Aygen ERKAL

ASSOCIATION OF TURKISH CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PRODUCERS

Turkey

Working Groups: WG1, WG2, WG4

Scientific Expertise
construction materials

Scientific Background
I do not have a scientific background but work in a sectorial association of construction material producers.

Motivation
Construction materials are essential to circularity in the construction sector and buildings. As an association, we are working to prepare the industry for the Europen Green Deal. CE practices are important for our industry to decrease carbon footprint. We have some good practices among our members although few and we would like to increase their awareness and help them improve their capacity in CE. We also want to increase the visibility of the good practices of the producer companies so as to help others to desire to work for CE.

Contribution
As an association, we have a large network consisting of materials producers, contractors, architects and experts related to construction, EE and RE, SDGs etc. We have 86 company members and 55 association members as well as two committees related to this topic; the Sustainability Committee and the Environmentally Friendly Construction Materials Committee. We can support the action with best practices and stakeholder engagement in WG1 and WG2. And with our experience in communication, dissemination and exploration activities we can support the WG4.