This module is part of the Construction Management + Engineering programme (LM082) here in UL. It is offered to first year students, and thus represents students' first introduction to the concept of sustainability in the programme. It is designed to provide graduates of the programme with the attributes that would enable them to demonstrate an understanding of global issues related to sustainability in the construction industry. It also helps them understand and apply some key sustainability principles related to new and existing buildings' designs and retrofits respectively, the assessment of the sustainability performance of such buildings and construction site-specific issues. The overall aim of this module is to introduce sustainability principles used in the construction industry. Its specific objectives are to explain the:                                  • Emergence, evolution, growth, and future of the sustainable construction movement • Tools and methods used to assess the sustainability of buildings over their life cycle • Sustainable building design, construction and commissioning issues and requirements • Financial costs and benefits of sustainable buildings over their life cycle

The syllabus will cover the most important aspects related to the application of sustainability principles in the construction industry in light of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and Green Building guidelines pertinent to construction projects. Indicative content to be covered in this module would include:                                   • Introduction and overview of the concepts of environmental, economic, and social sustainability and of the sustainable construction movement • Existing tools and methods to assess the predicted versus actual sustainability performance of new and existing buildings over their life cycle • Uniqueness of the sustainable construction process • Sustainable buildings' design issues and requirements (e.g., energy, water, waste, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality) • Sustainable buildings' construction site-specific issues and requirements • Sustainable buildings' commissioning issues and requirements • Financial costs and benefits of sustainable buildings over their life cycle • Future of the sustainable construction movement

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                            • Describe the concepts of environmental economic and social sustainability and explain the emergence, evolution, growth and future of the sustainable construction movement. • Appraise and apply existing tools and methods to assess the predicted versus actual sustainability performance of new and existing buildings over their life cycle. • Explain the uniqueness of the sustainable construction process. • Evaluate sustainable buildings' design, construction and commissioning issues and requirements. • Assess the financial costs and benefits of sustainable buildings over their life cycle.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                            • Support the incorporation of sustainability principles throughout the construction industry.

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This module aims to develop a skillset and a mindset to ensure that sustainability is at the forefront of their minds when our graduates to take their place working in and influencing the construction sector, capable of managing construction projects with a strong emphasis on ethics, social responsibility and sustainability. Through the learning environment - using a focused teaching approach, resources and supports, we aim to develop expert learners and global citizens who are: Curious - through having a questioning mindset and a solution focused perspective. Courageous - understanding the importance of standing up for what is right and ethical. Responsible - for the correct usage of resources and their own impact on the world. Agile - utilising proactivity to adapt to and drive change in their community and career supported by a continuous learning approach. Articulate - in that they can express themselves with a confidence grounded in sound learning. To develop these attributes, this module will be taught using a series of in-person lectures, tutorials and a selection of self-directed and collaborative learning activities so it is student-centred and in line with UL's Integrated Curriculum Development Framework (ICDF). Module learning materials are developed from a research-led perspective regarding content and the principles of Universal Design for Learning are used to ensure accessibility for all students. The module Brightspace site is designed and organised in a user-friendly format to maximise functionality. To allow for the incorporation of new developments and research findings in the subject material, the flexibility of blended learning methodologies is utilised - such as Flipped Classroom in the Tutorials, on-line video resources and recorded tutorials delivered through the Brightspace module site. The learning experience of students is directly affected by the design of learning materials, delivery of such materials and assessment thereof. The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have been applied so that Multiple Means of Engagement, Representation and Action & Expression are built in. Attention is also paid to the principles of Laurillard's ABC Curriculum Design process with all 6 learning types (Acquisition, Collaboration, Discussion, Investigation, Practice and Production) utilised in terms of delivery, engagement and assessment for the module. With regard to assessment - care is taken in the design of assessment vehicles used in the module so that they are challenge driven, authentic and constructively aligned with the Learning Objectives for the Module. A crucial piece of the learning experience is communication between faculty and students, as well as peer-to peer interactions. These will be proactively managed primarily through the channels available on Brightspace, plus direct contact between faculty and students before and after lectures and via e-mail.