Residential Construction research activity

What is the focus of residential construction in the context of building services engineering?

• Buildings for commercial purposes, such as offices, shops, and schools

• Construction of premises used for manufacturing purposes such as food processing plants and factories

• Focuses on buildings people will live in, such as houses, apartments, and housing complexes

• Construction of public recreational facilities

What type of construction is associated with buildings for commercial purposes?

• Residential construction

• Commercial construction

• Industrial construction

• Agricultural construction

Which type of construction is related to the construction of premises used for manufacturing purposes?

• Residential construction

• Commercial construction

• Industrial construction

• Educational construction

What type of wall construction was focused on in the construction of buildings before 1920?

• Lightweight wall construction

• Solid wall construction

• Partition wall construction

• Glass wall construction

Which of the following was NOT a method used in traditional construction before 1920?

• Traditional masonry materials and techniques

• Suspended timber floors

• Traditional cut roofs

• Steel frame structures

What type of floors were commonly used in traditional construction before 1920?

• Concrete slab floors

• Suspended timber floors

• Tiled floors

• Marble floors

What type of roofing was used in traditional construction methods before 1920?

• Green roofs

• Traditional cut roofs

• Metal sheet roofs

• Flat concrete roofs

Which of the following statements is true about traditional onsite construction methods?

• They are no longer used in the industry.

• They are only used for small projects.

• They are still widely used in the industry.

• They require a minimal amount of labour.

What is predominantly involved in the construction phase of a project?

• Low levels of labour and minimal resources.

• High levels of automation and technology.

• High levels of labour and resources.

• Outsourcing most of the construction work.

What does the programme of works outline in a construction project?

• The financial aspects of the project.

• The activities that need to take place along with predicted timescales.

• The legal contracts involved in the project.

• The design and architectural plans.