This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a low-carbon economy by emphasizing the analysis and management of environmental impacts in construction. Through learning about environmental regulations, sustainable practices, and innovative materials, students are prepared to contribute to reducing the carbon footprint in the construction industry.
Learners will:
Analyze, evaluate and monitor project plans for compliance with established environmental regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines:
Communicate industry standard responsibilities and practices to project team members to achieve construction project environmental goals:
Respond and critique environmental concerns related to the construction industry:
Identify and examine opportunities to reduce environmental impacts of buildings to the construction industry:
Develop sections of an environmental management plan within industry standards and environmental legislative requirements:
To keep our environment safe from the potential harms of the construction industry, project managers follow the environmental impact guidelines in the construction sector. Students analyze the connections between construction and the environment. Case studies and research projects require students to trace the full scope of environmental concerns connected with the construction industry. Using applicable legislation and guidelines as support, students review environmental management plans.
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