Construction Terminology

The most important member of a construction team is

• client

• architect

• builder

• chippie

a brief is

• outline/overview of the project

• building design

• building specs

• project spec sheet

what are the two types of building surveyors

• land/quality

• land/quantity

• commercial/domestic

• domestic/industrial

civil engineers are concerned with

• building services

• structural components

• roads, bridges, and railways

• loads regarding structural properties.

first fix occurs when

• plastering has just started

• before plastering has been completed

• before painting

• after plastering

second fix carpentry involves

• erecting dormer windows

• erecting bay windows

• partition walls, doors etc

• kitchens, gable ladders

joinery consists of

• joisting and stairs

• stairs, windows and door

• partition walls and door linings

• roof extensions and stairs

job sheet gives details of

• hours completed

• details of the job to be carried out

• contract details

• worker complaints

An RO stands for

• Receipt Order

• Requisition Order

• Requisition Offer

• Release Order

Alterations to the contract is called

• contract notice

• confirmation note

• confirmation notice

• contract note