WorksheetsHousing Development Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A housing association intends to build 150 houses on the site of a former school. The site is a brownfield site. Buildings were located on various parts of the site including classrooms, a sports hall and an administration block. Most of the site was playing fields, outdoor play areas or car parking. A decision has not been made on the form of construction contract that will be used. Which of the following are forms of construction contracts?
Design and Build
Traditional Contract
Management Contract
Cost Plus Contract
A contractor has been appointed to refurbish a cinema that was originally built in the 1930s. To complete the work, the contractor has assembled a team that includes specialists in building services design. Explain one positive effect of teamwork on the progress of the refurbishment project.
Increased costs
Delayed timelines
Improved efficiency
Reduced quality
The managers of a museum have appointed a construction company to design and construct a new building that will be used to house exhibitions. The project will follow the RIBA Digital Plan of Work. Which of the following are stages of a plan of work?
Design and construction
Marketing and sales
Recruitment and training
Maintenance and repair
A college has commissioned a construction contractor to design and build a new workshop. What is one requirement specified by the college for the new building?
It must be built quickly.
It must be future proofed.
It must be cost-effective.
It must be environmentally friendly.
What does Figure 1 show in the document?
A floor plan
A cross section through the wall
A roof design
A landscape layout
What is the height of the canopy in Figure 1?
3 metres
2.5 metres
4 metres
5 metres
What is the total height of the canopy from the base to the top in Figure 1?
5 metres
2.5 metres
3 metres
4 metres
What is the width of the smaller section of the base in Figure 1?
2.5 metres
3 metres
4 metres
5 metres
What is the total area of the triangular section of the canopy in Figure 1?
15 m²
7.5 m²
30 m²
22.5 m²
What is the length of the larger section of the base in Figure 1?
6 metres
2.5 metres
9 metres
4 metres
Explain one way that the local climate could affect the overall design of a warehouse.
It could determine the color of the walls.
It could influence the type of foundation used.
It could affect the number of windows installed.
It could dictate the height of the building.
Explain one advantage of following New Rules of Measurement (NRM1) when producing cost estimates for the construction of large agricultural buildings.
It simplifies the design process.
It ensures consistent cost estimation.
It reduces the need for skilled labor.
It speeds up the construction timeline.
How many storeys will the new building have?
One
Two
Three
Four
What type of frame will the new building have?
Wooden frame
Steel frame
Concrete frame
Glass frame
What is one benefit of high levels of natural light in an administration building?
Increases energy consumption
Reduces employee productivity
Enhances employee well-being
Causes more maintenance issues
