Sustainable Business in Construction
Market, Innovation, and EU Standards
This course equips SMEs in the construction and building materials sector with practical knowledge for integrating sustainability into their business models. Co-delivered by experts in digital construction practices and green policy innovation, the course covers EU and national environmental standards, green public procurement opportunities, and modern business practices such as circular construction, modularity, and the use of bio-based materials. Participants are also introduced to digital tools for optimizing project workflows and aligning operations with the EU Green Deal and NEB principles.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, trainees will be able to:
- Explain the key principles of sustainable business transformation within the construction sector, recognizing the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of change.
- Utilize digital tools such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and workflow optimization software to enhance resource efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of operations.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for adopting circular economy strategies, modular construction techniques, and material reuse within business processes.
- Interpret and apply relevant EU and national green building standards, procurement criteria, and funding mechanisms to align company practices with sustainability requirements.
- Integrate and monitor sustainability principles and environmental compliance within both strategic planning and day-to-day operational management of construction enterprises.
Effort
Self-paced; approximately 6 hours total, divided into four 90-minute modules.
Format
Self-paced online learning, structured into four thematic modules with video materials. Each module includes expert-led content, case-based learning, and practical business tools. The format allows flexible completion and supports real-life application by SMEs.
For whom?
Owners and managers of SMEs in construction and renovation, architecture studios, public sector professionals in urban planning and procurement, consultants on EU-funded green projects, vocational educators, and advanced students in architecture and construction-related fields.
Provider
MOZAIK Institute, E-NERGY NGO, & Creative Educational Center
Language
Serbian / Croatian
Hub
NEBAP Hub
Topic
Bio-based materials, and the nature-based solutions they represent, as an important aspect of the NEB’s approach to improving the sustainability of the built environment. / Buildings - updating existing buildings and designing/constructing modern sustainable buildings according to NEB values. / Digitalisation - digital skills and the application of digital technologies to optimise individual buildings or the supply and value chains surrounding them.
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Checklist for integrating sustainability into SME operations new | 1.21 MB | 6 | 5 days ago | Download | |
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Guide to EU and national green building policies new | 9.28 MB | 6 | 5 days ago | Download |