QCTO Bricklayer Learner Guide 2 – KM01 – KT05A

This topic tackles the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Acts, how they are applied and influence the construction industry to promote quality and uniformity. A plenary list of construction regulatory bodies, standards, guidelines and codes outline relevant aspects and recommendations specific to construction activities. The National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and its influence on the environment is defined, including the definition of what we mean by the environment. We conclude the topic with energy efficiency, a constituent of sustainable construction, highlighting sustainability not just as a global trend or political jargon in construction, but as a practise of reducing environmental impact.