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BIM4Circular: Materials – The New Champion of Life Cycle Assessment?

The construction industry, a significant contributor to global emissions, is shifting towards a circular economy to achieve ambitious Net Zero targets. This approach emphasizes the reuse, recycling, and longevity of materials, ensuring a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. Coupled with serial and modular construction, the industry can further streamline processes and embrace innovative, sustainable solutions.

Integrating circular principles with BIM and modular building methodologies is a transformative step toward reducing waste, emissions, and costs. With shared commitment and innovative approaches, a sustainable and regenerative construction industry is within reach.

At BIM World MUNICH 2025, our moderator Janine Gölz (DGNB) discussed key questions around digital sustainability and data-driven decision making with Stefan Zwerenz (IBU Verify), Michael Scharpf (Holcim Germany), Jan Morten Loës (buildingSmart Austria/ VIE Build) and Michael Drobnik (Herzog & de Meuron).

The panel explored topics such as:

• Is material selection a true game changer or just a side issue?
• Data chaos or data gold?
• Real-time digital life cycle assessment – vision or reality?

Find the discussion in German by unblocking the content below.