The BMK flagship project KRAISBAU aims to lay the foundation for a transformative shift in Austria’s construction industry, driving progress toward AI-assisted circular building practices.
Bringing together 32 partners—including companies, research institutions, and other key stakeholders—KRAISBAU is committed to realizing the vision of a truly sustainable and circular construction sector.
By pooling the expertise of construction firms, research centers, architectural offices, and other relevant institutions, the project creates the necessary conditions to achieve its ambitious objectives. A core focus of KRAISBAU is the integration of digital tools, particularly artificial intelligence. AI-driven solutions will enable efficient and scalable approaches to managing existing building stock. In addition, the project will analyze the technical and legal frameworks that shape circular construction. The insights and standards developed will be shared across the industry through fact sheets, roadmaps, and training programs.
Project details
KRAISBAU
1.4. 2024 – 31.3. 2028
FFG
3.919.101,- Euro
Circular Economy Forum Austria (CEFA) as the lead partner, together with 32 key players in the construction industry
- Networking: Strengthening collaboration within Austria’s construction community to accelerate the shift toward circular building.
- Digitalization: Advancing AI and digital tools to enhance circular processes, boost efficiency, and identify savings potential.
- Re-use and Recycling: Developing solutions to optimize the dismantling, recyclability, and lifespan of building components, raw materials, and construction materials.
- Life Cycle Approach: Mapping the full life cycle of buildings and their resources while implementing targeted optimization measures.
- Standardization: Establishing and, where possible, automating data collection and data flows within the construction sector.
- Roadmap Development: Defining concrete measures to enable and accelerate the industry’s transition to a circular economy.
- Knowledge Transfer: Disseminating project findings and best practices across the industry through fact sheets and training initiatives.