This study aims to investigate the transition to a circular economy in the construction sector in 2025, exploring how digital technologies, including digital product passports (DPPs) and digital building logbooks (DBLs), among other tools, enhance circularity aligned with the EN 15643-3:2012 standard, reducing environmental impacts amid evolving European Union regulations.
A systematic literature review, guided by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and reporting standards for systematic evidence syntheses protocols, thematically analyzed 63 articles from Scopus and Web of Science, identifying trends (e.g. advanced traceability) and patterns [e.g. building information modeling (BIM)–digital technologies (DT) convergence] to assess the role of 12 specific digital technologies.
The findings highlight the pivotal role of BIM, integrated with DPPs and DBLs, alongside Internet of Things, Blockchain, Big Data and Digital Twins, in optimizing resource use and lifecycle management, thereby advancing circular economy in construction.
The study’s framework equips industry professionals and policymakers with actionable tools to implement a circular economy, fostering a low-carbon construction sector. In 2025, as Industry 4.0 technologies consolidate circularity, this study connects traceability and sustainability, offering practical insights for material management and policy development.
This paper bridges the gap between digital innovation and sustainable construction practices. It integrates digital technologies with the EN 15643-3:2012 standard, offering a comprehensive framework that connects theory with practical applications. The study contributes to academic discourse and equips industry stakeholders with actionable tools to implement circular economy principles.
