Arup and BAM have launched a study exploring the benefits that circular business models (CBMs) offer stakeholders within the built environment sector.
The report, supported by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) as part of the framework of the
CE100 programme, proposes a shift in the way the construction value chain has been historically seen.
The global construction industry is the largest consumer of resources and raw materials of any sector, which creates significant challenges for the adoption of CBMs. To overcome these challenges the study reviews different solutions that can help businesses save on raw material and waste management costs. These include the adoption of long-term design thinking; the role of technology and innovation; the adoption of new production and consumption models and collaboration throughout the supply chain and the lifecycle of a construction asset.