About the project
The project has arisen in relation to the new Land Use and Building Act, coming into force on January 1, 2025. This is a response to the need for both competence enhancement and collaboration, which are prerequisites for increased action towards sustainable and circular construction. Professionals in the construction industry should be prepared for increased demands for sustainability and circular construction, which can also contribute to increased resilience and local collaboration. Knowledge and expanded local cooperation are required to find solutions along the entire value chain – from planning and material knowledge to final handling.Within the framework of the continuing education 'Forum and Competence for Circular Construction,' actors along the entire value chain in the region's built environment are invited to industry days on various themes.
During the autumn of 2024, themes such as sustainable resource management and material selection, design for disassembly (DfD), standardization and modularity, as well as sustainable public procurement were addressed. In the spring, the industry days will focus on circular economy reflected in the new building legislation, sustainable and circular demolition, and market establishment for reused building materials and elements.
Project goal
The objective is to bring together actors from various sectors related to the built environment in our region – municipalities, administration, contractors, engineers, architects, logistics, and builders – under one roof. This aims to enhance competence and promote dialogue within the industry to tackle common local challenges and find solutions at the system level. The goal is to create a unified driving force and build a knowledge base towards a more circular and resilient construction sector.UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Ida Britta Petrelius
Lecturer