ENVS 3010 - Environmental Issues in 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 particularly on green buildings, including sustainable design, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction and diversion, alternative materials, emergency response plans, case studies, best environmental management practices related to the construction industry.

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s):

CLAW 301