In this course basic elements of circular economy is discussed. Focus is in construction industry and those impacts what circular economy means for construction. Target is that student: - Knows the main materials used in construction - Knows the recycling of main materials and possible limitations - Knows the main principles of waste act - Knows the possibility of recycling of main materials This material is part of the project Circular Economics Competence for Universities of Applied Sciences (2018 - 2020) funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. 19 Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences participated in the project.