Discuss the environmental and sustainability factors which can impact on and influence the material choices for a construction project.

Improving Sustainability through Material Selection

Review health and safety regulations and legislation associated with the storage, handling and use of materials on a construction site.

Discuss the environmental and sustainability factors which can impact on and influence the material choices for a construction project.

Justify material choice for a given building using performance properties, experimental data, sustainability and environmental consideration.

Evaluate the performance of a given building in respect of its human comfort requirements.