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Who is at the top of the site management team?
Architect
Client
Building contractor
Clerk of works
Which role is responsible for ensuring health and safety on the site?
Local Authority
Building Control Officer
Health and Safety Inspector
Structural Engineer
Who works directly under the Architect in the site management team?
Client
Clerk of works
Building contractor
Quantity surveyor
Which of the following is NOT a part of the site management team?
Subcontractor
Buyer
Estimator
First aider
Who is responsible for the structural integrity of the building?
Building services engineer
Structural engineer
Civil engineer
Building surveyor
Who is considered the most important person in a construction project?
The contractor
The client
The architect
The engineer
What can a client in a construction project be?
Only an individual
Only a company
Only an organization
An individual, a company, or an organization
What is one of the responsibilities of a client under the Construction Design and Management Regulations?
Designing the building
Managing the budget
Ensuring the health and safety of those on site
Hiring the architect
Who is considered the leader of the management team in a construction project?
The builder
The architect
The client
The engineer
What do architects convert into a building design and working drawings?
The builder's ideas
The engineer's plans
The clients' ideas and requirements
The project's budget
At what stages do architects liaise with the client?
Only at the beginning
Only at the end
At the early stages and throughout the project
Only during the construction phase
Who generally appoints the Clerk of works?
The construction team
The architect
The project manager
The client
What is one of the responsibilities of the Clerk of works?
Designing the building
Ensuring the building is constructed as per the drawings
Marketing the building
Selling the building
Who does the Clerk of works liaise with regularly on site?
The marketing team
The sales team
The architect and the construction teams
The clients
What can the Clerk of works sign?
A sales contract
A marketing plan
A variation order
A design blueprint
What is one of the main tasks of a structural engineer?
Designing the interior of buildings
Calculating loads, forces, and variances from wind and rain
Painting the walls
Installing electrical systems
Who does a structural engineer work closely with to find the most efficient method of construction?
The painter
The electrician
The architect
The plumber
What are structural engineers sometimes involved in besides construction?
Cooking meals
Insurance claims, repair work, and alterations to properties
Teaching classes
Writing books
What is another name for a Surveyor?
Building Inspector
Building Surveyor
Construction Manager
Site Engineer
What is one of the main responsibilities of a Surveyor?
Designing the building
Positioning the building on the land
Managing the construction team
Painting the building
What do Surveyors ensure throughout the building process?
Building Regulations are followed
The building is painted correctly
The construction team is happy
The building is designed well
What do Surveyors do when they encounter problems?
Ignore them
Discuss and try to resolve them
Leave the site
Call the police
How often do Surveyors visit the site?
Once a year
Once a month
Regularly
Never
What is one of the responsibilities of a building services engineer?
Designing the external structure of the building
Designing the internal services within the building
Painting the building
Landscaping the garden
Which of the following is NOT a service designed by a building services engineer?
Heating and ventilation
Hot water and cold water
Air conditioning
Landscaping
What is one of the goals of designing internal services within a building?
To make the building look pretty
To be cost effective and environmentally sensitive
To make the building taller
To add more rooms
Which of the following might a building services engineer be responsible for?
Electrical distribution
Painting the walls
Planting trees
Building roads
What is one of the tasks of a quantity surveyor?
Design the building structure
Suggest construction methods within the client’s budget
Supervise the construction workers
Install electrical systems
What does a quantity surveyor calculate for a project?
The number of construction workers needed
The amount of labour and materials required
The design of the building
The safety measures for the site
What is created from the details calculated by a quantity surveyor?
A safety report
A bill of quantities
A construction plan
A design blueprint
Why does a quantity surveyor visit the construction site?
To design the building
To measure work carried out
To supervise the workers
To install materials
What will the contractor enter into with the client to carry out the work?
A. A partnership
B. A contract
C. A friendship
D. A competition
What will each contractor do for jobs?
A. Negotiate
B. Tender
C. Ignore
D. Avoid
Who will the contractor need to employ to undertake key roles?
A. General workers
B. Specialists within the trade
C. Family members
D. Friends
Who is responsible for sourcing the materials needed to complete a project in a construction team?
Estimator
Buyer
Contractor
Supervisor
What does the estimator do in a construction team?
Sources materials
Breaks down the bill of quantities into unit parts
Supervises the construction site
Designs the building
Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by the buyer in a construction team?
Obtaining quotations from suppliers
Ensuring delivery times
Adding company overheads and profit margin
Quality assurance
Who adds company overheads and profit margin in a construction team?
Buyer
Estimator
Contractor
Supervisor
Who supervises the contract, including creation, planning, and building?
Site agent
Contracts manager
Construction worker
Project assistant
Who liaises with the head office and the site agent?
Site agent
Construction worker
Contracts manager
Project assistant
Who is sometimes known as the construction manager?
Contracts manager
Site agent
Project assistant
Construction worker
Who is responsible for running the site?
Contracts manager
Project assistant
Site agent
Construction worker
Who plans ahead and makes sure the work is carried out safely?
Site agent
Contracts manager
Construction worker
Project assistant
What type of work do subcontractors carry out in a construction team?
General management
Specific or specialist area of work
Financial planning
Marketing
Which of the following is NOT a type of work done by subcontractors?
Plumbing
Heating and ventilation
Marketing
Electrical installation
Subcontractors enter into a contract with whom to carry out their work?
The main building contractor
The project manager
The financial advisor
The marketing team
Which of the following is a type of work done by subcontractors?
Air conditioning
Financial planning
Marketing
General management
Who is sometimes also called the construction manager?
Site supervisor
Architect
Electrician
Plumber
What is one of the responsibilities of a site supervisor?
Designing the building
Running the day-to-day operations of the site
Installing electrical systems
Painting the walls
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a site supervisor?
Budgets
Hiring
Deliveries
Cooking meals
What is one of the responsibilities of a trade supervisor?
Designing buildings
Allocation of duties
Cooking meals
Driving trucks
Who is responsible for coordinating with other trades?
Trade supervisor
Architect
Electrician
Plumber
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a trade supervisor?
Attendance records
Explaining and enforcing regulations
Overseeing workforce
Painting walls
What does a trade supervisor do to resolve problems and grievances?
Ignore them
Resolve them
Create more problems
Leave the site
Which construction team member is responsible for constructing buildings using bricks, blocks, and stone?
Carpenter
Plumber
Bricklayer
Electrician
What is another name for a carpenter?
Mason
Joiner
Plumber
Electrician
Which construction team member installs hot and cold water, heating, and gas?
Carpenter
Plumber
Bricklayer
Electrician
What is included in the first fix for a carpenter?
Doors and skirting
Pipe carcasses
Doorways, window frames, joists, and trusses
Appliances
What is included in the second fix for a plumber?
Appliances
Doors and skirting
Doorways and window frames
Bricks and blocks
What does an electrician install and test?
Gas pipes and appliances
Large diameter pipework and ducting
Electrical installations for lights, sockets, fire alarms, intruder alarms
Heating systems
What is the first fix for an electrician?
Appliances
Cable, conduit, and trunking
Gas pipes
Heating systems
What is the second fix for an electrician?
Cable, conduit, and trunking
Large diameter pipework
Appliances
Gas pipes
What do heating and ventilation engineers work with?
Electrical installations
Large diameter pipework and ducting
Gas pipes
Appliances
What might a gas fitter be required to install on commercial sites?
Electrical installations
Large diameter pipework
Gas pipes and appliances
Heating systems
What is a plasterer responsible for?
Tiling floors and walls
Painting and wallpapering walls
Wall and ceiling finishes, dry lining, rendering
Installing electrical systems
What is another name for a painter?
Plasterer
Decorator
Tiler
Carpenter
What tasks does a painter perform?
Tiling floors and walls
Installing plumbing systems
Painting and wallpapering walls, ceilings, woodwork
Building furniture
What is a tiler responsible for?
Installing electrical systems
Tiling floors and walls in properties
Painting and wallpapering walls
Building wooden structures
Where might specialists be needed to tile?
Kitchens and living rooms
Swimming pools and wet rooms
Bedrooms and offices
Garages and basements
