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What does construction refer to?
What does construction refer to?
- The planning of construction projects
- The financial aspects of building projects
- The act of building something (correct)
- The design of buildings and infrastructure
In the context of the text, what is the construction industry described as?
In the context of the text, what is the construction industry described as?
- A hindrance to economic growth
- An engine that drives the economy (correct)
- An insignificant sector of the economy
- A sector with minimal global impact
What percentage of global gross domestic product (GDP) does the construction industry account for?
What percentage of global gross domestic product (GDP) does the construction industry account for?
- 6-9% (correct)
- 2-4%
- 12-15%
- 18-21%
How is a construction activity usually initiated?
How is a construction activity usually initiated?
What does the global construction workforce account for in terms of employment?
What does the global construction workforce account for in terms of employment?
Which activity falls under construction according to the text?
Which activity falls under construction according to the text?
Which sector is responsible for the employment of engineers in both private practice and public sector departments?
Which sector is responsible for the employment of engineers in both private practice and public sector departments?
In the construction industry, what type of structures fall under non-residential building construction?
In the construction industry, what type of structures fall under non-residential building construction?
What type of structures are categorized under Civil Works in the construction industry?
What type of structures are categorized under Civil Works in the construction industry?
Which part of the construction industry includes petroleum refineries, mining plants, and nuclear power plants?
Which part of the construction industry includes petroleum refineries, mining plants, and nuclear power plants?
What is the primary responsibility of quantity surveyors in the construction industry?
What is the primary responsibility of quantity surveyors in the construction industry?
Which category of construction products includes buildings like schools, hospitals, churches, and recreation centers?
Which category of construction products includes buildings like schools, hospitals, churches, and recreation centers?
