Sustainable Development and Sustainable Construction
Sustainable Development now forms an integral part of business planning and management of Construction Organisations. Clients require organisations working for them to adhere to sustainability principles, and contractors and consultants need to embrace these principles for efficiency and effective operational purposes. In construction, there is continuing pressure to demonstrate that environmental sustainability is satisfied in development projects and that these projects are constructed using sustainable construction methods.
Aims and Objectives:
To provide an overview of sustainable development and construction
To suggest reasons for, and the benefits from the sustainability agenda
To ensure employees aspiring to Membership of one of the construction related professional bodies are fully briefed on the requirements of these Institutions.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course delegates will:
have a better appreciation of the importance of whole-heartedly embracing sustainable principles in all facets of their work
be fully conversant with the requirements - Development Objectives, Core Competences and Attributes of the appropriate Institutions
Course Outline:
Setting the scene - why sustainability?
The Institution of Civil Engineers' perspective
Sustainable Development and procurement issues
What is Sustainable Construction, and its benefits?
Construction Waste Management and Minimisation
Sustainable Construction Policy
Sustainable Construction Techniques
Environmental Management Systems to ISO14001
How do we measure outcomes? Are we getting what we think we are?
ICE Development Objectives and how to achieve them
The Reviewers' perspective - at the Review
Course Round-up and Review
Mode of Delivery:
Tutor presentations, group and individual exercises, and exemplars, will be used as appropriate in the course.
Intended for:
Potential candidates for the ICE Reviews - all options - Delegated and Supervising Civil Engineers and any employees who wish to update their sustainability perspective.
Course Duration:
1 day (6 hrs) IPD/CPD
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Further Details
For more information please contact
trainingcentres@symmonsmadge.co.uk
or call 01446 775959 and ask for Sarah Wall
This Training Course is taught in classrooms in the following locations:
Glasgow
Belfast
Birmingham
Cardiff
Bristol
Exeter
Slough
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