A new circular economy framework for construction projects

Circular economy (CE) is a holistic, viable solution to the ‘take-make-dispose of’ system of linear model that enhances economic growth without threatening environmental and social value. Its principles are based on product optimisation, waste elimination regeneration natural systems. In this paper, pilot study evaluates feasibility implementing CE in construction projects, followed by development new framework with strategies for altering current activities greater circularity. To demonstrate benefits model, critical assessment its impacts industry was made considers costing, legislative action. A comprehensive developed details set indicators, action plans resources allocated assess performance strategy implementation, specifically designed building cycles. address challenge monitoring progress transition towards circularity, quantitative tools using life-cycle approach were including an embodied carbon dioxide emission calculator databases circularity indexing common materials. The framework, accompanied these tools, applied case verify combining scientific policymaking guidelines. Good practice recommendations also offered, qualitative research undertaken, enrich further.