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Sustainability in Buildings: New Trends in the Management of Construction and Demolition Waste, 3rd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

Following the success of our former initiative, we wish to encourage you to contribute a paper to the Topic "Sustainability in Buildings: New Trends in the Management of Construction and Demolition Waste, 3rd Edition".

This Topic aims to collect works related to the use of new sustainable building materials, new trends in the recycling of materials for their application in construction, and the application of new techniques and measurement processes that favor the development of sustainable construction.

Contributions related to the proposed lines of research and those that allow for improvements in the management of construction and demolition waste to facilitate their application in the building sector are appreciated. The main goal is to promote the development of new construction materials and new measurement techniques from different perspectives, such as sustainability, materials science, measurement techniques, and the development of novel sensors and data collection equipment. However, there is also room for other contributions related to construction that are in line with the scope of the Sustainable Development Goals included in the 2030 agenda.

Therefore, this Topic can complement the existing literature on construction and demolition waste management from a multidisciplinary perspective that encourages the exchange of ideas and perspectives. For this reason, we encourage all researchers working in areas of knowledge related to construction materials and green buildings to submit their research.

Dr. Daniel Ferrández Vega
Prof. Dr. Carlos Morón Fernández
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Keywords

  • treatment of construction and demolition waste
  • circular economy applied to buildings
  • clean production in the construction sector
  • new eco-friendly construction materials
  • technology innovation in sustainable building
  • gypsum, lime, mortar, concrete, and composite materials with the incorporation of CDW
  • new recycling processes applied to buildings
  • development of sensors and measurement systems applied to buildings
  • gender equality and opportunities in building

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Applied Sciences
applsci
2.9 6.1 2011 15 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Architecture
architecture
2.1 2.5 2021 21.4 Days CHF 1200 Submit
Buildings
buildings
3.4 5.6 2011 14.7 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Materials
materials
3.7 7.0 2008 14.4 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Sustainability
sustainability
4.1 8.9 2009 16.9 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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Exploring Spatial Correlation Networks of Technological Innovation in Construction Waste Management and Their Influencing Factors: Evidence from China
by Mengqi Yuan, Wenjing Bai and Guangchong Chen
Buildings 2026, 16(14), 2864; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16142864 - 18 Jul 2026
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Construction waste management (CWM) is vital for enhancing resource utilization, ecological civilization, and high-quality development. Technological innovation is the cornerstone of efficient CWM, driving waste reduction, reuse, and recycling practices. Understanding the relevance of CWM technological innovation across different regions is an important [...] Read more.
Construction waste management (CWM) is vital for enhancing resource utilization, ecological civilization, and high-quality development. Technological innovation is the cornerstone of efficient CWM, driving waste reduction, reuse, and recycling practices. Understanding the relevance of CWM technological innovation across different regions is an important foundation for the scientific formulation of CWM policies and a key entry point for achieving a circular economy. This study employs patents to reflect CWM technological innovation, uses social network analysis (SNA) to explore its spatial network characteristics, and adopts a quadratic assignment procedure (QAP) to verify its influencing factors across Chinese provinces. Results demonstrate significant overall network characteristics in CWM technological innovation, though technological innovation in CWM exhibits low spatial correlation among provincial regions of China. The analysis reveals a pronounced polarization in the CWM innovation networks across Chinese provinces, demonstrating a distinct core–periphery structure. Although spatial clustering in China’s CWM technological innovation is evident, correlations mostly exist within blocks, indicating a need to enhance inter-block correlations. The greater the disparity in living standards and the smaller the differences in economic structure, educational development, and urban construction, the more likely provinces are to establish spatial associations, thereby increasing the probability of forming a spatial correlation network of CWM technological innovation. This study contributes to the growing literature on construction waste management by providing a spatial network perspective for understanding regional technological innovation and its driving mechanisms. The findings inform regional coordinated strategies for sustainable CWM practices. Full article
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Economic Aspects of Demolition: Challenges and Prospects—A Case Study in the Municipality of Caivano (Campania, Italy)
by Daniela Menna, Fabrizio Battisti, Chiara Chioccarelli, Fabiana Forte and Giorgio Frunzio
Buildings 2025, 15(24), 4550; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15244550 - 17 Dec 2025
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The end-of-life phase of a building, which includes demolition and waste disposal, represents a crucial aspect of sustainable construction. In Europe, construction and demolition (C&D) waste accounts for approximately 40% of the total waste generated in the EU, making its management a global [...] Read more.
The end-of-life phase of a building, which includes demolition and waste disposal, represents a crucial aspect of sustainable construction. In Europe, construction and demolition (C&D) waste accounts for approximately 40% of the total waste generated in the EU, making its management a global challenge. The EU Construction & Demolition Waste Management Protocol (2024) emphasizes the importance of evaluating, before proceeding with the demolition of a building, whether renovation could be a more efficient solution, considering economic, environmental, and technical aspects. From an economic perspective, demolition costs vary depending on several factors, including project size, structural complexity, techniques employed (conventional or non-conventional), materials to be removed, and local regulations. In addition to the direct costs of the intervention, it is essential to consider indirect impacts, such as the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, the removal of hazardous substances, and potential environmental damage to be mitigated. This study analyzes a case located in Italy, in the municipality of Caivano (Metropolitan City of Naples, in Campania region), concerning a building that required energy efficiency improvements and seismic upgrades. The decision to demolish and rebuild proved to be economically more advantageous than renovation, while also allowing a 35% increase in volume, enabling the creation of a greater number of housing units. Through the analysis of this real case study, the aim is to highlight how investments in demolition, if properly planned, designed, assessed, and managed, can effectively contribute to building redevelopment, supporting the transition towards a sustainable construction model in line with the principles of the circular economy. Full article
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