Sustainable Construction

Reducing the environmental impact of construction projects and the built environment

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of sustainable construction and the strategies used to reduce the environmental impact of building projects throughout their lifecycle. Learners will explore green building standards, embodied carbon, sustainable materials, waste management, biodiversity and the sustainability requirements of UK construction legislation. The course is suitable for construction professionals and project managers.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the environmental impact of construction throughout the building lifecycle
• Apply sustainable design principles to reduce operational and embodied carbon
• Understand BREEAM and other green building certification frameworks
• Select sustainable materials and reduce embodied carbon
• Manage construction waste effectively including the waste hierarchy
• Protect biodiversity on and around construction sites
• Meet UK sustainability requirements in construction

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)