Certification Programs for Buildings

Here is an introduction to certification schemes relevant to the construction industry: Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Miljøfyrtårn, BREEAM, Futurebuilt, and Norwegian Standards. What do the various schemes entail, and where do they overlap? Examples from construction projects that have chosen different solutions to achieve their climate goals for materials and energy use.

We’ll set aside time for questions and sharing experiences.

Presented by Marit Smidsrød, environmental advisor and consultant at Norconsult.

Marit holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from the Department of Climate and Refrigeration Engineering at NTNU. She has served as discipline lead and subject matter coordinator for energy and the environment on several major projects, which have provided her with a strong interdisciplinary understanding. Of particular note is her role as environmental manager at the Life Sciences Building and Campus Ås, where she worked for several years on environmental management for Statsbygg. She has significant experience in early-phase design, detailed design, and contract preparation, as well as extensive experience in the construction phase and contract monitoring.