The first day we focused on the implementation of activities, raising awareness and attractiveness of circular and digital construction among different target groups, improving, developing and testing new pilot, technical and digital solutions and measures.
The second day was dedicated to a tour of good practice examples;
- Recycling plant
We had the opportunity to visit the recycling plant of our project partner Ettengruber in Pliening near Munich. There we were able to see how construction waste is recycled into building materials. We were able to learn about the whole construction waste management process – from selective demolition on site to sorting, crushing and screening. Each step in the process aims to recycle construction waste into recycled aggregate, which is then reused as a raw material for concrete and road construction. This hands-on experience demonstrated how sustainable practices can be implemented in the construction industry and how demolition material can be recycled and reused to contribute to a greener future.
- Pilot project
During our visit to the pilot project of our project partner, the Munich University of Applied Sciences, at Campus Ost, a future school and sports campus in Munich, we were able to learn about the production of recycled concrete. The aim was to develop a concrete made from 100% recycled aggregates to be used in various building components such as foundations, interior walls and ceilings. The challenge was to design a recycled concrete with the same properties as conventional concrete. This 100% recycled concrete saves natural resources, reduces waste and CO2 emissions, and promotes circular construction. Our visit was an impressive demonstration of what sustainable construction can look like and the important role that recycling construction waste plays in it.
All 14 partners are aware that the adoption of circular and digital practices can contribute to the reduction of the sector’s environmental impact.