23 Questions
What percentage of Canada's gross domestic product does the construction sector represent?
7%
According to the National Building Code, which of the following best describes a constructor?
A person who contracts with an owner to undertake a project
Which of the following best describes the division of the construction industry?
Building construction and heavy civil works construction
Which organization represents the Canadian residential construction industry?
Canadian Home Builders’ Association
Which industry ranked highest in the number of fatalities in Canada between 2015 and 2017?
Construction industry
What is the purpose of bid depositories in construction associations?
To manage the bid process for major construction projects
Which level of government does the Canadian Construction Association lobby?
Federal government
Which sub-sector of the construction industry covers non-building construction projects such as roads, bridges, and pipelines?
Heavy and civil engineering construction
Who usually possesses the legal title, lease, or licence to the land, site or building for which design and construction projects are intended?
Owners
Which type of company in the construction industry undertakes responsibility for the successful completion of the construction project and hires trade contractors?
General contractor
What is the role of a construction manager in the construction industry?
To coordinate the work of construction
According to the text, who is responsible for paying compensation to injured workers in each province/territory?
Provincial/territorial governments
What is the purpose of workers' compensation legislation?
To ensure workers are compensated for workplace injuries
What can happen if employers fail to maintain installments in good standing with the compensation board?
They may face fines or prosecution
Which entity coordinates the hiring of trade contractors on behalf of the owner?
The construction manager
What should architects do to ensure construction workers are covered by workplace safety insurance?
Request a certificate of good standing from the general contractor
In the construction management arrangement, who acts as the constructor with the support of the construction manager?
The owner
When does the role of construction manager often convert to that of a general contractor?
Once the cost of construction becomes firm
Which organization is responsible for periodically revising, updating, or drafting new standard forms of contract and other national standard guides and documents for the construction industry in Canada?
Canadian Construction Documents Committee
What type of services can a construction company provide depending on the owner's needs and desire to manage risk?
Construction management services
What is the role of the Construction Industry Consultative Committee?
To represent the interests of skilled and experienced practitioners from each sector of the consulting and construction industry
Which organization is the license holder for the LEED green building rating system in Canada?
Canada Green Building Council
What is the mission of the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
To lead and facilitate the coordinated use of building information modeling (BIM) in the design, construction, and management of the Canadian built environment
Test your knowledge of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and its role in representing the construction industry's national interests. Learn about the CCA's lobbying efforts and how it interacts with the federal government. Find out more about the CCA's contact information and the presence of provincial/territorial and local construction associations throughout Canada.
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