This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of circular economy (CE) principles within the construction industry. Participants will learn innovative strategies to integrate CE principles into resource value chains, bridging the demand gap, advancing sustainable practices, and maximising value creation in building and infrastructure projects.

Course Structure:

1. Conceptual Foundation: Core principles, frameworks, and essential concepts of circular economy
2. Practical Application: Real-world case studies and scenarios demonstrating effective implementation

3. Integration and Strategy: Skills for embedding circular economy principles into business operations, decision-making, and organizational culture

    

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand core concepts like the value hill and R-ladder
• Navigate global regulations affecting the construction industry
• Analyze global resource outlooks and decouple economic growth from resource consumption
• Discover real-world CE applications across the construction value chain
• Learn about zero waste construction, design for disassembly, adaptive reuse, and sustainable building materials
•  

Target Audience:

• Sustainability Professionals
• Construction Executives and Managers
• Environmental Professionals
• Supply Chain Professionals

The course covers:

• Fundamentals of Circular Economy in Construction
• Regulatory landscape including green building codes, energy efficiency standards, and Extended Producer Responsibility
• Future-proofing strategies and global resource outlooks for construction materials
• Practical applications of CE across the entire construction value chain
• Circular design principles, including zero waste construction, design for disassembly, adaptive reuse, and sustainable building materials

This course offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, empowering participants to drive positive change towards a sustainable and circular future in the construction industry.

No prior knowledge of circularity is required. The program caters to individuals at various levels of familiarity with the circular economy.