1st Edition

Servitized Business Model Innovation for Improved Circular Economy Performance in the Built Environment Global South Perspectives and Transition Pathways

230 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book addresses the urgent need for sustainable practices in property development, particularly within the South African context. It provides an innovative perspective on the transition from traditional Linear Economy Business Models to Circular Economy Business Models through the lens of Servitized Business Model Innovation. It aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical... Read more

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF CIRCULAR TRANSFORMATION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT & PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT: AN OVERVIEW OF THE CIRCULAR SHIFT CHAPTER 2: UNDERSTANDING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT  CHAPTER 3: SERVITIZED BUSINESS MODELS AND CIRCULAR TRANSITIONS  PART II: MEASUREMENT, DRIVERS, AND SYSTEM DYNAMICS  CHAPTER 4: MEASURING CIRCULAR BUILT ENVIRONMENT PERFORMANCE (CBEP)  CHAPTER 5: DRIVERS AND BARRIERS TOWARDS CIRCULAR ECONOMY TRANSITIONS IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT  CHAPTER 6: LEADERSHIP AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN CIRCULAR BUILT ENVIRONMENT TRANSITIONS  PART III: ENABLING SYSTEMS FOR CIRCULAR TRANSITION  CHAPTER 7: FINANCING CIRCULAR-BUILT ENVIRONMENT TRANSITIONS  CHAPTER 8: POLICY AND GOVERNANCE FOR CIRCULAR BUILT ENVIRONMENT IMPLEMENTATION  PART IV: FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION  CHAPTER 9: DEVELOPING A TRANSITION MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR SBM  PART V: IMPLEMENTATION AND PRACTICE  CHAPTER 10: PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF SBMI FOR CIRCULAR PERFORMANCE  CHAPTER 11: LESSONS ON SBM FOR CIRCULARITY IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT  PART VI: FUTURE TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION  CHAPTER 12: FUTURE DIRECTIONS: SERVICE-ORIENTED PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS  PART VII: SYNTHESIS AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION  CHAPTER 13: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Glossary

Biography

Rotondwa Benevolence Nemakhavhani is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Built Environment within the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology at the Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa. He holds a Master’s degree and a PhD in Construction Management from the University of Johannesburg. His research centres on sustainable construction and property development, with particular emphasis on the integration of Servitized Business Models and Product Service Systems to enhance Circular Economy Performance in the built environment. His work contributes to advancing knowledge on business model innovation for sustainability, particularly within developing country contexts, and is supported by collaborative engagements that facilitate the application of theoretical frameworks to real world-built environment challenges.

Bankole Osita Awuzie is a Professor of Smart and Sustainable Built Environments in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a PhD in Built Environment from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, and has over 15 years of academic experience. His research spans sustainable and circular built environments, Construction 4.0 and 5.0, infrastructure delivery, and facilities management. He has authored over 200 peer reviewed publications, including journal articles, books, and book chapters, and has supervised numerous postgraduate students. He is a National Research Foundation rated researcher and serves in several editorial leadership roles, including Co Editor in Chief of the Applications of Circular Economy Journal, alongside contributions to leading international journals and academic platforms.

Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa is a Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and a leading researcher in the built environment. He currently heads the CIDB Centre of Excellence and the Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre. His extensive academic portfolio includes over 1,600 scholarly publications and 39 authored books with internationally recognised publishers such as Springer Nature and Taylor and Francis. His research interests include sustainability, digitalisation, infrastructure development, and construction innovation. He is actively involved in industry academia collaborations, postgraduate supervision, and policy development, contributing significantly to advancing knowledge and practice in the built environment.