Digital technologies and the circular economy - practical examples from research

Globally, the construction industry is responsible for 60% of extracted raw materials, 40% of CO₂ emissions and 80% of waste. The circular economy and digitalization are a solution for this resource-intensive industry. Our research question is therefore: How can we transform the construction industry with digital technologies, e.g. with digital building passports?

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