By attending this session, participants will be better equipped to:
Classify the concepts of circularity and bio-based materials within a building materials context
Recognise best practice and effective approaches by exploring real-life cases of bio-based and technical circular procurement in action
Apply methods for both bio-based and technical solutions in their own procurement of buildings and infrastructure
Circular and climate friendly approaches have high potential in transforming the sustainability of buildings - but are you ready to be part of this future? From using sustainable wood for gains on climate and biodiversity, to self cleaning bricks and self-repairing concrete, this session explores how circular innovations can be translated into technical procurement solutions. Participants will identify the links between circular procurement, bio-based solutions and more established technical solutions, and explore how the public procurement of today can contribute to tomorrow's policy and targets for buildings and infrastructure.
Expert contributions from:
Mark Kemna, Network Manager, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Antoine Giezen, Contract Manager, Rijkswaterstaat, The Netherlands
Patrick Schreven, Director, ECO+BOUW
Thomas Matthias Romm, Architect/Consultant of ÖkoKauf Wien, Austria