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A new open access paper on 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗟𝗖𝗖) 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 has been published in Discover Applied Sciences: https://lnkd.in/eZpu8dfF The research was developed within the VITO/EnergyVille coordinated Drastic project. More information: https://lnkd.in/ejxVXxB2 In collaboration with Annabel Vella, Michiel Ritzen, Wai Chung Lam & Haitham A., 51 case studies were analysed to better understand how CE LCC is applied in practice and where key gaps remain. Key insights: • Circularity is assessed across manufacturing, construction, renovation and end of life, often focusing on reuse, secondary materials, recycling, adaptability and life extension • LCC is still mainly applied as classic financial analysis, while environmental and social LCC are less common but gaining traction • Beyond cost assessment, LCC is used to explore incentives, stakeholder motivations and pathways towards higher value recycling • Key challenges include limited standardisation for multiple use cycles, data gaps, and uncertainty around residual value and future costs Clear signs of innovation are emerging, including the integration of multiple use cycles, value chain interactions, and multi criteria decision methods, as well as improved insights into who pays and who benefits. This review aims to support researchers, practitioners and policymakers in developing more robust and decision relevant CE LCC approaches for the built environment. #CircularEconomy #LifeCycleCosting #CircularConstruction #BuiltEnvironment #WholeLifeCost #SustainableBuildings #VITO