WorksheetsConstruction Project
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which professionals are typically involved in the design stage of a construction project?
Architect, Structural Engineer, Quantity Surveyor
Carpenter, Bricklayer, Plumber
Landscaper, Roofer, Joiner
Shopfitter, Decorator, Painter
What is the main purpose of the design stage?
To physically start construction
To finalise plans, specifications, and ensure compliance
To order landscaping materials
To install utilities
True or False: The planning stage may involve negotiating Section 106 agreements and CIL payments.
True
False
Which trade is responsible for removing vegetation and old buildings from site?
Demolition contractor
Plumber
Carpenter
Roofer
Which of these is NOT a material used in groundworks?
MOT Type 1 hardcore
Reinforcement steel
Ceramic tiles
Geotextiles
What is the purpose of a trench box?
To support excavation walls and prevent collapse
To store site tools
To cover manholes
To test concrete cubes
True or False: Utility maps and CAT & Genny scans are essential before excavation.
True
False
Which type of pile is installed using continuous flight auger (CFA) methods?
Driven pile
CFA pile
Screw pile
Timber pile
Which trade installs reinforcement cages for foundations?
Plumber
Steel fixer
Roofer
Electrician
What is the role of cavity trays in wall construction?
To hold bricks in place
To divert moisture out of the cavity
To insulate the wall
To increase acoustic performance
Which trade is responsible for installing suspended ceilings and partitions during fit-out?
Dryliner
Plumber
Roofer
Electrician
Which of these is an example of a ground floor system?
Block and beam
Slate roofing
Curtain walling
Underfloor heating
True or False: Flat roofs require tapered insulation schemes to ensure water run-off.
True
False
What material is most commonly used for window frames in modern UK construction?
uPVC
Bamboo
Straw
Cork
Which test checks the airtightness of windows and curtain walling?
Flood test
Air permeability test
Electrical continuity test
Plate load test
Which trade installs underfloor heating systems?
Plumber
Roofer
Bricklayer
Electrician
Which fix stage involves installing sockets, switches, and sanitaryware?
First fix
Second fix
Shopfitting
Groundworks
Which method is used to test drainage systems on completion?
Flood test
Air or water pressure test
Electrical continuity test
Plate load test
True or False: A gas membrane may be required as part of remediation works.
True
False
Which of these is an example of a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS)?
Swales
Concrete slab
Steel pile
Suspended ceiling
What is the main material used for landscaping topsoil preparation?
Topsoil
Reinforced concrete
Plasterboard
Asphalt
Who is responsible for carrying out topographical and as-built surveys?
Electrician
Surveyor
Carpenter
Plumber
Which method is used by surveyors to ensure construction is built in the right location?
Soil stabilisation
Setting out
Compaction
Grouting
Which trade installs bespoke joinery, display systems, and signage in retail units?
Shopfitter
Roofer
Plumber
Electrician
True or False: Shopfitting often requires night shifts and rapid programmes.
True
False
Which document records inspections, tests, and evidence of quality assurance during a project?
Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)
Risk Assessment
Method Statement
Toolbox Talk
Which regulation sets out health and safety duties for UK construction projects?
Building Regulations 2010
CDM 2015
LOLER
COSHH
What equipment is commonly used by surveyors to measure levels and positions on site?
Total station
Drill
Trowel
Jackhammer
Which professional is responsible for eliminating and reducing risks at the design stage under CDM 2015?
Principal Designer
Carpenter
Site Labourer
Shopfitter
What is the final stage before handover that ensures all defects are closed out?
Snagging
Shopfitting
Excavation
Demolition
