The built environment is one of the largest contributors to resource use and carbon emissions worldwide, which makes Sustainable Construction not just a design preference but a core professional responsibility for today's engineers and construction professionals. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in sustainable construction practices and green building technologies, connecting environmental performance goals directly to real design, certification, and operational decisions.

Participants will strengthen their understanding of leading certification frameworks such as LEED and BREEAM, and how these systems translate sustainability principles into measurable project requirements. The course places strong emphasis on aligning construction practices with broader ESG commitments, and develops sound skills in designing and delivering green buildings that achieve real, verifiable energy efficiency across their operational life.

This program is delivered by The British Academy for Training and Development through its Sustainable Construction Practices and Green Building Technologies Training Course, designed to build well-rounded, practical sustainable construction capability for engineers and construction professionals.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Apply core principles of Sustainable Construction across the project lifecycle
• Understand the requirements and processes of LEED and BREEAM certification systems
• Align construction and design practices with organizational ESG commitments
• Design and specify features that support green buildings performance goals
• Identify and implement strategies to improve energy efficiency in buildings
• Evaluate materials, systems, and technologies for sustainable construction projects
• Apply relevant codes and standards to sustainable construction practice

Target Group

• Civil, structural, and MEP engineers involved in sustainable design and construction
• Project managers overseeing green building and certification projects
• Sustainability and ESG professionals working on construction projects
• Architects and consultants coordinating green building requirements
• Engineers and professionals advancing their expertise in sustainable construction

Foundations of Sustainable Construction

• The role of Sustainable Construction in the modern built environment
• Key principles and drivers of sustainable design and construction
• Linking sustainability goals to project planning and delivery

Green Building Certification Systems

• Overview of LEED rating systems and certification requirements
• Overview of BREEAM assessment categories and certification process
• Comparing certification frameworks and selecting the right fit for a project

ESG and Sustainable Construction

• Understanding ESG principles and their relevance to construction
• Integrating ESG reporting and commitments into project delivery
• Managing stakeholder expectations around sustainability performance

Green Building Design and Technologies

• Design strategies for delivering green buildings
• Sustainable materials selection and specification
• Technologies supporting water efficiency and waste reduction

Energy Efficiency

• Strategies for improving energy efficiency in building design
• Building envelope, systems, and renewable energy considerations
• Measuring and verifying energy efficiency performance

Practical Application

• Case studies in Sustainable Construction and green building delivery
• Common sustainability challenges and practical solutions
• Lessons learned from real green building projects