Specialism: Construction and the Built Environment

About This Training

How we design, construct and manage buildings and infrastructure has profound environmental, economic and social impacts that last for generations. This specialist e-learning course provides a comprehensive overview of how the construction and built environment sector can support the transition to a circular economy.

Through industry case studies and interactive content, you will explore the challenges of current construction practices and discover the circular business models that are reshaping the sector.

What You’ll Learn

In this course, you will gain practical knowledge of circular economy principles applied to construction and the built environment.

Module 1: Construction and the Built Environment

• Construction and demolition challenges
• The role of the built environment in the circular economy
• Creating circular cities

Module 2: Rethinking the Sector’s Role in the Circular Economy

• Circular design principles
• Reuse strategies
• Repair and maintenance approaches
• Refurbishment, renovation, retrofit and restoration
• Recycling in construction

Module 3 – Final Thoughts

Who This Training Is For

This training is designed for students interested in construction and the built environment, architects and designers, material engineers, supply chain managers, manufacturers, professionals in construction, public officials interested in industry’s impact, and staff at all levels seeking to understand circular principles in this sector.

Entry Requirements

You do not require any prior knowledge to enrol on this course.

How will I benefit from taking this course?

Once you have completed this training, you will understand the challenges associated with the current economic model for construction and the built environment, as well as the circular business models that businesses in this sector can adopt.

Continue Your Professional Development

You can continue your professional development by enrolling on one of the following:

• CEI Practitioner
• Specialism: Resources and Waste
• Specialism: Fashion and Textiles