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Nordic Innovation
Emission-free Construction Sites
Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs
Emission-free Construction Sites
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Preface
Executive summary
1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
2. Planning and design
2.1 Urban planning and infrastructure
2.2 Structural design and material choice
3. Assessment of environmental impact
3.1. Harmonised LCA data and methods
3.2 Estimation of emissions from construction
4. Energy in construction and transport
4.1 Energy efficiency
4.2 Clean energy carriers
4.3 Infrastructure for clean energy
5. Waste and material resources
5.1. Construction methods for waste prevention
5.2 Material reuse and recycling
6. Regulations and incentives
6.1. Financial incentives
6.2. Green procurement
6.3. Regulation
7. Sustainability
7.1 The pace of emission cuts in construction
7.2 Clean energy and its side effects
8. Summary and recommendations
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