Construction Industry Contracts Quiz

Why is it important to have a contract when taking a job in the construction sector?

• To ensure job security and workplace safety

• To specify working hours, pay, and benefits

• To guarantee a promotion within the company

• To provide a list of all employees in the company

What types of contracts are used in the construction industry?

• Only permanent contracts

• Only temporary contracts

• Both permanent and temporary contracts

• Neither permanent nor temporary contracts

What is the nature of a contract in the construction industry?

• Legally binding

• Non-binding agreement

• Verbal understanding

• Casual arrangement

What do employees need to understand before accepting a job in the construction industry?

• The company's stock value

• The terms of the contract

• The names of all other employees

• The history of the construction company

What type of contract does a self-employed person usually have?

• A) A contract of employment

• B) A temporary work contract

• C) A contract that exists for a certain amount of time

• D) No contract at all

Who is responsible for paying tax and national insurance for a self-employed person?

• A) The person or company supplying the work

• B) The government

• C) The self-employed person themselves

• D) A third-party agency

What does direct employment imply in the context of a main contractor?

• The employee works through an agency.

• The employee is paid and provided benefits by the employer directly.

• The employee is responsible for their own pension contributions.

• The employee receives no holiday allowance.

What is a subcontractor in the context of construction and building services engineering?

• A company or person hired by the public to oversee a construction project.

• A company or person hired by a general contractor to perform a specific task within a project.

• A company or person that provides materials for construction projects.

• A company or person that buys properties after construction is completed.

How is a subcontractor typically compensated?

• Through a fixed annual salary.

• By receiving a percentage of the property value after sale.

• By being paid for services provided to the project.

• Through investment shares in the construction company.

What is the employment duration of a subcontractor on a project?

• They are permanently employed by the construction company.

• They are only employed for the entire duration of the project.

• They are only employed for part of a large project and move between projects.

• They are employed on a volunteer basis without a set duration.