Circuit Project

Yesterday, we closed our 4th General Assembly in the capital city of Italy—Rome 🇮🇹 !   🚧 20 partners came together to share updates on our progress, discuss research developments, and align on future actions and strategies for CIRCUIT.   💡 Key highlights: 👉🏽 Finalisation of the design phase for our five pilots 🛣️ 👉🏽 Significant progress on the development and validation of innovative technologies in recycling, reuse, and energy pillars ♻️🌳⚡️ 👉🏽 A site visit to the Smart Road Center, where we explored how ANAS SpA integrates ITS into road network management 🛣️ 🤝 A big thank you to ANAS SpA for hosting this meeting!   Stay tuned for our next news, as we continue driving innovation and impactful circular solutions for the transport infrastructure. #CIRCUITProject #InnovationInInfrastructure #GreenInfrastructure ______ CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency FEHRL INFRAPLAN Ingeo Consulting ANAS SpA ZAG - Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije ERF - European Union Road Federation ACCIONA Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) Universidad de Cantabria DigitalTwin Technology GmbH Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible Ingevity Algorab Smart Solutions Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. / Croatian Motorways Ltd Waterschap Rivierenland Uberbinder We Right Click Thierry Goger Adewole Adesiyun Denisa Nela

🔁 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 & 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭!  Each pilot is making strides toward more resilient, circular, and sustainable systems, aligned with our four strategic pillars.  𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔! 💡 At the end of the month, during our General Assembly in Rome, all partners will be sharing ongoing progress and early results. Swipe through the carousel to explore how our five pilot sites are paving the way for the future of transport infrastructure:  🔸 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚: A focus on enhancing safety and digitalisation of highway infrastructure.   🔸 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚: Reusing materials to reduce environmental impact.   🔸 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧: Circular and greener asphalt technologies are at the heart of this pilot.  🔸 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: Innovative soil stabilization methods to prevent erosion.   🔸𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲: Cutting-edge energy-saving solutions. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and insights during the General Assembly in Rome! 🎯 A big thank you to all our partners who are making this possible! 🤝 #CIRCUITProject #InnovationInInfrastructure #GreenInfrastructure ______ CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency FEHRL Infra Plan consulting INGEO ANAS SpA ZAG - Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije ERF - European Union Road Federation ACCIONA Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) Universidad de Cantabria DigitalTwin Technology GmbH Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible Ingevity Algorab S.r.l. Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. / Croatian Motorways Ltd Waterschap Hollandse Delta Uberbinder We Right Click

🏗️🌊 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐣𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥!  🚧 From strategic updates to hands-on site visits, we’re tackling real challenges head-on, like the flood-impacted bridge in Črna na Koroškem. Exploring how to turn disaster debris into resilient infrastructure isn’t just innovative—it’s necessary. Dive into how we’re making a difference on the ground and paving the way for a sustainable future. 🌍🔧 👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XkCIHT #CIRCUITProject #InnovationInInfrastructure #GreenInfrastructure   ______ CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency      FEHRL Infra Plan consulting INGEO ANAS SpA ZAG - Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije ERF - European Union Road Federation ACCIONA Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) Universidad de Cantabria DigitalTwin Technology GmbH Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible Ingevity Algorab S.r.l. Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. / Croatian Motorways Ltd Waterschap Hollandse Delta Uberbinder We Right Click 

🚧✨ 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚! 🇭🇷 We’re thrilled to announce that our pilot is in full swing, testing cutting-edge drones equipped with advanced sensors and cameras! These drones are set to revolutionize how we approach inspections for critical infrastructure, like bridges, motorways, and highways, by making data collection faster, safer, and more cost-effective. Special shoutout to our amazing partner, Croatian Motorways (HAC), who will reveal the first results during our General Assembly in Rome later this month! Can’t wait to share more updates 🔜—stay tuned! #SustainableTransport #CircularEconomy #InnovationInInfrastructure _______ CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency FEHRL Infra Plan consulting INGEO ANAS SpA ZAG - Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije ERF - European Union Road Federation ACCIONA Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) Universidad de Cantabria DigitalTwin Technology GmbH Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible Ingevity Algorab S.r.l. Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. / Croatian Motorways Ltd Waterschap Hollandse Delta Uberbinder We Right Click

🌍 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞! Through sustainability, circularity, and digital innovation, we’re transforming transport infrastructure and reducing environmental impact. Check out our 🆕 infographic to learn more! #CIRCUITProject #SustainableTransport #CircularEconomy _______ CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency FEHRL Infra Plan consulting INGEO ANAS SpA ZAG - Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije ACCIONA Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) Universidad de Cantabria DigitalTwin Technology GmbH Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible Ingevity Algorab S.r.l. Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. / Croatian Motorways Ltd Waterschap Hollandse Delta Uberbinder We Right Click ERF - European Union Road Federation

🚦✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬! Our first in-person general assembly in Brussels was full of energy and forward-thinking ideas. From exploring cutting-edge digital platforms to rethinking sustainable procurement, our incredible team and partners are reshaping Europe’s transport infrastructure for a greener future. 🌍💡 It’s not just about what we talked about—it’s about the actions we’re taking to align with the EU’s Green Deal and make a real impact. 👉 Catch up on the journey so far and see where we’re headed next! Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4el873L #CIRCUITProject #SustainableTransport #CircularEconomy  _______ CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency    FEHRL Infra Plan consulting INGEO ANAS SpA ZAG - Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije ERF - European Union Road Federation ACCIONA Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) Universidad de Cantabria DigitalTwin Technology GmbH Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible Ingevity Algorab S.r.l. Hrvatske autoceste d.o.o. / Croatian Motorways Ltd Waterschap Hollandse Delta Uberbinder We Right Click

🌍 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🔌 ⚡️ 🌐 💵 To meet global #infrastructure needs, €2 trillions will be required annually until 2040, with a 70% allocated to #roads. 💡 A significant opportunity for energy savings lies in the adoption of adaptive lighting systems for both tunnels and outdoor environments. In tunnel applications, replacing HPS fixtures with LED technology can achieve energy savings of up to 30%. Where LED fixtures are already installed, as in the Italian pilot site, implementing the FAI system can provide an additional 55% in energy savings, according to calculations based on the UNI 11431 standard. For outdoor lighting systems, transitioning from HPS to LED fixtures can result in savings of up to 80%. The integration of the FAI system can further increase these savings by an additional 45%. ⚡️At CIRCUIT, we’re focusing our efforts on road infrastructure, which represents the bulk of investment, with solutions that benefit a wide range of users—from local administrations to national infrastructure managers, and involve companies across building, lighting, and energy sectors. ANAS SpA ACCIONA Algorab S.r.l.

🤝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: ANAS SpA   🛣 🇮🇹 Anas is the company within the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. Italian Group that is specializing in #road infrastructure. Anas is currently managing an impressive network that spans over 32,313 km, including state roads, motorways, interchanges, and service roads. ⚡ 💡 In Circuit, ANAS  is pilot 5 (Italy) owner and they will lead the #energy pillar, coordinate and validate the design of the FAI lighting systems and of the renewable energy generators. Furthermore, Anas will provide test sites, oversee contracting and work supervision for the Italian pilot, and offer technical support during the final testing phase of the implemented solutions. 💭 𝘗𝘚: 𝘊𝘐𝘙𝘊𝘜𝘐𝘛 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘈𝘕𝘈𝘚 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳. 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥! 👀✨

📊 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 - 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬  🛤️♻️ 👉 We need your insights! The CIRCUIT team is conducting a survey to identify the motivations, barriers, and gaps in implementing circularity principles in transport infrastructures. 🔄 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Circularity principles should ensure: 🌿 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Use raw and secondary materials with a low environmental footprint 📉 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Minimize the use of virgin raw materials ⚡ 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 & 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Reduce embodied energy and water consumption ♻️ 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞: Ensure construction works can be reused or recycled ❔ 📗 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩: 📋 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲: https://lnkd.in/e69wk-YY 🗓 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: Open until July 18th Optionally, you can provide your contact details to get involved further or simply indicate your country of residence. Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) FEHRL Infra Plan consulting ACCIONA

  🌍 CIRCUIT partners will be presenting groundbreaking insights at EUROENGEO 2024, taking place in Dubrovnik from October 8 to 12, 2024. 📜 Our paper, titled "Characterisation of Embankment on Soft Ground in the Netherlands," has been authored by Ken Gavin (INGEO), Tom de Gast (Waterschap Hollandse Delta), Mario Bacic, Sasa Meho Kovacevic (Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb)   📍 The case study focuses on the "Oostmolendijk" area, located between Ridderkerk and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, along the river Noord in Zuid-Holland. This segment of the dyke ring IJssel-monde, also known as dijkring 17, faces continuous ground settlement and road surface cracking, leading to ongoing maintenance challenges.   🔍 Our paper details the comprehensive site investigation aimed at characterizing these Holocene deposits to assess the long-term performance of the embankment and explore potential stabilization methods, including soil improvement. This includes: - **Geophysical Techniques**: MASW and ERT - **Geotechnical Methods**: Additional CPTs and boreholes for soil sampling - **Focus**: Vertical and horizontal fluctuation scales of soil layers and correlation between geophysical and geotechnical measurements.   We are thrilled to share our findings and discuss innovative solutions for embankment stabilization. Join us in Dubrovnik! More info here : https://lnkd.in/egFS46yx   🌱💧 #GeotechnicalEngineering #SoilImprovement #Sustainability #ClimateAdaptation #CIRCUITProject