The Sustainable Construction Practices and Green Building Technologies Training Course by The British Academy For Training and Development provides practical and technical knowledge of Sustainable Construction, environmentally responsible building methods, and modern green building technologies. The course examines how construction projects integrate resource efficiency, low-carbon materials, renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation, and sustainable design principles.

This Construction and Civil Engineering Training course is designed within the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category. It covers LEED, BREEAM, ESG, green buildings, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, lifecycle assessment, environmental performance, and resource management. Participants develop the ability to evaluate sustainable construction strategies and apply green building principles across design, construction, operation, and maintenance activities.

• Understand the principles and practices of Sustainable Construction.
• Identify key environmental, economic, and social factors affecting sustainable construction projects.
• Understand the principles and requirements of LEED and BREEAM certification systems.
• Examine the role of ESG principles in construction and infrastructure.
• Apply strategies for developing and managing green buildings.
• Improve understanding of energy efficiency in building design and operation.
• Evaluate sustainable construction materials and resource-efficient technologies.
• Understand methods for reducing construction waste and environmental impact.
• Examine water efficiency and conservation strategies.
• Understand renewable energy integration within sustainable buildings.
• Apply lifecycle thinking to construction, operation, maintenance, and refurbishment.
• Evaluate sustainable construction performance using appropriate indicators and assessment methods.
• Support environmentally responsible engineering maintenance and operational decisions.

Target Audience

• Civil engineers
• Construction engineers
• Structural engineers
• Architects and building designers
• Construction project managers
• Site engineers and supervisors
• Facilities management professionals
• Engineering maintenance professionals
• Sustainability and ESG professionals
• Environmental consultants
• Property and asset managers
• Infrastructure development professionals
• Quality, health, safety, and environmental professionals
• Professionals involved in green building projects

Module 1: Fundamentals of Sustainable Construction

• Principles of Sustainable Construction
• Sustainable development in the built environment
• Environmental, economic, and social sustainability
• Sustainable construction project planning
• Resource conservation principles
• Sustainable construction performance indicators
• Environmental impact reduction

Module 2: Green Building Principles and Technologies

• Fundamentals of green buildings
• Green building design principles
• Sustainable building systems
• Environmentally responsible construction methods
• Green technologies and innovative solutions
• Resource-efficient building technologies
• Integration of sustainability throughout the building lifecycle

Module 3: LEED and BREEAM Frameworks

• Introduction to LEED certification
• LEED categories and assessment criteria
• Introduction to BREEAM
• BREEAM assessment categories
• Sustainable site development
• Energy and water performance
• Materials and waste management
• Indoor environmental quality
• Certification documentation and performance evaluation

Module 4: ESG in Construction and Infrastructure

• Fundamentals of ESG
• Environmental considerations in construction
• Social responsibility in the built environment
• Governance principles
• ESG risks and opportunities
• Sustainability reporting
• ESG performance indicators
• Integrating ESG into construction decision-making

Module 5: Energy Efficiency and Building Performance

• Principles of energy efficiency
• Building energy consumption
• Passive design strategies
• Building envelope performance
• Energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems
• Building automation and smart technologies
• Energy monitoring and performance optimization
• Renewable energy integration

Module 6: Sustainable Construction Materials

• Sustainable material selection
• Low-carbon construction materials
• Recycled and recyclable materials
• Responsible sourcing
• Embodied carbon considerations
• Sustainable concrete and steel solutions
• Material durability and lifecycle performance
• Environmental product considerations

Module 7: Water Conservation and Waste Management

• Water-efficient building systems
• Rainwater harvesting
• Water reuse and conservation
• Sustainable drainage approaches
• Construction waste reduction
• Recycling and material recovery
• Waste management planning
• Circular economy principles in construction

Module 8: Renewable Energy and Green Building Systems

• Solar energy applications
• Renewable energy integration
• Energy storage concepts
• Efficient building services
• Smart building technologies
• Building energy management systems
• Monitoring and control technologies
• Optimizing building operational performance

Module 9: Lifecycle Assessment and Sustainable Project Management

• Principles of lifecycle assessment
• Operational and embodied environmental impacts
• Carbon footprint evaluation
• Lifecycle cost considerations
• Sustainable procurement
• Environmental risk management
• Sustainability throughout construction and operation
• Refurbishment and adaptive reuse

Module 10: Sustainable Maintenance and Operational Strategies

• Sustainable building operation
• Energy and resource monitoring
• Preventive and sustainable maintenance
• Green facilities management
• Building performance optimization
• Sustainability audits and assessments
• Continuous improvement strategies
• Integrating sustainability into Engineering Maintenance and Operation