Quality-assured reuse for developers and property owners

Note that this course is held in Swedish.

The training provides you with

• Knowledge about reuse, legislation, and circular business models
• In-depth knowledge of quality assessment of reclaimed building products
• Insight into logistics, handling, and product information
• Practical tools and examples from the industry
• Opportunities to network 

Practical information

• Half-day training course, Friday, March 6, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Digital participation via Teams
• Lectures by experts from RISE

Course content

Introduction to circularity and reuse
An introduction to circularity and reuse in the construction industry. We show how a more resource-efficient approach can reduce climate impact while creating value. Key concepts are explained and we highlight what characterizes the quality of a reused construction product.

Current legislation and standards 
This section provides a clear picture of current regulations and upcoming requirements related to reuse in construction. We review the driving forces, challenges, and how legislation and standards affect the possibilities of building with quality-assured reuse.

Suitable products for reuse
Here you will find an overview of which construction products are suitable for reuse in different contexts. We discuss important aspects such as quality, climate impact, and lifespan, with a particular focus on cement- and wood-based products.

LCA and climate savings
This section provides an overview of how life cycle assessment (LCA) is used to assess the climate impact of reclaimed building products. We show how reuse and circular solutions can contribute to significant emission reductions in a building compared to new construction.

Circular business models
An introduction to circular business models and how they can be applied to reclaimed building products. We describe basic circular principles and how incentives, actors, and value chains interact in practice.

Procurement and requirements
This section provides insights into how reclaimed construction products can be integrated and clarified in procurement processes.

Target

The course is aimed at property owners, developers, and those working with property management, project management, or sustainability issues in the property sector.

Lecturers from RISE

Peter Ylmén

Researcher specializing in sustainable buildings and expert in energy simulation, LCA, and LCC.
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Karin Sandberg

Researcher in wood construction technology with a focus on the development of outdoor wood structures and circular solutions for the reuse and recycling of wood components.
Read more about Karin

Jan Suchorzewski

Marketing manager and researcher in concrete technology with a focus on new materials, climate-improved and high-performance concrete, and reuse of concrete elements.
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Carolina Lejoncor (formerly Eriksson)

Project manager in sustainability and circular solutions, with experience in CSRD, green financing, and circular procurement.
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Johan Bergström

Project manager in quality-assured and sustainable construction with a focus on circular solutions and reuse throughout the construction process.
Read more about Johan