Second Hand PRO Market
Large-Scale Reuse of Building Components: Assessment of Conditions, Value Chain, and Process
Project information
| Project | Second Hand PRO Market Large-Scale Reuse of Building Components: Assessment of Conditions, Value Chain, and Process |
| Duration | 1.5.2024-30.10.2025 |
| Partners | City of Forssa Häme University of Applied Sciences |
| Funders | European Union: Low-carbon Built Environment Programme |
| Budget | The total budget of the project is 90,000 euros, of which the City of Forssa and HAMK share a self-financing portion of 27,000 euros. |
We are developing a new value chain for the reuse of building components in Forssa, with the goal of creating a commercially sustainable and large-scale model to support the circular economy. In collaboration with various stakeholders, we are bringing solutions to the market that promote low-carbon construction and sustainable development.
Our goal is to create a new value chain for the large-scale reuse of building components while promoting sustainable and low-carbon construction. The City of Forssa will serve as a testing ground where we develop a model that could serve as an example both nationally and internationally. We will assess the requirements for storage, validation, logistics, and trading, and build a system based on circular economy principles that meets the growing demand. In collaboration with Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) and industry stakeholders, we will bring together experts and companies to create concrete solutions to support low-carbon construction.
The project work packages will gather the necessary information on the prerequisites for reuse, analyze data as a basis for development, and conduct comprehensive stakeholder discussions for the co-development of the model.
Target group
The target audience includes stakeholders in the construction industry, such as municipalities, developers, designers, construction companies, and logistics firms.
Operating area
The area of operation is the Forssa region, but the project can also serve the broader Southern Finland area and potentially international regions.
Work Packages
Work Package 1: Project Coordination and Expert Tasks (City of Forssa)
- The City of Forssa is responsible for the overall coordination and scheduling of the project.
- This includes consultation with authorities and alignment with the city’s strategic objectives.
- The city will gather the necessary stakeholders and experts to participate in the process.
Work Package 2: Study on the Process Enabling Reuse (City of Forssa and Kierivä Oy)
- The legal framework and design principles for the reuse of building components will be examined.
- A technical market analysis will be conducted, and companies within the value chain will be interviewed.
- The goal is to outline the prerequisites for a commercially sustainable value chain and process.
Work Package 3: Data and Digitalization in the Reuse Process (HAMK)
- HAMK will analyze the potential for reuse of selected building components and materials.
- Various logistics and storage solutions will be explored to build an efficient supply chain.
- The role of digital marketplaces in enabling reuse will be investigated.
Work Package 4: Co-development of the Reuse Process (HAMK and City of Forssa)
- A business cluster will be established in collaboration to create new value chains.
- Building design will be co-developed to incorporate the needs of reusable building components.
- Workshops will be organized to match supply and demand and to promote interaction among different stakeholders.
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Contact information
Project Manager
Anne-Mari Järvenpää
Principal Research Scientist, tenure track
