Comms Part 3

Which professional is responsible for assessing building designs to meet the requirements of people with disabilities?

• Civil engineer

• Interior decorator

• Electrician

• Building surveyor

Fill in the blank: The building services engineer is responsible for designing systems such as _______ and air conditioning.

• heating systems

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  elevators

• fire alarms

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  plumbing fixtures

Match the following construction project roles to their correct descriptions:

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  The Estimator

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  Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of persons working on site and visitors, administers safety inspections, keeps safety records, and instigates accident investigations and training.

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  The Buyer

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  Responsible for sourcing and purchasing the necessary materials at the best price and ensuring correct quantities are delivered on time.

• The Planning Engineer

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  Breaks down the bill of quantities into labour, plant, and materials, applies pay rates, and adds percentages for profit, overheads, and administration costs.

• Health and Safety Manager

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  Responsible for pre-contract planning, planning efficient and economical use of plant, material, and labour resources.

Who is responsible for designing the roads, bridges, and tunnels that lead to the construction site, as well as the building’s water requirements?

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  The Architect

• The Civil Engineer

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  The Electrical Engineer

Who is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of those working on-site and visitors, and for administering safety inspections and training?

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  Health and Safety Manager

• Project Architect

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  Site Engineer

• 
  Procurement Officer

Who is responsible for pre-contract planning, including planning an efficient and economical method of using available plant, materials, and labour resources?

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  The Planning Engineer

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  The Site Supervisor

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  The Safety Officer

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  The Procurement Manager

Who is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the necessary materials at the best price and ensuring that the correct quantities are delivered on time?

• The Buyer

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  The Accountant

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  The Designer

• The Technician

Who breaks down the bill of quantities into three areas (labour, plant, and materials), applies pay rates, and adds percentages for profit, overheads, and administration costs?

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  The Site Engineer

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  The Architect

• The Estimator

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  The Quantity Surveyor

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a site manager/site supervisor?

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  Supervising and overseeing the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met.

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  Cooking meals for the workers.

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  Designing the building architecture.

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  Painting the walls.

What is one of the main roles of a trade supervisor?

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  Drawing architectural plans.

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  Negotiating contracts with clients.

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  Looking at work allocation and requirements of the operatives under their direct control.

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  Supplying building materials.