Course
CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Sustainable Construction Technology
Overview
The CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Sustainable Construction Technology is designed for experienced construction managers wishing to extend their knowledge and skills in technology and innovation. It focuses on the environmental, social and economic impacts of construction and develops the ability to manage projects using modern methods, sustainable technologies and best practice approaches.
Learners explore the key sustainability challenges facing the built environment, including whole-life carbon, building performance, circular economy, biodiversity, water management, climate adaptation and resilience
Event Details
Structure
The qualification comprises six mandatory units. Learners must complete all six units to achieve the diploma.
Unit 1: The Environment and Technology
Environmental impacts, environmental compliance, social value, sustainability business cases and technology solutions for reducing environmental impacts.
Unit 2: Building Performance and Technology
Whole-life carbon assessment, building performance measurement, retrofit strategies, net zero construction and climate-positive buildings.
Unit 3: Circular Economy
Waste reduction, resource efficiency, circular design, modern methods of construction, material passports and sustainable material selection.
Unit 4: Biodiversity Management
Biodiversity enhancement, ecological risk management, biodiversity net gain and nature-based solutions.
Unit 5: Water Management
Water efficiency, pollution prevention, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), water reuse and legislative compliance.
Unit 6: Adaptation and Resilience
Climate change impacts, resilience planning, climate risk assessment, passive design and retrofit solutions.
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Objectives & Assessment
- Understand the environmental impact of construction projects and supply chains.
- Apply environmental compliance, standards and professional conduct in practice.
- Use technology to reduce environmental impacts.
- Measure and improve the whole-life performance of buildings.
- Propose retrofit solutions for existing buildings.
- Apply net zero and climate-positive building principles.
- Apply circular economy principles and resource efficiency strategies.
- Promote biodiversity and nature-based solutions within developments.
- Apply water management and sustainable drainage principles.
- Assess climate risks and develop adaptation and resilience strategies.
Suitability
The Level 6 Diploma in Sustainable Construction Technology is suitable for construction professionals interested in adopting the next wave of construction technologies, focusing on sustainable initiatives and green goals. These construction professionals may have a wide variety of roles:
- Construction Managers
- Site Managers
- Project Managers
- Contracts Managers
- Programme Managers
- Sustainability Managers
- Environmental Managers
- ESG Leads
- Net Zero Programme Managers
- Carbon Managers
- Design Managers
- Building Surveyors
- Architectural Technologists
- Building Performance Specialists
- Retrofit Coordinators
- Asset Managers
- Local Authority Officers
- Housing Association Professionals
- Estate Managers
- Public Sector Capital Project Teams
- MCIOB members seeking sustainability specialisation
- Professionals working towards Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)