Housing Development Questions

A housing association intends to build 150 houses on the site of a former school. The site is a brownfield site. Buildings were located on various parts of the site including classrooms, a sports hall and an administration block. Most of the site was playing fields, outdoor play areas or car parking. A decision has not been made on the form of construction contract that will be used. Which of the following are forms of construction contracts?

• Design and Build

• Traditional Contract

• Management Contract

• Cost Plus Contract

A contractor has been appointed to refurbish a cinema that was originally built in the 1930s. To complete the work, the contractor has assembled a team that includes specialists in building services design. Explain one positive effect of teamwork on the progress of the refurbishment project.

• Increased costs

• Delayed timelines

• Improved efficiency

• Reduced quality

The managers of a museum have appointed a construction company to design and construct a new building that will be used to house exhibitions. The project will follow the RIBA Digital Plan of Work. Which of the following are stages of a plan of work?

• Design and construction

• Marketing and sales

• Recruitment and training

• Maintenance and repair

A college has commissioned a construction contractor to design and build a new workshop. What is one requirement specified by the college for the new building?

• It must be built quickly.

• It must be future proofed.

• It must be cost-effective.

• It must be environmentally friendly.

What does Figure 1 show in the document?

• A floor plan

• A cross section through the wall

• A roof design

• A landscape layout

What is the height of the canopy in Figure 1?

• 3 metres

• 2.5 metres

• 4 metres

• 5 metres

What is the total height of the canopy from the base to the top in Figure 1?

• 5 metres

• 2.5 metres

• 3 metres

• 4 metres

What is the width of the smaller section of the base in Figure 1?

• 2.5 metres

• 3 metres

• 4 metres

• 5 metres

What is the total area of the triangular section of the canopy in Figure 1?

• 15 m²

• 7.5 m²

• 30 m²

• 22.5 m²

What is the length of the larger section of the base in Figure 1?

• 6 metres

• 2.5 metres

• 9 metres

• 4 metres