6.1.2.1. Waste Avoidance/ Efficiency Increase

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is waste avoidance?

   Hint

   Think about the goal behind avoiding waste.

2. 2.

   Name one method of increasing efficiency in construction.

   Hint

   Consider how we handle existing structures.

3. 3.

   What is waste avoidance?

   • Minimizing waste
   • Maximizing waste
   • Ignoring waste

   Hint

   Think about the goal of waste management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Waste avoidance can save money in construction projects.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider financial aspects of resource use.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of adopting a circular economy model in construction when considering waste avoidance and efficiency.

   Hint

   Think about how resources can be reused in a cycle.

6. 6.

   Propose a project that illustrates the implementation of advanced technologies in reducing construction waste.

   Hint

   Consider how prefabrication changes traditional construction approaches.