Duty of Care in the UK Construction Industry

What is the role of contractors in the duty of care?

• Plan, co-ordinate, and carry out construction work safely

• Design the building layout

• Provide financial backing

• Market the construction project

What is the main focus of duty of care in construction?

• Health and safety of everyone affected by the project

• Aesthetic design of buildings

• Financial profit from the project

• Speed of project completion

What is the aim of the duty of care in construction?

• To increase project costs

• To ensure projects are completed safely

• To delay project timelines

• To ignore health risks

Who is responsible for the "PLAN" according to the diagram?

• Principal Designer

• Domestic Client

• Principal Contractor

• Designer

Which role is involved in the "DESIGN WORK" according to the diagram?

• Principal Contractor

• Domestic Client

• Designer

• Contractor

What is the connection between "PRINCIPAL DESIGNER" and "DESIGNER" in the diagram?

• The principal designer appoints the designer

• The designer appoints the principal designer

• They work independently

• They are the same role

Who is responsible for the "PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE" in the diagram?

• Principal Designer

• Domestic Client

• Principal Contractor

• Designer

Which of the following is a regulatory duty in the construction industry?

• Marketing

• Planning

• Sales

• Advertising

What is one of the duties related to building in the construction industry?

• Cooking

• Building control

• Painting

• Gardening

What is one benefit of seeking advice in construction?

• Ensures compliance with legislation

• Causes confusion

• Leads to mistakes

• Wastes time