An Investigation on Importance and Adoption of Circular Economy Strategies in the Libyan Construction Industry

Abstract

The idea of a circular economy (CE) has arose as an effective strategy for calling resource exhaustion, waste generation, and environmental challenges, offering a hopeful path toward a more sustainable future. This is specifically appropriate in the construction industry on account of the meaningful amounts of waste produce all the while construction and demolition processes. This study analyzes the perceived significance and adoption of 25 CE strategies within construction projects. Data were collected from professionals in the Libyan construction sector through a questionnaire, occupying their ideas of different actions. The results indicate that most strategies were seen as highly substantial, suggesting a strong knowledge of their significance among respondents. Strategies such as waste management, recycling, and designing for disassembly were specifically adored. However, the study discloses a meaningful gap between the perceived significance and the real adoption of these strategies, with overall adoption levels surplus approximately low. The findings also identify key barriers to CE implementation, generally stopping from young engineering technologies and a ignorance with professionals. This study provides valuable observations into the current state of the CE in the Libyan construction industry, highlight the need for target policies and interventions. The findings can help policymakers and industry stakeholders plan active development policies and practical plans to help along between knowledge and implementation, thereby supporting a more sustainable and flexible built environment.