Information & Communication

Question 1

State one formal and one informal methods of communication with employer/supervisor and the types of behaviours you would use?

Answer 1

Letter/email, Verbal/text be polite and respectful.

Question 2

State one formal and one informal methods of communication with trades/colleagues and the types of behaviours you would use?

Answer 2

Email, Verbal/text be polite and respectful.

Question 3

State one formal and one informal methods of communication with customer/client and the types of behaviours you would use?

Answer 3

Letter/email, Verbal/text be polite and respectful.

Question 4

What are the advantages of good communication?

Answer 4

Work runs smoother, better working atmosphere, less chance of errors.

Question 5

What could the outcome be of poor communication with customer/client

Answer 5

Bad working atmosphere, loss of work, poor reputation, not recommended.

Question 6

Which document gives information about location, sizes, dimensions and assembly?

Answer 6

Drawing

Question 7

Which document gives information about the progress of the build, trades and plant of site, planed and actual timings.

Answer 7

Work Programme

Question 8

Which document gives information about quality of materials and work, grade of timber & tolerances?

Answer 8

Specification.

Question 9

What information is given on a Schedule.

Answer 9

Repetitive design information. E.g door or window schedules, linked to drawing detail where components are to be fitted.

Question 10

Which document gives information about hours worked?

Answer 10

Time sheet

Question 11

Which document is used to record extra work which was not originally planned for?

Answer 11

A Day Worksheet

Question 12

Describe the information found on a job sheet/ticket?

Answer 12

To enable the worker to see what needs to be done and where.

Question 13

Which document is used when there is a change to the original design and who authorised the change?

Answer 13

A Variation Order authorised by the Architect.

Question 14

Which document is used to get materials from a supplier?

Answer 14

Material Order

Question 15

Which document is used to release materials from your internal store?

Answer 15

Requisition slip.

Question 16

What would you do if you are asked to check a delivery of materials and you find discrepancies or damage?

Answer 16

Record your findings on the delivery note.

Question 17

Which document is used to request payment for materials received?

Answer 17

Accident book/record

Question 18

What do the initials BIM stand for?

Answer 18

Building Information Modelling

Question 19

Explain What BIM is all about?

Answer 19

It is the CAD drawing of a building and linking all electronic information relating to the construction of the building for future use.

Question 20

If a drawing is at a scale of 1:100, each millimetre in the drawing represents how much?

Answer 20

100mm

Question 21

What does the site agent used his diary for?

Answer 21

To keep a record of the day to day running of the site.

Question 22

Why should written messages be clear and concise?

Answer 22

So that they are easily understood

Question 23

Explain why graphical symbols are used on drawings.

Answer 23

To save a written explanation, takes up less space.

Question 24

What information would be found on a COSHH data sheet?

Answer 24

You would find the correct precautions for use, storage and disposal.

Question 25

Which document records the hazards on site?

Answer 25

Risk assessment.

Question 26

State 3 professional job roles found in construction?

Answer 26

Architect, Site Agent, Senior Quantity Surveyor, BIM manager, Land Surveyor, structural engineer.

Question 27

State 3 technician job roles found in construction?

Answer 27

Assistants to professionals, CAD operative, Data handlers, Contracts Manager, Clerk of Works

Question 28

State 3 craft job roles found in construction?

Answer 28

Carpenter, Joiner, Shopfitter, Bricklayer, Electrician, Plaster, Dryliner, Slater, Roofer, Plumber, Window Fitter, Kitchen Fitter, Painter & Decorator

Question 29

Explain the term “New Build”?

Answer 29

The construction of new domestic, commercial or industrial properties.

Question 30

Explain the term “Maintenance” in relation to buildings?

Answer 30

The routine servicing of a building or structure to preserve its condition.

Question 31

Explain the term “Renovation” in relation to buildings?

Answer 31

The refurbishment or modernisation of an old, defective or damaged building

Question 32

Explain the term “Restoration” in relation to buildings?

Answer 32

To restore a building to its original condition by repairing, reconditioning or reconstructing.

Question 33

Explain the term “Domestic” in relation to buildings?

Answer 33

Any work carried out on a home or residential property, such as improvements e.g. extensions.

Question 34

Explain the term “Commercial” in relation to buildings?

Answer 34

Buildings that are used for offices, retail (shops) or hotels etc

Question 35

Explain the term “Industrial” in relation to buildings?

Answer 35

Premises developed for the purpose of manufacturing, a factory, workshop or warehouse, etc.

Question 36

What do the initials TBM stand for?

Answer 36

Temporary Bench Mark

Question 37

What is the purpose of a TBM Temporary Bench Mark?

Answer 37

Give a point on site that all levels can be taken from, important for drainage.

Question 38

What is the advantage of using a datum point?

Answer 38

More accurate.

Question 39

What do the initials OBM stand for?

Answer 39

Ordnance Bench Mark