In the push towards a circular economy, digital technologies play a crucial role in improving material flow analysis and waste management in construction. A newly published paper, "Design Science Research for Digital Information Management System (DIMS) in Construction and Demolition Waste Management", by Ali Nader Saad from the University of Salford, RECONMATIC partner, explores how a Digital Information Management System (DIMS) can enhance construction and demolition waste management.
Developed within the framework of RECONMATIC, the paper applies Design Science Research (DSR) to systematically design and refine a DIMS tailored to the sector’s needs. It addresses key gaps in current technologies, from material tracing to waste tracking, ensuring better integration across the entire project lifecycle—design, construction, renovation, and demolition.
By following an iterative process of problem identification, solution design, prototyping, and evaluation, the research contributes to developing a practical and sustainable digital solution aligned with the principles of Industry 4.0. This work not only advances the academic discussion on digital waste management but also supports the industry in adopting more efficient and circular practices.