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Sustainability within Construction

Drive sustainability in construction. Integrate whole life carbon assessment and apply practical strategies to reduce environmental impact and enhance project value.

Created byKatie Day
4.8
(9 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Jun 16, 2025
Sustainability within Construction

What You'll Learn

check_circleExplain sustainability drivers in construction.
check_circleUnderstand whole life carbon assessments.
check_circlePerform a construction carbon assessment.
check_circleAnalyze carbon assessment material impacts.
check_circleRecommend sustainable construction methods.
check_circleApply construction sustainability standards.

About This Course

Welcome to "Sustainability within Construction". This course explores the critical need for sustainable practices in the construction sector, which significantly impacts global carbon emissions.

We will delve into the core challenges and motivations driving the shift towards greener building. Using a case study, you will learn how to integrate carbon assessment with traditional cost estimation and conduct a comprehensive whole life carbon assessment, understanding both embodied and operational carbon.

Key topics include:

  • Understanding the environmental, regulatory, and economic drivers for sustainability.
  • Performing whole life carbon assessments (WLCAs) using methodologies like RICS guidance.
  • Analysing material impact on carbon emissions.
  • Exploring practical recommendations and alternative options for reducing environmental footprints, including material choices and process improvements.
  • Reviewing key sustainable principles and industry standards (like BREEAM and LEED).

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to analyse carbon impacts, identify strategic interventions, and contribute to a more sustainable built environment. Embrace the knowledge to drive meaningful change in the industry.

Your Instructor

Katie Day
Katie Day
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I am an experienced accountant with over twelve year’s financial experience, during which I have built technical knowledge and ability as well as confidence to evaluate, challenge and develop procedures and processes. I have experience working at a range of management levels, providing financial support and management from every day budgeting to overseeing large strategic projects. I also have experience of project management, researching future company developments or expansions, drafting financial bids and project proposal documentation, planning and undertaking staffing restructures, consulting potential customers via questionnaires and implementing new software as well as budgeting, bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.

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What Students Are Saying

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