The day was filled with inspiring stories, honest discussions, and practical insights about what we need to scale up circular building. Here are the 10 key takeaways from our speakers:

 

1️⃣ Circularity is about numbers — start where you can have the biggest impact. Think in weight and scale. Circular concrete can make a real difference.

2️⃣ It’s also about mindset. Our kids buy second-hand and call it vintage — we can do the same in construction.

3️⃣ Reuse structures where possible. Renovation beats demolition.

4️⃣ When new builds are needed, design for flexibility — offices that can become apartments, schools, or even parking spaces.

5️⃣ Circular concrete innovation is here — every part can now be reused - a real big step!

6️⃣ With the 'Beton Akkoord', cities took the first step. Now they need to act: include circular concrete in project specifications.

7️⃣ It’s not about ticking boxes — we all know this is the direction we must go.

8️⃣ Include embodied carbon in your calculations — that’s where real progress happens.

9️⃣ Banks must become CO₂ neutral too. This will influence project financing, value, and lending criteria — circular buildings will benefit.

🔟 Let’s not make all this optional. Regulators should embed circularity into law and permits — not through more paperwork, but by rewarding long-term, high-impact choices.