Can building structures be sustainable? This course aims to answer that question. It covers sustainable construction management project elements from conception to completion. We discuss the important contributions facility managers and property managers make to sustainable construction projects by acting as the owner’s representatives. And we show how the construction contract and project delivery method greatly influences how the project will be performed sustainably. Sustainable construction methods and processes are highlighted, along with newer construction document production systems such as building information modeling (BIM), laser scanning, and drones. This course also gives an example of a scheduling method known as the critical path method (CPM). We discuss methods, materials, and the equipment used to mitigate damage to buildings due to environmental conditions, and the different types of building systems. Current technologies and green innovations also reviewed include exterior wall systems, green roofs, elevators, HVAC systems, and new methods of sustainable building choices for green construction best practices. Other topics include sustainable maintenance operations, energy management, green building certifications, renewable energy, sustainability construction trends and the use of best practices in sustainable planning, design, and construction, including the steps needed to develop a high-performance project. Core concepts include: 1. Frameworks for implementing a sustainable green project or a high-performance project. 2. Role of the facility manager. 3. Sustainable building design, construction, remodeling, and building improvements. 4. Disaster management procedures. 5. Sustainable Infrastructure. 6. Decision making techniques in sustainable project development 7. How to reduce emissions during construction 8. How to control energy consumption and maximize sustainable efficiency 9. Climate control. 10. Greenhouse gas emissions. 11. Stormwater management controls. 12. Sediment and erosion controls. 13. Renewable energy use 14. Involvement of stakeholders in the planning, design, and construction process. 15. Green building certifications, such as LEED and Green Globes. 16. Latest trends and future in sustainable construction management. 17. The best sustainable practices in design and construction.
CB
Niel is a great teacher, and gives you all of the information you need to get started on your career path in construction management.
JV
Well presented of every material, can be used for future references :)
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I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to pursue advanced knowledge in Green Buildings and Sustainability. It has provided me with valuable insights and practical skills that I can confidently apply within the real-world construction industry. Thank you
The Instructor Neil Schulman is excellent! He is knowledgably and articulate. Enjoyed his real world examples at the end of each lesson. This course heightened my knowledge of sustainability in construction. I recommend this course!
Niel is a great teacher, and gives you all of the information you need to get started on your career path in construction management.
Well presented of every material, can be used for future references :)
Thanks for designing such great course.
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Content was good but very high level. I wouldn't consider this an intermediate level course.
The content is borderline scratching on a chalk board. Yes, the "instructor" is knowledgeable yet he delivers the information in a way you cannot process it, or store it (which is ironic since a portion of his lessons are about proper material storage and usage). The "knowledge checks" and weekly quizzes, are over information that is hardly spoken about. On more than a few occasions the quizzes covered material that wasn't even spoken about (yes I went through word by word, and you had to piece meal the information into an acceptable answer). The weekly quizzes do not give you feedback so I went through question by question, making sure I had the relevant information. I could have learned the material faster just by doing it this way instead of having to sit around and listen to this man speak in a horrible way. I failed two weekly quizzes, yet still passed the overall test. It makes little sense on how this is organized and graded. The content is necessary, yet they need to restructure this entire content. Coming home and listening to this man makes me want to leave the construction industry for good.
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