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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Vol 9 No 10 (2025): Volume 9, Issue 10, October 2025 | Pages: 245-254
International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology
OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 06-11-2025
The global construction industry, a colossal consumer of natural resources and a significant generator of solid waste, is under immense pressure to transition from a linear "take-make-dispose" model to a Circular Economy (CE). A cornerstone of this transition is the utilization of Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) derived from construction and demolition (C&D) waste in new Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) structures. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the performance evaluation of RCA in RCC, analysing its fresh, hardened, and durability properties. It further investigates the multifaceted economic impact, moving beyond simple cost accounting to encompass life-cycle costing, carbon pricing, and market creation. Crucially, this review integrates modern paradigms, exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in optimizing RCA mix designs and predicting performance. Finally, it bridges the gap between technical feasibility and practical implementation by discussing the financial models, risk management strategies, and business management shifts required for widespread RCA adoption. The synthesis concludes that while technical challenges persist, they are surmountable, and the true key to unlocking RCA's potential lies in a synergistic approach that combines advanced material science, data-driven decision-making, and innovative business and financial management.
Circular Economy, Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA), RCC Structures, Economic Impact, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Construction, Construction Finance, Sustainable Business Management
Kamalpreet Kaur, Arun Kumar, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Manpreet Singh, & Mohit. (2025). A Holistic Review of Circular Economy in Construction: Performance, Economic Viability, and Strategic Management for Structures. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 9(10), 245-254. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.910031
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