Principles of Building Construction 1 2023

What one of the following identifies construction changes?

• Method statement

• Specification

• Variation order

• Programme of work

Using the scale 1:10 what does the 10mm represent?

• 100mm

• 110mm

• 150mm

• 10mm

What would determine the height above sea level?

• Building line

• Temporary bench mark (TBM)

• Finished floor level (FFL)

• Backing line

On a double glazed unit what provides most thermal insulation.

• Inner pane

• Outer pane

• Air gap

• Outside building tape

What is a form of water harvesting?

• Using storage butts

• Reusing sewage

• Smaller cisterns

• Restricting water taps

What form of energy is taken from the wind?

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

• Windmills

• Biomass

Which one of the following is a recycled material?

• Fibreglass

• Managed timber

• Polystyrene

• Concrete blocks

COSHH controls

• Segregation of materials

• Manual handling

• Fire safety

• The safe disposal of hazardous materials

What type of foundation is used on mental stanchion?

• Pile

• Pad

• Narrow strip

• Wide strip

What makes cement set slower?

• Frost proofer

• Accelerator

• Retardant

• Plasticiser