Sustainable Construction and Buildings Management

Module Description

The construction industry is one of the larger pollutants with waste such as dust, noise, rubble and waste including excess building material, packaging and demolition material. With ever-growing international awareness and regulations to curb pollution, construction managers are under pressure to ensure that the activities for which they are responsible are carried out in a sustainable and environmental-friendly manner, in most cases this has become obligatory. Construction managers need to be fully conversant with such obligations and must be able to manage the construction activity, from design stage to final completion, within the constraints of these requirements. Having a new building certified to internationally-known accreditation standards, such as LEED or BREEAM, ensures that the building is constructed using sustainable techniques, and increases the public image of the property and ensures sales in future.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following: 

• a Level 6 degree in a related field; 

 OR  

• a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a managerial role.  

Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to construction, and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management within the industry. 

Target Audience

This course is targeted at professionals with supervisory and/or middle management experience in the construction industry who wish to have a more thorough background in the subject in order to further advance their careers , namely:  

• architects and civil engineers 
• mechanical and electrical building services engineers  
• project managers and coordinators 
• project owners 

The target group can be extended to groups working within the construction industry, such as logistics managers, maintenance managers and facilities managers. 

Career Paths

This programme aims to prepare you for senior posts within the industry, such as that of construction manager, head of the construction department or construction director of any construction organisation both in the private and public sector.  

How you’ll be assessed

You will complete a combination of written and practical assessments, which will vary depending on the module choices you make. You can expect to complete coursework and exams, as well as presentations and reports.