Green Building Operations and Environmental Sustainability |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

The Green Building Operations and Environmental Sustainability for Facilities Managers Training Course by This course is a specialised Training Courses In Facilities Management programme designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to operate environmentally responsible and resource-efficient facilities. This Management category course focuses on Green Buildings and their contribution to sustainable operations, improved building performance, and long-term environmental stewardship.

The course provides practical knowledge of LEED, BREEAM, carbon reduction, and energy efficiency to help facilities managers optimise building operations while meeting recognised sustainability standards. Participants learn how to improve environmental performance, reduce operating costs, enhance occupant wellbeing, and implement sustainable operational strategies that support organisational environmental objectives.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of Green Buildings and sustainable facility operations.
Learn the principles and requirements of LEED and BREEAM certification systems.
Apply carbon reduction strategies to minimise environmental impact.
Improve energy efficiency across building systems and facilities operations.
Develop sustainable maintenance and operational practices.
Monitor and evaluate environmental performance using recognised standards.
Integrate sustainability into facilities management planning and decision-making.
Support organisational environmental and sustainability objectives through effective building operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in Facilities Management, environmental sustainability, and building operations, including:

Facilities Managers responsible for sustainable building performance.
Building Operations Managers overseeing daily facility operations.
Sustainability Managers implementing environmental initiatives.
Environmental Managers responsible for compliance and sustainability programmes.
Engineering Managers managing building systems and infrastructure.
Property Managers operating commercial and residential properties.
Asset Managers seeking sustainable asset management practices.
Professionals interested in Green Buildings and environmental sustainability.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Green Buildings and Sustainable Facilities

Introduction to Green Buildings and sustainable development principles.
Benefits of environmentally responsible building operations.
Role of facilities managers in sustainable building performance.
Global trends in green facilities management.
Sustainability challenges and opportunities.

Module 2: LEED and BREEAM Certification Standards

Understanding LEED certification frameworks.
Overview of BREEAM assessment methodologies.
Comparing international green building certification systems.
Supporting certification through operational excellence.
Maintaining compliance with sustainability standards.

Module 3: Energy Efficiency in Green Building Operations

Principles of energy efficiency in facilities management.
Optimising HVAC, lighting, and electrical systems.
Reducing operational energy consumption.
Monitoring energy performance indicators.
Improving long-term building efficiency.

Module 4: Carbon Reduction Strategies for Facilities

Understanding carbon reduction objectives.
Identifying major sources of carbon emissions.
Developing carbon management plans.
Implementing low-carbon operational practices.
Measuring and reporting carbon performance.

Module 5: Sustainable Building Operations and Maintenance

Developing sustainable maintenance programmes.
Resource-efficient operational practices.
Water conservation and waste management strategies.
Sustainable procurement and lifecycle planning.
Improving operational sustainability.

Module 6: Environmental Performance Monitoring

Measuring environmental performance indicators.
Using sustainability metrics for operational improvement.
Environmental reporting and compliance monitoring.
Benchmarking building performance.
Continuous environmental improvement processes.

Module 7: Occupant Wellbeing and Indoor Environmental Quality

Creating healthy indoor environments.
Improving air quality, lighting, and thermal comfort.
Supporting occupant productivity and wellbeing.
Managing indoor environmental performance.
Integrating wellbeing into sustainable facilities management.

Module 8: Developing Green Building Management Strategies

Creating strategic plans for Green Buildings.
Integrating sustainability into facilities management.
Managing environmental improvement projects.
Evaluating long-term sustainability outcomes.
Building future-ready sustainable facilities management frameworks.

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

11 - 15 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

9 - 13 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

9 - 13 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900