Overview of Construction Industry: Phases and Activities

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What is the main focus of the construction industry?

Commercial activities in the United States
Building design and construction planning process (correct)
Organizing the on-site construction phase
Constructing roadways and utility infrastructure

What percentage of the gross domestic product does the construction industry account for annually on average?

5 to 10 percent (correct)
2 to 5 percent
15 to 20 percent
10 to 15 percent

What is the role of owners, architects, and contractors in the construction industry?

Designing roadways and utility infrastructure
Building design and construction planning process
Organizing on-site construction phase
Playing vital roles in the industry (correct)

Which phase of the construction process involves categorizing project delivery methods used in commercial construction?

Building design and construction planning process (D) Signup and view all the answers

What defines the scope of the construction industry?

Engaging in building design and construction planning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some unique characteristics of the planning of buildings and infrastructure compared to other large industries?

Long development schedules and site-specific execution influenced by physical, social, and regulatory conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why must future technical requirements be considered throughout the planning process of a commercial building?

To ensure the building remains technologically advanced for at least 50 years (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the pre-construction phase of a building project involve?

Selecting the various project participants and outlining their contractual agreements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is heavy construction primarily concerned with?

Larger infrastructure projects (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which industry is responsible for the assembly of residential, commercial, civic, educational, religious, and agricultural buildings?

Building construction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the construction industry?

Building design, construction, roadways, and utility infrastructure (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the United States, what percentage of the gross domestic product does the construction industry account for annually on average?

5 to 10 percent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the different phases that make up the building design and construction planning process?

Four phases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of construction in the nation’s economy?

Major role, accounting for over 15 percent of the gross domestic product (C) Signup and view all the answers

What types of projects does the construction industry engage in?

Buildings and larger engineering projects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the pre-design phase in construction?

Setting initial objectives and criteria for planning a building (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why must building plans in construction be flexible?

To allow for changes and adjustments during and after construction (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which area of construction involves the assembly of residential, commercial, civic, educational, religious, and agricultural buildings?

Building construction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary concerns of heavy construction in the construction industry?

Larger infrastructure projects (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do future technical requirements need to be considered throughout the planning process of a commercial building?

To ensure that future technical requirements are accounted for in the planning (D) Signup and view all the answers