Welcome to Practical Waste Reduction in Construction

Welcome to the course on Practical Waste Reduction in Construction, designed specifically for construction and office workplace environmental officers and managers using the MyISOOnline platform.

Course Objectives

Throughout this course, you will:

• Understand the significance of conducting site walks to identify waste sources.
• Recognise common types of waste generated in construction and office settings.
• Learn practical methods to reduce waste through efficient material management.
• Develop a waste reduction action plan tailored to specific construction projects.
• Evaluate the environmental and economic benefits of effective waste reduction strategies.

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will gain insights into:

• Fundamentals of waste management and its importance in the construction sector.
• Techniques for identifying and categorising waste through site walks.
• Strategies for engaging your team to foster a culture of waste reduction.
• Effective waste reduction practices, including purchasing, inventory management, and material handling.
• How to develop and implement an actionable waste reduction plan that aligns with your organisation’s sustainability goals.

You can navigate through the course by clicking the left and right arrows in the top right corner of the screen or using the menu on the left side.

Assessments

This course involves quizzes and assignments.

• Quiz Pass Grade: 80%
• Assignment Pass Grade: 0% (pass required for completion)

Enjoy your learning experience, and we look forward to guiding you towards more sustainable practices in construction!