Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Grade Descriptors
- GD1-Understanding the subject
- GD7-Quality
This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.
Graded
Understand the principles of sustainability within the construction industry and built environment.
Evaluate what is meant by the term sustainability within the construction industry and built environment.
Analyse how sustainability can be applied to construction and civil engineering projects.
Analyse the benefits of using sustainable materials and methods within construction.
Know about sustainable materials used in construction and the built environment.
Evaluate sustainable materials and methods used in construction and the built environment, in terms of energy efficiency and environmental impact.
Investigate the uses of sustainable materials in domestic and commercial buildings.
Evaluate how different materials coming from sustainable sources are used in domestic and commercial buildings.
Analyse how building materials are affected by deterioration over long and short periods of time.
Understand the physical and environmental factors to be considered when undertaking a construction project.
Evaluate the environmental factors to be considered as part of the construction planning process.
Evaluate the physical factors to be considered as part of the construction planning process.
Understand how construction projects can benefit the build environment.
Analyse the different land types available for development.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of development on different land types.
Explain the social benefits of construction development.
Know about sustainable strategies and renewable energy systems.
Explain the difference between active and passive sustainable strategies used in construction.
Evaluate sustainable strategies used for:
a. heating
b. lighting
c. electricity
d. water.