The European Builders Confederation (EBC) is organising the workshop 'Towards more circularity in construction: a collaborative approach from EU-funded research projects', an event which will bring together EU policymakers, researchers, and construction stakeholders to explore how innovative materials, digital technologies, and reuse strategies can foster a more circular and resource-efficient built environment in Europe.

This event is organised in collaboration with three Horizon Europe projects -BIO4EEB, SUM4Re, and DISCOVER- to showcase practical solutions and research outcomes that together address 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. 

Additionally, the event will feature a keynote speech by François Wakenhut, Head of Unit for Circular Economy and Secondary Raw Materials at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment.

Through these complementary perspectives, the workshop aims to mirror the circular lifecycle of materials -from innovation and data acquisition to reuse and regeneration- offering a holistic view of how circular economy principles can be embedded into the construction sector.