This course is designed for anyone seeking to discover ways of creating a more sustainable built environment. This could include construction project managers, civil engineers, architects, landscape architects, contract managers, site managers/agents, and environmental professionals.
Programme Overview
The course covers critical elements to consider the design and planning stages of a project in order to incorporate sustainable construction principles. Additionally, the course introduces participants to LEED, GSAS and Estidama assessment methodologies. Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Sustainable Procurement Policies are also reviewed for their effectiveness in the construction context.
Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Define sustainable construction and address sustainability challenges at key stages of a project
Implement an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) and assess environmental risks, thereby improving environmental performance at a project level
Comply with the region’s legal framework and Green Building Guidelines to protect, and enhance the physical environment where possible
Elevate environmental standards and performance across various structures in the built environment by following Green Building Certification schemes such as LEED, GSAS, and Estidama
Develop and implement a Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) for existing and future construction projects, and identify the tangible benefits for their organization
Methodology
This highly interactive course will include consideration of several International/GCC/UAE sustainability guidelines and case studies allowing participants to truly observe and reflect on the value of implementing sustainable construction methodologies within their respective organizations and the difference they can make to their own construction projects.
Course Outline
Day One - The Case for Sustainability in Construction
Defining sustainability and its benefits
Origins of sustainability
Sustainable development
Current hot topics
Climate change
IPCC reports
Water resources
Soil erosion
Raw materials
Energy demand
Day Two - Legal Framework
Department of Planning and Development
Emirates Green Building Council
Environmental/social governance
Green growth knowledge platform
Key focus areas (compliance)
Air environment
Water environment
Hazardous materials
Waste management
Noise control
Environment reporting
Administration
Enforcement
Permitting (54 areas)
Site visits/inspections
Day Three - Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in the Construction Industry
Effective EMS and site controls
EMS requirements - ISO 14001: 2004/15
Background and context
Key ISO elements
Environmental aspects
Policy
Objectives and targets
Programs
Audits
External validation
Day Four - Green Building Guidelines
GSAS Scheme
Urban connectivity
Site
Energy
Water
Materials
Indoor/outdoor environment
Cultural & economic value
UAE Scheme
Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 (2007)
Aims, objectives, aspirations
5 focus areas
Indoor environmental quality
Water use and efficiency
Energy efficiency
Cooling systems
Envelope efficiency
Day Five - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
LEED applicability
Examples of LEED projects
Core LEED elements
Site selection
Water efficiency
Energy and atmosphere
Materials/resources
Indoor environment
Innovation
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM)
Civil engineering
Environmental Quality Assessment and Award Scheme (CEEQUAL)
