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University System of Maryland

Sustainable Construction Management

University System of Maryland via edX

Overview

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:

  • Frameworks for implementing a sustainable green project or a high-performance project.
  • Role of the facility manager.
  • Sustainable building design, construction, remodeling, and building improvements.
  • Disaster management procedures.
  • Sustainable Infrastructure.
  • Decision making techniques in sustainable project development
  • How to reduce emissions during construction
  • How to control energy consumption and maximize sustainable efficiency
  • Climate control.
  • Greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Stormwater management controls.
  • Sediment and erosion controls.
  • Renewable energy use
  • Involvement of stakeholders in the planning, design, and construction process.
  • Green building certifications, such as LEED and Green Globes.
  • Latest trends and future in sustainable construction management.
  • The best sustainable practices in design and construction.

Syllabus

● Week 1: Sustainable design management.

● Week 2: Sustainable construction management.

● Week 3: Sustainable maintenance operations, security systems, environmental management, and building systems.

● Week 4: Energy management and renewable energy, green building construction, and strategic sustainable planning.

Taught by

Neil Schulman

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 23 Class Central reviews

4.6 rating at edX based on 31 ratings

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  • Anonymous
    Fantastic course and I relate to what is happening on my site with what I learn is the best engineering practices. Congratulations to everyone who put his or her knowledge to make it happen and to implement this theory in every communities for sustainable quality of life.
  • Anonymous
    I recently completed the Sustainable Construction Management course offered by the University of Maryland via edX, and my overall experience was highly positive. The course content was impressively comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics rela…
  • Anonymous
    excited and finish the course. very easy to understand what , im glad part of this. i hope i pass and contd learn something new again to gain more knowledge about construction management in the future.
  • Anonymous
    I thoroughly enjoyed this course, as it greatly enhanced my understanding of sustainability and completed my construction knowledge. Thank you, Neil Shulman, for your invaluable insights.👷🌱
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    Syed Amjad
    Good for the basics of Sustainable Construction management, the course covers the major challenges in sustainable construction and throws some light on how to handle it. Given the duration of the course, it succeeds in imparting the foundations of Sustainability
  • Anonymous
    Recently audited and completed the Sustainable Construction Management course by the University of Maryland. It was enjoyable, very informative, and contained a wide range of topics and learning materials.
  • Anonymous
    Recently audited and completed the Sustainable Construction Management course by the University of Maryland. It was enjoyable, very informative, and contained a wide range of topics and learning materials.
  • Anonymous

    Course insightful; needs more practical examples for improvement. The use of modern technologies and tools to sustainable construction were not explained.
  • Anonymous
    Very useful course with east understanding of the topics and real stories by Mr Neil. Quiz after each session is helping to verify what did you learn during lessons.
  • Anonymous
    Sustainable Construction Management is a very useful course for the team involved in construction business so as not to damage the Environment.
  • Anonymous
    Thank you so much for the organizers,,it's really very help to me.I am glad that I took a part in this course. Go for it.you can do it
  • Anonymous
    Thank you so much for the organizers,,it's really very help to me.I am glad that I took a part in this course. Go for it.you can do it
  • Anonymous
    it is a good course. The teacher has experience about the subject. The vocabulary used in this course is easy to understand.
  • Anonymous
    I learned some thing new about sustainability and how to manage the schedule and transportation of materials
  • Anonymous
    Great course. Defiantly learned a lot and enjoyed the "real-world" scenarios in the lecture videos. The course you can tell had a lot of thought put in and there are a lot of resources at the end of each course section. The instructor is very well spoken and you can understand him very clearly.
  • Anonymous
    Definitely an amazing one to acquire more knowledge on sustainable construction practices for anyone in the field. It can be applied in almost any circumstance and provides examples and ideas that one might not have thought of before.
  • Anonymous
    Great introduction into the world of sustainable construction management. I wish the course was a deeper dive into resources and information, but overall I would say it's a great overview that bullet points aspects of the course.
  • Anonymous
    This a very satisfactory piece of work in line with the practices currently in use in the sector. This has actually been the best course for me of all the others
  • Anonymous
    This course is a good resource for someone thinking in a career in construction or any related discipline. This show all necessary tools for sustainable construction
  • Anonymous
    Great course, site easy to navigate. Very useful information and best practices provided. Would definitely take additional courses to enhance my knowledge.

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