Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

APC - Building Surveying DM > Sustainability > Flashcards

Sustainability Flashcards

1
Q

Define sustainability

A
  • Sustainability is meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs - Brundtland Commission
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Why do you feel sustainability is important to you as a surveyor?

A
  • My industry accounts for a large amount of carbon emissions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the key challenges to sustainability?

A
  • Cost increase

* Changing existing practices

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How would you assess your firms sustainability?

A
  • Our own sustainability team
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Name some sustainable technologies and how are these integrated?

A
  • PV panels
  • PIR
  • LEDs
  • Double glazing
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the principles of sustainability within development and the construction process?

A

Sustainable development describes the desire to carry out activities without depleting resources or having a harmful effects on the economy, society and the environment.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Any stats on the construction industry and waste?

A
  • Construction industry was responsible for 60% of all uk waste in 2015.
  • Buildings are responsible for 40% of the global energy usage.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the overriding significance of climate change and global warming and what role can you play?

A

Global warming = the earths rising temp.

Climate change = the warming and side effects of warming, predominantly caused by fossil fuels e.g. melting ice caps, shift in weather pattern.

I can play a role in encouraging sustainable development of buildings and management e.g.:

  • Waste management - recycling both in use and for construction
  • energy efficiency - services and materials e.g. LEDs, rain water harvesting, recycled content lino, insulation.
  • Renewable energy - wind, solar, ground heat, biomass etc.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the methods of measuring sustainability in a building?

A

EPC Rating

BREEAM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)?

A

MEES was introduced by the Energy Efficiency Regulations 2015 (now amended 2018).

A set of minimum energy efficency standards set out by government for rented properties.

Aimed to reduce CO2 omissions in properties, meet uk targets.

Energy Performance Certificate required

The 2015 version of the regulations phase in 2 obligations for landlords:

2) from 1 April 2018, all rented property which is to have a new tenancy (incl renewals) must have an EPC rating of at least ‘E’.
- From 1 April 2020, landlords must not continue letting a relevant domestic property which is already let if that property has an EPC
- From 1 April 2023 this is extended to all rented commercial must meet E rating.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What the 2018 amendments.

A

The 2018 amendment from 1st April 2019:

  • The ‘no cost to the landlord’ removed. LLs expected to contribute £3,5000 (inc. VAT) per property to a minimum of an E.
  • if the cost to achieve E is more, LLs will be able to register ‘high cost’ exemption providing 3 separate quotes as evidence.
  • consent exemption not longer available where a sitting tenant has refused a Green Deal finance plan.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the impact of MEES?

A

Forces Landlords to take action to improve the energy performance of assets to reduce carbon footprint.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the impact of MEES on the work you are undertaking?

A

As of 2023, all commercial leases will be subject to having a EPC rating of E or above. It is part of advice that we will offer to clients to ensure that their energy rating has been considered and improved if not sufficient.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the exemptions to mees

A
  • does not meet a 7 year payback test.
  • Consent to undertake works is refused by a third party, such as a Local Authority or an incumbent tenant.
  • A suitably qualified expert provides written advice that the improvements would result in a devaluation of the property by 5% or more, or that the works would damage the property.
  • No more improvements can be made.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the penalties associated with not complying with the Energy Efficiency Regulations 2015?

A

There is financial penelties depending on the time in which the building is non compliant.

Commercial:
*Renting out non compliant property for less than 3 months = either £5,000 or 10% of the rateable value, whichever is higher (max. penalty of £50,000).

  • for more than 3 months = £10,000 or 20% of the rateable value (max. penalty £150,000).

Resi:

  • less than 3 months = £2,000
  • more than 3 months = £4,000
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

When is an EPC required?

A

When a building is constructed, sold or rented out (since 2008)

Where a building is expected to have heating, mechanical ventilation or air-conditioning installed, it will require an EPC based on the assumed fit-out in accordance with Part L of the Building Regs.

if a building is to be sold or rented out without fixed services, but there is a intention that fixed services will be installed, the EPC should be based on the building’s proposed use class under the planning legislation.

All EPCS are valid for 10 years.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

When is an EPC not required?

A
  • buildings used for worship / religious activities
  • temporary buildings with a planned time of use of 2 yrs or less
  • industrial sites, workshops and residential agricultural buildings with low energy use.
  • listed buildings where requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

MEES and industrial units?

A

Industrial units with low energy usage (no heating or cooling) are exempt from MEES as they are not required to have an EPC.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is included in an EPC?

A
  • Report that assesses the energy efficiency of a property,.
  • Insulation
  • Windows
  • Water installations
  • Lighting
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What could be done in a building to improve its EPC rating?

A

New double glazed windows
Upgrade to LED
Insulate walls and roof
More efficient services

21
Q

What about the future of EPC rating and MEES?

A

Discussion that it could be reduced to C in 2030. Currently under consultation

22
Q

What is your knowledge and understanding of BREEAM?

A

The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment method is a voluntary sustainability assessment tool for new and refurbishment projects (fitout and shell only) from RIBA stages 0-7. Used for commercial and resi.

Assessment is undertaken by an independent licenced BREEAM assessor. Often considered a planning requirement

Assessment of transport, water, construction materials , waste, pollution

23
Q

How does BREEAM help clients

A

MEASURE & REDUCE
- To help clients measure and reduce the environmental Impacts of their buildings and be incorporated throughout the design, construction and operational processes

RECOGNITION
- To enable recognition for their environmental standards

VALUE
- To create value for sustainable buildings

24
Q

can you name the BREEAM rating

A 
Outstanding
Excellent
Very good 
good
Pass
Unclassified
25
Q

Headings under BREEAM

A

Management
Energy
Transport
Health & Wellbeing

Materials
ecology
Water
Pollution 
Waste
26
Q

What is the RICS sustainable assessment method?

A
  • SKA Rating
  • For non-domestic fit-outs
  • Ratings are Certified, Bronze, Silver and Gold
27
Q

Climate change act?

A
  • Cut carbon 100% by 2050 as of 2019
28
Q

Can you name some sustainable construction processes?

A
  • Use of sustainable materials
    • Green roofs
    • LED lighting
    • Double glazing
    • Sustainably sourced eg. Timber
  • Off site manufacturing to reduce waste
  • Planning material requirements to reduce waste
  • Considering transport and how to reduce
29
Q

Any other renewable materials / technologies?

A
  • Photo voltaic
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Green roofs
  • Wind turbines
30
Q

Are there any regulations that cover sustainability in buildings?

A

Building Regulations 2010 - part L

31
Q

what is part L of the Building Regs 2010?

A

Conservation of fuel and Power

32
Q

What are some of the requirements of Part L of the building regs?

A

Part L seeks to improve the energy performance of all buildings.
Regulation 28 - the building is has a floor area of over 1,000m² the consequential improvements could be applicable.

33
Q

What are u-values?

A
  • Measure the thermal performance of building fabric elements
  • Lower the u value, the better its performance
34
Q

What are some typical U-values?

A
  • 0.18 for commercial roofs
  • 0.28 for walls
  • “Refer to part L”
35
Q

Key aspects to approved document Part L:

A

Part L is Split into 4 parts.
L1A
L1B

L2A
L2B

Regulation 23:

Major Renovation: means the renovation of 25% of the surface area of the building envelope undergoes renovation.

Thermal Elements: Where a thermal element is subject to a renovation. The performance of the whole thermal element should be improved to achieve or better the required U-Value provided the area to be renovated is greater 50% of the whole thermal element.

U-value: A U-value is a measure of heat transmission through a building element

Consequential improvements. Regulation 28 of the regs, which say that when a property is over 1000m2 and is undergoing improvement then consequential improvements will also be required to bring it up to part L.

36
Q

Consequential Improvement.

A

Regulation 28.

Requires improvements to be made of buildings with a useful floor area greater than 1000m2 when certain works are undertaken.

Works where consequential improvements may apply.
Extension
increased capacity of a fixed service
installation of new fixed services.

37
Q

what is the Climate Change Act 2008?

A

The government made a legally binding commitment to cut the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions to cut the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions by 80% on 1990 levels by 2050.

In June 2019 last year, the government passed a law for that target to become 100% (net zero).

38
Q

Are you aware of the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012?

A

Yes. They require that:

  • Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are produced for all constructed, sold or rented out premises.
  • EPC must be displayed in all commercial premises over 500m2 useful floor area which are visited by the public.
  • Display (Energy Certificates (DEC) produced (actual energy consumption) for all public authority buildings over 250m2.
39
Q

What is the government doing to tackle climate change?

A

Government October 2019 responded to the Committee on Climate Change setting out how it intends to go further and faster in tackling climate change:

  • consulting on ambitious new minimum energy efficiency standards for rented business buildings which could save £1billion a year in energy bills by 2030. Min. EPC band C by 2030.
  • a new holistic Transport decarbonization plan is under development.
  • after we leave EU establish new governance arrangements - the Office for Environmental Protection which will hold government and other public bodies to account on their environmental obligations.
  • investment of £2 billion into low carbon technologies.
  • UK will double its international climate finance to £11.6billion between 2021 to 2025 to assist developing countries
40
Q

Can you name any other environmental assessment bodies?

A

Leadership in Energy and environmental Design (LEED) - USA equivalent of BREEAM.

41
Q

Are you aware of the WELL building standards?

A

“This is a standard for buildings to be rated in respect of spaces that can optimise the occupational health, wellbeing and mental health of occupiers.

42
Q

Are you aware of any tax incentives for energy saving measures?

A

“Clients can be entitled to enhanced capital allowances (tax relief).

Reduced VAT on installation of energy- saving measures.

43
Q

What is your knowledge and understanding of green leases?

A

“A lease which stipulates the way a building should be operated.
It is recommended that for new leases, landlords and tenants should consider green leases to mitigate uncertainties of MEES.

44
Q

Do you know about Corporate Social Responsibility?

A

It is a voluntary business model that helps companies become socially, economically and environmentally accountable to itself, stakeholders and the public. Benefit the companies and the community.

45
Q

What does your firm do about CSR?

A

C&W follow ISO 14001: 2015 an international standard that sets requirements for Environmental Management systems. It aims to manage, monitor and control companies environmental operational issues.

C&W complies but it is not certified - this attracts clients and shows internal efficiency.

C&W have a dedicated Energy and Sustainability Team who advise landlords and tenants on infrastructure, investment, disposal and valuation.

46
Q

Can you give some examples of sustainable products you may specify?

A
  • LED lighting
  • PIR Sensors
  • Heat recovery systems in AHUs,
  • Renewable energy such as solar panels, ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers, wind turbines.
  • Recycled content lino
  • Recycled content paint
47
Q

DEC

A

Public authority building over 250m2 must show DEC (Display Energy Certificate) rather EPC

48
Q

What considerations are outlined in RICS Guidance Note, Sustainability: Improving performance of existing buildings

A

Design considerations
Legal Considerations
Financial Considerations
Commercial Considerations

The aim of this guidance note is to provide a road map for integrating sustainability into existing buildings and to assist building surveyors in explaining the appropriate options available to clients

49
Q

What are the WELL building standards.

A

rating standard for occupational health and wellbeing and metal health occupiers.

APC - Building Surveying DM (18 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions