Construction and Environmental Impact Quiz

Which two of these would reduce construction site-related light pollution?

• Use of filters

• Fixing of lighting batten

• Light shading

• Absorbent mats

• Lower wattage lighting

When land is used for construction purposes, this may result in the loss of natural woodlands and planting. Identify two other aspects of the environment that may be damaged through the use of land for construction purposes.

• Destruction of local habitats

• Increase in wildlife

• Gain of greenfield land

• Improvement in air quality

Which of the following is a consequence of using land for construction purposes?

• Increase in recreational areas

• Reduction in wildlife

• Improvement in water quality

• Gain of vehicle parking space

Identify two facilities that need to be considered to meet the social needs of the community when planning a development.

• Retail and Health

• Temporary works and Site accommodation

• Frame construction and Health

• Retail and Frame construction

Name the scheme that a contractor can be a part of in order to minimise the effect of a project on the local community.

• Considerate Contractors/Constructors Scheme

• Sustainable Development Initiative

• Community Engagement Program

• Environmental Protection Plan

Describe one way in which deliveries to a construction site can be organised to reduce the impact on the local community.

• Timing of deliveries to avoid peak hours

• Use of larger vehicles for fewer trips

• Deliveries during weekends only

• Unscheduled deliveries

Which of the following is a natural insulation product?

• Flax

• Concrete

• Polystyrene

• Plasterboard

What is one advantage of using larger vehicles or buying in larger quantities?

• Increases the number of deliveries required

• Reduces the number of deliveries required

• Increases delivery costs

• Reduces product quality

Which of the following is an advantage of developing a brownfield site?

• Increased pollution

• Improved visual amenity

• Decreased property value

• Increased traffic congestion

Which of the following is a benefit of meeting the specific needs of a community in development projects?

• Reduces employment opportunities

• Decreases property values

• Stimulates the local economy

• Increases the need for greenfield sites