Fill in the blank: The different ________ affected in the construction chain is a factor that can influence good design.

Fill in the blank: Factors that can impact on the profitability of projects include over specification leading to higher costs, difficulty of assembly leading to increased timescales and increased ________.

What is the term used to describe the principles of art and beauty that make something pleasing and attractive to look at?

In construction terms, which of the following might aesthetics include?

Different people may like different styles of building because:

The image of the buildings most clearly demonstrates which aspect of aesthetics?

What is a main factor that affects design?

Why does a developer need to be confident the new building will sell at a profit?

The development must meet the client’s brief while also meeting all current _________

Sustainability is a popular concern. New developments need to be fuel efficient, have a small carbon footprint, yet still offer improved _________

Good design is about how a building looks and functions; if it is efficient; how it contributes to wellbeing, quality of life and the community; if it is environmentally sustainable; and on budget offering value for money. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of good design?

According to the passage, why is it important for a new building to fit in with its surroundings?

Fill in the blank: Commercial buildings should be in locations and styles __________ to surrounding areas.

Poundbury is designed to achieve which of the following?

According to Building Regulations Approved document L, what must any new build be efficient in?

Fill in the blank: Reasonable provision shall be made for the conservation of ______ and power in buildings by limiting heat gains and losses through thermal elements and other parts of the building fabric.

Fixed building services in new builds should be energy efficient and have effective controls to ensure no more fuel and power is used than is reasonable in the circumstances.

According to the passage, what is one way poor building design can impact saleability?

Fill in the blank: Poor building design can reduce ________, for example, if the available land is not used efficiently or the building is sited incorrectly on the land.

Poor building design can have a negative impact on the local community, such as blocking light, affecting wellbeing, or reducing the desirability of surrounding property.

Fill in the blank: The end user (from an individual buying a home, to a large business premises – and everything in-between) in the construction chain is called the _________?

Fill in the blank: A person or group providing support or resources for the project and accountable for enabling success is known as the _________.

Fill in the blank: Specialists within certain areas whose services are used at key stages throughout the project are called __________.

Fill in the blank: Those who are often nominated and contracted to supply required materials at set stages throughout the building process are called __________.

Fill in the blank: The construction and building services tradespeople who physically build and install services are called __________ and sub-contractors.

Which member of the construction project team defines aesthetic and functional needs and may also define the product requirements?

Who in the construction project team assesses needs and risks and defines performance requirement?

Which role in the construction project team takes advice from consultants and sub-contractors and may define performance requirements and list products?

Who makes product selections based on specification and installation factors, may be responsible for design, and selects suppliers based on locality, delivery, and price factors?

Which member of the construction project team interprets requirement of design team, may influence product selection, and selects sub-contractors based on capability, availability, and price factors?

Who defines specialist requirements in the construction project team?

During the design stage, it is important to have effective coordination between all ________.

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of effective coordination between all disciplines during the design stage?

Effective coordination between all disciplines during the design stage ensures that timescales for completion of projects can be managed effectively.

Effective coordination between all disciplines during the design stage helps avoid unexpected increases in project costs.

Effective coordination between all disciplines during the design stage ensures the building delivers on aesthetic, usability and efficiency goals.

Effective coordination between all disciplines during the design stage ensures the building meets sustainability goals.

The difference in price between these two tap styles might be:

According to the passage, what can poor planning in construction lead to?

Fill in the blank: Problems with contractors, sub-contractors and labour will also result in _______ and additional costs.

Poor planning can create gaps in the programme of work, late/incorrect deliveries, and difficulties in assembly.