Holcim has launched its Sustainable Construction Academy to empower professionals across the construction industry with the skills needed for more eco-friendly practices. Free, online, and globally accessible, the training program aims to accelerate the transition toward sustainable building by offering courses that cover the latest innovations, techniques, and materials in green construction.

The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy’s curriculum is designed for professionals, including architects, engineers, contractors, and developers, who seek to integrate sustainability into their projects. The courses emphasize practical skills and solutions for reducing carbon footprints, utilizing circular construction methods, and optimizing resource use. 

“As a leader in sustainable construction, we are launching the Academy to empower built environment professionals,” said Nollaig Forrest, Chief Sustainability Officer. “Taught by Holcim specialists and experts from across the building value chain, it provides resources to accelerate the shift to low-carbon, energy-efficient and regenerative buildings and cities.”

Learners can expect a blend of on-demand content, case studies, and live sessions covering cutting-edge topics like carbon-neutral concrete, digitalization in construction, and low-carbon building materials. Learning modules include:

1. Key concepts of sustainable construction
2. Whole life cycle assessment of construction projects and products
3. Essential facts about concrete
4. Efficiency and material optimization through structural design
5. Technologies reducing the carbon footprint of cement and concrete
6. Principles of and solutions for circular construction
7. Reduce operational emissions by optimizing materials’ thermal properties
8. Comparison of whole life carbon footprint of different materials
9. Sustainability innovations in concrete research
10. Future of regenerative cities and innovative urban-scale approaches

In addition to technical education, the Academy fosters a collaborative learning environment by providing access to a network of experts and industry leaders. This approach facilitates knowledge sharing and encourages the exchange of best practices across different regions and disciplines. Holcim aims to inspire a cultural shift toward greener construction practices worldwide by equipping participants with the tools needed for sustainable building.

Holcim’s commitment to sustainability is part of the company’s broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions and drive positive environmental change across the industry. Through this initiative, Holcim positions itself as a leader in the transformation toward sustainable construction, offering practical solutions that can be implemented at scale to meet global climate goals.