An article titled “Demolishing the Vjesnik Tower: How to Manage 8,000 Tonnes of Construction Waste” was published in Construction.hr on 30 June 2026. Written by Tihomir Dokonal, the article explores the environmental and logistical challenges of managing construction waste generated by the demolition of Zagreb’s Vjesnik Tower.
The article features insights from Dr Marijana Serdar, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, who discusses opportunities to recover and recycle construction materials, including steel and concrete, and highlights the importance of selective demolition and the use of recycled aggregates in new construction.
The article addresses challenges central to sustainable construction and the circular economy, including improving material recovery, reducing waste sent to landfill, and creating greater opportunities to reuse construction and demolition waste as a valuable secondary resource.
Read the full article in Construction.hr: Demolishing the Vjesnik Tower: How to Manage 8,000 Tonnes of Construction Waste.
Photo: Marin Tomaš, Construction.hr