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Sustainable construction

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The construction industry is witnessing a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by urgent environmental challenges and increasing 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 prioritise 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 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 understand the principles of sustainable construction thoroughly.

– To explore various environmental certification systems for buildings.

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

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

– To Evaluate sustainable practices in civil works certifications.

– To compare different building certification systems effectively.

– 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 works Building materials and the environment Life cycle analysis UNIT 2. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION OF BUILDINGS Measurement of sustainability in buildings (I) Credits associated with the construction company Measurement of sustainability in buildings (II) BREEAM credits associated with the construction company Valuation of the use of sustainable materials in LEED and BREEAM UNIT 3. OTHER BUILDING AND CIVIL WORKS CERTIFICATIONS Measurement of sustainability in buildings 3: GREEN GREEN credits associated with the construction company Health and comfort measures in the work environment. WEEL certification Energy efficiency measures in buildings. Passivhaus certification Sustainability measures in civil works UNIT 4. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION INFRAESTRUCTURES. ENVISION Introduction to envision Envision credits associated with quality of life and leadership Envision credits associated with resource allocation Envision credits associated with natural world Envision credits associated with climate and resilience
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