The Low Carbon Training for Construction Professionals in Alberta

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The Low Carbon Training for Construction Professionals

The demand for low-carbon buildings and retrofits is growing with over $3.6 billion already committed to finance energy efficiency and low-carbon upgrades for large buildings.

In addition, as the building sector is Canada’s third-largest source of emissions, prioritizing decarbonization is becoming more and more critical for all building types.

Developed with direct input from the Canadian Construction Association, the Low Carbon Training Program for Construction Professionals is tailored to equip you with fundamental low-carbon building concepts and demonstrate their practical application in construction. This course enhances awareness, promotes knowledge sharing, and facilitates skill development, enabling participants to collaborate across all building sector professions to effectively deliver on in-demand low-carbon buildings.

Low-carbon training is a crucial step in securing future careers and businesses in the sector.

Benefits

Better collaboration

Establishing a shared understanding of low carbon approaches enhances collaboration with building owners, clients and broader project team.

Increase productivity

To achieve net-zero, the buildings sector requires more awareness, collaboration, knowledge sharing about low carbon buildings and the latest practices. By understanding the principles of low-carbon building, you can more effectively apply low-carbon solutions to your projects and help lead others.

Future-proof your career

Whether you aim to upskill, expand your knowledge, or build low-carbon expertise, the Low Carbon Training Program for Construction Professionals is designed to prepare you for Canada’s low-carbon future.

About the training

Core concepts

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)
Integrated design process
Life cycle assessment
Energy and emissions in buildings management and modelling
Transition planning

Specialized concepts

Introduction to low-carbon construction
Lowering carbon footprint in the construction industry
Benefits of low-carbon construction

Earn a certificate of completion for the training program, to demonstrate your low-carbon skills. Construction management professionals who complete this course will also earn two Gold Seal credits toward their Gold Seal Certification.

The complimentary Low Carbon Training Program for Construction Professionals will be offered virtually, in three half-day sessions starting in December 2023 through March 2024. The courses will be offered through the Canadian Construction Association’s partner associations in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.

Available courses in Alberta

Low Carbon Training Program for Construction Professionals

Closed

6 hours

Live webinar (live online)

January 17 - 19, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (MST)

This course provides an introduction to low-carbon building core concepts and their application to construction. The course will equip construction professionals with operation skills and knowledge to retrofit and build the low-carbon buildings. This course is offered through the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and its partner association Fort McMurray Construction Association.

Professions:

Construction professionals

Languages:

English

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