CCM CCM Sustainability and Environmental Management Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is embodied carbon in the context of construction sustainability?

Accepted Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions from material manufacturing, transport, and construction activities

Answer

Embodied carbon refers to greenhouse gas emissions associated with manufacturing, transporting, and installing construction materials throughout the building lifecycle.

Question 2

What does a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan address on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of oil discharges that could reach navigable waters

Answer

An SPCC plan is required by the EPA to prevent oil spills from reaching navigable waters or adjoining shorelines, applicable to sites with oil above threshold quantities.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of erosion and sediment control measures on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To prevent disturbed soil and debris from entering nearby waterways

Answer

Erosion and sediment controls protect water quality by preventing disturbed soil and construction debris from washing into nearby waterways.

Question 4

Which energy efficiency standard is most commonly referenced for commercial building envelope design in the US?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1

Answer

ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1 sets minimum energy efficiency requirements for building envelopes and mechanical systems in commercial buildings and is widely adopted in US building codes.

Question 5

What defines a net zero energy building?

Accepted Answer

A building that produces as much energy from renewable sources as it consumes annually

Answer

A net zero energy building balances its annual energy consumption with an equivalent amount of renewable energy produced on-site or off-site.

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CCM CCM Sustainability and Environmental Management Questions and Answers 2