Factor dynamics to facilitate circular economy adoption in construction

R Charef, W Lu - Journal of cleaner production, 2021 - Elsevier
There is enormous potential for the construction industry in adopting a circular economy
(CE) approach, but the decision-making tools to support its adoption are lacking. This …

[HTML][HTML] A review on barriers, drivers, and stakeholders towards the circular economy: The construction sector perspective

MR Munaro, SF Tavares - Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction sector is one of the most responsible worldly for resource consumption,
waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to a circular production …

A systematic review of circular economy research in the construction industry

OA Osobajo, A Oke, T Omotayo, LI Obi - Smart and Sustainable Built …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose While circular economy (CE) is fast becoming a political and economic agenda for
global urban development, there are still substantial knowledge gaps in possible strategies …

[HTML][HTML] Closing the loop in the construction industry: A systematic literature review on the development of circular economy

C Illankoon, SC Vithanage - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Construction organisations and governments need to seek a sustainable solution to
optimise resource consumption, minimise energy use, and reduce glasshouse gas …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic literature review on Circular Economy implementation in the construction industry: a policy-making perspective

Y Yu, V Junjan, DM Yazan, ME Iacob - Resources, Conservation and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Implementing Circular Economy (CE) is a promising solution to tackle
environmental challenges in the construction industry. On the way towards a circular built …

Modelling the relationship between circular economy barriers and drivers for sustainable construction industry

SF Abdulai, G Nani, R Taiwo, P Antwi-Afari… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Circular economy (CE) is an emerging concept in the construction industry that focuses on
maintaining materials in a continuous cycle to maximize their value. Although previous …

Circular economy and the construction industry: Existing trends, challenges and prospective framework for sustainable construction

MU Hossain, ST Ng, P Antwi-Afari, B Amor - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2020 - Elsevier
The circular economy (CE) concept has received increasing attention among different
parties on various levels recently. Due to the concern on significant resources consumption …

Barriers and enablers of circular economy in construction: a multi-system perspective towards the development of a practical framework

BK Ababio, W Lu - Construction management and economics, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Growing environmental concerns and the threat of resource scarcity have heightened
interest in the Circular Economy (CE) concept over the last decade. Nonetheless …

Facilitating a transition to a circular economy in construction projects: intermediate theoretical models based on the theory of planned behaviour

MA Adabre, APC Chan, A Darko… - Building Research & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT A transition to a circular economy (CE) is a sociotechnical phenomenon that
relies on adopting innovative methods and technologies, as well as changes in behaviour …

Circular economy applications in the construction industry: A global scan of trends and opportunities

BC Guerra, S Shahi, A Mollaei, N Skaf, O Weber… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Construction consumes more than 3 billion tons of raw materials globally each year.
Adopting circular economy principles can help reduce waste and save more than $100 …