Workshop on Embodied Carbon in Building – Fundamentals and Calculation Methodology (HRDC Claimable, Buy 2 Free 1 Pax!)
We are pleased to inform that Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) is organising a workshop on Embodied Carbon in Building – Fundamentals and Calculation Methodology on 27 February 2024 (Tuesday).
Embodied carbon in buildings refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with the manufacturing, transportation, and construction of building materials and components throughout the entire life cycle of a building. It is a crucial aspect of sustainable construction, and understanding and minimizing embodied carbon is essential for reducing the environmental impact of the built environment. Through this workshop, participants can learn the fundamental principles of embodied carbon and a general methodology for calculating embodied carbon in buildings.
Course Content:
- What is GHG?
- Fundamental principles of embodied carbon
- Understand Lifecycle stages
- Difference between Embodied carbon and Operational Carbon
- Categorising Building’s elements for Calculation
- Embodied Carbon Calculation Methodology
- Embodied Carbon Calculation for Module A1-A5.
- What is EPD (Environmental Product Declaration)?
- Why Embodied Carbon?
Details are as follows:
| Date | : | 27 February 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Time | : | 9:00am – 1:30pm (Registration will start at 8:30am) |
| Fee | : | MBAM Member: RM450.00 (Buy 2 free 1)
Non MBAM Member: RM550.00 (Buy 2 free 1) |
| Venue | : | MBAM Training Centre
Address: 6-2, Jalan 1/109E, Desa Business Park, 58100 Kuala Lumpur. |
Seats are limited, registration is on a first-come-first served basis. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details.
The registration is via online at https://bit.ly/3S25n32. The deadline for registration is 23 February 2024. For enquiries, please contact Ms. Sung Suet Yee at 017-5505377 or mbam19@mbam.org.my .
