M - Sustainability

Question 1

Can you give some examples of sustainable construction methods or materials

Answer 1

Methods
* Mod builds
* Green roof
* PV
* Energy efficient HVAC systems

Materials
* Recycled steel
* Reclaimed wood

Question 2

Key advantages to BREEAM

Answer 2

• Lower environment impact
• Improves internal environment
• Reduce operating costs
• Improves marketability
• Demonstrates level of achievement

Question 3

What is BREEAM, categories and ratings

Answer 3

• Certification system that evaluates a buildings sustainability performance
• Assessments carried out by trained assessors
• Water
• Waste
• Health & Wellbeing
• Innovation
• Transport
• Energy
• Management
• Materials
• Land use and Ecology
• Pollution

Ratings
- Outstanding - 85%
- Excellent - 70%
- Very good - 55%
- good - 45%
- pass - 30%
- unclassified

Question 4

Can you name any other environment assessment methodologies?

Answer 4

• LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (No assessor)
• SKA (RICS, fit out only)

Question 5

Definition of Sustainability

Answer 5

‘Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’

Question 6

Net Zero Carbon

Answer 6

CO2 emitted into atmostphere balanced by how much is removed
2050 target

Question 7

How does sustainability effect cost plans and budgets?

Answer 7

Need to make additional cost allowances and budgets for these works

Question 8

Could you give me an example of a sustainable technology used on one of your projects?

Answer 8

PV Panel - Reema & Hawksley
Modular theatre - UHL Brandon Unit

Question 9

LEGISLATIONS

Answer 9

Environment Act 2021

Question 10

REGULATIONS

Answer 10

Conservation of fuel and power - Part L

Question 11

How do you measure Sustainability

Answer 11

• Assessing the performance of Social, Environmental and Economic principles
• Assessments (BREEAM, SKA, LEED)

Question 12

Define Social, Environmental and Economica Considerations in relation to Sustainability

Answer 12

Environmental - Preventing harmful impacts on environment by use of natural resources, minimising waste, reducing energy usage and enhancing environment where possible
Economic - Efficient use of resource, ensure design and construction meet needs of users
Social - Should respond to needs of wider community (Inclusive societies)

Question 13

Technology to meet Part L

Answer 13

• Wind turbines
• PV panels
• Green roofs
• SUDS
• Rainwater harvesting