Sustainable Construction and Green Building Training Course: Meeting LEED, BREEAM, and ESG Requirements
1Summary
Increasingly, a project that cannot show a credible sustainability credential risks losing financing, tenants, or regulatory approval altogether, which makes Sustainable Construction a business requirement as much as an environmental one. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in sustainable construction practices and green building technologies, connecting certification requirements and environmental performance goals directly to real design, delivery, and operational decisions.
Participants will strengthen their understanding of how construction practices align with broader ESG commitments, and will build working knowledge of leading certification frameworks such as LEED and BREEAM and how they translate sustainability principles into measurable project requirements. The course develops sound skills in designing and delivering green buildings that achieve real, verifiable energy efficiency across their operational life.
The Sustainable Construction and Green Building Training Course: Meeting LEED, BREEAM, and ESG Requirements is delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy for engineers and construction professionals involved in sustainable design and delivery.
2Objectives and target group
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain why Sustainable Construction has become a financial and regulatory requirement, not just an environmental one
- Align construction and design practices with organizational ESG commitments
- Understand the requirements and processes of LEED and BREEAM certification systems
- Design and specify features that support green buildings performance goals
- Identify and implement strategies to improve energy efficiency in buildings
- Evaluate materials, systems, and technologies for sustainable construction projects
- Apply relevant codes and standards to sustainable construction practice
Target Audience
- Civil, structural, and MEP engineers involved in sustainable design and construction
- Project managers overseeing green building and certification projects
- Sustainability and ESG professionals working on construction projects
- Architects and consultants coordinating green building requirements
- Engineers and professionals building their expertise in sustainable construction
3Course Content
Module 1: Sustainability as a Business and Regulatory Driver
- How financing, leasing, and regulatory approval increasingly depend on sustainability credentials
- Key principles and drivers of sustainable design and construction
- Linking sustainability goals to project planning and delivery
Module 2: ESG Commitments and Sustainable Construction Delivery
- Understanding ESG principles and their relevance to construction
- Integrating ESG reporting and commitments into project delivery
- Managing stakeholder expectations around sustainability performance
Module 3: Green Building Certification Systems: LEED and BREEAM
- Overview of LEED rating systems and certification requirements
- Overview of BREEAM assessment categories and certification process
- Comparing certification frameworks and selecting the right fit for a project
Module 4: Green Building Design, Technologies, and Energy Efficiency
- Design strategies for delivering green buildings, including sustainable materials, water efficiency, and waste reduction
- Strategies for improving energy efficiency through building envelope, systems, and renewable energy
- Measuring and verifying energy efficiency performance
Module 5: Delivering Sustainable Construction on Real Projects
- Case studies in Sustainable Construction and green building delivery
- Common sustainability challenges and practical solutions
- Lessons learned from real green building projects