RECONMATIC Open Day in Shaoxing, China
The RECONMATIC partners were pleased to host another Open Day focusing on automated solutions for sustainable and circular management of construction and demolition waste (CDW). The event took place on 21 August in Shaoxing and aimed to bridge European research in this field with technological advances in China.
The event brought together industry professionals and researchers from China, Europe and the UK to share knowledge and the latest technological developments. It included three sessions focusing on design and construction, demolition and off-site treatment, and innovative materials and circularity assessment. Simultaneous interpretation was provided.
The event was held in a hybrid format and was generously sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland.
Presentations and recordings are available below.
Agenda
09.00 Opening speeches, photos
Zhao Kai, Executive Vice President of China Circular Economy Association
Jan Valentin, Associate Professor of Czech Technical University
09.30 Session 1: Design & Construction
"Theory and practice of forward and reverse synergy in resource utilisation of construction solid waste"
Xiao Jianzhuang, Guangxi University Vice President, Xiao Jianzhuang
Presentation 1 [EN] | Presentation 2 [EN] |Presentation 2 [CN] | Video [CN]
“Digital Information Management System for the facilitation of construction and demolition waste management”
Juan Ferriz-Papi, University of Salford
Presentation [EN] | Video [EN]
“Comprehensive application of BIM technology in design and construction stages”
Cao Le, China Academy of Building Research Consulting Institute, Director of BIM Center
Presentation [CN] | Presentation [EN] | Video [CN]
“Methodology for material mapping for effective construction waste management during the life cycle of a built structure and tools for its practical application”
Stanislav Bedrich, Strabag, R&D Manager
Presentation [EN] | Video [EN]
Q&A Discussion
10.45 Session 2: Demolition & Offsite Treatment
“IoT solutions for monitoring of CDW collection & Automatized classification of CDW for robotic separation”
Pavel Travnicek, Assistant Professor, Czech Technical University
Presentation 1 [EN] | Presentation 2 [EN] | Video [EN]
“Reuse of steel and composite structures”
Yong Wang, University of Manchester, Professor
Presentation [EN] | Video [CN]
“Construction waste resource utilization technology and evaluation method”
Chen Jihao, Professor-level Senior Engineer, China Building Materials Academy
Presentation [CN] | Presentation [EN] | Video [CN]
12.00 Lunch break
13.30 Session 3: Innovative Materials & Circularity Assessment
“Discussion on the concepts of recycling assessment system for construction waste”
Zhou Yongxiang, Professor, Beijing University of Technology
Presentation [CN] | Presentation [EN] | Video [CN]
“Predemolition audits and its digitalization – RECONMATIC´s approach”
Ines Diez Ortiz, Research Institute, Tecnalia
Presentation [EN] | Video [EN]
“Recycling of Construction Waste to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency”
Chen Lei, Marketing Director, China Academy of Building Research, Jianyan Jianshuo
Presentation [CN] | Presentation [EN] | Video [CN]
"Sustainability and circularity assessment – progress in the methodology"
Jan Valentin, Associate Professor, Czech Technical University
Presentation [EN] | Video [EN]
15.15 Ending speeches
18.00 Dinner
Speakers
Bridging research between
Europe and China
The RECONMATIC project consortium consists of 23 elite partners from seven countries, including five EU member states, China, and the UK. The partners are leaders in fields ranging from construction (design, construction, refurbishment, and demolition) to waste treatment services, digital technology, robotics, and research & innovation. Together, they address the entire value chain to forge innovative solutions for the complete lifecycle management of construction waste, enhance the value of derived materials, foster technological synergies, and accomplish strategic objectives in waste reduction and circular construction within the China-European markets.
The Open Day, co-hosted by the RECONMATIC China team (CACE) of 10 organisations including industry associations, universities, research institutions, and software developers, showcases their extensive capabilities. The China team and operates key national laboratories focused on utilising solid waste resources and developing energy-saving and green building materials and recently joined the World Circular Economy Forum to discuss China's role in Global sustainability. They have led several national and international projects, including studies on integrated solutions for industrial solid waste treatment systems and equipment. The team has also set more than ten national and industry standards in solid waste treatment and utilization, such as 'Recycled Fine Aggregates for Concrete and Mortar'.
The Venue
Venue: Veegle by Landison Hotel Shaoxing
Address: Building 2, Area C1, Shaoxing World Exhibition & Convention Center, No.7, Yuhui Road, Qixian Street, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City.
Near the Shaoxing North Railway Station, the hotel is about a 10-minute drive away.
In 2019, Shaoxing was among the first cities in China to pilot the "Zero Waste City" initiative, and it was the sole pilot city in Zhejiang Province at that time. Shaoxing hosts several waste management companies and is home to a provincial key laboratory dedicated to solid waste treatment and resource recycling. The city has extensively developed a circular ecological industrial park, and by 2021, Zhejiang Province, where Shaoxing is located, became the first in China to achieve zero growth in total domestic waste and zero landfill waste disposal.
Visiting activities to the CDWM sites are planned to follow the Open Day in Shaoxing. Stay tuned with the project news and social media for updates!
CDWM site visiting activity
Zhejiang Runsheng New Energy Demonstration Base
Zhejiang Runsheng New Energy Co., Ltd. specialises in developing biomass clean energy technologies, manufacturing biomass pyrolysis equipment, and operating urban solid waste recycling projects, has a 250,000-square-meter R&D and production base. Their self-developed medium and high-temperature biomass pyrolysis technology converts urban waste like wood chips and construction waste into high-energy biomass gas, industrial steam, and biochar.
The demonstration base is located in the Keqiao District of Shaoxing City. It includes fully automated sorting and crushing systems for construction waste, along with automated brick-making production lines. Each year, the base processes 500,000 tonnes of construction waste and 150,000 tonnes of biomass. This results in the production of recycled aggregates, eco-bricks, biochar, and industrial steam, leading to a resource utilization rate of over 95%.
Our Supporters
This event is generously sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland. Invest Northern Ireland is part of the Department for the Economy and provides strong government support for business by effectively delivering the Government’s economic development strategies. It is a Regional Economic Development Agency for Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is recognized as a global centre of excellence in the design, manufacture and supply of materials handling equipment suitable for a broad range of applications including recycling, construction, quarrying and mining. The region is known for its strong industrial heritage and is globally recognised for the development of mobile solutions, having pioneered this concept more than 60 years ago. These products offer a turnkey solution that can be used in both confined and open spaces and is easily transportable onsite and between sites.