Construction circularity is still in its infancy. Although sustainability is now high on the agenda, the construction industry is only at the beginning of its transition from a linear to a circular system. The sector — responsible for nearly half of all raw material consumption in the Netherlands — has the potential to make a huge difference, but in practice the shift proves difficult. Yet, movement is slowly emerging within the chain. And interestingly, it’s not only innovat

In the construction sector, multiple parties often work together: contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and logistics service providers. This chain is complex, with many interdependencies. One weak link can have far-reaching consequences for a project. One of the biggest risks is the bankruptcy of a subcontractor or supplier. Direct impact of bankruptcy When a subcontractor or supplier goes bankrupt, projects can come to a halt or face significant delays. Materials may no l

Transport and Logistics: A Structural Challenge in the Construction Sector Learn more about outsourcing your Equipment Service: Shared equipment Outsourced building logistics Personnel shuttle services In our daily practice, we speak with many contractors, both large and small. A recurring theme in these conversations is the lack of insight into the logistics costs of construction projects. While most companies have a good overall understanding of their cost structure, the sp

Building Sustainable Urban Logistics Centers — in Timber! Over the next four years, Qonnected Logistics and Focus on Impact will collaborate on the development of 14 sustainable urban logistics centers. This initiative represents an investment of over €500 million and is aimed at future-proofing logistics in and for cities. Urban logistics significantly contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions and improving quality of life for city residents. The introduction of these urban logi

The Best Argument for Using a Construction Hub: It Saves Costs For years, there has been much discussion about improving construction logistics, especially in view of its environmentally harmful effects. The call for sustainability in the construction sector is growing louder, and rightly so, with increasing demands for reports that make the CO₂ emissions of construction activities transparent. Yet, the construction industry remains difficult to convince to voluntarily take s

Qonnected Logistics Stationplein 45 3013 AK Rotterdam → www.qonnected-logistics.com → www.bouwhub.net ➢ info@qonnected-logistics.com 28 januari 2025 Open brief aan het kabinet U kunt DIRECT werk maken van de CO2 uitstoot in de bouw. De noodzaak om meer huizen te bouwen is een van de prioriteiten van het huidige kabinet. Echter op diezelfde agenda staat nu ook nadrukkelijk de beperking van de CO2-uitstoot van de bouwsector, die inmiddels opnieuw zorgt voor vertragingen of z