The built environment -- the lifecycle of buildings and the construction value chain -- uses up a large amount of the planet’s finite resources, generates massive waste and contributes substantially to global greenhouse gas emissions leading us to multiple planetary crises from climate change to biodiversity loss.
This briefing dives into the jobs and skills needed for four circular strategies in the built environment: smart material management, product-as-a- service, bio-based materials and offsite, modular construction.
It explores practical levers for upscaling circular construction strategies, from education to procurement, and gives policymakers and construction industry professionals tips on how to anticipate and plan for labour market shifts linked to the circular transition.