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.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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
Course Outline
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