Building on the momentum of our first workshop, this second session dives deeper into the barriers and enablers shaping circular construction, the REBUILD toolkit in action, and the cutting-edge research driving the field forward. We'll explore the rich insights emerging from our stakeholder engagement, examine a critical review of circular economy toolkits in the built environment, and see the REBUILD toolkit platform brought to life. This is an opportunity to connect, contribute, and help shape the next phase of this vital work.
This is a draft programme – times and details may change.
| Time | Programme Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM |
Welcome & Introduction Setting the stage: workshop objectives, what we've achieved since Workshop 1, and where we're headed next. |
| 10:10 AM – 10:25 AM |
Workshop to Insights: CE Approaches and Barriers A deep dive into the reports emerging from our first workshop, covering how stakeholders across the Irish construction sector approach circular economy activities and the major obstacles they face. This session synthesises rigorous data collection, processing, and analysis into actionable insights that directly inform the next phase of the project. |
| 10:25 AM – 10:30 AM | Q&A Discussion, Open floor for questions and discussion on the barriers and enablers presented. |
| 10:30 AM – 10:40 AM |
Toolkit Paper: Critical Review of CE Toolkits A walkthrough of our critical review, a comprehensive examination of circular economy toolkits in the built environment from an Irish perspective, and its strategic value for shaping the project's direction. |
| 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM |
REBUILD Toolkit Demo (V1.1) Live demonstration of the REBUILD digital toolkit, version 1.1. See how the platform translates circular economy data into practical, easy to use decision-support tools for stakeholders. |
| 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM | Q&A on Toolkit & Paper, Open floor for questions on the critical review paper and the toolkit demonstration. |
| 11:05 AM – 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
State-of-the-Art: A review of circular economy and the construction sector in Ireland Presentation of our SOTA paper, capturing the current landscape of circular economy research and practice within the Irish construction sector, and identifying critical barriers and enablers that define the path forward. |
| 11:30 AM – 11:35 AM | Q&A on SOTA Paper, Open floor for questions on the state-of-the-art paper and its findings. |
| 11:35 AM – 12:00 PM |
Wrap-Up & Next Steps Key takeaways, how your feedback shapes the next phase, and a reminder to complete the feedback document. |
This workshop will be held online. A link will be provided 1-2 weeks before the workshop.
This workshop is provided with financial support by the Environmental Protection Agency. This project is funded under the EPA Research Programme 2021-2030. The EPA Research Programme is a Government of Ireland initiative funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Workshop support is also provided by the Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University. The workshop organisers are Dr. Edgar Galvan (edgar.galvan@mu.ie), Dr. Lucia Vazquez-Mendoza (lucia.vazquezmendoza@mu.ie), Dr. Fergal Stapleton (fergal.stapleton@mu.ie), Department of Computer Science, Maynooth University.