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.
Sustainable construction
The Sustainable Construction course is tailored for professionals and graduates in the construction sector seeking to enhance or update their expertise. Ideal for those interested in sustainable building, environmental certification of buildings, and infrastructure, including Envision. It offers a comprehensive overview without being professionally qualifying.
40 hours
Gestión y Normativa Construcción
Course 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.
What does it prepare you for?
This Sustainable Construction course equips you to integrate eco-friendly practices into building projects. You'll learn about environmental certification for buildings and infrastructure, enabling you to assess and apply standards like Envision. By understanding these certifications, you can enhance project sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to the development of resilient structures, ensuring they meet current and future ecological demands.
Teaching units
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