Uma análise sobre o conhecimento de graduandos do curso de engenharia civil da UTFPR sobre certificações ambientais

Abstract

Civil construction is constantly growing and evolving, using more and more inputs from the environment. The increase in consumption is greater than the capacity to replace these inputs, therefore the need to adopt a more sustainable and economical vision has been highly demanded. In a context of growing concern about environmental issues, understanding how future engineers perceive and respond to this is vitally important to promoting sustainable practices in the construction industry. In this work, through a bibliographical review and the application of a questionnaire, the knowledge and interest of students on the Civil Engineering course at UTFPR in relation to environmental certifications were explored, while the role of the internship and the university in building this understanding was investigated. , examining how practical experience during the internship and the university curriculum influence graduate awareness. The results showed that students are interested in the topic and express a desire to study specific subjects, however, at the same time, they do not show interest in getting involved with environmental certifications, whether directly or indirectly. This demonstrates the lack of engagement to take an active role in the work of sustainable practices in construction. The challenge identified is to develop strategies capable of converting this interest into concrete actions, enabling future civil engineers to play a more active role in building a truly sustainable future. The research points out ways on how higher education can shape a generation of professionals who are more aware and engaged with contemporary environmental challenges and the perception of the importance of these practices in the face of global environmental challenges.