WorksheetsSustainability principles worksheet (Grade 11)
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
When planning and delivering a construction project, sustainability can be achieved by selecting approaches. Which of the following are ways the text lists to achieve sustainability? Select all that apply.
Using renewable and recyclable resources
Sourcing materials locally
Reusing and refurbishing materials
Reducing energy consumption and waste
Increasing project marketing spend
Which organisation developed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as an environmental certification scheme?
Building Research Establishment (BRE)
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA)
Committee on Climate Change
In sustainability assessment, what does third-party verification mean according to the text?
Internal self-declaration by the project team
Confirmation from an independent party that a project meets standards
Approval by local residents through a public vote
Automatic certification when digital technologies are used
Which of the following is a BREEAM rating benchmark used to assess buildings?
Outstanding
Baseline
Certified Bronze
Minimal
The WELL Building Standard evaluates aspects of the built environment related to health and wellbeing. Which factors are included? Select all that apply.
Air
Water
Nourishment
Light
Fitness
Which additional WELL Building Standard factors are included beyond air, water, nourishment, light and fitness? Select all that apply.
Comfort
Mind
Noise
Finance
According to PAS 2035:2019, which of the following are retrofit roles specified in the standard? Select all that apply.
Retrofit assessor
Retrofit co-ordinator
Retrofit designer
Retrofit evaluator
Retrofit financier
Which of the following are examples of energy efficiency measures (EEMs) suitable for retrofitting an existing terraced property? Select all that apply.
Insulation upgrades
Glazing upgrades
Installation of heat pumps
Replacing decorative paint colours
Which statement best describes the standard’s whole-house approach under PAS 2035?
Install interventions one at a time to minimise disruption
Identify and install all energy-saving interventions together so they interact to optimise energy efficiency
Focus only on space-heating systems while ignoring fabric measures
Retrofit only when fuel prices are low
Which types of sustainable solutions are described as prefabricated construction benefits? Select all that apply.
Reduced waste
Lower build costs
Consistent accuracy and quality of components
Reduced construction time
Increased onsite wet trades
Smart glass (also known as switchable glass) changes appearance when exposed to specific stimuli. Which benefits are listed? Select all that apply.
Reduced energy costs
Increased privacy
Controlled room temperatures
Improved security
Higher structural load capacity
Which are the two main types of reed beds used to treat wastewater and sewage effluent?
Horizontal flow
Vertical flow
Circular flow
Diagonal flow
Grey water is defined in the text as water that has not been purified for drinking. Which of the following is an example of grey water?
Water from a river used for a municipal supply
Recycled water from a sink
Bottled mineral water
Rainwater after mains treatment
Which of the following are benefits of a green roof described in the text? Select all that apply.
Reduction of water run-off from roof areas
Extended roof life
Sound insulation
Providing a habitat for wildlife
Increased chimney height
Under environmental legislation, which act created an independent advisory body (the Committee on Climate Change) and supports emissions reductions through policy measures?
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Climate Change Act 2008
Clean Air Act 1993
Water Act 2014
Which measures are covered by the Clean Air Act 1993 according to the text? Select all that apply.
Prohibition of dark smoke from chimneys
Requirement for new furnaces to be smokeless (as far as is reasonably practicable)
Emission of grit and dust from furnaces
Declarations of smoke control areas by local authorities
Automatic exemption for domestic fireplaces
In a smoke control area, what must a client do to emit smoke from their chimney lawfully?
Burn household waste to reduce costs
Use authorised fuels or exempt appliances
Increase chimney height to disperse smoke
Operate the appliance only at night
According to the Water Act 2014, which aims are included? Select all that apply.
Reform the water industry to be more innovative and responsive to customers
Increase the resilience of water supplies to natural hazards such as droughts and floods
Address the availability and affordability of insurance for flood risks
Mandate universal metering for all domestic properties
Which part of the Building Regulations 2010 sets requirements on conservation of fuel and power for buildings in England and Wales?
Part F
Part L
Part P
Part G
Which part of the Building Regulations 2010 covers electrical safety in dwellings?
Part P
Part B
Part K
Part M
Which part of the Building Regulations 2010 addresses ventilation requirements?
Part F
Part H
Part Q
Part C
Which part of the Building Regulations 2010 deals with sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency?
Part G
Part E
Part K
Part R
What was the primary public health and environmental event that prompted the first Clean Air Act (1956) in the UK?
The 1947 floods
The Great Smog of 1952
The 1963 cold winter
The London cholera outbreak of 1854
According to the Water Act 2014, what is a key purpose of the legislation?
To privatize all water utilities
To reform the water industry to improve competition and resilience and support a flood insurance scheme
To abolish water abstraction licensing
To transfer regulation of water to local authorities only
Which regulation primarily focuses on protecting people from ill health caused by exposure to hazardous substances in workplaces?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007
Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001
Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005
Under the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, who is responsible for producing or storing hazardous waste?
Producer or holder
Carrier
Consignee
Auditor
Under the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, who is responsible for collecting and transporting hazardous waste?
Producer or holder
Carrier
Consignee
Inspector
Under the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, who is responsible for receiving hazardous waste for recycling or disposal?
Producer or holder
Carrier
Consignee
Broker
According to the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001, at what storage quantity do the regulations require more secure containment facilities in England?
More than 50 litres of oil
More than 200 litres of oil
More than 500 litres of oil
More than 2,000 litres of oil
In the context of oil storage regulations, what is a mobile bowser?
An underground oil sump
A wheeled trailer fitted with a tank for carrying oil
A fixed bunded tank in a plant room
A ship-borne oil storage vessel
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings requirements, when must an energy performance certificate be produced?
Only when a building is demolished
Whenever a building is sold, rented out or constructed
Only for industrial buildings over 10,000 m²
Only when a boiler is replaced
Who is required to display a display energy certificate (DEC) under the Energy Performance of Buildings regime?
All domestic homeowners
Large public buildings open to the public
Only private offices over three storeys
Only buildings with air-conditioning systems
What key information should a display energy certificate (DEC) include for a large public building?
Operational energy rating and validity information displayed prominently
Architectural drawings and fire escape plans
Employee energy training records
Detailed fuel purchase invoices for the past five years
Test yourself: Which option best explains what a U-value is and why it is important to consider when designing buildings?
It is a measure of a material’s thermal transmittance; lower values mean less heat loss, so specifying low U-values improves a building’s energy efficiency.
It is a rating of a material’s embodied carbon; higher values indicate greener materials, so designers should select materials with high U-values.
It is a measure of acoustic absorption; lower values indicate better sound insulation, making low U-values essential for quiet spaces.
It is an index of fire resistance; higher values mean slower flame spread, so higher U-values are chosen to meet safety codes.
According to conservation guidance in the worksheet, which substance is suitable for consolidating weathered limestone, and how should it be applied?
Nanolime (calcium hydroxide dispersion) applied in multiple coats by brush or low‑pressure spray until refusal
Epoxy resin injected under pressure and left uncoated
Polyvinyl acetate emulsion rolled on in a single heavy coat
Portland cement slurry trowelled over the surface
Test yourself: Which set correctly names the three types of listed status for buildings in England and Wales?
Grade I, Grade II*, Grade II
Grade A, Grade B, Grade C
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Scheduled, Registered, Conserved
Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, planning permission needs to be sought when carrying out which types of work?
Build a new property
Increase the size of an existing property
Make significant alterations to an existing property
Change the use of an existing property
Repaint interior walls in the same color
From the outlined steps in the planning permission process, which outcomes are stated as possible after an application is considered?
Permission refused
Permission granted
Application not decided within 8 weeks
Automatic approval if no objections are received
Which of the following are principles of lean construction stated in the worksheet?
Efficiency and best value
Ensuring the work environment is clean and safe
Improving planning with continuous review and improvement
Increasing inventories to stabilise supply
A common example of a lean construction technique is just‑in‑time deliveries. Which is a stated benefit of this technique?
Less storage space is needed
Increased inventory requirements on site
Longer lead times for installation
More waste generated during construction
In the construction sector, artificial intelligence (AI) is commonly used for which purpose according to the worksheet?
Developing safety systems by tracking interactions on a construction site and alerting supervisors to potential issues
Designing architectural styles for heritage buildings
Laying bricks autonomously in decorative patterns
Mixing concrete to achieve a specific slump without supervision
In advanced manufacturing, what is the role of computer numerical control (CNC) as described in the worksheet?
Controlling machine tools using software linked to CAD to automate operations such as milling, lathing, routing and grinding
Designing building layouts for planning applications
Increasing reliance on manual labour for bespoke components
Producing only mass‑manufactured identical parts with low accuracy
What is a stated advantage of using manufacturing robots in construction factories for modular units?
They automate repetitive tasks to increase production rates and accuracy while protecting workers from hazards
They eliminate the need for any human oversight on site
They primarily slow down assembly to reduce defects
They replace the use of CAD and CNC in producing components
Describe CNC by choosing the option that best explains what it is and how it is used in manufacturing.
A manual method of guiding tools using hand wheels and gauges on workshop lathes
A system in which computer-controlled machine tools follow programmed instructions to cut, drill or shape materials
A quality-inspection checklist used to verify dimensions after components are made
A scheduling approach for organising shifts on a factory floor
A research task asks you to find out the current UK WEEE targets and decide whether the UK is meeting them. Which option best summarises what you must do to complete this task?
Identify the latest UK WEEE collection and recovery targets, then evaluate performance data to judge compliance against those targets
List examples of electrical appliances, then describe how they are recycled in different countries
Explain the role of producers and distributors, then design a new take-back scheme for a retailer
Calculate the mass of household waste produced by a local community and compare it with EU municipal targets
