CM_REF_Energy
GSAS-CM Refresher Course
Keyword(s)
Energia Suite, energy benchmark, energy standards, electricity consumption, cooling, lighting, energy efficiency, building envelope, GSAS Energia Suite, GSAS Energia input sheet, energy conservation, electricity generators, efficiency of equipment, external lighting, energy saving practices
Publisher
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development
Description
Negative impacts resulting from unsustainable energy use include, climate change, fossil fuel depletion, air pollution. Measures that could mitigate environmental impacts due to unsustainable energy use include, selecting efficient materials and systems for temporary buildings, selecting energy efficient construction equipment and machinery and using renewable and/or low-carbon energy sources.
Objective
The Energy category considers aspects related to energy management and the contractors use of energy during construction.