Unit 202PH - PPT5

Which statement best defines sustainability in construction?

• Focusing on architectural style over long-term operational impacts

• Using only recycled materials regardless of performance or safety

• Building quickly to reduce project timelines and labour costs

• Designing and operating buildings to minimise environmental impact

Which factor is most directly linked to achieving zero‑carbon targets in building projects?

• Reducing embodied energy across materials and processes

• Prioritising decorative finishes during commissioning

• Increasing concrete volume to enhance structural durability

• Maximising site activity to boost local employment

A client wants a low‑carbon building. Which early‑stage decision has the greatest impact on embodied energy?

• Choosing a larger project team for faster delivery

• Adding extra windows for natural daylighting only

• Scheduling inspections more frequently during construction

• Selecting material types and their supply chains

Which outcome aligns with sustainability goals for existing building stock?

• Replacing all natural materials with manufactured alternatives

• Extending floor area to increase rental yields only

• Demolishing older buildings to build larger structures

• Retrofitting to improve performance and reduce emissions

Which practice most directly reduces construction waste and pollution on a project site?

• Specifying locally sourced recycled materials

• Using high-carbon imported concrete

• Scheduling longer equipment idle times

• Increasing on-site lighting and heating

What best describes embodied energy in a building material?

• Energy used across extraction, manufacturing, transport

• Energy saved through efficient building design

• Energy used by occupants for heating and cooling

• Energy from on-site renewable generation

A client wants to minimise a new building’s carbon footprint. Which paired strategy is most effective?

• Use heavy steel framing; extend construction timelines

• Install decorative lighting; increase ventilation rates

• Import materials by air; add backup diesel generators

• Select low embodied energy materials; integrate energy efficiency

Which outcome aligns with designing workplaces that are healthy and safe for workers?

• Increased waste generation during operations

• Greater reliance on fossil fuel power sources

• Reduced injuries and improved worker wellbeing

• Higher embodied energy from material choices

What is the core aim of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 for public bodies?

• Privatise public services to increase efficiency

• Standardise building codes across the United Kingdom

• Maximise short-term project profits for local firms

• Consider long-term impacts and act toward wellbeing goals

Which traditional material is commonly used for floors and has lower embodied energy than Portland cement concrete?

• Limecrete for ground-bearing slabs

• Engineered glulam beams

• Aerated autoclaved blocks

• Crushed recycled concrete