Circular Economy in Construction Foundations

This course explores the concept of circular economy and its significance in the built environment. Learners will understand how their roles impact resource use and climate change, and discover frameworks for applying circularity principles in their work. 

The construction industry operates on a vastly linear economic model, where materials are extracted, used, and then discarded as waste. This approach leads to considerable resource depletion and environmental impact. Adopting a circular model – focused on reusing and recycling materials to keep them in use longer – is key to moving towards a more sustainable built environment.

Drawing from BRE’s world-leading sustainability expertise, the Circular Economy in Construction Foundations course is designed to help you grasp the concept of circular economy in the context of the built environment. The course highlights the importance of circularity by addressing its commercial benefits, its role in reducing environmental impact, and its contribution to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

You will gain an understanding of key circular economy principles, including material reuse, recycling and design for disassembly, which focus on extending the lifetime of materials, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable resource use. You will also learn about best practices at different building stages, and the tools and frameworks to implement them.

The course also explains how BREEAM, the world-leading sustainability assessment method for the built environment and infrastructure, promotes circularity principles by encouraging durable design, the use of responsibly sourced materials, reducing water and energy consumption, and providing effective methods for waste reduction.

Cost/fee for attendance: £240 + VAT per person (CIAT members and affiliates receive a 15% discount; contact Tracey Oldcorn, Key Account Manager [email protected])