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.
On 31/05/23 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Buildwise (anciennement CSTC), Avenue Pierre Holoffe, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgique
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.
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
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.
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.
1 profile(s) associated to this event.
Buildwise supports the construction sector in its technological, economic and societal evolution through collaborative research and innovation. It carries out research for the benefit of its members and provides them with information, assistance and technical advice.
Rue du Lombard 42, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
Last updated: 19 December 2024
4 profile(s) associated to this event.
Materia Nova is a multidisciplinary research center active in the modeling, synthesis, and characterization of high-technology materials, from the fundamental aspects to their application in devices.
Av. Nicolas Copernic 3, 7000 Mons, Belgique
Last updated: 19 August 2024
As a regional entity of Embuild, the Belgian Construction Association, Embuild Wallonia carries out, at Walloon level, the general tasks of representing and defending the interests of companies with the public authorities. Specialised in many areas, it offers its 5,000 members help and information in regionalised matters.
Av. des Arts 20, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
Last updated: 2 July 2024
Centexbel is a research center on textiles with a number of applications: clothing (protection and comfort), coatings in which an intelligent layer can be inserted, etc.
All. Hof ter Vleest 5, 1070 Anderlecht, Belgique
Last updated: 25 July 2024
A centre specialising in materials, more specifically ceramics, glass and composites. Among the shaping processes, the centre has developed expertise in ceramic additive manufacturing (selective laser fusion, etc.) and hybrid manufacturing (laser+machining+AM). These technologies are helping to spread the "Industry 4.0" approach throughout the industrial fabric.
Avenue du Gouverneur Emile Cornez 4, 7000 Mons, Belgique
Last updated: 3 December 2024
