Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
1. Review health and safety regulations and legislation associated with the
storage, handling and use of materials on a construction site.
2. Discuss the environmental and sustainability factors which can impact on and
influence the material choices for a construction project.
3. Present material choices for a given building using performance properties,
experimental data, sustainability and environmental consideration.
4. Evaluate the performance of a given building in respect of its human comfort
requirements.