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Unit 2365 - 210: Communicating within the BSE > Site roles > Flashcards

Site roles Flashcards

1
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What role does the Client play in the construction process?

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They are the individual/ company that pays for the project and funds the overall venture.

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What role does the Architect play in the construction process?

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They turn the client’s visions into a reality through drawings and schematics, they are the de facto leader of the project.

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What role does the Clerk of Works follow in the construction process?

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They ensure that the drawings & designs are being followed, they are the architect’s representative on site.

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What role does the Structural Engineer play on site?

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They find the most efficient ways of completing construction tasks, as well as account for variables such as wind and weather, additionally they calculate load tolerances and forces acting on the structure.

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What does the Surveyor do?

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They ensure that the building regulations are being followed.

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What does the Building Service Engineer do?

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Take responsibility for the internal building services, such as fire safety, electrical distribution, plumbing, HVAC etc.

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What does a Quantity Surveyor do?

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Suggests efficient construction methods that are within budget as well as calculate labour and material costs which are collated into the Bill of Quantities.

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What does the Building Contractor do?

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Enters into a contract with the client and oversees the construction process. according to the spec and to the Bill of Quantities. They will also tender for jobs.

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What does the Contracts Manager do?

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They are:
* Responsible for the oversight of the project
* A first point of contact for the public, site managers, clients, contractors and sub-contractors.
* Obligated to pay close attention to Health & Safety issues on site
* Responsible for contractors, sub-contractors, planning dates for labour, resolving disputes and identifying problems with contracting practices.

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What does the Buyer do?

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They manage the purchasing of required materials for construction, manage quotes from suppliers, schedule delivery times and assure the quality of the material purchased.

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What does the Estimator do?

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Breaks down the Bill of Quantities into individual units and collates the cost for each stage of the construction process. They will add these to the company’s overheads and profit margins.

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Where are the Client, Architect, Clerk of Works, Structural Engineer, Surveyor, Building Service Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Building Contractor, Contracts Manager and Buyer usually based?

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Off-site

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13
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Whom do the sub-contractors enter into a contract with?

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The main building contractor

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14
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What are the nine job roles you will usually see on a job site?

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  • bricklayer
  • joiner
  • plasterer
  • tiler
  • electrician
  • H&V fitter
  • gas fitter
  • decorator
  • ground workers
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What does the Site Supervisor do on site?

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  • Be the building contractor’s representative on site
  • Responsible for the day-to-day running of the site:
  • Budgets
  • Hiring
  • Deliveries
  • Construction duties
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True or false:
Trades will have a Trade Supervisor on site.

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True.

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What are the duties of a trade supervisor?

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  • Co-ordinate with other trades
  • Allocation of duties
  • Attendance records
  • Explaining and enforcing regulations
  • Overseeing workforce
  • Resolving problems and grievances
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18
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What does a bricklayer do on site?

Really?

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They construct the building out of stone, bricks and stone according to the architect’s specification.

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What will a joiner (carpenter) install on:
* First fix?
* Second fix?

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First fix:
* Doorways
* Window frames
* Joists & trusses

Second fix:
* Doors
* Skirting
* Architraves

  • Joists are horizontal beams of wood which are used for floors and ceilings
  • Trusses are triangular systems of wooden beams which support roofs and floors.
  • Architraves are the interior strips of material which round off the edge between the wall and the door.
20
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What does a plasterer do?

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They will:
* Carry out wall and ceiling finishes
* Dry lining
* Rendering

  • Dry Lining is when you attach plasterboard to a wall, allowing for easy decoration
  • Rendering is the term used to refer to applying mortar to exterior walls, whereas on interior walls this is referred to as plastering.
21
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What does a tiler do?
Do you need a specialist for swimming pools?

Umm…

A

They install tiles on floors and walls…
Yes you need a specialist to do a swimming pool you muppet.

22
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What does an electrician do on site?
What will they install on first fix?
What will they install on second fix?

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An electrician installs and tests electrical installations for lights, sockets, fire alarms and intruder alarms.
On a first fix, they install:
* Conduit
* Trunking
* Cables

On a second fix, they install:
* Light fittings
* Electrical accessories

23
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What does a heating and ventilation engineer do?

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Installs heating and cooling systems for homes and commercial properties.
They will install ducting and pipework on first fix and then appliances on second.

24
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What does a gas fitter do?

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Fit gas pipes and appliances

25
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What does a decorator (painter) do?

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Paint and wallpaper walls, ceilings and woodwork.

26
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What do ground workers (general operatives or labourers) do?

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They:
* Mix concrete
* Lay drains
* Offload materials
* Generally assist craft operatives

27
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What do plumbers install?
What will they install on first fix?
What will they install on second fix?

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They install:
* Hot & cold water pipes
* Heating & gas
* Soil & waste systems

On a first fix:
* Pipework

On a second fix:
* Plumbing appliances

28
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Who are the four main people who might visit site?

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  • Health & Safety Inspector
  • Building Control Officer
  • Water Inspector
  • Electrical Services inspector
29
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True or false:
Health & Safety Officers need to announce their intention to inspect a site with two weeks notice.

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False.
They can show up to site at any point.

30
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Who employs Health & Safety Officers?

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Two organisations:
* HSE
* Local authourity

31
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Who does the Building Control Officer (BCO) work for?

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The local authourity, specifically in the planning office

32
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True or false:
Building Control Officers have the power to reject construction plans.

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True.
They can also make suggestions on how to overcome plans.

33
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True or false:
Building Control Officers only visit the site once at the end of a project to give their “sign off”.

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False.
They visit the site at various stages of construction and give their final sign off.

34
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Who employs the Water Inspector?

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The Water Undertaker

35
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What are the three main roles of the Water Inspector?

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  • Reduce the risk of contamination to the public water supply (key role).
  • Enforce Water Regulations by randomly inspecting occupied buildings and new builds.
  • Inspect in cases of contamination or to overcome problems.
36
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Who employs the Electrical Services Inspector?

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The local electricity supplier

37
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What does the Electrical Services Inspector do?

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Inspect new builds to ensure their compliance with all Regulations (including BS7671:2018).

38
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How would you describe the process of job planning between the Client and the Main Contractor?

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Two-way.
The Client asks for what they want, and the Contractor offers advice and what is possible, as well as solutions/ more efficient products.

39
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True or false:
Electrical Wholesalers are often people who haven’t worked in the Electrical Industry

A

False.
They are usually experience electricians who are aware of the latest practices/ products.

40
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True or false:
Most Electrical Contractors are self-employed

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True.

41
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What are the two main roles you will see electricians in?

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  • Maintenance
  • Self-employed
42
Q

What is the ECA?
What do they do?

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The Electrical Contractors Association.
They effectively act as a trade union.

43
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What is the JIB?
What do they do?

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The Joint Industry Board.
They set the industry standard across government, organisations and individuals. They also provide the CSCS cards.

44
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What is ACAS?
What do they do?

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The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.
They settle disputes outside of court.

45
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True or false:
Being a member of NICEIC, NAPIT, Elecsa or the ECA is entirely optional.

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It is…
But it’s a very good idea to become a member of one of these organisations, as they carry a lot of prestige and will help your reputation.

46
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True or false:
A negative reputation will severely impact your buisness prospects.

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True.
For a self-employed electrician, reputation is everything.

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