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UK funding (£335,996): Deconstruction and Recovery Information Modelling (DRIM): A Tool for identifying and reclaiming valuable materials at end-of-life of Buildings Ukri 1 Apr 2016 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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Deconstruction and Recovery Information Modelling (DRIM): A Tool for identifying and reclaiming valuable materials at end-of-life of Buildings
| Abstract | More than 50,000 buildings are demolished yearly in the UK leading to huge demolition waste that ends in landfill (Power, 2014). It is noted that demolition waste comprises significant proportion of valuable materials that could be re-used for new constructions or refurbishment if recovered properly. However, no such tool currently exists that can help in identification of valuable building materials for reuse and recycling. This project aims is to develop an intelligence-based tool called Deconstruction and Recovery Information Modelling (DRIM) that will enable identification of reusable and recoverable building materials at end-of-life of a building. DRIM Tool will enable: (i) production of deconstruction plan; (ii) simulation of deconstruction process; (iii) production of deconstruction protocols during demolition of the building to enable efficient recovery; (iv) improved demolition waste collection schemes. DRIM is aimed at both new and existing buildings sector. The Tool will use innovative technologies that include ontologies, NoSQL and big data analytics to capture and predict end- of-life properties and value of building materials. It is about circular economy within the construction industry. |
| Category | Collaborative R&D |
| Reference | 102473 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/04/2016 |
| Funded period end | 31/03/2018 |
| Funded value | £335,996.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=102473 |
Participating Organisations
| WPS COMPLIANCE CONSULTING LIMITED |
£226,806.00 |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL | |
| COVENTRY UNIVERSITY | |
| SUSTAINABLE DIRECTION LIMITED |
£109,190.00 |
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The latest known state is available on the following page: WPS Compliance Consulting Ltd., Kettering.
