Construction Principles

Work should be carried out in accordance to the schedule of works to:

• Comply with regulations

• Prevent insurance being extended

• Avoid the need to change risk assessments

• Make sure the project is completed on time

• To make a cake

Which document is used in the construction industry to explain how a task or process is to be carried out?

• Risk Assessment

• Job Profile

• Method Statement

• Task activity card

A general location drawing shows:

• Material storage

• Where to find planning applications

• Which operatives are working in that area

• The site in relation to its surroundings

A site plan should include?

• North point, location and size of new buildings/existing structures

• List of materials and a schedule of tasks

• Close up detail, 3D drawings, specification

• Views of the structure from different angles

What is the difference between hatchings and symbols?

• Hatchings show material composition and symbols show item type

• Hatchings show item type and symbols show material composition

• Hatchings indicate height and symbols indicate the illuminati

• Symbols show manufacturers and Hatchings show ground above sea level

Hatchings and symbols are used to:

• Make photocopying easier

• Meet planning requirements

• Reduce the amount of written information

• Help operatives share the drawings

Isometric projections are displayed in:

• 1D

• 2D

• 3DE

• 3D

A scale of 1:50 is most likely to be used with?

• Block plan

• Site plan

• Section

• Assembly drawing

Isometric drawings are displayed at what angle? (degrees)

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 45

How high would 4 course of blockwork be?

• 440mm

• 900mm

• 375mm

• 900m