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Are women in construction confined to admin?

Are women in construction confined to admin?

One of the overarching themes of Green Circle is addressing the gender bias in the construction industry and exploring whether micro-credentials might provide a way to lower some of the barriers to entry. To start us off I've been researching the general picture for...

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Micro Credentials for km.0 architecture

Micro Credentials for km.0 architecture

There is an emergency situation due to climate change in which the construction sector currently generates a high percentage of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Therefore, there is a need for a path towards a more sustainable architecture that responds to concerns...

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Doughnuts in Amsterdam

Doughnuts in Amsterdam

Continuing the series on doughnut economics in the construction industry, I've been looking at the work done in Amsterdam to develop the city without exceeding social, ecological and planetary boundaries. Amsterdam is a prime example of a city implementing Doughnut...

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The Challenges facing the Construction Industry in Europe

The Challenges facing the Construction Industry in Europe

There are differences in the construction industry in the different European countries in Europe and in different regions in the same country. But the issues and challenges facing the industry in different countries are remarkably similar. The Green Transition which I...

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Innovations in Green Construction

Innovations in Green Construction

In the first of my short series on innovation and training in the European construction Industry written as part of the European Green Circle project, I looked at European and international targets and initiatives for supporting the green transition. I had intended to follow this with a look at issues facing the industry, but became sidetracked by

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Key Elements of the Micro-Credentials Framework

Key Elements of the Micro-Credentials Framework

Green Circle framework for micro-credentials in the construction sector will be built around several core elements, each designed to ensure the flexibility, integration, regulatory balance, standardization, and inclusivity needed to address the evolving needs of the...

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