Minimizing ecological footprint through soil inventory
Imagine a world where construction sites are not just a source of waste and pollution, but also a way to promote sustainability. Well, this future is closer than you think, thanks to the use of data to inventory soil from excavations.The Oosterweel connection incorporates this technique as we speak.
Track & Trace
The construction industry is responsible for a significant amount of waste and emissions. However, there is a way to reduce these impacts by making the sector more circular. By using data analysis and digital tools, we can identify optimal solutions for soil management and reduce waste.
For example the Oosterweel connection project in Belgium is using Buildings Information Modeling (BIM) and a track & trace system to gain more control over the extraction and use of soil during excavations. This allows for the optimization of its reuse and transport, and it also facilitates the reporting and administration required by legislation.
By investing in digital tools, we can reduce waste, limit the ecological and financial effects of earthworks, and increase efficiency.
Kjeld Vandeputte., Senior Project Leader at Sweco Belgium.
Digitalizing construction
BIM and track & trace systems provide a control mechanism for soil works, allowing for the identification of where and what is being excavated or backfilled, transported, or deposited. By investing time in effective modeling and tracking, greater project efficiencies can be made, reducing ecological and financial impacts. Automation and digitalization reduce errors, optimizing engineering and risk reduction.
By embracing digitalization and promoting the reuse of soil from excavations, we can reduce waste, emissions and our reliance on virgin materials, and therefore promote sustainability.
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