THIS IS HOW WE BUILD - Pre-Planning and Materials Selection

Welcome to part 4 of 6 of the "THIS IS HOW WE BUILD" training modules!

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These modules are designed to be completed as a whole for continued professional practitioner points and certification; or individually to test your knowledge on a particular subject.

If completing the entire This is How We Build series, each module will take you through different stages of a building, from inception through to end of life.

This fourth module looks at planning for a build project, and the importance of materials selection.

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* 1. According to Circle Economy, approximately how much material is extracted globally each year?

Over 100 Billion Tonnes

Over 100 Million Tonnes

Over 50 Million Tonnes

Over 250 Billion Tonnes

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* 2. True or False:

NZS 3604:2011 Timber-Framed Buildings, clause 8.5.4 Lateral support of studs, says that all studs shall be laterally supported by dwangs, wailings, or metal angle wailings AND exterior wall cladding or interior linings.

False

True

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* 3. What are some of the benefits to removing dwangs/nogs?

A reduction in thermal bridging

Reduces need for more materials

Reduces unneeded costs

Reduces off-cuts and additional waste

Time and labour savings

Improved thermal performance

All of the above

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* 4. True or False:

Allowing sediment, waste or litter to be deposited off your building site is an offence under the Resource Management Act 1991 and or the Litter Act 1979.

True

False

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* 5. True or False:

Ordering all materials at the beginning of a project helps reduce waste.

True

False

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* 6. What is "Nude Delivery"?

A delivery without packaging

A delivery without documentation

A self-delivery

A delivery made after hours

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* 7. According to the BRANZ Supplier and Product Selection page, what are the four recommended actions to consider when selecting materials and products?

Improve site recycling, minimise landfill waste, select sustainable products, and increase material recovery

Improve procurement efficiency, increase storage capacity, streamline consenting processes, and reduce subcontractor variation

Consider supplier practices, tighten up on estimating and purchasing to eliminate waste, planning deliveries efficiently, and work smarter not harder

Source all materials locally, prioritise recycled content, reduce packaging waste, and maximise material durability

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* 8. Which of the following are examples of regenerative building materials?

PVC pipe

Polystyrene

Wool Insulation

Straw Bale

Hempcrete

Concrete block

All of the above

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* 9. What best describes regenerative building materials?

Materials that are certified environmentally friendly by a recognised third-party organisation

Bio-based materials or earth-based solutions with low or net positive impacts on environment and wellbeing

Materials that can be recycled at the end of their life

Materials that are locally sourced to minimise transport emissions

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* 10. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List is a list of chemicals representing the “worst in class” substances prevalent in the building industry that pose serious risks to human health and the environment.

What are some of the hazards from these toxic substances?

Bioaccumulation

Reproductive toxicity

Environmental persistence

Acute or chronic organ toxicity

Endocrine disruption

Cancer

Ozone depletion

All of the above

THIS IS HOW WE BUILD - Pre-Planning and Materials Selection

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* 1. According to Circle Economy, approximately how much material is extracted globally each year?

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* 2. True or False: NZS 3604:2011 Timber-Framed Buildings, clause 8.5.4 Lateral support of studs, says that all studs shall be laterally supported by dwangs, wailings, or metal angle wailings AND exterior wall cladding or interior linings.

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* 3. What are some of the benefits to removing dwangs/nogs?

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* 4. True or False:Allowing sediment, waste or litter to be deposited off your building site is an offence under the Resource Management Act 1991 and or the Litter Act 1979.

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* 5. True or False:Ordering all materials at the beginning of a project helps reduce waste.

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* 6. What is "Nude Delivery"?

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* 7. According to the BRANZ Supplier and Product Selection page, what are the four recommended actions to consider when selecting materials and products?

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* 8. Which of the following are examples of regenerative building materials?

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* 9. What best describes regenerative building materials?

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* 10. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List is a list of chemicals representing the “worst in class” substances prevalent in the building industry that pose serious risks to human health and the environment.What are some of the hazards from these toxic substances?

* 2. True or False:

NZS 3604:2011 Timber-Framed Buildings, clause 8.5.4 Lateral support of studs, says that all studs shall be laterally supported by dwangs, wailings, or metal angle wailings AND exterior wall cladding or interior linings.

* 4. True or False:

Allowing sediment, waste or litter to be deposited off your building site is an offence under the Resource Management Act 1991 and or the Litter Act 1979.

* 5. True or False:

Ordering all materials at the beginning of a project helps reduce waste.

* 10. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List is a list of chemicals representing the “worst in class” substances prevalent in the building industry that pose serious risks to human health and the environment.

What are some of the hazards from these toxic substances?