Planning Reclamation, Diagnosis and Reuse in Norwegian Timber Construction with Circular Economy Investment and Operating Costs for Information

Different actors in the circularity transition of timber construction sector investigate, propose and implement workflows to enable reclamation materials from unused their reuse new projects or renovation projects. This study sought evaluate different Norwegian based on perceived practical problems, opinions attitudes value chain actors. multiple-method study, conducted September 2021–March 2023, utilised desktop-based document research, marginal participatory observations interviews with innovation Southern Norway, focused planning reclamation, diagnosis (solid) timber. synthesised validated experiences concerning investment operation costs highlighted need for integrated resource management a perspective. The proposes framework set processes managers recommendations policy, practice research. paper initiates discussion regarding whether CE implementation should be planned by local governments, self-organised require an intermediary governance model. In addition, this concludes call future steps investigating (perceived) fair distribution costs, benefits risks, as well multilevel workflow data information resources.