Circularity for construction

Long description

The current model of economic development in global society has progressively contributed to environmental degradation. This problem is particularly felt in the construction industry, which is responsible for a significant percentage of waste. Responses to this process include the proposition of an economic model of circular production, according to which products must be designed to be reused, remanufactured, restored and recycled, serving as nutrients for a new production process. It is proposed to develop a method of analysis of circularity practices and processes and their application in civil construction. It seeks to identify stages of constructive practices considering the possibility of transition from the linear to the circular system. To this end, the research develops a system of indicators aimed at evaluating practices in relation to the circularity parameters explored in the specialized literature. This indicator system was applied to eight cases of construction companies that operate in the state of Rio de Janeiro, invited to participate in the research. The findings of the study carried out suggest evidence of different stages of the industry in relation to the transition to circular production. They bring an overview of the difficulties and challenges faced, such as access to information and encouragement for logistics and support for circularity practices in civil construction.

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