Construction sustainability COURSE WORK

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YEAR 2 SEMI 1 2021
NAME REG NO.
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SENONO RONALD 20/1/328/D/146
ARIEBA MARY 20/1/328/D/127
EMMANUEL YENGI TOMMOR 20/1/328/D/372
SSERUNKUMA DAVID 20/1/328/D/571
LIGHEN JIMMY 20/1/328/D/547
MASEREKA CHRISPUS 20/1/328/D/317
KIYINGI BENARD 20/1/328/D/720
ABDALLAH BESHIR 20/1/328/D/614
KANYIKE ABUDALAH 18/1/328/D/569
TUMWEBAZE NELSON 18/1/328/D/542

SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION
What is Sustainability in Construction?
Sustainable construction is the practice of creating a healthy environment that’s

based on ecological principles. According to Professor Charles J. Kibert,
sustainable construction focuses on six principles: “conserve, reuse,
recycle/renew, protect nature, create non-toxic and high quality.” It also means
building with renewable and recyclable resources and materials. During
construction projects, care must be taken to reduce waste and energy
consumption where possible and protect the natural environment around the site.
The end result of a sustainable construction project must be an environmentally
friendly building or environment. The goal is to reduce the industry’s impact on
the environment by utilizing sustainable development practices, employing
energy efficiency, and taking advantage of green technology.
Here are the 10 essential benefits of sustainable construction.
1. COST REDUCTION Construction is a $10 trillion industry but its financial

struggles can’t be ignored. With its efficiency and rework rate up to 30 percent,
smart and functional alternatives are considered to be more than necessary.
Sustainability in construction can provide great help in that direction. Overall, a
green building costs less than a normal building because fewer resources (e.g.
water and energy) are required for the completion of the project. On top of that,
sustainable buildings have great ROI, as well. Simply put, the value of the property
is significantly increased with sustainable building.
2. INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY As reported by The Guardian, environmentally

friendly workspaces help employees perform better while reducing absenteeism.
The better the environment, the easier it is to concentrate and work effectively
toward the completion of tasks.
3. IMPROVED HEALTH Green buildings can be beneficial to health. According to
the Environmental Protection Agency, outdoor air is two to five times less
polluted than indoor air. Building and furnishing materials, such as paints,
cleaning products and carpets, can be dangerous for human health. The use of
sustainable materials can help with the purification of the air.
4. WASTE MINIMIZATION In Europe, the construction industry is responsible for

34.7 percent of the continent’s total waste. Green buildings minimize waste with
their lower environmental impact and use of renewable sources and materials.
Products such as demolition debris, sand and burnt coal can be used with
excellent environmental and aesthetic results.
5. BETTER USE OF MATERIALS Sustainable buildings manage water in a more

effective and environmentally friendly manner. Sustainable buildings can be
equipped with systems that recycle water, such as collecting rainwater for toilet
cleaning. Sustainable buildings can collect and preserve natural energy, such as
solar or wind energy, storing it and reusing it accordingly.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Recycled materials used during the

construction process are contributing significantly to the protection of the
environment and to the reduction of waste. Moreover, sustainable construction
takes into serious consideration a number of critical elements.
7. NOISE AVOIDANCE Noise can have a significant effect on a person’s well-

being. Sustainability in construction put extra attention to noise avoidance in the
following ways: distance augmentation between the source of the noise and the
subject; planting of more trees close to the noise source in an effort to absorb it;
and creating noise barriers (between a building and a highway for example).
8. BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE Sustainable construction has a plethora of benefits

in every stage of a construction project. Improved health due to safer materials,
increased productivity thanks to better surroundings and more effective noise
protection are only a few of the advantages. Green buildings can improve life
quality.
9. ROOM FOR EXPERIMENTATION Sustainable construction can be an excellent
opportunity for creative experimentation in the industry. New materials are being
used and as a result, more innovative techniques are being developed and
implemented
Materials used in sustainable construction
There are endless ways in which construction companies can improve

sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint, such as:
Using renewable energy, Wood, Recycled metals, Sustainable concrete ,Mud

bricks & wool bricks ,Straw bales
What are the Challenges of Sustainable Construction?
Although the benefits to sustainable construction are present and obvious,

transitioning isn’t an overnight process. It takes time and preparation to utilize
the best practices. Training needs to be implemented in order to start practicing
sustainable methods, and that takes time and money.
Another obstacle that many companies may come across is the actual principal
cost of sustainable construction. The general consensus is that sustainable
construction comes at a premium and the cost is higher than what the demand
actually is, despite the evidence to the contrary.
Nevertheless, as more interest in sustainability efforts continue to rise, more

construction firms are making the switch to sustainable construction, with green
building activity on the rise.

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GROUP WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

YEAR 2 SEMI 1 2021

NAME REG NO.

BALUKU MISAIRI 20/1/328/D/103

SENONO RONALD 20/1/328/D/146

ARIEBA MARY 20/1/328/D/127

EMMANUEL YENGI TOMMOR 20/1/328/D/372

SSERUNKUMA DAVID 20/1/328/D/571

LIGHEN JIMMY 20/1/328/D/547

MASEREKA CHRISPUS 20/1/328/D/317

KIYINGI BENARD 20/1/328/D/720

ABDALLAH BESHIR 20/1/328/D/614

KANYIKE ABUDALAH 18/1/328/D/569

TUMWEBAZE NELSON 18/1/328/D/542

What is Sustainability in Construction?

Sustainable construction is the practice of creating a healthy environment that’s

Here are the 10 essential benefits of sustainable construction.

1. COST REDUCTION Construction is a $10 trillion industry but its financial

2. INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY As reported by The Guardian, environmentally

4. WASTE MINIMIZATION In Europe, the construction industry is responsible for

5. BETTER USE OF MATERIALS Sustainable buildings manage water in a more

6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Recycled materials used during the

7. NOISE AVOIDANCE Noise can have a significant effect on a person’s well-

8. BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE Sustainable construction has a plethora of benefits

Materials used in sustainable construction

There are endless ways in which construction companies can improve

Using renewable energy, Wood, Recycled metals, Sustainable concrete ,Mud

What are the Challenges of Sustainable Construction?

Although the benefits to sustainable construction are present and obvious,

Nevertheless, as more interest in sustainability efforts continue to rise, more

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