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Abdelshafy, A and Walther, G (2023) Using dynamic-locational material flow analysis to model the development of urban stock. Building Research & Information, 51(01), 5–20.

Adabre, M A, Chan, A P C, Darko, A and Hosseini, M R (2023) Facilitating a transition to a circular economy in construction projects: intermediate theoretical models based on the theory of planned behaviour. Building Research & Information, 51(01), 85–104.

de Feijter, F J (2023) Trust in circular design: active stakeholder participation in Chinese and Dutch housing retrofit projects. Building Research & Information, 51(01), 105–18.

Machline, E, Pearlmutter, D, Cohen, C and Schwartz, M (2023) COVID-19: a catalyst for revitalizing mixed-use urban centers? The case of Paris. Building Research & Information, 51(01), 39–55.

Shooshtarian, S, Hosseini, M R, Kocaturk, T, Arnel, T and T. Garofano, N (2023) Circular economy in the Australian AEC industry: investigation of barriers and enablers. Building Research & Information, 51(01), 56–68.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Circular business models; infrastructure; construction and demolition waste management; productivity; sustainable construction; resource efficiency;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2022.2099788
  • Abstract:
    The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry has a reputation for low resource efficiency worldwide. Policymakers are exploring various avenues to address the issue, with one option being a shift toward a circular economy (CE). However, first one must identify how the relevant stakeholders perceive the concept. Hence, this study aimed to elicit stakeholders’ perceptions about CE and identify the main barriers and enablers affecting its adoption in the Australian context. A total of 132 respondents representing various stakeholder groups were surveyed. The findings revealed that only participants’ awareness of CE has a meaningful link with adoption; and this has a statistically significant association with major CE adoption indicators (i.e. adoption, willingness to apply, level of agreement on considering CE as business ethics and that CE is beneficial). The top three barriers were a: ‘lack of incentives’; ‘lack of specific regulations’; and a ‘lack of knowledge’. The three top enablers were reported to be ‘R&D of enabling technologies’, ‘educate project stakeholders’ and ‘provide evidence for the CE added value’. This paper could inform policy development activities in the Australian context and provides the foundation for a roadmap to a CE within the national AEC industry.

Zatta, E and Condotta, M (2023) Assessing the sustainability of architectural reclamation processes: an evaluation procedure for the early design phase. Building Research & Information, 51(01), 21–38.

Zuofa, T, Ochieng, E G and Ode-Ichakpa, I (2023) An evaluation of determinants influencing the adoption of circular economy principles in Nigerian construction SMEs. Building Research & Information, 51(01), 69–84.