Digital Technology in Construction

The professional body that deals with Services Engineers is

• ICE

• CIHT

• IStructE

• CIBSE

When selecting building finishes, which of the following considerations is LEAST relevant to ensuring an environmentally friendly, safe, and durable outcome?

• potential to emit harmful fumes and its impact on indoor air quality.

• withstand wear, weathering, and long-term use.

• aesthetic appeal

• renewable or recycled materials to conserve resources.

What are the key challenges in construction industry that prompt incorporation of digital technology?

Why the construction sector is shifting towards digital technologies?

Organsie the following into its relevant catagory in digital technologies

• Sensors, IoT, 3D scanning

• Digital information and analysis

• BIM, VA/VR. AI, Digital Twins

• Automating processes

• Robotics, 3D printing, drones

• Data acquisition

What are the challenges of digitalisation in the construction sector?

Which of the following features is NOT typically associated with sustainable building design principles?

• Incorporation of energy conservation features.

• Utilization of solar energy to reduce reliance on non-renewable sources.

• Maximizing construction speed to meet tight deadlines.

• Minimizing building construction waste and using recycled materials.

What is the primary purpose of conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in sustainable design?

• To assess the cost of a product from manufacturing to disposal.

• To analyse the environmental impacts of a material or product throughout its entire life cycle.

• To evaluate the aesthetic compatibility of a product with modern design trends.

• To determine the ease of construction and installation for a building material.

Explain the duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager for the successful handover of projects. 

Reorder the following first five project development stages

• Inception

• Pre-construction

• Strategy

• Construction

• Feasibility