Circular Economy in Construction

A program created by the School of Civil Construction and the Vice-Rectorate for International Affairs of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. It is theoretical, applied, and interdisciplinary in nature, and will analyze the inclusion of the circular economy in the construction industry.


Program objective

Participants are expected to recognize the impact of the industry on the current environmental crisis and its potential in the transition towards a sustainable development model for the world, through interdisciplinary writing exercises and case studies that analyze the life cycle of construction projects, considering circular economy strategies in aspects such as materials, construction and demolition waste, and water.


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Contact

CristiáN Bonilla, M.A.

Head of Study Abroad International Internships

cbonillam@uc.cl