Circular Value Chain Management—Barriers and Opportunities

Bajare Diana, Gabriel Zsembinszki, Denis Rizaov, Tatjana Tambovceva (Corresponding Author), Natlija Cudečka-Purina, Dzintra Atstāja, Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Dorina Kripa, Xhesila Nano, Orestes Marangos, Stylianos Yiatros, Marco Lamperti Tornaghi, Olympia Nisiforou,, Aidana Tleuken, Bragança Bragança, Adriana Salles, Rand Askar Rand Askar, Ali Turkyilmaz, Thomas Laudal, Christina GiarmaDina Azhgaliyeva Dina Azhgaliyeva , Ferhat Karaca , Ayfer Donmez Cavdar

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Abstract

This section is devoted to analyzing the construction industry as one of the significant industries within the economy of any country with a high potential for circularity. According to Huovila and Westerholm, the buildings and construction sector is an essential contributor to environmental impacts and wealth creation in society, with social consequences. Globally, construction uses 36% of the energy, produces 39% of emissions, up to 40% of waste, and uses 50% of all the extracted materials. This undoubtedly emphasizes the significance of the industry and the necessity to transform it from a linear business model development towards a circular one to maintain the higher added value of the resources already currently in the economic cycle and significantly impact the consumption of primary resources. This section will provide an overview of different obstacles in the industry, followed by gaps in awareness and knowledge of the stakeholders and various case studies carried out during the research to highlight the potential solutions for shifting the mindsets and business models operating within the construction sector. The section also provides high-quality examples of successful study courses that can be integrated into different study programs to prepare highly-professional specialists in the construction industry or provide general knowledge on the industry and it’s potential for circularity for any other stakeholders.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCircular Economy Design and Management in the Built Environment
Subtitle of host publicationA Critical Review of the State of the Art: Conference proceedings
Editors L. Bragança et al.
PublisherSpringerOpen
Chapter22
Pages667-735
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-73490-8
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-73490-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event4th International Conference "Coordinating Engineering for Sustainability and Resilience" & Midterm Conference of CircularB “Implementation of Circular Economy in the Built Environment” - Timișoara, Romania
Duration: 29 May 202431 May 2024
Conference number: 4

Publication series

NameSpringer Tracts in Civil Engineering
PublisherSpringer Cham
ISSN (Print)2366-259X
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2603

Conference

Conference4th International Conference "Coordinating Engineering for Sustainability and Resilience" & Midterm Conference of CircularB “Implementation of Circular Economy in the Built Environment”
Abbreviated titleCESARE
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityTimișoara
Period29/05/2431/05/24

Keywords*

  • circularity
  • Construction industry
  • CDW
  • stakeholders
  • barriers
  • Circular materials
  • Circular economy
  • Buildings
  • Principles
  • Strategies
  • Overview

Field of Science*

  • 2.1 Civil engineering
  • 5.2 Economy and Business
  • 6.4 Arts (arts, history of arts, performing arts, music)

Publication Type*

  • 3.1. Articles or chapters in proceedings/scientific books indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database

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