Circular economy and blockchain-integrated road map to improve construction waste management DOI Creative Commons

H.S.N.M. Jayarathna,

B.A.K.S. Perera,

Dilmi Atapattu

et al.

Construction Innovation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(7), P. 23 - 49

Published: March 17, 2025

Purpose The excessive waste generation in construction highlights the importance of efficient management (WM) practices by incorporating novel technologies and concepts. Blockchain (BC) technology outperforms traditional information systems WM enabling transparency, traceability effective data sharing which are crucial for establishing a circular economy (CE) industry. Past studies have been carried out considering integration BC, CE, yet synergy simultaneous these three concepts remains unaddressed. Therefore, this study aims to investigate potential converging BC with CE improve Design/methodology/approach followed qualitative approach. A Delphi expert survey was conducted 3 rounds 18 experts fields (CWM). Fifty-one semi-structured interviews were conducted, analysed using content analysis method. Findings Integrating revealed be possible nine methods. Twenty enablers 20 barriers applicability methods, separately identified 8 Originality/value In streamlining link between CWM, mind map framework introduced serve industry detailed comprehension how BC-enabled can used overcome

Language: Английский

Enhancing sustainable construction decisions: integrating BIM and VR for circular economy assessment DOI

Erisasadat Sahebzamani,

Núria Forcada

Building Research & Information, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 21

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Language: Английский

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A comprehensive review integration of digitalization and circular economy in waste management by adopting artificial intelligence approaches: Towards a simulation model DOI
Seyed reza seyyedi, Elaheh Kowsari, Mohammad Gheibi

et al.

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 460, P. 142584 - 142584

Published: May 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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Barriers to Adopting Digital Technologies to Implement Circular Economy Practices in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review DOI Open Access
Sivanuja Thirumal, Nilupa Udawatta, Gayani Karunasena

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(8), P. 3185 - 3185

Published: April 10, 2024

The construction industry is a resource- and energy-intensive sector, and, thus, it has been criticised due to rising environmental concerns. As result, gained heightened interest in the concept of circular economy (CE) over last decade its ability promote slowing, reducing, closing production consumption cycles materials products used projects. Current research studies suggest that digital technologies may enhance industry’s integrate CE into practices. However, clear understanding technology (DT)-related barriers hinder practical implementation appears be lacking within sector. Thus, this study aims identify adopting DTs implement practices industry. A systematic literature review was conducted by reviewing twenty-eight (28) relevant papers published until March 2024 Scopus Web Science databases. VOS viewer software (version 1.6.11) perform co-occurrence analysis keywords new popular areas field. content analyse significant adapting industry; frequency Pareto analyses were determine most critical obstacles. This identified thirty-seven (37) using CE, categorised nine areas: organisational, infrastructure, regulatory, standardisation, investment, nature industry, technological, stakeholder, data-related barriers. Of these barriers, nineteen as based on analysis. These findings will benefit practitioners policymakers who want adopt

Language: Английский

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Digital twin applications for overcoming construction supply chain challenges DOI Creative Commons

Sajjad Bakhshi,

Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini

et al.

Automation in Construction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 167, P. 105679 - 105679

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Bolstering circular economy in construction through digitalisation DOI
Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze,

Onyinye Sofolahan,

Rex Asibuodu Ugulu

et al.

Construction Innovation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the potential benefits digital technologies (DTs) in bolstering circular economy (CE) transition construction industry, speed up attainment sustainable development objectives. Design/methodology/approach A detailed literature review was undertaken identify DTs that could influence CE and these transitioning efforts industry. Based on these, a survey questionnaire formulated administered professionals using convenient sampling techniques. With response rate 49.42% data reliability over 0.800, gathered were analysed frequency percentage, mean item score, normalisation value, coefficient variation, Kendall’s concordance, analysis variance factor analysis. Findings This found experts agreed building information modelling, blockchain technology, RFID, drone technology cloud computing are leading have construction. Also, six clusters EC quicken transition, proactive waste management, recycling zero waste, management decision-making, enhance productivity performance resource optimisation. Originality/value Studies integration scarce it even lacking Nigerian context. To best authors’ knowledge, first role

Language: Английский

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Circular economy in construction and demolition waste management: an in-depth review and future perspectives in the construction sector DOI
Vikas Swarnakar, Malik Khalfan

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 27, 2024

Purpose This study aims to present state-of-the-art research on circular economy (CE) implementation in construction and demolition waste management (CDWM) within the sector. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method (scientometric critical analysis) review strategy was adopted, involving scientometric analysis uncover evolutionary progress area, investigate key themes field, explore ten issues of CE CDWM. Moreover, avenues for future are provided researchers, practitioners, decision-makers, planners bring innovative new knowledge this field. Findings total 212 articles were analyzed, performed. The findings reveal extensive use surveys, interviews, case studies, or approaches as methodologies. Furthermore, there is limited focus application modern technologies, modeling approaches, decision support systems, monitoring traceability tools CDWM Additionally, no structured framework implement areas has been found, existing frameworks based traditional linear models. none studies discuss readiness factors, performance measurement life cycle assessment indicators. Practical implications outcomes can be utilized by sector managers, policymakers comprehend state-of-the-art, current topics, gain detailed insights into areas. offers suggestions addressing these effectively. Originality/value employs a universal approach provide holistic about various important CDWM, offering opportunities directions area.

Language: Английский

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Digital Twin Approach in Buildings: Future Challenges via a Critical Literature Review DOI Creative Commons
Massimo Lauria, Maria Azzalin

Buildings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 376 - 376

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

In 2011, the term Digital Twin was originally introduced by Michael Grieves to define synchronization between two realities: physical objects placed in a real space and virtual within space, linked through mutual exchange of data throughout entire lifecycle, both real-time asynchronously. Nowadays, is among principal emerging technological innovations Industry 4.0 5.0, enabling an interaction objects, Big Data, Internet Things, Artificial Intelligence. The construction sector, too, now exploring potentialities offered approach enhancing innovative, responsible, sustainable governance buildings’ lifecycles. Concerning these issues, this paper proposes visualizing future challenges with specific focus on operation maintenance phase its related impact decarbonization via critical literature review current statements. applied methodology based three different questions certain research issues performed Scopus database. selected findings were filtered, classified, discussed. Some have been identified, defining promoting novel ideas.

Language: Английский

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Barriers to digital technologies-driven circular economy in the Nigerian construction industry DOI

Onyinye Sofolahan,

Emmanuel Chidiebere Eze, Ernest Effah Ameyaw

et al.

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 26, 2024

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate barriers the adoption digital technologies (DTs) in circular economy (CE) transition construction industry. aim quantitatively what DTs-driven CE are Nigerian Design/methodology/approach A review existing literature identified 32 DTs-led CE. well-structured quantitative research questionnaire was developed and administered experts using a convenient sampling technique via hand delivery Google form. gathered data were analysed arrays both descriptive inferential statistical methods. Findings revealed that awareness digitalisation high, but low. Five themes leading 10 factors responsible for low DTs industry (1) finance demand barrier, (2) management information vulnerability, (3) skills shortage infrastructure challenge, (4) poor government support (5) interoperability resistance problems. Practical implications This could be helpful decision-makers policy formulators, which would provide an avenue higher industry, better performance environmental protection. It also provides foundation further efforts Nigeria other developing countries Africa beyond. Originality/value Studies on DT still growing, even non-existent context. offers unique insight original findings by pioneering identification assessment Nigeria’s

Language: Английский

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Machine learning-based automated waste sorting in the construction industry: A comparative competitiveness case study DOI Creative Commons
Zeinab Farshadfar,

Siavash H Khajavi,

Tomasz Mucha

et al.

Waste Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 194, P. 77 - 87

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

This article presents a comparative analysis of the circularity and cost-efficiency two distinct construction material recycling processes: ML-based automated sorting (MLAS) conventional technologies. Empirical data was collected from Finnish companies, providing robust foundation for this comparison. Our study examines operational specifics, economic implications, environmental impacts each method, highlighting advantages drawbacks. By leveraging data-driven insights, we aim to illustrate how MLAS can enhance efficiency sustainability compared traditional methods. In our cost modeling over seven-year period, achieved cumulative €12.76 million, significantly lower than CS, which incurred €21.47 underscoring long-term MLAS. The findings underscore potential advanced AI technologies revolutionize waste management practices, offering significant improvements in accuracy, recovery rates, overall cost-effectiveness. provides valuable perspectives stakeholders industries, emphasizing importance integrating innovative achieve higher goals.

Language: Английский

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Integrating Industry 4.0 and circular economy in the UAE construction sector: a policy-aligned framework DOI Creative Commons
Juan Carlos Flores Lara, M. El‐Fadel, Malik Khalfan

et al.

Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Purpose This study addresses the integration of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies with circular economy (CE) principles in UAE construction sector, aligning Circular Economy Policy 2021–2031 (UAECEP). It explores how digital tools can facilitate sustainable practices by enhancing resource efficiency, reducing waste and supporting circularity across building life cycle. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to identify frameworks that integrate I4.0 CE principles. Based on review, a conceptual framework developed refined meet sector’s specific needs, focusing applying at different stages construction. Findings Integrating tools, including information modeling (BIM), Internet Things (IoT) artificial intelligence (AI), enhance reduce promote sustainability UAE’s sector. The aligns transformation efforts UAECEP, indicating these technologies’ applicability design, construction, operation end-of-life stages. Key challenges include high initial costs, technical limitations need for regulatory support. Originality/value offers novel tailored bridging gap between policy objectives practical implementation. provides strategies overcome local through stakeholder collaboration innovation, contributing goals.

Language: Английский

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