Imagine if building a highway was like playing with LEGOs, where every piece could be tracked, reused, or swapped for a greener version. Instead of just pouring concrete and hoping for the best, this system uses a digital map to match available recycled materials with the right construction site. It helps engineers plan roads that last longer and are easier to upgrade as cars become autonomous.
Transport infrastructure construction relies on linear 'take-make-waste' models, leading to high emissions and inefficient use of materials. There is a lack of digital tools to match recycled material supply with engineering demand.
An open-source digital platform for circularity analytics and supply chain matchmaking. A set of modular ecodesign guidelines and traffic simulation tools for infrastructure planning.
If you are a design firm dealing with high carbon footprints in road projects — this project developed a digital platform that integrates life cycle assessments and ecodesign to reduce emissions.
If you are a supplier dealing with difficulty finding buyers for recycled aggregates — this project developed matchmaking tools that connect secondary raw materials with construction value chains.
If you are a city authority dealing with congestion and aging bridges — this project developed traffic simulation tools and modular reuse concepts to optimize infrastructure upgrading.
Based on available project data, the digital platform is being developed as an open-source solution, though specific commercial pricing is not mentioned.
The project is validating technologies through 5 demonstration pilots covering roads, embankments, tunnels, and bridges to prove its potential in real-world environments.
The project explicitly mentions the deployment of an open-source digital platform, suggesting a non-proprietary approach to the core software tools.
The platform is designed to be interoperable with BIM, Digital Twins, LCC, LCA, and traditional engineering design tools.
The project runs from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2027, with initial co-creation and definition phases completed in the first 18 months.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 10 industrial partners representing 50% of the 20 total members. With 7 SMEs involved and a presence across 9 European countries, the project is well-positioned for commercial adoption and cross-border scaling in the construction sector.
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