02 Types of organisation, contractor and specialist

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2.1: identify different types of organisation within the construction industry

Small, medium, large

Specialist firms and services

Sole traders

Sub-contractors

• Small, medium, large

• Specialist firms and services

• Sole traders

• Sub-contractors

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​ Sole trader

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person owns their own business and looks after everything:

A big advantage is that they are able to keep the profits and make their own decisions, but they do have ​

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responsibility for the business.

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Partnership

This is a popular type of company in the construction trade:

Different trades can work ​

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and build the company up. Two or more of the same trade can create a strong working relationship Partnerships broaden expertise and ​

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responsibility. Profits and the debts can be shared For example, a plumber and electrician or a bricklayer and a plasterer may join together to form a partnership, offering customers a ​

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range of services.

Multiple Choice

A firm which is run by the business owner is called

• partnership

• sole trader

• Public Limited Company

• Private Limited Company

Multiple Choice

A company which undertakes works for the main contractor is called

• a sole trader

• self employed

• a sub-contractor

• a consultant

Multiple Choice

A company which only completes certain specific types of work is known as a

• sub-contractor

• main contractor

• specialist contractor

• private company

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2.2 identify specialist plumbing organisations

Domestic plumber

Heating engineers

industrial plumbers

Drainage specialist

Maintenance engineer

• Domestic plumber

• Heating engineers

• industrial plumbers

• Drainage specialist

• Maintenance engineer

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2.3 identify specialist electrical organisations

Domestic electricians

Industrial commercial electricians

Maintenance electricians

Alarm engineer

CCTV engineer

• Domestic electricians

• Industrial commercial electricians

• Maintenance electricians

• Alarm engineer

• CCTV engineer

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Gas engineers 

Gas engineers are trained and certified as ‘​

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’ in the installation, ​

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and maintenance of gas systems. They will be registered with ​

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, who keep a list of all competent engineers. The registration is also a confirmation of competence to the customer.

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Heating engineers



Heating engineers will be trained to a ​

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level in the design, installation and maintenance of central ​

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systems. They are familiar with current regulation concerning the control systems and regulations for this area.

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Industrial plumbers



Industrial plumbers install hot and cold water systems in ​

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situations. This means the use of ​

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steel pipe will be more commonly used. The ability to ​

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will be required for industrial installations.

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Drainage specialists



Drainage specialists are required for both domestic and ​

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situations. They will be required to ​

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a single house drain to maintain the flow within the main sewer systems in city centres. They would also repair any damaged or ​

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drains that need attention.

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Maintenance engineers



Maintenance engineers are required to ​

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any planned preventative maintenance ​

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for commercial installations along with any unforeseen maintenance issues that could arise in commercial and ​

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situations.

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Domestic electricians



Domestic electricians will carry out any installation work within a ​

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property. This would include installing and testing the ​

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and the power circuits within the ​

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and could be for a new build or any extension/retrofit work that may take place.

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Industrial/commercial electricians



Industrial/commercial electricians are responsible for the ​

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and testing of lighting and power circuits in ​

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. This may include installations at ​

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industrial voltages and involve different ​

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.

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6.a) List THREE specialist roles for plumbers.

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Maintenance electricians

Maintenance electricians are required to carry out any ​

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preventative maintenance ​

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for ​

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installations along with any unforeseen maintenance issues that could arise in both commercial and domestic situations. For example, large companies such as supermarkets may ask a maintenance company to replace all the lamps in one of its stores.

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Alarm engineers

Alarm engineers will design, install and maintain intruder alarm and ​

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systems. This will include the ​

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, wiring and sensors that make up these systems. Breakdowns, re-sets and ​

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would all be part of this job.

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6.b) List THREE specialist roles for electricians.

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LO 2.4 identify job roles within the construction industry

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Clerk of works

Buyer

Estimator

Structural engineer

Site manager

Architect

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Architect

The architect is the ​

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of the project and considered the ​

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of the management team.

They ​

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the client’s ideas and requirements into a building design and working drawings.

They ​

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with the client regularly at the early stages, and regularly throughout the project.

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Structural engineer



This is a ​

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engineer who works closely with the architect to find the most efficient method of construction.

They ​

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loads, forces, variances from wind and rain, and look at ​

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. They are sometimes involved in insurance claims, repair work and alterations to properties.

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Clerk of works

Generally ​

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by the architect, the clerk of works acts as their ​

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on site. They will ensure the building is constructed as per the ​

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, standard of work and ​

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of materials.

The clerk of works will ​

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regularly with the architect and the construction teams on site and can sign a variation order.

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Estimator

The estimator works for the contractor and will ​

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the bill of quantities into ​

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, which represent the amount it will ​

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a contractor to complete each stage. To this they will add company overheads and ​

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.

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Buyer

The buyer also works for the contractor and will ​

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all the materials needed to complete a project by obtaining ​

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from suppliers for materials, with delivery times and quality assurance.

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Site manager

Sometimes known as the ​

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or the site ​

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, they are responsible for ​

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the site. They ​

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and make sure the work is carried out safely.

Labelling

identify job roles within the construction industry

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Buyer

Architect

Structural engineer

Site manager

Clerk of works

Estimator