actionable strategies to increase the uptake of PwRC. The strategies are mostly focussed on stakeholders' education, the regulation that supports PwRC and project management planning. The two major motivations – referring to two of the three pillars of sustainability (economy and environment) – provide a basis for organisational changes to ensure achieving sustainability in construction activities.

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confidence: 99%

Circular economy in action: the application of products with recycled content in construction projects – a multiple case study approach

Shooshtarian,

Maqsood,

Wong

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“…Multiple case studies are rich and comprehensive empirical portrayals of specific occurrences of a phenomenon, which are commonly drawn from a diverse range of sources of data including interviews and observations (Eisenhardt & Graebner, 2007). In recent years, the use of this approach has increased in the field of construction management, including the investigation of virtual reality (Almahmoud et al, 2012; Ozcan‐Deniz, 2019), the use of information technology in the construction industry (Ahlam & Rahim, 2021; Alshorafa & Ergen, 2021), reverse logistics (Gustafsson & Bengtsson, 2020) and C&D waste management and circular economy (Adjei et al, 2018; Çetin et al, 2022; Rose & Stegemann, 2018). The overall research process employed in this study is depicted in Figure 2.…”

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Utilisation of certification schemes for recycled products in the Australian building and construction sector

Shooshtarian,

Maqsood,

Wong

et al. 2023

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Recycled product certification (RPC) schemes may prove useful to ensure the desired quality and gain buyer confidence in purchasing products with recycled content (PwRC). RPCs are relatively new to the sector and have not been widely adopted. Hence, this study aims to investigate the implementation of RPC in construction projects using a multiple‐case study approach. The analysis reveals that a large proportion of respondents were unaware of these schemes. The study finds that while a majority favoured RPC application, there were significant variations in responses among stakeholder groups. Moreover, the study identifies six advantages and seven significant barriers associated with the use of RPC in the sector. This study recommends leveraging education and supportive regulation for the effective implementation of RPC. In particular, the policymakers who intend to embed RPC in procurement policies for purchasing PwRC can learn about the identified loopholes and strategies and address them accordingly.

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“…Therefore we are quite sure that technology, as well as the progressive digitization of life, can play a significant role in changing the behaviour of stakeholders [ 58 , 59 ]. At the same time, individual access to information technologies and the Internet services are indispensable, although this occurs with various results in different parts of the world ( Fig 4 ).…”

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Leadership models in era of new technological challenges in construction projects

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The building sector is under the significant influence of emerging technologies. Structures shape the environment and “consume” natural resources throughout their life cycle. They “live” many years after the construction which implies a dependence on some generations of supporting technologies. They can be useful in the subsequent phases: design, construction, maintenance and demolition. They may refer to main processes (construction production) as well as to concurrent processes (management, accountancy, logistics etc.). Computers, automated tools and machines or other intelligent devices seem to be inevitable in the 21st century. Therefore, contractors of construction projects should be sensitive to these issues. Based on literature studies, the article revealed that knowledge management in a construction company should primarily rely on the corporate culture that manifests a preference for computer-aided methods. This part was supplemented by a questionnaire technique and a statistical analysis of the results. It was concluded that the path to technological maturity of the construction company is a continual process. Consistency in this pursuit enables effective promotion of innovative technologies in the construction company. The research allowed us to draw three explicit phases: lack of experience, euphoria, and experience in becoming a technologically matured enterprise.

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Digitalization for a circular economy in the building industry: Multiple-case study of Dutch social housing organizations

Cited by 53 publications

References 36 publications

Circular economy in action: the application of products with recycled content in construction projects – a multiple case study approach

Circular economy in action: the application of products with recycled content in construction projects – a multiple case study approach

Utilisation of certification schemes for recycled products in the Australian building and construction sector

Leadership models in era of new technological challenges in construction projects

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