Award of 24-FW-004-CO-49 - CirCoFin Construction Material Flow Analysis

Description

The intended outcome of this research is an enhanced understanding of the volumes and material flows of common construction materials in Scotland. This will provide baseline data which can be used to directly support project related activities including impact assessments and economic analysis, as well as supporting the identification of areas which will require secondary research. The research outputs will also specifically support market volume analysis activities on the CirCoFin project.The proposed mixed-methods methodology for this research focuses on a data-based material flow analysis of selected construction materials. The quantitative material flow analysis will be supplemented and informed supporting qualitative research which will engage with a selected group of stakeholders, including building material suppliers, contractors, demolition contractors and waste processing contractors. This research will establish an understanding of current industry practices for material processing, with a focus on excess/surplus and waste materials. It will also identify opportunities and barriers to optimisation of recycling and reuse for common construction materials and products.Further information is provided in the Additional Documents that accompany this Quick Quote Notice.