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How can projects move beyond linear “design-build-dispose” thinking toward long term value creation?
The construction sector is one of the most resource intensive industries and a major contributor to waste, emissions, and environmental impact. While circular economy is increasingly discussed as a sustainability strategy, its practical application within construction projects remains a challenge.On February 26th, 2026 PMI Romania had the 1st webinar dedicated to sustainability: “From linear construction to circular value: Applying circular economy in project delivery”Led by Aylin Kaptan – Founder@PY Akademi | Consultant & Trainer – this session explored how circular economy principles can be applied across the construction project lifecycle to reduce waste, improveHere are a few words from Aylin after this webinar:“One of the key reflections I shared with the PMI Romania audience is that circular economy is not a sustainability add-on, it is a project delivery and risk management mindset.Many of the challenges we face today in construction, from cost volatility to supply chain disruptions, are not isolated issues but symptoms of a linear delivery logic that no longer fits an increasingly complex environment.What we often treat as “sustainability outcomes” are in fact the result of everyday project decisions, from early design and material selection to procurement and risk allocation. Circular thinking brings a shift in perspective: from short-term cost optimization to long-term value, resilience, and adaptability.It also reconnects topics we often manage separately, such as waste and carbon, showing how both are direct outcomes of how we design and deliver projects.Ultimately, circularity becomes real when it is embedded into governance and decision-making from the very beginning , where our influence is highest and where long-term value is defined. If you couldn’t join the session or would like to revisit the discussion, I warmly invite you to watch the full recording on YouTube.“
