Digital information management system (DIMS) tailored for construction and demolition waste management. The tool we’re developing focuses on improving data collection, integration, and analysis throughout the design, procurement, and construction, and decommissioning. By using open data standards such as IFC (Industry Foundation Classes), we extract detailed project information from BIM models—ranging from product, materials, and manufacturer details to spatial data. Consequently, this level...

RECONMATIC was featured in the Greek civil engineering podcast Civils’ Cast, with project partner Prof. Theodoros Theodosiou from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) taking part in the discussion.  The discussion is published as two episodes (Part 1 & Part 2) and is available in audio and video on Spotify.  Civils’ Cast is a podcast for civil engineers that explores the world of civil engineering through conversations with guests dedicated to research, study, and construction. The...

The construction industry is currently the largest waste producer in the world, generating more than 10 billion tonnes of construction and demolition waste (CDW) every year. This accounts for between 35% and 65% of all landfill waste. Addressing this issue is essential if we are to meet the challenges of climate change and achieve the net-zero energy and net-zero waste targets by 2050. A new model of production and consumption, based on the principles of the circular economy, offers a way...