Construction Trades Quiz

Which term refers to the process of bringing a building or structure back to its original state?

• Renovation

• Rebuilding

• Conservation and repair

• Reclamation

Which term describes a person or company that agrees legal terms to provide a paid service?

• Director

• Contractor

• Spokesperson

• Administrator

Which skilled worker would install ‘structural carcassing’?

• Plasterer

• Electrician

• Carpenter

• Engineer

To which trades do the terms ‘first and second fix’ apply?

• Bricklaying, block laying and stonemasonry

• Electrical, plumbing and carpentry

• Civil engineering, heating and ventilation

• Plastering, roofing and painting

Which skilled operative would undertake ‘setting out’ on a project site?

• Electrical engineer

• Carpenter

• Civil engineer

• Roofer

Which of the following trades falls under ‘building services’?

• Plumbing

• Bricklaying

• Carpentry

• Plastering

What does the term ‘finishing’ mean for a bricklayer?

• The brickwork activity on site is now fully completed

• The surplus bricks and blocks have been removed

• The bricks allocated to the job have been used up

• The brickwork has been jointed or pointed properly

What is an advantage of using lime plaster rather than gypsum plaster when working on historic buildings?

• It is known for its ability to let structures ‘breathe’, which helps to reduce damp

• It is not affected by humidity or air temperature at the work location

• It hardens quickly during application when the air temperature is low

• It is easier to mix large quantities to cover greater areas of wall or ceiling

Explain the benefits of understanding the roles of other workers on site.

Describe the differences in the skills and activities of construction workers and building services workers.