Disruptive technologies for a circular building industry

Setaki, Fotini; Timmeren, Arjan van

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109394

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“…Sustainable construction technologies: The second research theme encompasses studies that leverage digital technologies, namely IoT, blockchain technology and BIM to facilitate achieving circularity in the construction industry. These digital technologies can help optimise resource use, promote transparency and accountability and integrate sustainability considerations into the design process, thereby contributing to the development of a more circular and sustainable construction industry (Elghaish et al, 2022;Setaki and Van Timmeren, 2022). This review found studies that demonstrate the potential of information technologies to enable circularity in the construction industry and offer a variety of techniques and frameworks for realising this potential.…”

Section: Text Mining Analysis: Unveiling the Major Research Themesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A BIM model is a virtual representation of the physical and functional attributes of a facility (Omrany et al, 2022b). BIM has significant potential to minimise C&D waste in the industry due to its capacity to streamline planning and scheduling processes in construction and enabling the effective coordination of labour, equipment and materials (Setaki and Van Timmeren, 2022;Yu et al, 2022a, b). Research has indicated that BIM can make a valuable contribution to construction planning and management (Charef and Emmitt, 2021).…”

Section: Digital Technologies In Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies also emphasised the use of BIM for improving C&D waste management during the EOL stage (Akanbi et al, 2018;Akanbi et al, 2019;Akbarieh et al, 2020;Setaki and Van Timmeren, 2022). For instance, Charef (2022) suggested a new dimension of BIM, known as 8D.…”

Section: Digital Technologies In Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(6) Limited scalability: One of the challenges associated with using advanced technologies for CE in the construction industry is limited scalability (Setaki and Van Timmeren, 2022;Elghaish et al, 2022). Whilst some advanced technologies have shown promise in facilitating circularity, they may have limitations in terms of their scalability and suitability for larger projects or widespread adoption.…”

Section: Digital Technologies In Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Leveraging digital technologies for circular economy in construction industry: a way forward

Rodrigo¹,

Omrany²,

Chang³

et al. 2023

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate the literature related to the use of digital technologies for promoting circular economy (CE) in the construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive approach was adopted, involving bibliometric analysis, text-mining analysis and content analysis to meet three objectives (1) to unveil the evolutionary progress of the field, (2) to identify the key research themes in the field and (3) to identify challenges hindering the implementation of digital technologies for CE.FindingsA total of 365 publications was analysed. The results revealed eight key digital technologies categorised into two main clusters including “digitalisation and advanced technologies” and “sustainable construction technologies”. The former involved technologies, namely machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, big data analytics and object detection and computer vision that were used for (1) forecasting construction and demolition (C&D) waste generation, (2) waste identification and classification and (3) computer vision for waste management. The latter included technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and building information modelling (BIM) that help optimise resource use, enhance transparency and sustainability practices in the industry. Overall, these technologies show great potential for improving waste management and enabling CE in construction.Originality/valueThis research employs a holistic approach to provide a status-quo understanding of the digital technologies that can be utilised to support the implementation of CE in construction. Further, this study underlines the key challenges associated with adopting digital technologies, whilst also offering opportunities for future improvement of the field.

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Section: Text Mining Analysis: Unveiling the Major Research Themesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Digital Technologies In Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Digital Technologies In Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Digital Technologies In Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Building and construction is one of the most wasteful industries on Earth, especially in the phases of construction and demolition [17]. The giant and weighty nature of abiotic building and construction projects produce substantial environmental concerns.…”

Section: Minimising Waste and Negative Environmental Impactsmentioning

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Technology Innovation for Sustainability in the Building Construction Industry: An Analysis of Patents from the Yangtze River Delta, China

Wang

Zhang

2022

Buildings

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Advances in technology provides the potential to innovate sustainability in the building construction industry. Drawing on the literature and expert reviews, this research discloses the potential of 14 specific technologies in waste minimisation, energy saving, and efficiency improvement for sustainable building construction and develops a conceptual framework engaging the building life cycle (the planning, construction, use and operation, and demolition phases) and the actors for assessing technological innovation at a local level. This framework is used to identify how technologies were innovated for sustainable building construction through the selected 3017 patent invention applications from the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), one of the fastest urbanising areas and the largest market for the building industry in China. Findings unveiled that innovation is uneven amongst the 14 technologies and the degree of mixing was relatively low in the YRD. The contribution of the technological innovation to sustainability is mainly actualised through efficiency improvements in building construction (2265) and through directly reducing waste (1094) and energy consumption (642). Some general-purpose technologies (e.g., blockchain, cloud computing), which assume to fundamentally innovate the industry, are mostly absent with less than 10 records each, leaving the potential for future adaptive technological innovation. Furthermore, state-owned enterprises as the main sources of patent inventions amongst applicants in the YRD may suggest the dissimilar path of China towards technology innovation compared to its Anglo-American counterparts.

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Circular Material Usage Strategies—Principles

Santos,

Byrne,

Karaca

et al. 2024

Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering

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The construction industry significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, raw material extraction, and waste production. Implementing circular economy (CE) principles in this sector could greatly reduce these impacts. However, adoption within the industry remains slow due to barriers such as limited knowledge and experience. This chapter aims to assess and help overcome these obstacles by providing a comprehensive analysis of circular material usage principles and strategies in construction. It also highlights opportunities and enablers of change, including innovations and emerging technologies in recycling, digitization, robotic systems, new materials, and processing techniques. Four case studies illustrate the application of circular theory through a Bio-Building, Urban Mining and Recycling (UMAR) Experimental Unit, Open-spaced apartment, and an “Escuela Politécnica Superior”. The conclusions emphasize the need for strong regulatory frameworks, awareness initiatives, and international cooperation. Integrating technological advancements like AI, robotics, and blockchain is crucial for optimizing waste management. Additionally, education on circular practices is vital. By fostering global collaboration, standardizing circular construction approaches can lead to a more sustainable and resilient building industry.

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Disruptive technologies for a circular building industry

Cited by 30 publications

References 10 publications

Leveraging digital technologies for circular economy in construction industry: a way forward

Leveraging digital technologies for circular economy in construction industry: a way forward

Technology Innovation for Sustainability in the Building Construction Industry: An Analysis of Patents from the Yangtze River Delta, China

Circular Material Usage Strategies—Principles

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