The recent expert discussion on circular economy in the construction industry, held at the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts, attracted considerable interest from a wide range of specialist companies. Managing Director Ralf Hellrich (11th from right) was pleased to welcome so many small and medium-sized enterprises, noting their desire to learn about and exchange ideas on the topic. (Photo: © Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts)
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A specialist discussion at the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts provided facts, information and gave specialist companies the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and exchange ideas.
How can the construction industry operate more resource-efficiently while remaining legally compliant? This question was the focus of a specialist discussion on the circular economy in construction, to which the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts invited representatives from the skilled trades, waste management, planning, and administration. A key component was the topic of "Waste Law & Documentation" and the "Practical Management of Waste Disposal and Recycling." The focus here was on conveying the principles of waste law and the Commercial Waste Ordinance.
In his welcoming address, Managing Director Ralf Hellrich emphasized that the circular economy is increasingly becoming a key future issue for the construction and finishing trades. "Sustainable building is a sensitive topic, and it doesn't end with energy-efficient buildings – it begins with the question of how we use, separate, reuse, and keep materials in circulation," he stressed. At the same time, he pointed to increasing legal requirements and new opportunities for businesses.
The background to this issue is new legal requirements such as the Substitute Building Materials Ordinance and planned adjustments to waste legislation, which will lead to increased recycling of building materials and more extensive documentation obligations. For many companies, this means new challenges in day-to-day construction site operations – from separating mineral materials to legally compliant disposal. As became clear in Koblenz: the circular economy affects many trades along the entire construction chain – from demolition and structural engineering to interior finishing, planning, and disposal.
Background: Circular economy Background For material cycles to function effectively, close cooperation among all stakeholders is essential. In Rhineland-Palatinate, the circular economy in the construction industry is being promoted by the "Alliance for a Circular Economy in Construction." This network of ministries, authorities, construction companies, chambers of commerce, and associations supports small and medium-sized enterprises in achieving their targets and thus conserving resources so that mineral waste can be reused as secondary raw materials. Statewide, the circular economy in the construction trades became a key practical issue at the beginning of 2026, and was the focus of a series of expert discussions held at the Rhineland-Palatinate Chambers of Skilled Crafts.
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