What is it about?

This study investigates how knowledge management frameworks can enhance sustainable practices in construction and demolition waste recovery, focusing on aluminum composite panel (ACP) wastes from a Public Sector Building Renovation. We evaluated four end-of-life scenarios, i.e., reselling, refurbishing, repurposing, and landfilling. Among all the assessed scenarios, repurposing ACP wastes offered the most viable path forward, balancing cost-effectiveness with environmental and certification goals such as LEED. The findings offer practical insights for policymakers, civil engineers, construction managers, and sustainability advocates working toward low-carbon, resource-efficient construction.

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The findings offer practical insights for policymakers, civil engineers, construction managers, and sustainability advocates working toward low-carbon, resource-efficient construction.

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This publication aligns with my research ethos, blending knowledge management and sustainable engineering. Its pragmatic approach to aluminum panel recovery and scenario evaluation echoes my interest in modeling low-carbon infrastructure. I value its integration of technical feasibility with Thailand’s Net Zero 2065 target, offering a strategic lens on renovation as a driver of innovation and resource efficiency.

Dr. John Bosco Niyomukiza
Thammasat University

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This page is a summary of: Sustainable Material Recovery from Demolition Waste: Knowledge Management and Insights from a Public Sector Building Renovation, Buildings, September 2025, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/buildings15173167.
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