First MOOC Training: learn about the SUM4Re solution

This course provides insights into SUM4Re’s project approach and efforts for the creation of material banks from the built environment. At the same time, the course showcases circularity and its practices within the construction industry. From material recovery through urban mining, material characterization with innovative tools and smart solutions to the usage of recovered materials in demonstration sites. This course is tailored for:
Architects and Eng

Learning Content

Module 1: SUM4Re Objectives & Pilot sites

Module 2: Circular Economy (CE)- Secondary materials and their guarantees

Module 3: Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) facts and figures – Upcycling, Recycling and Downcycling

Module 4: Demolition Management Plan (DMP)

Module 5: Environmental and social benefits of CE practices

Module 6: EU Legislation in motion and challenges faced

Your Impact and Evaluation: Self-evaluation and “How can I help in supporting a Circular Economy?”

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the importance of creating Material Passports, Material Data Bases and Material Banks from CDW.
  2. Recognize the environmental and economic benefits of circular construction.
  3. Identify examples of upcycled materials and sustainable building products.
  4. Appreciate their role as architects and engineers in society and in supporting circular practices.
  5. Build trust in the safety and quality of secondary and upcycled materials, enough to incorporate them in their own projects.
  6. Discover how European initiatives and legislation is contributing to a Circular Economy future.
General Public

Learning Content

Module 1: SUM4Re’s Objectives

Module 2: Circular Economy (CE) – Secondary materials – Raw materials

Module 3: Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) – Waste, UPcycling, REcycling and DOWNcycling

Module 4: The importance of a good Demolition Management Plan (DMP)

Module 5: Environmental and social benefits of the 5 REs and Circular Economy practices

Your Impact & End of Course Test: “How can I help in supporting a Circular Economy?” and Course Test

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand what secondary materials and CDW upcycling are and why they matter.
  2. Recognize the environmental and social benefits of circular construction.
  3. Identify examples of upcycled materials and sustainable building products.
  4. Appreciate their role as consumers, citizens or community members in supporting circular practices.
  5. Build trust in the safety and quality of upcycled materials.
  6. Discover how European initiatives and local actions contribute to a Circular Economy.
Demolition and Construction SMEs

Learning Content

Module 1: SUM4Re Objectives & Pilot sites

Module 2: Circular Economy (CE)- Secondary materials and their guarantees

Module 3: Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) facts and figures – Upcycling, Recycling and Downcycling

Module 4: Demolition Management Plan (DMP)

Module 5: Environmental and social benefits of CE practices

Module 6: EU Legislation in motion and challenges faced

Your Impact & Evaluation: Self-evaluation and “How can I help in supporting a Circular Economy?”

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the importance of creating Material Passports, Material Data Bases and Material Banks from CDW.
  2. Recognize the environmental and economic benefits of circular construction.
  3. Identify examples of upcycled materials and sustainable building products.
  4. Appreciate their role as architects and engineers in society and in supporting circular practices.
  5. Build trust in the safety and quality of secondary and upcycled materials, enough to incorporate them in their own projects.
  6. Discover how European initiatives and legislation is contributing to a Circular Economy future.


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