Worksheetsconstruction industry serves the economy 1
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
According to the slide, a healthy economy comes about when growth, unemployment and inflation are in balance.
When growth, unemployment and inflation are in balance
When growth is high regardless of inflation
When unemployment is eliminated entirely
When inflation is reduced to zero
Official figures on the UK construction industry state it accounts for a specific share of economic output.
4%
6%
10%
2%
Official figures on the UK construction industry state it employs a specific number of people.
1.2 million
2.3 million
3.5 million
0.8 million
From the section on construction developments, select statements that explain how projects nationally generate tax revenues.
Individuals working in the industry pay tax on their income
Businesses and contractors pay taxes as sole traders or corporate bodies
Employees in construction receive tax‑exempt wages
Construction firms are exempt from corporate tax
Spending power of those employed in the construction industry benefits the wider economy.
It benefits retail and leisure businesses and increases business tax revenues
It primarily reduces household living expenses
It eliminates the need for local taxation
It decreases disposable income in local areas
Support of manufacturing supply lines is highlighted under construction developments.
Suppliers and manufacturing businesses generate taxable profits and their employees pay tax on income and spending
Manufacturers are shielded from all forms of taxation
Construction reduces demand for manufactured goods
Supply lines become less profitable and untaxed
Investors in construction companies with public limited company status typically receive taxable returns on their investment.
Taxable returns such as dividends
Tax‑exempt grants from government
Interest‑only returns guaranteed for life
Non‑monetary vouchers with no tax implications
Area regeneration projects offer outcomes for employment, taxation and property values. Select all outcomes stated.
Increased employment opportunities
Generation of tax revenues
Reduced individual spending power
Enhanced property values in the locality and beyond
Improvements to health and wellbeing during area regeneration can affect productivity.
They can increase worker productivity
They have no measurable effect on productivity
They permanently reduce productivity
They only affect leisure businesses
Local government finances during area regeneration are described in the slide.
Local government tax revenues are enhanced, reducing central government subsidy and grant support
Local tax revenues fall, increasing reliance on central subsidies
Central government collects all taxes from regeneration areas
Local governments lose authority to levy taxes
Entrepreneurial opportunities in regenerated areas are highlighted.
New business startup is encouraged, increasing employment and taxable profit
Startups are discouraged to preserve existing businesses
Only non‑profit ventures are permitted
Entrepreneurship reduces taxable profits
Enhanced commuter travel is listed under improvements in infrastructure.
Efficient and economical movement of workforce from home to workplace
Elimination of all commuting costs
Mandatory relocation of workers near job sites
Reduced access to public transport
Improved human networking through infrastructure is explained. Select all benefits stated.
Improved interpersonal interactions enhance business activity
Digital infrastructure speeds business and social interaction with benefits to the economy
Reduced networking to limit business competition
Physical networking hinders business development
Economical movement of goods is an infrastructure benefit.
It enhances taxable profits and maintains efficient supply lines
It primarily increases household leisure spending
It reduces the need for manufacturing supply lines
It eliminates business taxes entirely
Telecommunications infrastructure improvements affect collaboration and business development.
Improved efficiency allows greater collaboration and business development
They restrict collaboration to reduce costs
They have no impact on business development
They primarily increase commute times
Under community developments, housing projects create demand for certain items. Select all items listed.
Domestic appliances
Furnishings
Decorating materials
Garden and landscaping items
Industrial robotics
Local transport construction creates specialist demand for civil engineered structural features.
Bridges
Playgrounds
Street art installations
School cafeterias
Leisure facilities in community developments have both economic and wellbeing impacts.
They generate taxable revenues while supporting health and wellbeing, potentially reducing reliance on expensive healthcare provision
They reduce taxable revenues and increase healthcare costs
They have no effect on health or taxation
They eliminate the need for local transport
Educational establishments contribute to the economy through construction and maintenance contracts.
They provide taxable profits and employment
They are exempt from all taxes
They reduce local employment
They only generate volunteer opportunities
According to the worksheet, how do non-construction businesses and contributors relate to the built environment in supporting the national economy?
They do not rely on the built environment at all.
They rely on the built environment in some way to enable them to support the national economy.
Only construction businesses rely on the built environment; others do not.
They hinder the national economy by relying on the built environment.
Which group of local entities are you asked to list in the area where you live?
Businesses, shops, leisure facilities and healthcare facilities
Schools, museums, farms and libraries
Government offices, factories, ports and airports
Sports teams, charities, parks and community centers
