CCM Sustainability and Environmental Management Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which regulatory program requires construction sites disturbing one or more acres to file a Notice of Intent (NOI) before land disturbance begins?
Answer: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
The NPDES permit program requires construction sites disturbing one or more acres to file an NOI and comply with stormwater permit conditions before disturbing land.
What is a brownfield site in construction terms?
Answer: A previously developed property with potential environmental contamination requiring remediation
A brownfield is a previously developed property that may be contaminated by hazardous substances, requiring assessment and remediation before redevelopment.
Which of the following is NOT a recognized LEED credit category?
Answer: Contractor Profit Margins
LEED credit categories address environmental and human health performance (Sustainable Sites, Water, Energy, Materials, Indoor Environment) — not contractor financial metrics.
What is the primary goal of commissioning a building's mechanical and electrical systems?
Answer: To verify that building systems are installed, tested, and operate as intended by the design
Commissioning is a systematic quality assurance process that verifies building systems are designed, installed, tested, and operate according to project requirements.
Which design practice reduces material waste by aligning dimensions to standard material sizes?
Answer: Dimensional coordination or modular design
Dimensional coordination aligns structural and architectural design to standard material sizes, minimizing cut-off waste during construction.
Which practice best describes 'design for deconstruction' in sustainable construction?
Answer: Designing structures so materials can be safely disassembled and reused at end of building life
Design for deconstruction involves designing buildings so that materials and components can be safely disassembled and recovered for reuse at end of the building's service life.