Sustainability in the Construction Sector
Course Overview
This course is designed for anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability in the construction sector. Whether you work in construction, engineering, or are involved in any aspect of the built environment, this course will provide valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for achieving sustainability in the industry.
Learners will explore key topics such as the sources of waste, emissions, and pollution in construction, as well as strategies for reducing these impacts. The course will also cover innovative approaches like the circular economy, energy efficiency in construction, and the importance of deconstruction over demolition.
By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to contribute to more sustainable practices in construction.
Key Information
Course Length
2 hours
For Individuals
Benefits
- Delivered through online or blended learning
- Designed specifically for colleges and sixth forms
- Flexible personal development and curriculum enhancement
- Aligned with current education inspection frameworks
- Enrich 16-19 study programmes
Cost and Funding Information
Study this course
In this unit, learners will cover:
- Challenges to sustainability in the construction sector
- Factors influencing sustainable change in the construction industry
- Sources of waste in the construction sector
- Drivers of emissions in the construction sector
- Sources of pollution in the construction sector
- The circular economy in the construction sector
- Reduce-reuse-recycle
- Reducing waste in the construction sector
- Deconstruction, not demolition
- Reducing emissions in the construction and engineering sector
- Energy efficiency in the construction process and buildings
- Reducing pollution in the construction sector