Measuring Infrastructure Sustainability with Life Cycle Assessments

Learning methods

Case studies

AR/VR Component

Expert Led

Learn at your own pace

Assessments

Online Quiz

Practical Learning - No Assessment

Practical Assessment

Outcome

Certificate of Foundational Knowledge

Certificate of Attendance

CPD Hours

Learning methods

Case studies

AR/VR Component

Expert Led

Learn at your own pace

Assessments

Online Quiz

Practical Learning - No Assessment

Practical Assessment

Level 1

CPD Hours

Certificate of Foundational Knowledge

Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)

Levels 1 and 2

CPD Hours

Certificate of Foundational Knowledge

Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)

Levels 1 and 2 and Accreditation

CPD Hours

Certificate of Foundational Knowledge

Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)

Statement of Attainment (Rudtek)

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Course Description

Measure what matters with NTRO’s introductory Measuring Infrastructure Sustainability with Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) course. Build a clear understanding of sustainability concepts, drivers and mechanisms, then learn how LCAs quantify impacts to guide smarter decisions and increase recycled-material use. Explore pavement-focused tools (e.g. SAT/InfraCalc) via practical case studies, aligned with current national guidance.

Topics Covered

Understanding sustainable infrastructure
Infrastructure sustainability mechanisms
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
LCA in practice (further study)

Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Concepts and definitions of infrastructure sustainability- Differences between linear and circular economy models- Sustainability goals- Role of infrastructure in achieving sustainability
LO 2 Emission reduction goals, including targets and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions- Infrastructure sustainability policies and strategies that support sustainable infrastructure development
LO 3 Types of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and their respective scopes and applications- Commonly used Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) terminology- Standards for conducting an Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or Environmental Product Disclosure (EPD) Process of conducting an Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and interpreting the results. Benefits of conducting an Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
LO 4 Features and outputs of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)- The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) and IS ratings, including the role or ISC and rating scheme- Case studies using the Sustainability Assessment Tool for Pavements (SAT4P)