Buildings account for ___________ to _____________ percent of the world's energy use correct answers 1/3 to 1/2
one simple definition of _____________ is building to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs correct answer...
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Buildings account for ___________ to _____________ percent of the world's energy use correct
answers 1/3 to 1/2
one simple definition of _____________ is building to meet the needs of the present generation
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs correct answers
sustainability
a _________-_______-__________ life cycle analysis (LSA) begins with materials extraction by
extends only as far as when the material leaves the factory correct answers cradle-to-gate
cradle-to-gate excludes what that cradle-to-grave does not? correct answers effects of
transportation to the building site, installation, maintenance, and disposal or recycling
a ___________-_________-____________ LCA is considered the most comprehensive method
of describing and quantifying environmental impacts associated with building materials correct
answers cradle-to-grave
what does LEED stand for? correct answers Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED recognizes four levels of sustainable design including... correct answers certified,
platinum, gold, and silver
within each LEED category are mandatory _________________ and optional ______________
that contribute points toward a building's overall sustainability rating correct answers
prerequisites, credits
construction documents fully describe the building to be constructed and typically consist of
graphic _________________________ (plans) and written ______________________ correct
answers construction drawings, specifications
_____________________ govern the types of activities that may take place on a given piece of
land, densities, setbacks, parking requirements, and bulk dimensions (height, footprint, etc.)
correct answers zoning ordinances
zoning ordinances can be used to protect what? correct answers historic areas
the ______________________ is a stand alone building code that regulates the construction of
one and two family dwellings correct answers international residential code (IRC)
to effectively use the international building code, one must know the proposed
________________ and ______________ correct answers occupancy classification, construction
type
, Prior to 2000, the three model codes in the US were the ____________ building code,
_________________ building code, and the ________________ building code correct answers
uniform, standard, national
in the US, the ____________________ is the predominate building code used today correct
answers international building code (IBC)
a ________________ code requirement contains detailed information, is simpler to implement,
and provides certainty for designers and builders correct answers prescriptive
a ________________ code requirement provides the standard for a particular building element
but does not include detailed information. For example, a wall that is required to have a two-hour
fire resistance rating correct answers performance
in conventional ____________/____________/___________ project delivery, the owner first
hires a design team to create construction documents. Once the construction documents are
complete, the owner invites construction firms to submit a bid before awarding the construction
project to the bidder deemed most suitable correct answers design, bid, build
in design/build project delivery, the owner contracts with one ____________ that ultimately
assumes responsibility for both design and construction correct answers entity
the ____________/___________ project delivery method readily accommodates fast track
construction correct answers design, build
in ____________________ construction, the owner contracts with a single entity that provides
not only design and construction services, but financing for the project as well correct answers
turnkey
with fixed-fee or ___________________ compensation, the general contractor is paid a fixed
dollar amount to complete the construction project correct answers lump sum
_____________________ compensation is most often used with projects for which the scope of
work is not fully known at the time compensation is established correct answers cost plus a fee
cost plus a fee compensation may include a _______________________ price correct answers
guaranteed maximum (GMAX or GMP)
_______________________ include bonuses or penalties for saving or overruns can be part of
any type of construction contract correct answers inactive provision
common types of surety bonds are _________________ and payment bonds correct answers bid
and performance
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