7201 Unit 101 Contractor types

What is a sole trader in the construction industry?

• A company with multiple owners

• A company with limited liability

• An individual who runs and owns the entire business

• A company with a large workforce

What is a partnership in the construction trade?

• A company with a large workforce

• An individual who runs and owns the entire business

• A company with limited liability

• A company with multiple owners

What is a limited company in the construction industry?

• A company with multiple owners

• An individual who runs and owns the entire business

• A company with limited liability

• A company with a large workforce

What is the role of a building contractor in a construction project?

• Completing the jobs

• Designing buildings

• Signing the main contract with the client

• Ordering materials

What is the role of a subcontractor in the construction industry?

• Completing the jobs

• Signing the main contract with the client

• Ordering materials

• Undertaking work for a main contractor

What is the role of a specialist contractor in the construction industry?

• Carrying out activities that involve specialist construction knowledge and skills

• Completing the jobs

• Undertaking work for a main contractor

• Signing the main contract with the client

What is the role of a gas engineer in the construction industry?

• Installing and maintaining gas systems

• Designing and maintaining intruder alarm systems

• Installing hot and cold water systems

• Installing and testing lighting circuits

What is the role of a carpenter in the construction industry?

• Specializing in external rendering

• Specializing in ornate brickwork

• Specializing in hand-made kitchens

• Specializing in drainage systems

What is the role of a maintenance engineer in the construction industry?

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance

• Installing and testing lighting circuits

• Designing and maintaining intruder alarm systems

• Installing and maintaining gas systems

What is the role of an estimator in the construction industry?

• Designing and advising in construction

• Pricing materials and sourcing labor

• Overseeing operations on a day-to-day basis

• Ordering materials