Problems Addressed
Traditional modular houses are dismantled and treated as waste after project completion, resulting in significant waste. In contrast, our sustainable worksites are designed from the start for continuous use across 2-3 construction projects, saving assembly labor and retaining flexibility for reconfiguration. Through modular design and the use of low-carbon materials, the worksites can be reused and transported to the next construction sites, ensuring sustainable usage and efficient energy consumption. Additionally, we install solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems to reduce electricity and water costs.
Our Actions
Sustainable worksites manages to use low-carbon construction methods, replacing traditional modular houses with ‘modular container designs.’ We make use of recycled materials from the site and boldly adopt innovative low-carbon, environmentally-friendly building materials, contributing to the development of the industrial ecosystem.
The BIM (Building Information Modeling) of sustainable worksites serves as the data repository for the greenhouse gas inventory report (GHG Report). By integrating database conversion (SQL server) and visualization data analysis (Power BI) software technologies, we conduct 3D visual analysis of GHG data. Additionally, we use the 3D model to review the rationality of container stacking and personnel movement spaces. This allows us to determine waste volume and area, translating it into environmental values. We also use sunlight shading and solar energy analysis to evaluate orientation and sunlight exposure, providing a basis for solar panel planning and installation.
The project uses more than 50% recycled materials. According to the BS8001 standard for circular economy guidelines, it has been inspected by SGS Taiwan and awarded the ‘Optimized Business Model Innovation’ award (Level 4 Optimizing). In recent years, with the rise of the ESG trend, Kedge continues to invest in the circular economy, exploring various possibilities for application at construction sites.
Implementation and Highlights
To foster integration between the industry and the community, the sustainable worksite, apart from its regular operations, planned various activities on weekends while ensuring project and safety considerations. These activities included ‘Young Engineer Experience Camp’ and ‘Migrant Worker Photography Workshop and Exhibition – ‘Weaving Movement: A Special Exhibition on the Living Landscapes of Migrant Workers,’ which lasted for four weeks and attracted 400 visitors. We also invited members of industry, government, academia, and the nearby community to visit the site to learn about green construction and the circular economy concept.
The sustainable worksite also organized a special Young Engineer Experience Camp for the families of group employees, inviting ten families to participate and passing on the idea of sustainability in the construction industry to future generations.
This project used more than 50% recycled materials and, following the circular economy guidelines of BS8001, was inspected by Taiwan SGS and awarded the ‘Optimized Business Model Innovation’ (Level 4 Optimizing). With the recent rise of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) trends, our foundation continues to invest in circular economy research, exploring various possibilities for implementation on construction sites.
Reuse of second-hand containers and waste materials reduces the cost of new procurement and mitigates waste disposal issues.
Many of the interior decoration materials are reused or carried over to subsequent construction projects, extending the lifecycle and application of the related materials.
Organizing visits and experience activities helps the public understand the integration of construction sites with sustainability issues. Additionally, it promotes industry acceptance of new building materials and the concept of recycled materials.