The action focuses on process transformation to enable the transition from linear to circular economic models through process bottleneck analysis, increased control, digitalisation and process changes towards higher value-added outcomes. It places particular emphasis on the reduction of construction and demolition waste and circular management, taking into account advanced digital planning paradigms together with material flow analysis to optimise waste reduction, reuse, recycling and digital transparency.
In order to improve the Waste Management and Prevention Programme (WMPP) procedures, the following key principles should be considered:
I. Reduce: the amount of waste generated and the proportion of non-value added activities; the variability and construction cycle time in waste management; the number of steps, parts and links involved in the material waste stream;
II. Increase: the transparency of the construction waste management process; the output value by ensuring systematic compliance with requirements; the flexibility to enable the reuse of outputs from construction processes
III. Improve: the control and interaction of the entire waste material site; the overall waste management process; the balance between improving material flows and conversion processes.
Objective: To analyse processes with a focus on identifying gaps and implementing mitigations, enabling the transition from current processes to those that can be used for system design, learning and monitoring. A model of material waste streams is also planned, enabling a tailored presentation of material flows and the improvement of waste management processes.