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Sustainability for Real Estate Investment short course

At CEM we have a great deal of expertise in the critical issue of sustainability to help contribute to greater understanding within the profession. As industry and wider public awareness of climate change and sustainable development has increased, we have looked for solutions to the seemingly intractable problems of achieving economic growth and social stability within the limitations of the Earth’s environmental resources. Developed by CEM in partnership with Legal & General, this course is primarily designed for people employed in the real estate and construction industry, such as investors, developers, fund or asset property managers, building surveyors, project managers, quantity surveyors and facilities managers.

Why study this course?

  • Develop an understanding of sustainability, through strategic and technical guidance, in relation to investment and refurbishment in the commercial property sector
  • Catch up with the fast-developing sustainability market and bring CPD skills up to date with cutting-edge material developed with industry experts
  • Become carbon literate in the world of commercial property
  • Contribute towards your APC – sustainability is now a mandatory competency for those aiming to become chartered with RICS
  • Add value to your company and clients with your knowledge of sustainability in investment

Summary

Duration:
The course may be studied weekly online over a 20-week period
Time commitment:
Up to 65 hours of CPD study
Application and start dates:

Apply by 12 March 2012 to start 19 March 2012

Fees:

Standard £550 + VAT

CEM alumni, IPF members and Legal & General staff £495 + VAT

Award details

If you successfully complete all elements of the course, you will be awarded up to 65 CPD hours, a CEM certificate of achievement in Sustainability for Real Estate Investment and 6 credit points towards the CEM Framework for Lifelong Learning Certificate. The course provides the requisite knowledge that underpins the RICS mandatory sustainability competency.

Entry requirements

While there are no prerequisite academic qualifications, you should have an interest in or experience of sustainability, be proficient in the English language and/or be employed in the real estate and construction industry.

Course structure



The course is divided into three sections: Strategy, Development and In Use. Assignments must be completed for each Knowledge File. Participants will receive 15 individual Knowledge Files which contain a topic précis, essential reading documents, audio and/or video file recordings of experts in the field and useful reference documents.

Course outline

Foundation pre-reading

Sustainability and the Built Environment

Strategy

Socially responsible property investment

An introduction to how forward thinking investors are addressing and developing their portfolios to protect value against sustainability risk.

Benchmarking

The process of establishing information on property portfolios in order to ‘baseline’ future sustainability targets.

Physical effects of climate change

The physical impact that climate change will have on property value.

Global market take-up

What the global sustainability market is doing.

Development

Sustainability and the planning process

Outlining how planning is shaping sustainability in the development of property in the UK.

Contaminated land

Highlighting the environmental considerations for acquisition and property management.

Sustainability and building refurbishment

Looking at development of existing commercial property in the light of sustainability.

Energy 1

Carbon literacy for commercial property (general energy).

Energy 2

Carbon literacy for commercial property (renewable energy).

Waste and water

Update on environmental considerations for waste and water strategies for development in existing commercial property.

Green specification

Supply chain and materials selection issues for development.

In use

Sustainability and building management

The crucial role of facilities management in ensuring sustainability in property portfolios.

Legal considerations and green leases

Investigates the increasing litigation and legal impacts that sustainability is having on the industry and best practice on green leases.

Cost summary

Looks at some of the main cost elements associated with sustainability through the building lifecycle and development process.

Valuations

Considers the impact of sustainability on property worth through the valuation process.

How to apply

To register, please download the booking form and follow the instructions

For more information please contact CEM Training

Email: sustainability@cem.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 118 921 4774
Fax: +44 (0) 118 921 4620

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