From Circular Ambitions to Circular Projects: A Systems Thinking Approach

Circular procurement has been found unsuccessful in two-thirds of the cases. Literature indicates that Systems Thinking (ST) is required to boost the transition to a circular building sector. This study focuses on the Initiation and Definition (I&D) phase of building projects. Currently several barriers impede the incorporation of circular...

Exploring Cognitive Lock-In within the Construction Industry: Understanding the role of Cognitive Biases and Lock-In Phenomena within the context of implementing Circular Economy within the Construction Industry

The Dutch construction industry mainly operates on a linear economy model. However, <br/>transitioning to a circular economy (CE) is seen as essential for meeting climate change <br/>objectives and adhering to the Paris Agreement. However, the industry has been slow to <br/>adopt CE principles, primarily due to its inherent aversion to risk and...

A Life Cycle Perspective for Sustainable Real Estate Investment Decision-Making: An Integrated Life Cycle Costing and Assessment Approach for Institutional Real Estate Investment Funds - Balancing Economic Feasibility and Sustainability in Building Design

It is observed that both cost and environmental impact are underemphasized criteria in the investment decision-making process of Institutional Real Estate Investment Funds (IREIFs). The limited adoption of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) within IREIFs' Performance Management Systems (PMS) hampers improved investment...

From Waste to Embrace: Driving Circular Strategies through Inclusiveness in Dutch Circular Area Development.

The pursuit of global sustainability goals has triggered a shift in national strategies, with countries like the Netherlands adopting innovative policies to realize circular economies by 2050. Circular area development, a novel approach, is emerging as a key strategy in this transition. It focuses on optimizing resources within specific...