Sustainable construction

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift toward sustainability, driven by urgent environmental challenges and growing demand for eco-friendly practices. The Sustainable Construction course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this evolving sector. Through a comprehensive exploration of topics such as environmental certification of buildings and infrastructure, you will gain insights into cutting-edge sustainable practices and frameworks like Envision. As businesses and governments increasingly prioritize sustainable development, professionals skilled in sustainable construction are in high demand. By enrolling, you position yourself at the forefront of this vital industry, enhancing your career prospects and contributing to a more sustainable future. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference while advancing your career in a field poised for growth.

Objectives

– To gain a thorough understanding of the principles of sustainable construction.

– To explore various environmental certification systems for buildings.

– To identify the role of Envision in sustainable infrastructure projects.

– To critically analyze the impact of construction on the environment.

– To evaluate sustainable practices in civil engineering certifications.

– To effectively compare different building certification systems.

– To apply knowledge of sustainability in real-world construction scenarios.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Introduction and historical context Regulations on sustainability in building Sustainability regulations in civil engineering Building materials and the environment Life cycle analysis UNIT 2. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION OF BUILDINGS Measuring sustainability in buildings (I) Credits associated with the construction company Measuring sustainability in buildings (II) BREEAM credits associated with the construction company Assessment of the use of sustainable materials in LEED and BREEAM UNIT 3. OTHER BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATIONS Measuring sustainability in buildings 3: GREEN GREEN credits associated with the construction company Health and comfort measures in the work environment. WELL certification Energy efficiency measures in buildings. Passivhaus certification Sustainability measures in civil engineering projects UNIT 4. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE. ENVISION Introduction to Envision Envision credits associated with quality of life and leadership Envision credits associated with resource allocation Envision credits associated with the natural world Envision credits associated with climate and resilience
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