DECORUM Project and platform for resource efficiency in construction sector

In the framework of the DECORUM Project, developed in Lazio Region (IT) by ENEA, Contento Trade Srl and Softlab SpA, a multi-user platform was created to handle and control all stages of public work realization and to give support to all actors involved in the various stages of implementation. Thanks to the platform contracting authorities, designers, construction companies, producers of building materials, recycling plants) will be able, using a series of tools, to manage their actions and procedures and verify the compliance with regulatory technical and environmental requirements. Decorum platforms contains the following tools and databases: 1) Regulatory and standard database; 2) Interactive databases and catalogues of qualified products; 3) Interactive maps for the geolocation of construction and production sites and treatment plants; 4) Tool for the management of automatic procedures. The DECORUM Platform, currently in phase of validation thanks to the collaboration of some public administrations, will be a valuable tool for empowering public works’ contractors to reduce the environmental impacts, to promote the conscious and transparent use of recycled products. The platform is also a valuable instrument to facilitate the full implementation of Green Public Procurement (GPP) and the compliance with Minimum Environmental Criteria for buildings (in force in Italy ) and for roads (in course of being issued).