The principles of circular economy (CE) were well defined long ago, but adapting it to the
construction sector is a long-winded and complicated task as several stakeholders are …

The global construction sector consumes 40 billion tonnes of raw materials and is
responsible for considerable CO 2 emissions. With growing awareness of its environmental …

Facing increasing sustainability demands, the construction industry is at a turning point
where the implementation of circular economy (CE) strategies plays an essential role in …

This paper represents a comprehensive numerical analysis of a reusable column base
connection previously proposed by the authors. The energy dissipator utilised in the …

Traditional web connections in precast floor diaphragms adopt cast-in-situ or field welding
techniques, which pose significant challenges for the disassembly and reuse of floor slabs …

Numerous efforts have been exerted to explore how modular building systems are built. But
limited research has focused on how modular building systems are deconstructed …

As sustainability becomes a central concern in construction, the industry witnesses a
significant surge in the adoption of material circularity principles, reflecting a new approach …

The design process is a complex task in which different goals and properties have to be
achieved. Nowadays, end-of-life issues are increasingly being considered in addition to …

This paper presents experimental investigations into the feasibility of disassembling and
reusing exterior lightweight infill walls. The work stems as necessary steps towards the …

Assessing construction process optimization and efficiency is crucial for the industry, yet
quantitative methods for comparison are lacking. We propose the process matching degree …