The ‘Sustainability and Digitalisation in Construction Materials’ course offers you a unique opportunity to enter a rapidly expanding sector, where the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. As sustainability and digital transformation become established as fundamental pillars of the industry, this course equips you with the skills you need to stand out. You will learn about sustainable materials, decarbonisation and the circular economy – concepts that are essential for the future of the construction industry. Furthermore, you’ll delve into advanced technologies such as IoT, BIM and materials traceability, preparing you to tackle today’s environmental, economic and social challenges. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to contribute to the creation of sustainable buildings and infrastructure, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Join this online course and get ready to be an agent of change in modern construction.
Sustainability and Digitalisation in Construction Materials
Construction Management and Regulations
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the concept of sustainability in construction and its relationship with the SDGs.
- Identify sustainable materials and their environmental performance in construction.
- To analyse the impact of digital transformation on the construction sector.
- To evaluate sustainable methodologies in construction and infrastructure.
- Apply environmental, social and economic indicators to projects.
- Explore enabling technologies such as IoT and BIM to improve sustainability.
- Develop skills to communicate product features digitally.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY. SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Sustainability and the SDGs
Sustainability in building and public works
Sustainability in materials
General regulatory framework
Sustainability standards and a modular approach
Digital transformation: key concepts in the construction sector
TEACHING UNIT 2. MATERIALS AND BUILDINGS
Sustainable materials. Key concepts
Environmental performance of materials
Digital formats for communicating the features of construction products.
Sustainable buildings. Key concepts
Sustainable infrastructure. Methodological differences compared with building construction
TEACHING UNIT 3. ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES
Decarbonisation
Circular economy
Smart factories
Environmental indicators linked to performance
Social, performance and economic indicators
TEACHING UNIT 4. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
Traceability of materials
IoT
BIM
DLTs
Use case: Digital identity for cement