Preface

This project is part of the Nordic Sustainable Construction programme initiated by the Nordic ministers for construction and housing and funded by Nordic Innovation. The programme contributes to the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Vision 2030 by supporting the Nordics in becoming the leading region in sustainable and competitive construction and housing with minimal impact on the environment and climate.

The programme supports the green transition of the Nordic construction sector by creating and sharing new knowledge, initiating debates in the sector, creating networks, workshops, and best practice cases, and helping to harmonise Nordic regulations on the climate impact of buildings.

The programme runs from 2021 to 2024 and consists of the following focus areas:

Work package 1 – Nordic Harmonisation of Life Cycle Assessment

Work package 2 – Circular Business Models and Procurement

Work package 3 – Sustainable Construction Materials and Architecture

Work package 4 – Emission-free Construction Sites

Work package 5 – Programme Secretariat and Capacity-Building Activities for Increased Reuse of Construction Materials

This report is one of the WP4 deliverables.

The work has been conducted by a multidisciplinary working group with participants from the Green Building Council in Iceland, the Icelandic Ministry of Infrastructure, the Housing and Construction Authority of Iceland, and the University of Iceland. The Icelandic Ministry of Infrastructure is the responsible party.

For more information on Nordic Sustainable Construction, visit our website here: www.nordicsustainableconstruction.com