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Exercise 2&3 Sustainable
Exercise 2&3 Sustainable
Q5 List the activities before, during and after construction that must be change to sustainable
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construction.
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The Principle of sustainable development Sustainable Construction
Putting people at the centre Show concern for people by ensuring they
live in a healthy, safe and productive built
environment and in harmony with nature
Taking a long term perspective Safeguarding the interests of future
generations while at the same time,
meeting today’s needs
Taking account of costs and benefits Evaluate the benefits and costs of the
project to society and environment
Creating an open and supportive economic Creating a system which can flourish
system trades, improve collaboration and resource
efficiency
Combating poverty and social exclusion Improving the quality of buildings and
services, create jobs opportunities and
promote social cohesiveness
Respecting environmental limits Minimising damage to the environment and
its resources
The precautionary principle Assessing risk and uncertainties before any
action and rectify possible damage at
source
Using scientific knowledge Using technology and expert knowledge to
seek information and in improving project
efficiency and effectiveness
Transparency, information participation and Opportunities to improve access to
access to justice information and encourage ethics and
professionalism
Making the polluter pay Legislation compliance and responsibility
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2. Site/ Environment
3. Material Selection
4. Waste Prevention
5. Recycling
6. Energy
7. Building and Material Reuse
8. Health and Safety
9. Indoor Environment Quality
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energy sources.
7. Building and Material Reuse: Identifies reusable materials and methods to facilitate the
future reuse of a facility, systems, equipment, products and materials.
8. Health and Safety: Methods to improve the quality of life for construction workers are
identified.
9. Indoor Environment Quality: Methods to ensure indoor environmental quality measures
during construction are managed and executed properly.
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of reduced carbon emissions and environmental impact, while taking into account
a more holistic life cycle view of the built environment.
c. Green RE
- GreenRE is a leading Malaysian green rating tool spearheading the drive for a new
level of sustainability and performance in the construction sector. Through the
implementation of our standards, the built environment will consist of structures
that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient. We find it is important
to go green which reduces pollution and degradation of environment, and protects
occupant health.
d. Green Pass
- Green PASS is an assessment tool that able measure and rate the building
performance - Green PASS estimate the carbon emission from building
construction works and building operations
e. Penarafan Hijau by Public Work Department (PWD)
- The organization responsible for VE application in public project development. In
relation to sustainability, PWD has developed a sustainable rating tool known as
Penarafan Hijau JKR (pH JKR) as a mean to determine the sustainability level of
projects