GREEN INITIATIVES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

GOAL:
TO PROMOTE AND EMBRACE GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

GREEN INITIATIVES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

OBJECTIVE: TO DEVELOP RELEVANT LEGISLATION, STANDARDS, GUIDELINES, PROGRAMMES AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION TOWARDS ENHANCING THE USE OF GREEN TECHNOLOGY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

INITIATIVES BY THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BOARD MALAYSIA IN LINE WITH THE POLICY

GREEN CONTRACTOR ACCREDITATION

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ROADMAP (FROM 2011 TO 2015)

GUIDELINES ON SUSTAINABLE SITE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION -BY THE END OF 2011

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ESTABLISHMENT OF ECO-LABELING MECHANISM - BY THE END OF 2011

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GUIDELINE ON SELECTION OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS BY THE END OF 2011

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DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN CONTRACTOR CRITERIA BY THE END OF 2011

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DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING MODULES: AWARENESS ON GREEN TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION BY THE END OF 2011

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DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING MODULES: AWARENESS ON ISO 14001 IN CONSTRUCTION BY THE MIDDLE OF 2012 AND PROMOTE CERTIFICATION OF ISO 14001 IN CONSTRUCTION BY

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UNDERSTANDING THE UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT (EM) DURING CONSTRUCTION BY THE MIDDLE OF 2013

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PROMOTE 5S IN CONSTRUCTION BY THE END OF 2012

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DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN ASSESSMENT SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION (GASSIC) BY THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2014

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REVIEW ON LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO GREEN TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION BY THE END OF 2013

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DEVELOP GUIDELINES ON EMS IN CONSTRUCTION BY THE MIDDLE OF 2014

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DEVELOP MS ON GREEN TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION BY THE END OF 2013

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DEVELOP GUIDELINES AND TRAINING MODULES ON CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT BY THE MIDDLE OF 2015

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction Module 1 [General Awareness on Sustainable/Green Construction and Environmental Issues] The Construction Industry and the Environment Construction Works and Their Effects on the Environment Various Contaminations; Construction Waste etc. What is Sustainable/Green Construction? Why there is a need for Sustainable/Green Construction? Green/High Performance/Low-Carbon/Carbon Neutral/ Low-Energy /ZeroEnergy Buildings; An overview on the Environment and Environmental issues relating to development. Environmental Issues Threatening Human Health, Population Growth, Anthropogenic, Anthropocentric and Ecocentric

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction

Global Warming, Climate Change, Air Pollution (including Indoor Air Pollution) Acid Rain, Photochemical Smog, Water Pollution Groundwater Depletion and Contamination, Chemical Risks, Deforestation, Desertification, Eutrophication, Heat Island

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction

Carrying Capacity, Ecological Footprint, Carbon Footprint, Ecological Rucksack, Life-Cycle Costing, Life-Cycle Assessment, Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon Cradle to Grave, Cradle to Gate, Cradle to Cradle

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction

Sustainability and Environmentalism, What is Sustainable Development? Mitigation and Adaptation in tackling environmental issues. Soil Pollution, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Noise Pollution [slides on awareness]

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction

Framework for Sustainable Construction developed by the Conseil International du Batiments or CIBs Task Group 16:
Principles: Reduce; Reuse; Recycle; Protect Nature; Eliminate Toxics; Life-Cycle Costing; Quality Resources Land; Materials; Water; Energy; Ecosystems Phase Planning; Development; Design; Construction; Use and Operation; Maintenance; Modification; Deconstruction. What is a Green Building? Why Green Buildings? Aims of Green Buildings, Trends and Barriers to Green Building.

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction Module 2 Awareness on Policy and Legislation

Objective: To understand the environmental policies, laws and regulations Efforts to Protect the Environment Global Efforts; International Treaties; Green Parties, The Club of Rome, the Silent Spring, the Brundtland Report, LA 21, Kyoto Protocol, the COPs, IPCC, the principles of Sustainable Development, Various UN Summits; Malaysias environmental policy and targets; Statutory Legislation and Regulations- the Environmental Quality Act 1974, incorporating green requirements in pertinent laws and bylaws; The role of CIDB MALAYSIA in promoting green technology in construction.

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction Module 3 [Awareness on Green Building Rating Systems] and Green Technology to Produce Renewable Energy

Objective: To expose the constructors to various GBRSs and Available Green Technology to Produce Renewables. A cursory survey on the selected GBRSs developed and practiced throughout the world Understand the concept of LEED, BREEAM, CASBEE, GREEN STAR, GREEN GLOBES, GREEN-MARK , GBI, etc., Understand the GBI, its criteria and sub-criteria Green Township Tool and Eco-Cities

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction Module 4 [Awareness on Renewable Energy]

Renewables: Energy from the Sun PV, BIPV, Vertical Solar Farms, Sun Catchers, Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plants [CSP], Proposed large scale CSP by DESERTEC, Energy from the Wind, Energy from the Ocean Tidal and Wave Power, Geothermal Power Stations, Biomass and Fuel Pellets from Solid Wastes, Energy from Bio-diesel, Microwave Electricity via Satellites?

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction Module 4 [Awareness on Green Building Systems and Development]

Objective: To expose the constructors to Green Building Process, Systems and Construction. Green Building Process; Ecological Design; Passive Design Strategy Sustainable Sites, Land -greenfields,brownfields, blackfields, etc., Landscaping xeriscaping Sustainable Site Management, Safety, Health and Environment [SHE]

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction Module 4

Environmental Management Plan [EMP] Contamination Mitigation Procedures etc.; Environmental Management System [EMS] ISO 14001; QLASSIC; Industrialised Building System or IBS; Building Energy Issues; Green Materials and Components Closing Materials Loop; Daylighting and Artificial Lighting; Indoor Air Quality VOCs, Sick Building Syndrome Building Envelope,

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction

Roof Selection; Active Mechanical Systems; Air Distribution Systems; Energy Recovery Systems; The Building Hydrological System; Rainwater Harvesting, Grey Water Systems, Reclaimed Water Deconstruction and Disassembly

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction Module 5 [Awareness on Construction Operations]

Objective : To provide a general guideline on sustainable construction process Green Procurement and Green Purchasing Eco-labeled materials Proper site management and team; Improving materials handling to reduce waste; Site Protection Planning Construction Waste Management Stringent water pollution control measures Stringent air pollution control measures

Suggested Modules For the Training of Constructors on Green/Sustainable Construction

Stringent erosion and sedimentation control measures Minimisation of the impact of construction operations including noise levels Commissioning Maintenance and Facilities Management. Safety, Health and Environment Planning and Monitoring Recycling of site materials Rainwater and grey water harvesting

Training Issues
A large number of contractors to be engaged around 56,000 of them Of different categories, scales, classes, specialisation, background, knowledge, skills etc., Need proper modules and contents both in Bahasa Malaysia and English, Those in C1, C2 and C3 will not be able to grasp the necessary contents bespoke and simpler modules will have to be designed for them, Need many trainers, locations, ample space, course materials etc., Need a long period of time to conduct the courses, Need a special budget to conduct the courses, Need to make the courses mandatory, To issue certificates of competency recognised by the industry.