RECONMATIC Open Day in Greece, Thessaloniki
As part of the “Open Days” initiative, the RECONMATIC project is organising its 5th open day, this time in Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki. The event, titled “Smart Circular Economy Solutions: Recycling, Reuse & Digital Innovation,” will be held in Greek and co-organised with the Technical Chamber of Greece / Central Macedonia Department (TEE/TKM) under the auspices of the Department of Civil Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).
The open day aims to inform professionals about existing practices, emerging trends, technologies, and applications that support the circular economy within the construction industry. The event will feature presentations from key stakeholders involved in managing and recycling Construction & Demolition Waste (C&DW), alongside insights from the research community and RECONMATIC project partners.
Participants will explore innovative solutions for promoting circular economy principles in the construction sector. Topics will focus on sustainable waste management, collaborative partnerships, and cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain and 3D printing. Additionally, the event will highlight strategies for enhancing the recycling and reuse of materials in both building and infrastructure projects.
Date: Thursday, 6th of March 2025
Location: Technical Chamber of Greece / Section of Central Macedonia
This free event is open to anyone interested in circularity in construction, with no registration required.
Agenda
17:30 Welcome Remarks
17:45 The Application of Circular Economy Principles in the Built Environment: Challenges and Prospects
Katerina Tsikaloudaki,
Professor, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, Director of Laboratory of Building Construction and Building Physics, Partner of COST Action CircularB/RECONMATIC
18:00 Synergies for Circular Economy in the Construction Sector
Ioannis Koutsos
Innovation Project Manager, Future Needs & Exploitation Leader for the RECONMATIC project
18:15 The Contribution of ANAKEM to the Alternative Management of CDW
Ilias Dimitriadis
President and CEO of ANAKEM & RECONMATIC Partner
18:30 RECONMATIC Project: Modern Technologies Serving the Circular Economy of CDW
Theodoros Theodosiou
Professor, Laboratory of Building Construction and Building Physics
Scientific Coordinator, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / RECONMATIC
18:45 Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Reduce Concrete Waste: The RECONMATIC Case
Kostas Choumas
Postdoctoral Researcher, Network Implementation Testbed Laboratory (NITLAB)
University of Thessaly, RECONMATIC Partner
19:00 3D Printed Building Material
Maria Stefanidou
Professor, Director of the Laboratory of Building Materials - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
19:15 Reuse and Recycling of Materials in Road Construction: The Future of Sustainable Pavement
Evangelos Manthos
Associate Professor, Director of the Highway Engineering Laboratory - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
19:30 Concrete Material Recycling and Sustainability
Eleftherios Anastasiou
Associate Professor, Laboratory of Building Materials - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
19:45 Discussion & Questions
20:00 Light Buffet
Speakers
The Venue
Venue: Technical Chamber of Greece/Section of Central Macedonia
Address: Leof. Meg. Alexandrou 49, Thessaloniki 546 43, Greece
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aYYctheJySmCiQSW9
Co-organisers
Laboratory of Building Construction & Building Physics (LBCP)
The Laboratory of Building Construction and Building Physics (LBCP) belongs to the School of Civil Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and covers the areas of building construction methodology and details, industrialized building systems, application of the building physics principles, energy conservation, energy conscious design, environmental assessment of buildings, use of passive solar systems, fire protection and safety, restoration of historic buildings, as well as architectural design.
Technical Chamber of Greece – Section of Central Macedonia
The Technical Chamber of Greece is the officially recognised professional body of all University graduates in engineering and a Legal Entity of Public Law with regional structure. The Technical Chamber of Greece / Section of Central Macedonia (TCG/SCM) is the regional branch in Central Macedonia and operates autonomously with its own administrative and operational structure. The TCG/SCM was founded in 1950 in Thessaloniki and has been the oldest and largest regional branch of the Technical Chamber of Greece (established 1926).
Our Supporters
Civil Engineering Department
Civil Engineering School is one of the 41 Departments of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the biggest academic establishment in Greece. It belongs to the Faculty of Engineering, which comprises of 8 Schools, among which Civil Engineering School is the oldest and largest, in terms of staff, building infrastructure and number of students.