Construction

Question 1

Building activities can be subdivided into three groups?

Answer 1

First fix , second fix and third fix activities .

Question 2

What activities are usually included in first fit works?

Answer 2

Usually starts from block work and ends with plastering.

Question 3

Explain how in good practice you would provide a description to a construction activity?

Answer 3

Construction activity can be identified using unique code composing the zone , project code. / floor , location / activity code / activity serial

The description for planing will always have a 3 digit unique number . It is good practice to assign 10 digits code.

Question 4

What is WBS dictionary?

Answer 4

It is a set definitions that defines the scope of each work element in the WBS.

Question 5

What is a tender document?

Answer 5

It is a written document sent to potential suppliers of a good or service to inform them about the information required for the buyer to choose amongst them. Issuing a tender document behind the tender process.

Question 6

Explain the purpose of a building facade?

Answer 6

Building facade also described as curtain walling (independent frame assembly with self sufficient components that does not brace the building structure ) is a building envelope or exterior element of building which adds asthetic arcgitectural design features as well as provide functional purpose such as protection from environmental factors, weather barrier and light transmittance.

Question 7

What is the significance of a building envelope to the building structure.

Answer 7

It acts as first line of defence against environmental and physical forces while adding little to load bearing capabilities of the structure.

Question 8

What are the two main curtain walls used?

Answer 8

Glazing and opaque.