Key Players in Construction

Which profession concerned with developing economical and safe solutions to practical problems, by applying mathematics and scientific knowledge while considering technical constraints?

• Architect

• Project Manager

• Engineer

• Contractor

During Industrial Revolution on late 18th Century, the needs of engineering knowledge on the development of factory, roofing and railroads had been enhanced, due to the introduction of new material such as....................... , ...................... , and ..........................

• glass, steel, plastic

• iron, steel, glass

• steel, glass, stone

• metal, concrete, glass

What does a structural engineer do?

• analyze structural components

• research on structural systems

• design structural components and systems

• plan structural components and systems

In choosing a structural system that is suitable for a structure, what are the determinants?

• Soil condition

• Local weather

• Type of foundation

• Method of construction

A civil engineer deals with infrastructure of design such as..

• roads & drainage

• elevator & air conditioner

A mechanical engineer is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and material science for the design, analysis, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. What are the examples of drawing or diagram that are prepared by mechanical engineers?

• sanitary diagram

• plumbing and sewerage layout

• wiring layout

• lighting point

What is the statutory body constituted for registered engineers in Malaysia?

• BEM

• BIM

• IBIM

• CIDB

Contractors are a person, firm, or company that are appointed to carry out and complete the works in accordance with the contract documents, provide materials, goods and standard workmanship of the quality under the agreed cost.

So how do contractors being appointed?

• research & survey

• direct negotiation

• tendering process

In order to conduct professional practice, a contractor should be registered with...

• CIMB

• CIDB

• CIBD

• CONS

Project manager manages the following, except;

• ordering project task to fellow colleagues

• control of a project from inception to completion

• safety of the project on and off-site

• time management of the project