Sustainable Construction Practices Quiz

What is the annual volume of sawn wood imported by the construction industry?

• 5 million cubic metres

• 6 million cubic metres

• 7 million cubic metres

• 8 million cubic metres

Which type of local timber is suitable for internal joinery?

• Softwood

• Hardwood

• Bamboo

• Cork

What is one benefit of using local materials in construction?

• Increases transportation costs

• Increases carbon footprint

• Reduces transportation costs and time

• Increases chance of material damage

Which organisation produces a timber certification system?

• Forest Stewardship Council

• Timber Trade Federation

• Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes

• National Green Specification

What percentage of softwood used in construction comes from Scandinavia or Russia?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which construction method involves using a polystyrene mould filled with reinforced concrete?

• Timber frame

• Insulated concrete formwork

• Structural insulated panels

• Modular construction

What is a key feature of green roofing?

• Made entirely of metal

• Uses traditional tiles

• Covered with a growing medium and vegetation

• Made from recycled plastic bottles

Which material is NOT mentioned as a sustainable flooring option?

• Bamboo

• Eucalyptus

• Cork

• Pine

What is the main advantage of off-site manufacture (OSM) in construction?

• Requires more on-site labour

• Less energy efficient than traditional methods

• Entire house is manufactured in a factory

• Uses only traditional materials

Which website provides a list of recycled surfacing products and local suppliers?

• www.fsc.org

• www.pefc.co.uk

• www.recycledproducts.org.uk

• www.nationalgreenspecification.org