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Opportunities and Challenges for a Contractor in a Change Towards a Circular Economy ; Möjligheter och utmaningar för en byggentreprenör i en omställning till cirkulär ekonomi
Few have missed out on the fact that the world's carbon dioxide emissions need to be reduced, and the need to switch to a circular economy in order to save earth’s resources is increasingly discussed. In Sweden, the construction sector accounts for more than a third of all generated waste and almost a quarter of all hazardous waste. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for a transition to a circular economy in the construction industry, where reuse and recycling of materials as well as waste management are highly prioritized issues. As the contractor is a crucial actor in achieving circular economy in the construction sector due to their technical competence and potentially large opportunities to influence the degree of climate impact, the focus of the study was chosen to be from a contractor's perspective. Since a contractor's change to a circular economy also includes an organizational change, it becomes an interesting aspect to take into account as well. Furthermore, the study aims to examine the main motivational factors, opportunities, challenges and financial risks the contractor faces in a transition to a circular economy, both internally in the organization and in a broader perspective in relation to other actors. Thus, it enables an examination of what opportunities there are for the contractor to go from "word to action". The study is conducted according to qualitative principles and the data collection is based on semi-structured interviews where a majority of the respondents represent different parts of the construction sector, with relevant knowledge and competence. The results show that the contractors' motivation to make a transition is partly based on seeing future competitive advantages, but also on a more mandatory nature, as new laws and regulations appear to a greater extent. Possibly, the use of financial incentives in procurement can increase the contractor’s motivation. Identified challenges at an organizational level include difficulties in understanding the concept of circular economy ...
Opportunities and Challenges for a Contractor in a Change Towards a Circular Economy ; Möjligheter och utmaningar för en byggentreprenör i en omställning till cirkulär ekonomi
Few have missed out on the fact that the world's carbon dioxide emissions need to be reduced, and the need to switch to a circular economy in order to save earth’s resources is increasingly discussed. In Sweden, the construction sector accounts for more than a third of all generated waste and almost a quarter of all hazardous waste. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for a transition to a circular economy in the construction industry, where reuse and recycling of materials as well as waste management are highly prioritized issues. As the contractor is a crucial actor in achieving circular economy in the construction sector due to their technical competence and potentially large opportunities to influence the degree of climate impact, the focus of the study was chosen to be from a contractor's perspective. Since a contractor's change to a circular economy also includes an organizational change, it becomes an interesting aspect to take into account as well. Furthermore, the study aims to examine the main motivational factors, opportunities, challenges and financial risks the contractor faces in a transition to a circular economy, both internally in the organization and in a broader perspective in relation to other actors. Thus, it enables an examination of what opportunities there are for the contractor to go from "word to action". The study is conducted according to qualitative principles and the data collection is based on semi-structured interviews where a majority of the respondents represent different parts of the construction sector, with relevant knowledge and competence. The results show that the contractors' motivation to make a transition is partly based on seeing future competitive advantages, but also on a more mandatory nature, as new laws and regulations appear to a greater extent. Possibly, the use of financial incentives in procurement can increase the contractor’s motivation. Identified challenges at an organizational level include difficulties in understanding the concept of circular economy ...
Opportunities and Challenges for a Contractor in a Change Towards a Circular Economy ; Möjligheter och utmaningar för en byggentreprenör i en omställning till cirkulär ekonomi
Gottmarsson, Jessica (Autor:in) / Valdani, Sandra (Autor:in)
01.01.2021
Hochschulschrift
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch