In order to upscale circular solutions in buildings and the construction sector in general, a concentrated research effort
involving multiple actors and stakeholders is needed. This includes the development and deployment of both digital and technical
solutions in building urban material databanks, digital twins, as well as demolition, decontamination and recycling and reuse
of waste materials. With this in mind, the
Circ-Boost project proposes to become a focal point and interaction node for different emerging
technologies to foster circularity in buildings and the construction sector. The project's core consists of five pilot projects,
deployed in different European regions, highlighting and demonstrating at large scale novel and integrated solutions for demolition,
construction waste processing, management, and valorisation in new products. Transversal activities of digitalization will
allow collaboration between the pilot projects and more efficient use of digital tools and platforms. Targeted activities
are envisioned for boosting and maximising the pilot projects' commercial and business potential through effective exploitation
measures. Furthermore, in order to ensure that the solutions demonstrated will actually be adopted by the industry, the project
will support construction and design companies in educating and training their workforce to optimally use the new technologies
as part of training activities. The Circ-Boost project will also leverage the partners' existing regional and international
networks and connect with new networks, initiatives, and projects to disseminate and compare project results with a wide audience
of construction stakeholders increasing the overall uptake potential of circular solutions. Finally, tailor-made communication
and dissemination measures will further support the dissemination of project results with policy makers, and European-wide
construction industry, as well as the promotion of the project's success.
