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Q.A.M. Reijtenbagh

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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,
transitioning to a circular economy (CE) is seen as essential for meeting climate change
objectives and adhering to the Paris Agreement. However, the industry has been slow to
adopt ...
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 ...
This study aimed to define and evaluate the viability of post-use options for excavated concrete sewer pipes. The research was conducted with a combination of literature review and expert interviews with professionals from the Municipality of Rotterdam. The process involved sev ...

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' Perf ...

Towards a feasible business case for circular real estate development

Developing a feasible business case to achieve a positive investment decision for a circular logistics development.

The global imperative to embrace a circular economy, underscored by concerns over climate change, resource depletion, and urbanization, has spotlighted the need for sustainable practices and waste reduction, within the built environment. This master's thesis within the context of ...
The Dutch construction sector has the task in the coming years, to build around 1 million new houses in the Netherlands, most of which will have to be built in urban areas. Together with existing (inter)national crises such as the climate change crisis and biodiversity loss crisi ...

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 tran ...
As the effects of climate change have been negatively impacting the environment, several industries have started to work towards minimizing them. The construction industry is responsible for 40% of the global carbon emissions and many companies are currently working on net-zero a ...