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Construction Site and EnvironmentLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: 8H00DS61

Objective

Structural competence
Students understand the basic concepts related to the circular economy. They understand the impact of construction on the environment and know the principles of responsible construction. The student knows the means used on site to reduce environmental damage. They know the basics of carbon accounting.

Competence in the construction process
The student is able to work on a construction site in an environmentally responsible way.

Content

- Environmental impact of machinery
- Environmental certificates for construction
- Basics of the circular economy
- Environmental responsibility on the construction site
- U-value of structures and the compensation principle
- Calculating the E-value of a building
- Basics of carbon footprint calculation

Qualifications

Basics of Construction Physics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of the environmental impact of construction. They know how to promote low-carbon construction.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the basics of the topics covered in the course. In addition, the student will be able to apply the topics covered in the course to their own activities on the construction site.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a comprehensive understanding of the course. They will be able to choose the right practices to promote environmental considerations on construction sites and to justify their choices in relation to the issues covered in the course.