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Abstract. The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by digitalization and an unwavering commitment to implementing Circular Economy (CE) principles and sustainability into its core practices.
Digitalization, particularly Building Information Modelling (BIM), one of the most well-established methodologies, has become the basis for increasing building sustainability and circularity. Emerging digitalization technologies, such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) stand out as pivotal tools capable of expediting the transition towards CE implementation in buildings. This work highlights selected technologies' significant potential to support CE throughout the building lifecycle. Notably, for effective end-of-life (EoL) management, integrating Material Passports (MPs) with AI-driven scanning holds promise in assessing resource availability, volumes, and flows. This synergy empowers optimizing waste reduction and recycling plans, contributing to more precise selective and smart deconstruction planning. Moreover, using a combination of digital technologies and tools offers substantial benefits to stakeholders and leads to making informed decisions on maintenance and understanding the current quality of specific materials, which is vital for renovation projects where scenario evaluation and comparison are paramount.
This study provides a comprehensive overview of the array of digital technologies driving circular building practices and explores the emerging trends in this dynamic field. Additionally, it scrutinizes the effectiveness of adopting these technologies throughout the building life cycle stages and maps them, considering the business landscape and the challenges they may face.
| Topics | Circular Economy |
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| Keywords | Circular Economy, Digital Technologies, Digitalization, Construction industry, Life cycle, Material Passports. |
