Sustainable Civil Engineering: Circular Economy, Environmental Impact, and Tools Driving Transformation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 119
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable civil engineering; non-destructive testing; circular construction
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
"Sustainable Civil Engineering: Circular Economy, Environmental Impact, and Tools Driving Transformation" focuses on interdisciplinary research and practical solutions that promote the transformation of the construction industry towards sustainable and circular practices. The specific topics covered in this Special Issue include the following:
- Innovative Methods and Circular Strategies:
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) for evaluating environmental impact.
- Methods to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
- Recycling technologies and material recovery in construction.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Circular Construction:
- NDT applications for assessing the durability and reuse potential of structural elements.
- Predicting material degradation and identifying components for recovery.
- Innovative NDT techniques supporting waste reduction in construction.
- Digital Technologies in Sustainable Construction:
- IoT tools for monitoring material lifecycle and construction processes.
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced algorithms for environmental data analysis and process optimization.
- BIM (building information modeling) for circular economy, material management, and sustainable design.
- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Construction:
- Integrating ESG principles into construction projects to address environmental and social impacts.
- Responsible management practices, supply chain transparency, and ethical standards.
- Social sustainability, including community needs, diversity, and inclusivity in projects.
- Best Practices and Case Studies:
- Practical implementations of circular economy strategies and tools.
- Practices reducing emissions and improving resource efficiency.
- Examples of sustainable infrastructure and construction processes.
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Construction:
- Combining engineering, IT, and environmental sciences for comprehensive solutions.
- The role of regulations, standards, and public–private collaboration in promoting sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to showcase research, reviews, and case studies that drive innovation and responsible practices in the construction industry, fostering a sustainable and circular future.
Dr. Justyna Jaskowska-Lemańska
Dr. Joanna Sagan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable construction
- circular economy
- environmental impact
- non-destructive testing (NDT)
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- building information modeling (BIM)
- Internet of Things (IoT) in construction
- artificial intelligence (AI) in construction
- construction waste management
- ESG in construction
- resource efficiency
- interdisciplinary approaches in civil engineering
- governance in sustainable construction projects
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