- To understand the fundamentals of environmental management in construction.
- To identify key preventive measures for on-site environmental impacts.
- To analyse strategies for reducing construction-related pollution.
- To implement effective waste management practices on construction sites.
- To evaluate the impact of construction activities on local ecosystems.
- To develop sustainable practices for environmental protection at construction sites.
- To apply regulations and standards for environmental compliance.
UNIT 1. BASIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE Environmental legal requirements. Permits and licenses The EIA process and its on-site implications On-site industrial plants The ISO 14001 environmental management system and its application in construction On-site environmental monitoring (environmental surveillance) Training and awareness-raising for construction workers UNIT 2. PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ON-SITE IMPACTS (I) Noise and dust prevention Protection of vegetation and wildlife Protection of cultural heritage Basis of environmental restoration Energy efficiency on-site UNIT 3. PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ON-SITE IMPACTS (II) Actions in watercourses and sensitive environments. Impact prevention On-site water treatment (Sanitary and industrial) Prevention of run-off and erosion during construction works Soil protection. Maintenance of machinery on-site Fuel tanks and other hazardous substances on-site UNIT 4. WASTE MANAGEMENT On-site waste management Management of HW and other waste Land and on-site recovery of land and waste Environmental emergencies in the execution of works