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Construction industry covers a wide range of activities from large-scale civil engineering projects to very small ______.
Construction industry covers a wide range of activities from large-scale civil engineering projects to very small ______.
house extensions
The use of sub-contractors is very common at all levels of the ______.
The use of sub-contractors is very common at all levels of the ______.
industry
The most common activity is general building work which is domestic, commercial or industrial in ______.
The most common activity is general building work which is domestic, commercial or industrial in ______.
nature
This work may be new building work, such as a building extension or, more commonly, the refurbishment, maintenance or repair of existing ______.
This work may be new building work, such as a building extension or, more commonly, the refurbishment, maintenance or repair of existing ______.
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Larger civil engineering projects involving road and bridge building, water supply and sewage schemes and river and canal work all come within the scope of ______.
Larger civil engineering projects involving road and bridge building, water supply and sewage schemes and river and canal work all come within the scope of ______.
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The construction industry has approximately 200,000 firms, of whom only 12,000 employ more than seven people – many of these firms are much smaller.
The construction industry has approximately 200,000 firms, of whom only 12,000 employ more than seven people – many of these firms are much smaller.
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The use of sub-contractors is very common at all levels of the ______.
The use of sub-contractors is very common at all levels of the ______.
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The scope of the construction ______ is very wide.
The scope of the construction ______ is very wide.
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Study Notes
Overview of the Construction Industry
- Encompasses a broad range of activities, from extensive civil engineering projects to minor home extensions.
- Comprises around 200,000 firms, with only 12,000 employing more than seven people; many companies are smaller in scale.
Industry Characteristics
- High prevalence of subcontractors at varying levels within the industry.
- Industry activities include general building work across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Types of Construction Work
- Common activities include new building constructions, refurbishments, maintenance, and repairs of existing structures.
- Larger projects include significant civil engineering endeavors such as road and bridge construction, water supply systems, sewage schemes, and river/canal works.
Hazards in Construction Activities
- Involves potentially hazardous operations, including demolition and roof work.
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Test your knowledge on construction activities hazards and control with this quiz. Explore various aspects of the construction industry, including the use of sub-contractors, and learn about the potential hazards and how to effectively control them. Perfect for construction professionals and anyone interested in understanding safety measures in construction.
