The construction sector is moving towards circular and sustainable models. Organized around two separate sessions, this one-day event will provide an update on the tools available to project designers for prescribing circularity, and on the latest developments in eco-construction.
The construction sector is taking steps to ensure that circularity concepts become an integral part of companies' day-to-day operations. In particular, this involves developing or adapting the specifications and reference framework that underpin every project. This morning session will take stock of the various tools currently available to designers, and look ahead to their necessary evolution in terms of circularity.
Program
Welcome at 8:30 a.m.
The challenges of circularity for the sector and the importance of a reference framework
Circular Wallonia: an ambitious program and concrete actions (SPW - S.Loutz)
CCTB building specifications: a key tool for project developers (Embuild Wallonie - M. Léonard)
Reuse of materials: focus on CCTB clauses (Buildwise-Y.Grégoire)
Break
Overview of other reference framework tools (Buildwise-J.Vrijders)
Circularity of concrete: current situation and outlook (Buildwise - J.Pierard /CRIBC -G.Bister)
Update on the new 'Exit from waste status' regulations
Wrap-up and conclusions
Lunchtime (12pm-2pm) Lunch and visit to Buildwise laboratories
Afternoon session (2pm-5pm)
Eco-construction and innovation
The use of biosourced materials fits perfectly into a circular economy and eco-design approach, and offers numerous advantages. In addition to being renewable and potentially biodegradable in nature, they can also be used to temporarily store CO2 and develop local supply chains. Through a series of current projects and initiatives, this workshop will address the main challenges facing the sector, and give a voice to the players in the field who are currently present on the Walloon market, as well as to research centers. The event will also provide an opportunity to identify innovation needs and target the sector's development priorities.
Program
Welcome at 1:45 pm
Eco-construction: from conventional wisdom to building for the future (Eco-Construction cluster)
Industry trends and developments: the viewpoint of players in the field
Chimsco
Architecture & Nature Office
Isohemp
Home Eos
Pause
From R&D: three centers present their activities and impacts
Buildwise: the innovation center for the construction sector
Materia Nova: a technology gas pedal for responsible innovation in materials and processes
Centexbel: the circularity center for textiles, plastics and composites
Panel discussion on research and innovation priorities
Closing drink.
