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What does the term 'journeyman' refer to in the context of the text?
What does the term 'journeyman' refer to in the context of the text?
- A skilled constructor who works in building construction
- An individual who learns a skill from an apprentice
- An experienced and qualified tradesperson (correct)
- A person who contracts with an owner to undertake a project
How is a 'constructor' defined according to the text?
How is a 'constructor' defined according to the text?
- A skilled tradesperson in the heavy civil works construction sector
- A person who learns a skill from an experienced journeyman
- Someone who undertakes the work on a project or part thereof (correct)
- An individual who works within the design-construction industry
What is the significance of understanding the roles and responsibilities in the design-construction industry?
What is the significance of understanding the roles and responsibilities in the design-construction industry?
- It ensures compliance with environmental regulations only
- It focuses solely on product manufacturing and supply chains
- It helps in maximizing profits for individuals
- It is critical in understanding how a design transforms into a building (correct)
How does the construction sector contribute to Canada's economy?
How does the construction sector contribute to Canada's economy?
Which sub-sectors are present within the construction industry according to the text?
Which sub-sectors are present within the construction industry according to the text?
In the context of the text, what is the role of an 'apprentice'?
In the context of the text, what is the role of an 'apprentice'?
What role does a design-builder typically take on in a construction project?
What role does a design-builder typically take on in a construction project?
When does a construction manager usually get involved in a project?
When does a construction manager usually get involved in a project?
Who coordinates the hiring of trade contractors in a construction management arrangement?
Who coordinates the hiring of trade contractors in a construction management arrangement?
Which workers in the construction industry are typically hired on a project-by-project basis?
Which workers in the construction industry are typically hired on a project-by-project basis?
Where do workers in the construction industry usually acquire their skills?
Where do workers in the construction industry usually acquire their skills?
What must certain skilled workers like plumbers and electricians have to legally work in their trade?
What must certain skilled workers like plumbers and electricians have to legally work in their trade?
Who establishes product standards used in the construction industry?
Who establishes product standards used in the construction industry?
What role do manufacturers and suppliers play in construction projects?
What role do manufacturers and suppliers play in construction projects?
What determines whether a construction company provides general contractor, design-builder, or construction management services?
What determines whether a construction company provides general contractor, design-builder, or construction management services?
Who acts as the constructor in a construction management arrangement?
Who acts as the constructor in a construction management arrangement?
What organization represents Canada's residential construction industry?
What organization represents Canada's residential construction industry?
Which industry ranked highest in the number of fatalities in Canada between 2015 and 2017?
Which industry ranked highest in the number of fatalities in Canada between 2015 and 2017?
What is the responsibility of each province/territory regarding construction safety?
What is the responsibility of each province/territory regarding construction safety?
What do workers surrender in return for compensation in case of workplace injuries?
What do workers surrender in return for compensation in case of workplace injuries?
Who oversees the adjudication of claims in workers' compensation boards?
Who oversees the adjudication of claims in workers' compensation boards?
Why should architects obtain letters of good standing for construction workers?
Why should architects obtain letters of good standing for construction workers?
What could happen if architects fail to verify that all construction workers are covered by workplace safety insurance?
What could happen if architects fail to verify that all construction workers are covered by workplace safety insurance?
What is the main difference between the construction of buildings sub-sector and the heavy and civil engineering construction sub-sector?
What is the main difference between the construction of buildings sub-sector and the heavy and civil engineering construction sub-sector?
In the construction industry, what role does the architect predominantly focus on?
In the construction industry, what role does the architect predominantly focus on?
In the construction industry, who usually retains the architect to provide professional services for a design project?
In the construction industry, who usually retains the architect to provide professional services for a design project?
What is the main task of a general contractor in the construction industry?
What is the main task of a general contractor in the construction industry?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of designers in the construction industry?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of designers in the construction industry?
What is a key characteristic of the supply chain in the building sub-sector of the construction industry?
What is a key characteristic of the supply chain in the building sub-sector of the construction industry?
Who assumes the financial liability for a construction project in most cases?
Who assumes the financial liability for a construction project in most cases?
What is the role of the constructor in the construction industry?
What is the role of the constructor in the construction industry?
Who typically fills the role of an owner in a construction project?
Who typically fills the role of an owner in a construction project?
What distinguishes owners from clients in a construction project?
What distinguishes owners from clients in a construction project?
What is the main role of provincial/territorial construction safety associations?
What is the main role of provincial/territorial construction safety associations?
How do construction safety associations typically operate?
How do construction safety associations typically operate?
What is the primary function of joint labour/management committees within construction safety associations?
What is the primary function of joint labour/management committees within construction safety associations?
What types of programs do construction safety associations offer?
What types of programs do construction safety associations offer?
What is the main mission of the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
What is the main mission of the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)?
What is the purpose of the Construction Industry Consultative Committee (CICC)?
What is the purpose of the Construction Industry Consultative Committee (CICC)?
Which organization is the license holder for the LEED green building rating system in Canada?
Which organization is the license holder for the LEED green building rating system in Canada?
How are decisions made within the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?
How are decisions made within the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?
What is one of the standards supported by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) in Canada?
What is one of the standards supported by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) in Canada?
Who selects practitioners to represent different sectors in the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?
Who selects practitioners to represent different sectors in the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)?
Which organization initially ran buildingSMART Canada with the common goal of supporting BIM implementation?
Which organization initially ran buildingSMART Canada with the common goal of supporting BIM implementation?
What must happen before any document prepared by the CCDC is published?
What must happen before any document prepared by the CCDC is published?
What is one of the functions of Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) in Canada?
What is one of the functions of Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) in Canada?
Which organization is responsible for the publication 'National Work Injury and Fatality Statistics Publication 2015-2017'?
Which organization is responsible for the publication 'National Work Injury and Fatality Statistics Publication 2015-2017'?
What is a key characteristic of activities governed by the Construction Industry Consultative Committee?
What is a key characteristic of activities governed by the Construction Industry Consultative Committee?
In what way does the CICC express its positions to relevant bodies?
In what way does the CICC express its positions to relevant bodies?
What is the main purpose of bid depositories in the construction industry?
What is the main purpose of bid depositories in the construction industry?
Which organization represents the interests of the Canadian construction industry at a national level?
Which organization represents the interests of the Canadian construction industry at a national level?
What is the role of Provincial/Territorial and Local Construction Associations in Canada?
What is the role of Provincial/Territorial and Local Construction Associations in Canada?
What is the function of the Canadian Construction Association's board of directors?
What is the function of the Canadian Construction Association's board of directors?
Why are bid depositories becoming less popular in the construction industry?
Why are bid depositories becoming less popular in the construction industry?
What is a key responsibility of local construction associations in urban communities?
What is a key responsibility of local construction associations in urban communities?
How are members selected to serve on the board of directors for the Canadian Construction Association?
How are members selected to serve on the board of directors for the Canadian Construction Association?
Which entity is mandated by legislation to operate bid depositories in Quebec?
Which entity is mandated by legislation to operate bid depositories in Quebec?
What is one of the aims and objectives of local construction associations?
What is one of the aims and objectives of local construction associations?
How do Provincial/Territorial and Local Construction Associations contribute to lobbying government?
How do Provincial/Territorial and Local Construction Associations contribute to lobbying government?
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