• Strabag-backed TU Wien study dated Sept. 25, 2026 flagged large circular-economy upside in Austria’s construction materials and waste flows.
• Annual net additions of 77 million tons of building materials contrasted with 49 million tons of construction waste; 78% is recycled, often via downcycling.
• Excavated soil accounted for 57% of Austria’s total waste; up to 90% is technically reusable, versus a 21% current recovery rate.
• Study pointed to tighter supply security and lower CO2 as key payoffs from higher-grade recycling, broader re-use of components, improved standards.
• Policy priorities included a mandatory building resource passport, standardized re-use checks before demolition, circularity criteria in public procurement.

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