eLearnAfrica
Sustainable Construction and Development
Chartered Institute of Building Academy
  • Start Date: 03 Aug, 2020
  • 5 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Gain valuable insight into sustainable construction and development, and learn best practices from sustainability initiatives.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

Improve your understanding of sustainable construction and development


Sustainable development meets the needs of the present by carrying out activities that do not compromise future generations’ ability to meet their own needs.


On this course, you’ll learn about the obligations and actions that play a role in the concept and practice of sustainability in construction and development.


You’ll explore the need for environmental, economic and social sustainability, and the implications for the construction industry.


You’ll learn best practices from successful sustainability initiatives, and understand the challenge of achieving sustainability in the future.


This course is for anyone interested in sustainable construction and development, but may be of particular interest to those working in or studying construction and the wider built environment.


    • Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

    • Chartered Institute of Building Academy

      The CIOB Academy is built to take action to overcome some of the construction Industry’s greatest challenges. We’re here to future-proof your company’s greatest assets: your people, delivering training, the right knowledge and ‘real world’ skills, at all levels.

      Working with industry and for industry, CIOB helps support your employees on their development paths and make sure your company meets industry demands now and in the future.

       

    • You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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