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Understand how to communicate with others within the building services industry

Quiz by Ricky Fleet

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  • Q1
    A person who organizes and carries out structural surveys is a...
    Clerk of the works
    Quantity surveyor
    Architect
    Building surveyor
    30s
  • Q2
    A person who negotiates with clients creating design solutions by preparing detailed drawings and specifications is a...
    Structural engineer
    Construction manager
    Quantity surveyor
    Architect
    30s
  • Q3
    A buyer may also be known as a...
    Cost consultant
    Procurement officer
    Construction manager
    Project manager
    30s
  • Q4
    Which member of the construction team below is not considered a member of the site management team?
    Plumbing and heating engineer
    Construction manager
    Building services engineer
    Structural engineer
    30s
  • Q5
    Which job description matching the construction team person below is incorrect?
    Structural engineer – advises the client on the choice of a contractor
    Site agent – responsible for the running of the construction site
    Contracts manager – makes sure the project runs to cost and schedule
    Building services engineer – designing services using computer –aided design packages
    30s
  • Q6
    A company or trade person who deals directly with the construction company and not the client is a?
    Subcontractor
    Trade supervisor
    Main contractor
    Site supervisor
    30s
  • Q7
    A person who specifically oversees other trade operatives working under their supervision is a?
    Main contractor
    Trade supervisor
    Site supervisor
    Subcontractor
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main function of the clerk of works on site?
    To coordinate the different trades
    To maintain the project within budgetary constraints
    To assure the quality of workmanship on behalf of the architect
    To check health and safety standards are legal
    30s
  • Q9
    A building control officer (BCO) commonly works for?
    The local authority
    The main contractor
    The client
    The architect
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following tradespeople would normally grout the bathroom?
    Bricklayer
    Electrician
    Tiler
    Roofer
    30s
  • Q11
    Which one of the following tradespeople works with large diameter pipes?
    Heating and ventilation engineer
    Plasterer
    Joiner
    Electrician
    30s
  • Q12
    Which one of the following jobs would a structural engineer carry out?
    Design load bearing beams
    Plan the works schedule
    Attach archatrave
    Position a building
    30s
  • Q13
    Who is responsible for creating the building project?
    The client
    The buyer
    The subcontractor
    The architect
    30s
  • Q14
    Who is responsible for erecting the roof structure?
    Carpenter
    Roofer
    Plumber
    Ventilation engineer
    30s
  • Q15
    Who does the water inspector work for?
    The buyer
    The local water undertaker
    The main contractor
    The client
    30s

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