Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe Green Building principles and practices as they apply to Infrastructure Construction Practices
- Explain a site protection plan to minimize impact of construction activity
- Discuss protecting existing and future planted areas
- List vegetation protection measures
- Name conscientious construction practices to protect water sources
- Define plans for pollution prevention, chemical source control, sedimentation and erosion control, and interim stormwater management
- Describe protection of water sources
- Explain a construction and demolition waste management plan for infrastructure construction
- Discuss alternative contracting strategies to minimize street closures, traffic diversions, and noise and disruption
- Use the material from this course to develop your own checkists to improve existing policies and procedure
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Andrew Manzini
Andrew Manzini is Vice President, National Green Building, Inc. He is also a Florida Certified General Contractor, NAHB Certified Green Professional, and NAHB National Green Building Standard Verifier. Andy’s previous experience includes executive positions at Architect/Engineering firms in the fossil and nuclear power industry. He is also a management consultant, instructional designer and published author of three management books and dozens of articles. His education includes a BA and MA from Boston University and post-graduate work at Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Management. He is skilled in improving productivity, achieving significant operational improvement through effective teamwork, planning and management.
State Licenses
NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.