Construction and Technology Quiz

What does BIM stand for?

• Building Information Management

• Building Information Modelling

• Bricklaying Information Manual

• Building Industry Matrix

What is the main purpose of BIM?

• To replace bricklayers with robots

• To create 2D paper drawings

• To design and manage projects using a digital 3D model

• To store physical samples of materials

Which of the following is a key feature of BIM?

• It includes information about each component in the building

• It can only be used after the building is completed

• It is mainly for interior design

• It removes the need for teamwork

How does BIM help during a project?

• It increases confusion between trades

• It identifies clashes before construction starts

• It makes walls more colourful

• It slows down the building process

In the project life cycle, BIM can be used:

• Only in the design stage

• Only by architects

• During design, construction and operation stages

• After the building is demolished

Which of these is a benefit of using BIM?

• More design clashes

• Higher costs

• Better coordination between trades

• More waste on site

What does “off-site manufacturing” mean?

• Workers are sent to another country to work

• Building parts are made in a factory and then assembled on site

• Bricks are laid off the site boundary

• Tools are stored away from the site

Which of the following is not a benefit of off-site manufacturing?

• Improved quality control

• Faster build times

• More weather delays

• Less waste

Off-site manufacturing is often linked to:

• Prefabricated components

• Manual sketching

• Traditional site-only builds

• Hand-cut roof timbers only

How does off-site manufacturing improve sustainability?

• It reduces waste and uses materials efficiently

• It requires more transport

• It increases energy use

• It uses more water