Construction Basics

What is our definition for Construction?

• Building structures and shelters

• Changing materials into finished structures on site.

• Creating the world around us.

• Changing information into print or broadcast messages

Which is not an example of residential construction?

• House

• Apartment

• Bridge

• Duplex

If something has been constructed, it is called a _____________.

• Building

• Tower

• Frame

• Structure

When a structure is enclosed where is can protect and maintain temperature it is called a _________________?

• Shelter

• Barricks

• Tower

• Chalice

Which of the four types of Construction is not primarily a shelter?

• Residential

• Commercial

• Public

• Civil Structures

Which of the four types of Construction includes stores, offices, restaurants and factories?

• Residential

• Commercial

• Public

• Civil Structures

Which of the four types of Construction includes schools and post offices?

• Residential

• Commercial

• Public

• Civil Structures

Which of the four types of Construction includes bridges and parks?

• Residential

• Commercial

• Public

• Civil Structures

When building a house, what is the next step after footings and foundations?

• Excavation

• Planning

• Framing

• Finishes

What is the first step when building a house?

• Excavation

• Framing

• Planning

• Finishes