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Material Passports for a Circular Built Environment : Bridging Theory and Practice on Adoption Drivers and Barriers
Janotta, David (2025) Material Passports for a Circular Built Environment : Bridging Theory and Practice on Adoption Drivers and Barriers.
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| Abstract: | The construction industry is a major contributor to global CO₂ emissions and resource consumption, yet its transition to circularity remains limited. Material Passports (MPs)—digital tools that provide structured data on the sustainability and circularity of building materials—are emerging as key enablers of a Circular Economy (CE). This thesis investigates the practical adoption of MPs across the construction lifecycle by identifying stakeholder-specific drivers and barriers. Using a mixed-methods approach, including interviews and a two-round Delphi study with stakeholders in Germany, the study applies a PEST (Political, Economic, Social, Technological) framework to assess adoption dynamics. Results reveal significant discrepancies in MP readiness: manufacturing and material sourcing stages show high openness, while planning and operation stages face considerable resistance due to regulatory gaps, cost concerns, and workflow incompatibilities. The study finds that MP adoption is not a plug-and-play solution but requires tailored, stakeholder-specific pathways and regulatory standardization. By contributing a lifecycle-stage-specific perspective on adoption, this research supports both academic understanding and the strategic development of MPs. It concludes that embedding MPs in top-down policy, improving interoperability, and aligning economic incentives are essential to unlock their potential in advancing circular construction. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 50 technical science in general |
| Programme: | Business Administration MSc (60644) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106749 |
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