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I carry an MSc in Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). I am now working as an industrial Ph.D. student at MT Højgaard Projektudvikling A/S and Aalborg University (AAU) where I investigate the environmental impacts of the construction processes and work to develop a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method for the execution phase and better resource management in the construction process that can improve the construction industry's opportunities to reduce the climate impacts.
External positions
Industrial Phd, MT Højgaard Property Development A/S
1 Nov 2022 → 31 May 2026
Keywords
- Construction
- LCA
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Sustainable construction processes: less waste and CO2 emissions from materials, energy and transport
Hasselsteen, L. (Project Participant), Kanafani, K. (Supervisor) & Birgisdottir, H. (Supervisor)
01/11/2022 → 31/05/2026
Project: PhD Project
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LCAbyg
Brisson Stapel, E. (Project Participant), Tozan, B. (Project Participant), Hasselsteen, L. (Project Participant), Birgisdottir, H. (Project Licensee), Zimmermann, R. K. (Project Participant), Kanafani, K. (Project Participant), Sørensen, C. G. (Project Participant) & Bruhn, S. (Project Participant)
01/01/2015 → …
Project: Consultancy
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Udvidelse af LCAbyg konstruktionsbibliotek
Kanafani, K. (Project Manager), Hasselsteen, L. (Project Participant) & Olsen, C. O. (Project Participant)
01/06/2022 → 30/09/2022
Project: Other
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Myndighedsrådgivning i forbindelse med BR klimakrav 2023
Kanafani, K. (Project Manager), Zimmermann, R. K. (Project Participant), Tozan, B. (Project Participant), Hasselsteen, L. (Project Participant), de Place Hansen, E. J. (Project Participant), Rasmussen, F. N. (Project Participant), Birgisdottir, H. (Project Participant) & Brisson Stapel, E. (Project Participant)
01/06/2022 → 31/12/2022
Project: Consultancy
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Grænseværdier ved særlige bygningstyper
Tozan, B. (Project Participant), Birgisdottir, H. (Project Manager), Hasselsteen, L. (Project Participant), Wittchen, K. B. (Project Participant) & Sørensen, C. G. (Project Participant)
01/05/2021 → 01/08/2022
Project: Consultancy
Research output
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Evaluating the environmental impact of construction waste: A comprehensive analysis of End-of-Life scenarios in Environmental Product Declarations
Nielsen, L. H., Brisson Stapel, E., Birgisdottir, H., Sørensen, C. G. & Kanafani, K., 15 Jul 2025, In: Building and Environment. 280, 13 p., 113159.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Resource management at modern construction sites: Bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and industry practice and needs
Nielsen, L. H., Lindhard, S. M. & Kanafani, K., Aug 2024, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 366, 15 p., 121835.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Mapping the climate impact of construction processes: a case study from Denmark
Nielsen, L. H. & Kanafani, K., 14 Oct 2024, In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 1402, 1, 012023.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article in Journal › Research › peer-review
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Linking predictive modelling of site-level resource use with life cycle assessment of construction-phase emissions for managing carbon limits
Hasselsteen, L., Otovic, A. P., Birgisdóttir, H. & Kanafani, K., Mar 2026, In: Developments in the Built Environment. 25, 16 p., 100875.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Benchmarking Potential Construction Waste Streams and Their Climate Impact: Life Cycle Assessment-Based Targets for Strategic Planning of Construction Processes
Hasselsteen, L., Otovic, A. P., Birgisdóttir, H. & Kanafani, K., 21 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sustainable Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Conference presentation: Navigating Scope 3: Transport GHG Emissions Assessment in Construction Supply Chains
Nielsen, L. H. (Lecturer)
27 Jun 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2025
Nielsen, L. H. (Participant)
25 Jun 2025 → 27 Jun 2025Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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Conference presentation: Modelling of environmental impacts from management of construction waste: a case study
Nielsen, L. H. (Lecturer)
12 Jun 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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4th conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste
Nielsen, L. H. (Participant)
11 Jun 2024 → 14 Jun 2024Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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Conference presentation: Mitigating the climate impact of construction processes: a case study from Denmark
Nielsen, L. H. (Lecturer)
10 May 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Press/Media
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Sådan planlægger du materialeopbevaring når pladsen er trang
Hasselsteen, L., Birgisdottir, H. & Kanafani, K.
23/03/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nyt værktøj skal sænke materialespild på byggepladser
18/02/2026
1 item of Media coverage
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Ny forskning: Fokus på materialespild kan nedbringe nybyggeris CO2-udledning markant
20/01/2026
1 item of Media coverage
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Ny forskning dokumenterer stort spild af byggematerialer
11/01/2026 → 12/01/2026
3 items of Media coverage
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Aalborg University study finds construction waste could cut new-build emissions by 10 percent
07/01/2026
1 item of Media coverage
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