Research team
Expertise
My expertise lies in the field of circular and sustainable construction, with a particular focus on component reuse and increasing material efficiency in infrastructure projects. During my PhD research, I developed the Circular Construction Indicator (CCI) framework, which assesses circularity in pedestrian and cycling bridges based on design, material use, and service life. Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Antwerp, where I am developing a research line on urban mining and material stock inventory in the built environment. My current projects are aimed at mapping material stocks in Flanders to enable reuse and circular applications. My work bridges academic research and practical implementation, in collaboration with Flemish and international research institutes and industry partners.
RECAP: REuse & Circular Asset Planning: Inventarisation- and management software for building materials and -elements focusing on circularity.
Abstract
The construction sector faces the challenge of integrating circularity and sustainability into its processes. The digital solutions currently available are mostly focused on residual value and databanking, but lack integration with asset management and planning processes. RECAP (REuse & Circular Asset Planning) addresses this gap by developing a software prototype that combines the inventory of construction materials and elements with circularity indicators, while also supporting demolition and renovation planning across the entire building portfolio. The innovation of RECAP lies in offering a single user-friendly platform that links inventory to circularity data (reuse potential, CO₂ reduction, lifespan) and can also export this aggregated data to reporting applications. It integrates with existing tools (BIM/ERP/Excel, at all levels of data maturity) and is usable for both industrial and public asset managers. In this way, RECAP provides concrete added value by enabling asset managers to centrally manage material flows, monitor circular performance, and demonstrate savings and CO₂ reductions at the portfolio level. By better aligning demolition and construction works, significant savings in CO₂, time, and resources can be achieved—not only through the reuse of building materials and elements, but also by reducing transport and storage needs through improved planning. In doing so, the project supports both industry and government in meeting European and Flemish objectives for circular economy and climate neutrality.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Audenaert Amaryllis
- Co-promoter: Anastasiades Kostas
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Project type(s)
- Research Project