Holcim UK has unveiled a new online learning tool that aims to educate workers on sustainable construction practices.
The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is offering workers the chance to partake in courses with key industry partners including ETH Zurich and the University of Cambridge, Canary Wharf Group, Arup, and Ramboll.
The course features a 10-module curriculum aimed at a beginner to intermediate level. Holcim customers, suppliers, and other market stakeholders can learn about operational emissions, circular construction, and building materials innovation.
“At Holcim, we are on a mission to decarbonise building practices, and make sustainable construction a reality for generations to come,” Holcim UK people director Hannah Lisby said.
“We recognise that achieving this goal will require a concerted effort from the entire industry. The first step in this is to explain to built environment professionals why sustainable building practices are so vitally needed, and then upskilling them to deliver the eco-friendly projects that the UK is calling out for.
“Ongoing training and development is essential to the success of the built environment’s sustainable future, and we are proud to be leading the way in this endeavour through the Holcim Academy.”
Holcim UK team members have already started the course and found benefits from its subject matter.
“I decided to sign up to the Academy because I was curious about what I could learn from it that could be applied to my day-to-day role,” Holcim UK specification manager Anh Nguyen said.
“I’m now roughly halfway through the programme, and it’s all been great so far. The second module – which covers the Life Cycle Stages of Construction Projects and Products – has been particularly useful for me, going into granular detail about some of the specific work that I’m already doing for clients.
“Achieving sustainability really relies on your own knowledge of how sustainable practices actually work, so understanding this in greater detail has enabled me to better support our clients in their projects and decision making around their own sustainability goals.
“I would recommend anyone who is interested in expanding their knowledge of sustainable construction – whether they be architects, engineers, contractors, specifiers, colleagues, or even people interested in work in construction – to sign up to the Holcim Academy.”
