Introduction to Sustainability in Construction

This course provides an introduction to sustainability in the construction industry with a view to the Australian context. This ninety-minute, self-paced, course will help to answer some of the key questions you may ask if you’re considering a career in sustainability in the construction industry.

Key topics include:

• Sustainability in the context of the construction industry
• The role of sustainability teams in the construction industry
• The main tools used by sustainability teams in the construction industry
• Innovation and the future of sustainability in the construction industry
• Career pathways for sustainability personnel in construction.

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

• Understand sustainability in the context of the construction industry
• Understand the role of sustainability teams in the construction industry
• Explain the tools used by sustainability teams to achieve project outcomes
• Describe the future of sustainability practices in the construction industry
• Describe the rewards, benefits and pathways for sustainability in the construction industry.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Delivery: Online (self-paced)
Access period: 4 months of access from the day of enrolment