Worksheets1.6 Construction Revision
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which statement best describes the basic principle of sustainable construction?
Maximising short-term profit regardless of impacts
Meeting current needs while protecting future resources
Replacing all traditional methods with experimental tech
Delaying projects to reduce immediate material demand
Which factor explains why the construction sector significantly affects the environment?
Rare reliance on transportation logistics
Limited land use and minimal raw extraction
High energy use and heavy fossil-fuel machinery
Low carbon emissions from building upkeep
Which practice most directly reduces operating costs in a green building?
Running diesel generators continuously
Over-sizing HVAC to ensure spare capacity
Adding decorative façade lighting nightly
Using renewable energy and efficient systems
Which strategy is a water-efficiency measure for buildings and sites?
Using single-pass cooling without recirculation
Flushing mains to increase daily flow rates
Collecting rainwater for later non-potable use
Irrigating lawns during peak sunny hours
Which option shows a financial benefit pathway of sustainable construction?
Purchasing more virgin materials for speed
Reducing waste through planning and scheduling
Ignoring maintenance to lower early costs
Extending transport routes for cheaper fuel
Which action best supports stakeholder well-being on projects?
Removing ventilation to cut installation costs
Using harsh solvents for faster paint drying
Maximising productivity by longer noisy shifts
Improving air quality with clean energy sources
Which measure prevents pollution from site materials like cement and sand?
Covering stores to stop wash-off into waterways
Stockpiling powders directly on bare soil
Leaving sacks open for quick access
Hosing stockpiles to keep dust airborne
What should be done with wastewater generated by site activities?
Store indefinitely in open pits without lining
Spray on access roads to control dust daily
Discharge directly to surface drains for dilution
Collect in settlement tanks and dispose compliantly
What is the main reason to control noise on construction sites?
Reduce disturbance to the environment and communities
Increase worker pace through louder cues
Mask equipment defects during operation
Meet aesthetic guidelines for urban design
Which term describes materials that come from sources that naturally replenish over time?
Renewable materials that can regrow or be replenished
Reusable materials that are used again without change
Recyclable materials that are reprocessed repeatedly
Non-renewable materials that are mined or extracted
Which statement best compares renewable and recyclable materials?
Renewable can regrow; recyclable can be reprocessed into new products
Renewable are mined; recyclable come from managed forests
Renewable are reused; recyclable are disposed in landfill sites
Renewable require high energy; recyclable always require no energy
Which option explains embodied carbon in construction?
Total greenhouse gases from material extraction to end-of-life
Carbon stored in timber during tree growth and harvest
Emissions captured by insulation after installation only
CO2 from heating systems during building operation only
Why is wood considered a sustainable building material when sourced responsibly?
It is non-renewable and cannot be regrown sustainably
It always outperforms steel in structural strength
It can be recycled endlessly without property loss
It requires minimal energy to process and is renewable
How does steel contribute to sustainability in construction?
Steel decomposes naturally in soil after short service life
Steel production uses no energy and releases no emissions
Steel cannot be reused once installed in any building
Steel can be recycled repeatedly without losing performance
Which statement about wool and straw as insulation is most accurate?
Wool and straw are renewable and provide effective insulation
Wool and straw are non-renewable and poor insulators
Straw insulates only when mixed with concrete binders
Wool insulates but straw increases heat loss significantly
What additional treatment is required for wool to be suitable as building insulation?
Waterproofing to prevent rain absorption only
Flame retardant treatment to meet fire safety
Chemical bleaching for improved visual appearance
Pesticide coating to repel insects and rodents
Why can reclaimed bricks reduce environmental impacts compared to new bricks?
They eliminate the need for mortar during wall construction
They require no cleaning before immediate reuse onsite
They avoid new production and reduce aggregate demand
They trap carbon dioxide permanently during curing
What is the primary purpose of waste classification on construction sites?
To ensure hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are separated correctly
To prevent any materials from being recycled or reused
To increase total waste volume for easier transport logistics
To guarantee all waste is sent to incineration facilities
Which environmental issue is commonly linked to landfill disposal of construction waste?
Soil and groundwater contamination from leachate
Zero pollution due to natural biofiltration processes
Immediate conversion of waste into renewable energy
Complete elimination of dust and particulate emissions
What is the primary purpose of planning permission in construction?
To maximise developer profit margins
To ensure suitability and meet local standards
To guarantee lowest possible building costs
To speed up approval without consultation
Which statement best describes a brownfield site?
Undeveloped rural land with farmland
Previously developed, often in urban areas
High-altitude land with rocky terrain
Coastal land protected for wildlife
Which is a common advantage of redeveloping brownfield sites?
No need for planning approval processes
Construction always cheaper than elsewhere
Zero risk of contamination issues
Existing services may already be connected
Which challenge is often associated with brownfield redevelopment?
Potential contamination cleanup costs
High risk of flooding in rural valleys
Lack of transport links in countryside
Excessive availability of untouched habitats
When upgrading infrastructure on a brownfield site, which consideration is most relevant?
Widening roads and upgrading utilities capacity
Preserving untouched rural landscape features
Avoiding any changes to drainage systems
Limiting electrical supply to reduce demand
What defines a greenfield site compared with a brownfield site?
Reclaimed coastal floodplains
Decontaminated industrial estates
Previously used land within city limits
Undeveloped land, typically rural areas
Which is an advantage of developing on greenfield sites?
Existing buildings ready for conversion
Design flexibility starting from scratch
Pre-installed utilities across the plot
Guaranteed faster sales of properties
Which environmental concern is linked to greenfield development?
Increased reuse of derelict structures
Reduced traffic and air pollution
Loss of habitats and rural landscapes
Enhanced protection of farmland
Why can gaining planning permission be harder for greenfield proposals?
Compulsory demolition of existing factories
Limited access to urban drainage networks
Shortage of skilled construction laborers
Concerns about natural area loss and congestion
How can extensive greenfield development affect urban areas?
Urban expansion with more traffic and pollution
Smaller cities with lower infrastructure needs
Immediate restoration of rural biodiversity
Guaranteed decrease in housing demand
Which action best supports reducing construction waste sent to landfill?
Burying mixed waste beneath foundations
Burning waste to clear sites quickly
Purchasing only imported new materials
Reusing and recycling materials on site
