Construction and Built Environment Sector Knowledge

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What are the main types of buildings and structures covered within the construction and the built environment sector?

Residential and non-residential buildings, bridges and roads

Name the typical component parts of buildings and structures mentioned in the text.

Walls, floors, and openings

List at least 3 facilities and systems under infrastructure and civil engineering products that learners should be aware of.

Roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, water supply and sewerage systems, electrical grids, telecommunications

What are the professional and managerial roles and responsibilities associated with the built environment sector?

Professional and managerial roles and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of mechanical services in buildings?

The functions include escalators, lifts, heating, ventilation, air conditioning. Signup and view all the answers

List the electrical services involved in buildings.

Energy supply, lighting, low voltage (LV) systems, communication lines, telephones, IT networks. Signup and view all the answers

What are the services supporting public health in buildings?

Plumbing for water supply, domestic hot water, drainage of wastewater (sewage), stormwater drainage. Signup and view all the answers

Name four professional roles associated with the design and construction of a project in the built environment sector.

Designer/architect, civil/structural engineer, contracts manager, site manager. Signup and view all the answers

Which industries are involved in raw material extraction according to the text?

Oil and gas, forestry, quarrying, mining Signup and view all the answers

What are the means of transforming raw materials into finished goods discussed in the text?

Timber, engineered wood products, steel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an engineered wood product (EWP) as mentioned in the text?

Trussed rafters Signup and view all the answers

What does stainless steel mentioned in the text mainly get made into?

Fixings and fastenings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use for lightweight mild steel sections in the text?

Automobile parts Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following industries is NOT involved in raw material extraction for the built environment life cycle?

Pharmaceuticals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component used to produce electric cable and water/gas pipes?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

What material is used to make cement?

Crushed rock materials Signup and view all the answers

What is mortar composed of?

Cement and water Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of concrete?

Cement, water, and aggregate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a building operation and maintenance manual?

To give information on building operation, maintenance, decommissioning, and subsequent demolition Signup and view all the answers

What does a pre-demolition plan include details of?

Structures and load bearing party walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of explosives in demolition?

To take down superstructure Signup and view all the answers

What activity does planned and preventive maintenance involve?

Carrying out on a regular basis to keep something in working order or extend its life Signup and view all the answers

What is used to produce reinforced concrete lintels and pre-stressed products?

Steel bars or mesh Signup and view all the answers

What is the main material used for water pipes?

Plastic Signup and view all the answers