Sustainable practices and regulatory requirements

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  1. 1. Word to describe, the process of making changes or upgrades to an existing building or structure in order to improve its usefulness, performance, energy efficiency or aesthetics.
  2. 5. A certification scheme set up by the Building Research Establishment(BRE) to assess the environmental performance of buildings.
  3. 7. The ------------- Protection Act 1990 is one of the key government polices on sustainability.
  4. 10. Welsh word for 'Environmental'
  5. 12. Another term used for 'Energy assessment'(8,10)
  6. 14. One of the key focus points for the construction industry under the 'Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015'
  7. 16. Retrofit standard which sets out the requirements for competence, technical ability and overall requirements for quality that all installers will follow to ensure work carried out has met the required standard.
  8. 17. The 'M' in BREEAM
  9. 19. Retrofitting might include; adding ----------, upgrading HVAC systems or replacing windows.
  10. 23. 'BRE'(8,8,13)
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  1. 2. This is carried out by a qualified Retrofit Assessor who evaluates the energy performance of the building and recommends any improvements needed(6,10)
  2. 3. The Well-being of Future ----------- (Wales) Act 2015 is one of the key government polices on sustainability.
  3. 4. The 'Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015' requires companies to consider the impact of construction on local -----------.
  4. 6. The Environmental Protection Act 1990, sets requirements for waste management, --------- prevention, including air, water and noise.
  5. 8. Retrofit standard which focuses on the assessment, design, specification, installation, commissioning and monitoring of energy retrofit projects in domestic buildings.
  6. 9. Welsh word for 'assessment'
  7. 11. The second 'E' in BREEAM
  8. 13. This type of retrofit involves making energy efficient and sustainable improvements while preserving the historical and/or architectural value of the building.
  9. 15. The 'A' in BREEAM
  10. 18. Welsh word for 'renewable'
  11. 20. Retrofitting might include; enhancing lighting, installing --------- energy systems or changing the architecture of the building to accommodate new applications or technologies.
  12. 21. Term used to describe the responsible retrofit task involving; fixing air leaks and drafts by sealing gaps, cracks and openings to reduce energy waste.
  13. 22. A UK-based research and consultancy organisation focused on the built environment(Abbreviation)