POB1-Sources of information used in construction

Many different sources of information are used in the construction industry to make sure that things are built accurately, safely and according to :

• Council Regulations

• Building Regulations.

• Local Planning Regulations

The sources of information used in construction are as follows:

• Drawings and Building Regulations

• Specifications and Schedules

• Programme of Work

• Construction Magazine Daily

Technical drawing need to meet the criteria set out by :

• British Standards

• Building Regulations

• HSE

• Local Council

Technical drawings are done by:

• Engineers

• Designers

• Architects

• Labourers

The primary work completed in a building before the walls and ceilings are plastered, such as installing windows, door frames and stairs is called:

• Second Fix

• First Fix

• Addendum

• Third Fix

Carpentry work completed after the walls and ceilings have been plastered, such as installing skirting, architraves and doors is called:

• First Fix

• Second Fix

• Addendum

• Third Fix

True or False: Working drawings are referred to when calculating costs and the quantity of materials required for producing work.

• True

• False

True or False: Joiners may use working drawings to price work, estimate quantities of materials and produce full-size setting out rods to make joinery items, such as windows, doors and stairs.

• True

• False

True or False: Construction drawings are often created with two dimensions (2D): length and width.

• True

• False

True or False: Drawings can also be drawn in three dimensions (3D): length, width and depth.

• True

• False