This workshop will bring together EU policymakers, researchers and construction stakeholders to explore how innovative materials, digital technologies and reuse strategies can together advance circularity in Europe’s built environment.
It is organised in collaboration with three Horizon Europe projects to showcase practical solutions and research outcomes addressing different stages of the construction lifecycle:
- BIO4EEB develops bio-based insulation materials such as renewable Posidonia panels and fibres, demonstrating how sustainable materials can improve performance and reduce environmental impact.
- SUM4Re focuses on data-driven material acquisition and urban mining, creating digital material banks that allow for efficient tracking and management of resources throughout a building’s lifespan.
- DISCOVER leverages digital twin technologies to simulate and enable the reuse of construction components, paving the way for carbon reduction and large-scale circular practices.
The workshop aims to mirror the circular lifecycle of materials, from innovation and data acquisition to reuse and regeneration. It will offer a holistic view of how circular economy principles can be embedded into the construction sector.
With the EU setting ambitious goals for sustainability and resource efficiency, this collaborative event provides a timely platform to exchange practical pathways towards a more circular and resilient built environment.
This event will take place in English and in person at the European Builders Confederation's premises in Brussels. It will run from 09:30 to 13:00 CET on 9 December, and will be followed by a networking lunch. Programme and registration.
