Advancing technological solutions is pivotal for achieving circularity. This involves fostering innovation in sustainable materials, circular design principles, construction techniques, and supporting technologies that enable effective material recovery and reuse.
Readiness Goal 2.1: Design buildings for future adaptability, disassembly, and material reuse.
Indicator 2.1.1: Increase the percentage of projects incorporating modular design and adaptable spaces.
Indicator 2.1.2: Design projects for future disassembly using reversible connections where applicable.
Indicator 2.1.3: Use materials that can be easily recycled or repurposed at end-of-life.
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Readiness Goal 2.2: Optimise material use to reduce waste and conserve resources.
Indicator 2.2.1: Implement strategies to measurably reduce material waste during construction.
Indicator 2.2.2: Boost the incorporation of recycled materials in production processes to enhance material circularity.
Indicator 2.2.3: Promote the use of renewable and second-use materials to optimise resource efficiency.
Indicator 2.2.4: Adopt circular procurement strategies prioritising recycled or remanufactured products.
Readiness Goal 2.3: Adopt business models that support continuous use and recycling of materials.
Indicator 2.3.1: Increase the adoption of product‑as‑a‑service models by promoting service‐based solutions that effectively reduce resource consumption.
Indicator 2.3.2: Implement targeted incentive mechanisms to drive product‑as‑a‑service models, ensuring these initiatives deliver measurable improvements in resource efficiency and customer engagement.
Indicator 2.3.3: Expand take-back schemes for construction materials and components.
Indicator 2.3.4: Grow market share of circular economy products and services in construction.
Readiness Goal 2.4: Integrate advanced technologies and innovative materials to enhance sustainability.
Indicator 2.4.1: Increase use of digital tools to track and optimise resource use in projects.
Indicator 2.4.2: Incorporate innovative materials and techniques, such as 3D printing with recycled materials.
Indicator 2.4.3: Adopt advanced manufacturing technologies reducing waste and enabling material reuse.
