Demolition - from waste to construction resource
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | CODESIGN SWEDEN AB - Codesign |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | November 2019 - August 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Challenge-Driven Innovation – Stage 1 initiation |
| Call | Challenge-driven innovation - step 1 initiation 2019 (autumn) |
Important results from the project
The purpose of the project is to make concrete and steel elements available for re-use and contribute to a 70% weight reduction of waste from the construction and real estate industry and turn costs into resources in new construction. The project´s objective is: Collaboration and optimization of the construction project process Business model for re-use projects Quality assurance of recycled materials Digitalization inventory data Design methods for re-use Standardization of re-use processes Completion of regulations Clarification of guarantees and responsibilities
Expected long term effects
The project enables the re-use of heavy building components in an industry-wide transition to a circular economy in line with the global goal 12, Sustainable consumption and production, with the following effects: 12.2 Reduced use of virgin materials and energy during new production 12.5 Drasticly reduced construction waste and financial incentives for recycling in the construction industry 12.6 Development of sustainable recycling processes at NCC, one of Sweden´s largest and multinational construction contractors 12.7 Development of sustainable public procurement methods
Approach and implementation
- We have conducted 3 workshops with participants with broad competence within the design and construction project process. - We have compiled a strategic analysis regarding quality assurance, classification of recycled materials containing test methods, conditions in legislation and demolition technology and design tools / BIM. - We have taken in and shared knowledge through: o participation in expert advisories for climate adaptation and leadership networks, o exchange of experience with other projects o participation in workshops focusing re-use of building materials