Such tools could provide data about material type and composition and quantities, and thus an estimation of the logistics needs, cost, etc. and make waste separation easier and faster, e.g. by combining with automated equipment and robots.

Proposals should:

• Develop, test and promote the necessary digital tools for material and/or component tracing and CDW management in different types of construction or demolition sites. The proposed tools should use as far as possible existing databases for waste management.
• Develop automated solutions for de-construction and waste separation process.
• Implement cross-sectorial holistic solutions involving glass, concrete, steel, ceramics, non-ferrous, etc. from the construction product and material side but also waste management, transportation and construction equipment and machinery side.
• Produce all required training material for the proper use of the developed technologies. The content should be sufficiently inclusive and encompass the diversity of different users.
• Demonstrate all developed solutions in at least four implementation sites across different European countries, considering the material recovery, transformation and utilisation.
• Assess the value of the solutions in terms of the additional monetary value/reduction of eq. CO2 emissions produced.
• Besides the new solutions benefits, safety should be considered.
• Proposals should consider the development of learning resources for the current and future generations of employees, with the possibility to integrate them in existing curricula and modules for undergraduate level and lifelong learning programmes.
• The projects should provide contributions to relevant standards or best practices.

In order to achieve the expected outcomes, international cooperation is encouraged, in particular with Asian countries.