The Interoperability of Digital Technologies for the Reuse of the Building Stock: A Systematic Literature Review

In circular construction, data scarcity hinders both decision-making about reuse potential and the value of real estate. Digital technologies can extract data for the reuse of building components and materials. However, there is limited understanding of how broadly they support data management for the reuse of building elements. This paper examines how digital technologies are currently used to gather, process, store, and share data for building stock reuse. The research was conducted through a systematic literature review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) technique. The analysis identifies the ways in which digital technologies are used at various interoperability levels and discusses the observed clusters of technologies and material-specific workflows. The findings offer insights into the limitations of current digital workflows used for building data management. These knowledge gaps may inform research into developing digital systems that address the entire data management value chain for building stock reuse. The results are important for built-environment stakeholders interested in using digital technologies in the valuation, reuse, and maintenance of the building stock.