ATTENTION

Planning, building and operating in cycles requires a rethink in the construction industry. Topics such as the reuse of surfaces and materials, the conversion and repurposing of existing buildings, the development of new recycling technologies and joining processes as well as the further development of BIM and a material building passport are becoming increasingly relevant.

In order to support SMEs in the construction sector in this transformation, a network of service centres (Hubs) and the CirMAT platform were established as part of the EU-funded Interreg Italy Austria project ATTENTION. CirMAT serves as a point of reference for construction companies seeking to innovate sustainably, offering an ecosystem of services and specialist expertise to help them tackle the challenges of the green transition in the construction sector. CirMAT offers a range of highly innovative services, including expert consultancy from leading research centres, certified laboratories for physical, mechanical and fire behaviour testing, tools for the transition to a circular economy, and training programmes to support skilled workers and businesses on their journey towards circular and sustainable development.