Mobilization for Circular Construction 2030
Cities lead the way for circular construction
During 2023–2025, Gothenburg, Malmö and Stockholm joined forces to solve the construction sector’s biggest challenges in circularity. Through in-depth collaboration, the project has translated theoretical models into concrete tools that make the transition more cost-effective for the entire industry. With a focus on common procurement requirements and interpretation of legislation, the cities have laid the foundation for a national scaling of circular methods.
Project results and deliverables:
1. Joint dissemination conference:
On June 4, 2025, the project's insights were summarised during a large dissemination conference, where experiences from collaboration between the cities and the industry were shared to inspire more municipalities and regions to take the next step.
2. New guidelines for a circular construction process
To lower the thresholds in everyday life, the project has produced extensive support material. This includes some practical guides such as:
- The guide "Återbruksinventering"
- The guide "Resurshushållning i fokus"
- "9 teser guiden för cirkulär planering"
- 5 example collections on circular procurement
3. A digital toolbox for the industry
In April 2025, a new, digitally user-friendly toolbox for circular construction was launched: a Knowledge Library - which makes it easy for actors to search for information and get direct guidance for circular construction and sustainable management in practice.
Watch the recordings from the Mobilization for Circular Construction 2030 - Dissemination Conference!
The conference offered concrete examples from local initiatives, panel discussions with industry players, insights from research and reflections from both decision-makers and businesses.
From vision to workshop: 9 theses on circular planning
A practical guide developed within the project that shows how community planning can shift from a new construction focus to circular working methods with concrete methods, real examples and support for the entire value chain.
Resource management in focus
A guide to driving resource management through environmental supervision in the construction and civil engineering sector.
Recycling Inventory
A new guide shows how recycling inventory can be implemented in practice through four clear steps. Three new documentary films show how the theory is implemented and works in real projects.
Project facts
Budget: 9,1 MSEK
Financier: Vinnova
Project period: 2023 - 2025
Collaborating partners:
- IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet (project management)
- Lindholmen Science Park (process management)
- Malmö: Malmö City, MKB Fastighets AB
- Gothenburg: Bostads AB Poseidon, Familjebostäder i Göteborg AB, Framtiden Byggutveckling AB, Förvaltnings AB Göteborgslokaler, Förvaltning AB Framtiden, Gårdstensbostäder AB, Göteborgs Egnahem AB, Göteborg Municipality, Göteborgs Stads Bostads AB, Göteborgs Stads Leasing AB, Göteborgs Stads Parkerings AB, Higab AB, Älvstranden Utveckling
- Stockholm: AB Familjebostäder, AB Stockholmshem, AB Svenska Bostäder, Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB, Stockholm Municipality
Contact
Alexandra Hegmann
