The construction sector is a major environmental concern, responsible for over 35% of Europe’s waste, 50% of all extracted materials, and up to 12% of national greenhouse gas emissions. Implementing Circular Economy principles in existing buildings, by prioritizing material reuse, refurbishment, and recycling, is vital. This approach significantly reduces demand for new resources and mitigates construction’s environmental footprint. Strategies include adaptive reuse, deconstruction (rather than demolition), and designing buildings for easy material recovery. This study will utilize case studies and expert interviews to gather insights on Circular Economy and reusability to foster sustainable construction.
Agenda:
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Circular Economy Implementation
1.1 Construction waste
1.2 Circular Economy principle
1.3 Circular Economy implementation in Thailand -
Case Study and Interview
2.1 Case study – Precast concrete factory
2.2 Interview
2.3 Perspectives on Circular Economy -
Circular Economy Perspectives
3.1 Construction material reusability
3.2 Perspectives on reusability
WORAWAT SRIUDOM is a CEO, Adjunct Lecturer, and Researcher with over 20 years of experience in Thai design 
and construction. His extensive background includes holding key roles at a leading Thai contractor and serving as a consultant for a major mixed-use project development before founding his own firm. His core expertise spans feasibility studies, construction project planning and execution, precast concrete production, and steel fabrication.
As a Research Assistant, Worawat has collaborated with universities in the UK, US, and Denmark, primarily conducting research in construction management, green construction, and material application. He has also served as an Adjunct Lecturer at public universities in Bangkok for over six years. Holding both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering, Worawat is currently pursuing a doctoral degree focused on Circular Economy construction. He is also a PMP certification candidate and a nominee for the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) committee.
Circular Economy Perspectives in the Thai Construction Industry
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Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 18:15 – 20:30
Fees: 600 THB for members; 800 THB for non-members
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel (previously known as Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Hotel)
PDUs: 2 PDUs (1 Business Acumen, 1 Ways of Working)
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EVENT INFO :
- Speaker:Worawat Sriudom
- Start Date:July 17, 2025
- Start Time:6:00pm
- End Date:July 17, 2025
- End Time:8:30pm
- Location:Four Points by Sheraton 566 Ploenchit Road Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Website:pmithai.org
- Organizer:PMI Thailand