Unit 101 - Types of organisation

What is a sole trader responsible for in their business?

• Hiring a large team

• Outsourcing all work

• Issuing the invoices

• Investing in real estate

What is a key feature of a partnership in the construction trade?

• Unlimited company size

• Individual responsibility

• Sharing profits and debts

• Sole decision making

What does a limited company in the construction trade have to do?

• Share all profits with employees

• Operate without registration

• Submit accurate accounts each year

• Work without a legal identity

Who does the building contractor sign the main contract with?

• The client

• The architect

• The site manager

• The sub-contractor

What is a sub-contractor responsible for?

• Designing the project

• Carrying out a specific part of the job

• Registering the company

• Issuing all invoices

What might a plumber specialise in?

• High-voltage work

• Oak wood only

• Underfloor heating

• Alarm systems

What is a characteristic of industrial plumbers?

• Specialising in garden landscapes

• Designing building projects

• Installing hot and cold water systems in commercial situations

• Working exclusively in residential settings

What is the role of a maintenance engineer?

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance

• Calculating loads and forces

• Issuing invoices for the company

• Designing alarm systems

Who is responsible for the design of the project?

• The buyer

• The site manager

• The sub-contractor

• The architect

What does a structural engineer calculate?

• Profits and losses

• Loads, forces, and variances from wind and rain

• The number of employees needed

• Marketing strategies