Construction Economics for Decarbonisation
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| Date: | 01.10.2026 - 24.01.2027 |
| Aim of the course: | This micro-credential provides construction and architecture professionals with practical skills in life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint calculation, and sustainable construction. Participants will learn to assess the environmental impact of buildings, apply relevant standards, and use digital tools to support data-driven decision-making. The programme helps learners integrate environmental and economic considerations into construction projects and contribute to the decarbonisation of the built environment. |
| Target group: | Construction and architecture specialists. |
| Prerequisites: | Prior knowledge of construction. EQF level 5 or higher. |
| Topics: | 1. Introduction to macroeconomics and key economic indicators: GDP, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and their impact on the construction sector. 2. Supply and demand theory in the construction industry, including market dynamics, pricing mechanisms, and factors influencing construction markets. 3. Fundamentals of the circular economy and sustainable business models in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. 4. Resource efficiency, material flows, and circular value creation in construction projects. 5. The impact of circular economy principles on organisational culture, decision-making, and resource allocation within construction companies. 6. Economic and sustainability challenges in the green transition of the construction sector, supported by practical examples and case studies. |
| Study results: | 1. Understands key macroeconomic indicators (e.g., GDP, inflation, and unemployment) and their impact on the construction sector. 2. Applies supply and demand theory in the context of the construction industry. 3. Understands the principles of the circular economy and their impact on the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector, including resource allocation and organisational culture. |
| Main Module: | Ehitatud keskkonna kestlikkus |
| Learning outcomes: | Engineering, manufacturing and construction |
| Course language: | in English |
| Volume: | lectures: 10 academic hours independent studies: 14 academic hours |
| Credit points (ECTS): | 0.0 |
| Graduation document: | TalTech certificate |
| Contact: | Emlyn David Qivitoq Witt, emlyn.witt@taltech.ee |
| Price: | 1000 EUR + VAT / participant |
| Registration start: | 26.06.2026 00:00 |
| Registration deadline: | 14.09.2026 |
| Place: | Online |
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