Sustainability and Pre planning Documents

What is the definition of sustainable development as per the Brundtland Report?

• Development that maximizes economic profits

• Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations

• Development that focuses on environmental concerns

• Development that prioritises technological advancements

Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of sustainability?

• Economic

• Environmental

• Political

• Social

What does 'embodied carbon' refer to in construction?

• Carbon emissions from a building’s daily operations

• The carbon footprint of an individual worker on site

• Carbon offset programs used by construction companies

• Carbon emissions associated with material production and transportation

What is the purpose of a Feasibility Report in a construction project?

• To detail the financial performance of a project

• To assess whether a project is possible and worth pursuing

• To outline the legal requirements of a project

• To list the materials required for construction

Which of the following is NOT a component of a Project Execution Plan (PEP)?

• Employee salaries

• Project schedule

• Project scope

• Risk management strategy

What is the main goal of a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) in construction project planning?

• To calculate the total labour costs of a project

• To assess the environmental sustainability of a project

• To determine if the financial benefits outweigh the costs

• To estimate the total duration of a project

Concrete performs better under tension than it does under compression

• True

• False

In relation to on site concrete testing, slump test helps to measure

• Compressive Strength

• Workability/Flow

• Surface texture