Unit 1 S24

Which of the following are activities undertaken by an architect?

• Designing building plans and supervising construction

• Mixing concrete and laying bricks

• Operating heavy machinery and welding

• Installing electrical wiring and plumbing

Which of the following are activities undertaken by a Surveyor?

• Setting out construction works and measuring land areas

• Designing building structures and supervising electrical installations

• Mixing concrete and laying bricks

• Painting walls and installing windows

Which of the following are characteristics associated with commercial buildings?

• They are primarily used for business purposes and often have multiple floors.

• They are mainly used for residential living and have private gardens.

• They are designed for agricultural activities and storage of crops.

• They are temporary structures made for events only.

Identify four activities that could be undertaken as part of a planned maintenance programme.

• Cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and replacement of worn parts

• Painting, gardening, cooking, and swimming

• Shopping, traveling, reading, and writing

• Teaching, learning, singing, and dancing

The development of a commercial building will also require consideration of its ongoing operation. Name three activities involved in the operation of a commercial building.

• Controlling and monitoring of heating, cooling and lighting systems; The provision of security, cleaning services and other ancillary services and evacuation procedures; Any other appropriate response.

• Designing the building's exterior facade; Selecting the construction materials; Negotiating with contractors.

• Marketing the building to potential buyers; Conducting architectural competitions; Preparing land surveys.

• Drafting initial blueprints; Securing planning permissions; Conducting soil tests.

Sustainable construction methods have a number of financial, cultural and social benefits. Outline two financial benefits of using sustainable construction methods.

• Minimising waste by recycling materials and products; Improving water efficiency by installation of water saving technology/devices; Reducing energy consumption which leads to a reduction in operating costs; Effective maintenance plan to extend life cycle of buildings; Any other appropriate response.

• Increasing the use of non-renewable resources and raising construction costs; Decreasing building lifespan and increasing maintenance costs; Reducing the use of recycled materials and increasing waste; Any other inappropriate response.

Which of the following are cultural or social benefits of using sustainable construction methods?

• Improved community health and preservation of local heritage

• Increased construction costs and longer project timelines

• Reduced energy efficiency and higher pollution

• Limited access to building materials

Many tradespeople are involved in construction projects. Complete the table by identifying the tradespeople associated with the construction activities listed:

• Plasterer

• Tiler

• Carpenter

• Stonemason

• Stonemason

• Plasterer

• Tiler

• Carpenter

Renewable technologies are a feature of most new construction developments. Which two of the following are renewable technologies that generate energy?

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Gas boilers and diesel generators

• Coal power plants and nuclear reactors

• Oil heaters and gas stoves

How does Solar Energy generate energy?

• Solar photovoltaic: conversion of sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells/panels. Solar thermal: conversion of sunlight into thermal energy (or heat).

• Solar energy is generated by burning fossil fuels to produce heat and electricity.

• Solar energy is generated by nuclear fusion in power plants on Earth.

• Solar energy is generated by converting wind energy into electrical energy using turbines.