Circular Business Models for the Built Environment

Circular business models (CBMs) create additional value by taking a systemic view across the whole life cycle of assets, using new technologies, and applying advanced design approaches.  This added value demonstrates the feasibility of the business case for adopting CBMs, the social, economic and environmental benefits, and the stakeholder value proposition.  Funders, owners and occupiers drive the circular built environment by adopting the development strategies, ownerships structures, and operations models.  Architects, designers, engineers, suppliers, contractors and facilities managers as well as local authorities and citizens also play a key role in creating circular solutions for a sustainable built environment.