Information & Communication Flashcards
State one formal and one informal methods of communication with employer/supervisor and the types of behaviours you would use?
Letter/email, Verbal/text be polite and respectful.
State one formal and one informal methods of communication with trades/colleagues and the types of behaviours you would use?
Email, Verbal/text be polite and respectful.
State one formal and one informal methods of communication with customer/client and the types of behaviours you would use?
Letter/email, Verbal/text be polite and respectful.
What are the advantages of good communication?
Work runs smoother, better working atmosphere, less chance of errors.
What could the outcome be of poor communication with customer/client
Bad working atmosphere, loss of work, poor reputation, not recommended.
Which document gives information about location, sizes, dimensions and assembly?
Drawing
Which document gives information about the progress of the build, trades and plant of site, planed and actual timings.
Work Programme
Which document gives information about quality of materials and work, grade of timber & tolerances?
Specification.
What information is given on a Schedule.
Repetitive design information. E.g door or window schedules, linked to drawing detail where components are to be fitted.
Which document gives information about hours worked?
Time sheet
Which document is used to record extra work which was not originally planned for?
A Day Worksheet
Describe the information found on a job sheet/ticket?
To enable the worker to see what needs to be done and where.
Which document is used when there is a change to the original design and who authorised the change?
A Variation Order authorised by the Architect.
Which document is used to get materials from a supplier?
Material Order
Which document is used to release materials from your internal store?
Requisition slip.
What would you do if you are asked to check a delivery of materials and you find discrepancies or damage?
Record your findings on the delivery note.
Which document is used to request payment for materials received?
Accident book/record
What do the initials BIM stand for?
Building Information Modelling
Explain What BIM is all about?
It is the CAD drawing of a building and linking all electronic information relating to the construction of the building for future use.
If a drawing is at a scale of 1:100, each millimetre in the drawing represents how much?
100mm
What does the site agent used his diary for?
To keep a record of the day to day running of the site.
Why should written messages be clear and concise?
So that they are easily understood
Explain why graphical symbols are used on drawings.
To save a written explanation, takes up less space.
What information would be found on a COSHH data sheet?
You would find the correct precautions for use, storage and disposal.
Which document records the hazards on site?
Risk assessment.
State 3 professional job roles found in construction?
Architect, Site Agent, Senior Quantity Surveyor, BIM manager, Land Surveyor, structural engineer.
State 3 technician job roles found in construction?
Assistants to professionals, CAD operative, Data handlers, Contracts Manager, Clerk of Works
State 3 craft job roles found in construction?
Carpenter, Joiner, Shopfitter, Bricklayer, Electrician, Plaster, Dryliner, Slater, Roofer, Plumber, Window Fitter, Kitchen Fitter, Painter & Decorator
Explain the term “New Build”?
The construction of new domestic, commercial or industrial properties.
Explain the term “Maintenance” in relation to buildings?
The routine servicing of a building or structure to preserve its condition.
Explain the term “Renovation” in relation to buildings?
The refurbishment or modernisation of an old, defective or damaged building
Explain the term “Restoration” in relation to buildings?
To restore a building to its original condition by repairing, reconditioning or reconstructing.
Explain the term “Domestic” in relation to buildings?
Any work carried out on a home or residential property, such as improvements e.g. extensions.
Explain the term “Commercial” in relation to buildings?
Buildings that are used for offices, retail (shops) or hotels etc
Explain the term “Industrial” in relation to buildings?
Premises developed for the purpose of manufacturing, a factory, workshop or warehouse, etc.
What do the initials TBM stand for?
Temporary Bench Mark
What is the purpose of a TBM Temporary Bench Mark?
Give a point on site that all levels can be taken from, important for drainage.
What is the advantage of using a datum point?
More accurate.
What do the initials OBM stand for?
Ordnance Bench Mark
