4.1 Construction Industry

Which of the following best describes a sole trader?

• A large company with multiple shareholders

• A small-scale contractor or sub-contractor working independently

• A company operating internationally

• A government-owned enterprise

What type of work is typically carried out by a major or large contractor?

• Small-scale domestic projects

• Large-scale projects such as infrastructure and statement buildings
  

• Only residential renovations

• Small projects for domestic clients

Small or Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in construction typically undertake which of the following?

• Only government-funded projects

• A range of project types, including both residential and commercial

• Large-scale infrastructure projects

• Only specialist construction activities

Which of the following is a characteristic of a government client in construction projects?

• High financial risk with no legal protection

• Client stability with contractual and legal protection

• Private investment for maximum shareholder return

• Small-scale domestic housing developments

What distinguishes a public limited company as a client in construction projects?

• Focus on private residential renovations

• Prioritizes investment returns for shareholders

• Only involved in small-scale projects

• Exclusively works with government contractors

Which of the following projects would most likely be undertaken by a contractor involved in commercial construction?

• Private homes

• Hospitals and healthcare centres

• Office accommodation and warehouse distribution centres

• Sports stadia

In determining a contractor’s involvement in a project, which factor is most important?

• Contractor's reputation for completing successful contracts

• Contractor's ability to advertise their services

• Contractor's international network

• Contractor's relationship with government officials

Which of the following is considered a residential project type?

• Office accommodation

• Housing

• Hospital development

• Online shopping warehouse accommodation

What type of construction project would typically involve utilities and transport contractors?

• New shopping malls

• Sports and entertainment facilities

• Road, rail, and air transport infrastructure

• Small private housing projects

A contractor specializing in healthcare projects would most likely be involved in which of the following?

• Factory construction

• Office building projects

• Hospital and medical research accommodation

• Shopping centre development