As communities invest in major transportation and bridge infrastructure, there is an increasing need to align project delivery with sustainability, climate resilience, and community objectives. This short course introduces the Envision® Sustainable Infrastructure Framework, a practical tool that supports the Paris Agreement targets and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The framework sets out key metrics and best practices used by owners, designers, and contractors to evaluate and improve capital project performance across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Application of the Envision® Framework is growing globally with active communities in the USA, Brazil, Colombia, China, Italy, and beyond. It has been in use in Canada since its inception more than a decade ago, and, under the Envision Canada partnership, the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) and the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) work to accelerate capacity building. 

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The framework is supported by the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential — an increasingly important credential for any professional involved in capital infrastructure delivery. Almost 10,000 professionals globally, and more than 1,000 in Canada, have obtained the ENV SP credential to help advance the sustainability performance of their capital projects. This credential is quickly becoming an increasingly important designation for any professional involved in the industry. Upcoming ENV SP credential training opportunities will be highlighted for those interested in deepening their expertise.

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Attendees will gain practical insights through a real-world case study of the Holdom Overpass Project - a new bridge overpass across Still Creek and the rail lines at Holdom Avenue in Burnaby, BC, that replaces the existing at-rail Douglas Road rail crossing. The case study will illustrate the application of the Envision Framework in shaping project outcomes and will highlight lessons learned. An optional technical tour of the Holdom Overpass will take place in the afternoon (separate registration).

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Attendees of this short course will receive an electronic copy of:

    Envision® v3 Guidance Manual

    Envision® v3 Pre-Assessment Checklist