Morrison, S; Callaghan, N; Tong, M and Thomson, C (2022) Quantity surveyors incorporating circularity at early project design stage: A literature review. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 38th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2022, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
Abstract
Consumption of natural resources has followed a linear approach known as the 'take, make, use, dispose model'. Whereas, the Circular Economy, where the leading design principles are to eliminate waste and circulate products / materials at their highest value possible. The architecture, engineering and construction sector is recognised as one of the largest consumers of raw materials and to be systemically linear in its processes and delivery, therefore, this presents an opportunity to achieve effective change at scale. All built environment disciplines and their skillsets will be required for effective implementation of 'Circular Construction'. With attention to Quantity Surveyors and their role, they must be prepared to cost a circular proposal or present alternatives. This area is still within its infancy and presentation of circular costs continues to evolve, lacking in consistency and standardisation. The literature review seeks to scope what guidance is currently available at early project design stages to realise the full potential of circularity.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | circular construction; circularity; costing lifecycle; quantity surveyors. |
| Index terms: | construction sector, costing, consumption, implementation, standardization, lifecycle, built environment, literature review, circularity, natural resource, design principle, circular economy, quantity surveying, proposal, project design |
| Subjects: | sustainable materials, consumer economics, design methods, profession, project planning, contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, project delivery, environmental resource management, sustainable design, performance measurement, accounting and finance, industry analysis, infrastructure and transport systems |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Urban Studies, Design Practice, Research Practice, Project Management, Cost Management, Sustainability, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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