Sustainable construction

What does the tern 'finite' mean?

• Building materials made from wood

• An infinite amount of resources

• A limited amount of resources

• Recycled resources

Why is it more sustainable to build using locally sourced construction materials?

• Because timber based materials usually come from a managed source locally

• They're cheaper locally

• Less carbon emissions are produced, therefore better for the environment

• The materials are transported with eco lorries

Why is it important to have a good waste management system on a construction site?

• It saves time

• To reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill

• It increases the construction costs

• So that all the waste can be incinerated

Using all of the earth's finite resources means that...

• Petrol will be cheaper

• We'll all have to use electric cars

• There will be global shortages for future generations

• There will be climate change

Which of the following is not a key principle of sustainability in construction?

• Energy efficiency

• Waste reduction

• Use of renewable resources

• Maximising resource extraction

Which of the following is a renewable resource that can be used in construction?

• Fossil fuels

• concrete

• plastic

• timber

What is the primary goal of sustainable construction?

• To minimize the environmental impact of construction projects

• To maximize profits for construction companies

• To reduce the safety risks associated with construction

• To increase the speed of construction projects

What is a zero-energy building?

• A building that generates more energy than it consumes

• A building that uses only renewable energy

• A building that has no energy consumption

• A building that is completely self-sufficient

Which of the following is not a factor to consider when designing a sustainable building?

• Access to public transportation

• Use of local materials

• Number of parking spaces

• Energy efficiency

How can you reduce wastage in tiling?

• mixing up big buckets of adhesive to save time

• avoid cutting tiles as they produce off cuts

• Buying extra materials to be safe

• Only buying the exact materials required and only mixing the amount you need