Understand Construction Information (2)

Building controls and regulations are:

• guidelines for construction and safety standards

• a type of architectural design

• unrelated to construction

• only applicable to residential buildings

What are the types and uses of construction information?

• Types of construction information include drawings, specifications, and schedules, and they are used for planning, executing, and managing construction projects.

• Construction information is only used for planning purposes.

• There are no specific types of construction information.

Technical drawings used in the construction industry are known as:

• Blueprints

• Sketches

• Doodles

• Paintings

Planning permission in the context of building controls and regulations is:

• a legal requirement to obtain approval before making certain changes to a building or land

• a guideline for aesthetic design of buildings

• a financial estimate for construction projects

• a safety inspection process for completed buildings

Building regulations are important in construction projects because they:

• ensure safety and health standards are met

• increase the cost of construction

• delay project timelines

• are optional guidelines

Health and safety law applies to construction projects by:

• Ensuring worker safety and health standards are met

• Providing financial incentives for construction companies

• Reducing construction costs

• Increasing project timelines

What role do quality and standards play in building controls and regulations?

• They ensure safety and efficiency.

• They increase costs without benefits.

• They are irrelevant to building controls.

• They complicate the regulatory process.

What is required for most building projects, particularly new builds?

• Building permit

• Blueprint

• Construction crew

• Materials

Who is responsible for deciding whether a building project should go ahead?

• The architect

• The project manager

• The local government

• The construction company

When is planning permission required?

• For new builds only

• For any change of use of a building

• Only for shopping centers

• Only for residential homes.