Circular Economy in Construction - A Stakeholder Perspective

Wadee, Ahmad; Ferriz-Papi, Juan

Abstract

Natural resources are finite, therefore, their efficient use is necessary for a sustainable future in the construction industry. Making better use of the materials at our disposal is paramount for resource efficiency and environmental impact reduction. Additionally, global energyrelated carbon emissions from buildings equates to 39%, with 11% of this accounting for materials and construction of buildings. There is an immediate need to decarbonize the construction sector, and the implementation of circular economy can help to that. But the
application is currently in its infancy. Successful adoption and implementation, therefore, remains an enormous global challenge. There is a need for businesses to develop effective strategies to overcome the significant barriers to ensure the circularity of materials.
This paper aims to advance understanding of the needs and barriers associated with the implementation of a circular economy to aid in the decarbonization of the construction industry. A semi structured interview process was used to identify barriers and needs within the construction industry, with participants from different companies providing insights from their roles within construction and material use. The results of this study provide barriers to circular economy in construction and strategies required to overcome these barriers.

Citation

Wadee, A., & Ferriz-Papi, J. (2024). Circular Economy in Construction - A Stakeholder Perspective. #Journal not on list, 1-A, 19-27. https://doi.org/10.26341/issn.2241-4002-2024-1a-2-T02055

• Journal Article Type: Conference Paper
• Conference Name: 1st Open Air Cities International Conference
• Conference Location: Athens (Greece)
• Acceptance Date: Apr 4, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Apr 10, 2024
• Publication Date: Apr 10, 2024
• Deposit Date: Apr 11, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 15, 2024
• Journal: Sustainable Development Culture Traditions Journal
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1-A
• Pages: 19-27
• Series ISSN: 2241-4010
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.26341/issn.2241-4002-2024-1a-2-T02055
• Publisher URL: https://sdct-journal.com/index.php/2015-10-18-22-23-19/2024-volume-1-a/511-circular-economy-in-construction-a-stakeholder-perspective