Construction Project Planning Quiz

What is the primary purpose of project planning before construction work begins?

• To ensure the work is completed to the clients' requirements and within the timescale and budgets agreed.

• To hire the necessary construction personnel.

• To finalize the construction design.

• To purchase all required materials.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of planning for construction or building services projects?

• Writing Programmes Of Work.

• Method statements and risk assessments.

• Planning site layouts.

• Selecting the final paint colors for the interior.

What does the 6 Ps stand for in the context of project planning?

• Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.

• Professional Planning and Process Promotes Peak Performance.

• Precise Planning and Preparation Produces Perfect Performance.

• Proactive Planning and Prioritization Prevents Problems.

What does site analysis involve before formulating any design according to the learning material?

• Evaluating the economic potential of the site

• Conducting soil tests for agricultural suitability

• Surveying the land and measuring its features such as levels

• Assessing the site for potential archaeological findings

Which of the following is NOT a term of site analysis mentioned in the learning material?

• Size

• Location

• Topography

• Climate conditions

What is included in the current and proposed characteristics of a site during the analysis?

• Nearby water bodies and marine life

• Existing buildings, trees, other structures

• Traffic patterns and public transportation

• Soil pH levels and mineral content

What is the purpose of outline planning in the context of building construction?

• To submit the final building design for approval

• To provide a brief description and drawings showing the planned position size, layout, and intended use

• To commission architects to produce full drawings and other details

• To apply for the necessary funds to start construction

What can be submitted if the local authority approves in principle?

• An application for demolition

• A request for outline planning

• Full planning permission

• A completed application form and relevant fees

What does full planning require?

• Only the necessary plans/drawings relating to the proposed development

• A brief description of the building's intended use

• All necessary plans/drawings and supporting documentation along with a completed application form and relevant fees

• Approval from the local authority in principle

What is the purpose of a Combined Ownership Certificate and Agricultural Land Declaration in the planning documents?

• To certify that the applicant has paid the planning application fee

• To certify that the applicant is the owner and whether the land is in agricultural use

• To show the site boundaries and other buildings on the site

• To accompany and support a planning application as a short report