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ENVS 3020 - Sustainable Construction


Course Description
Environmental Issues in Construction reviews issues relevant to current and past legislation. You will discuss construction risk, liability, hazards and toxicity in the context of their impact on project participants and gain insight into conducting an environmental site assessment and an environmental audit of a property/ facility. You will develop an environmental management plan and conduct an environmental impact assessment. You will focus on green buildings rating systems in practice, including energy efficiency, water conversation, waste reduction and diversion, alternative materials. You will investigate and discuss many case studies and best environmental management practices related to the construction industry.

3 credits

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