Con 101 Exam 1
using readily available materials to construct simple structures for protection from environment -
ANS-ancient times
maslow's hierarchy of needs - ANS--physiological needs
-safety and security
-love and belonging
-self-esteem
-self-actualization
what is a master builder? - ANS-one person skilled in architecture, engineering, and
construction
what is the code of Hammurabi? - ANS-first known building code
the roman empire: - ANS-
what becomes a critical concern for construction in the 20th century? - ANS-time, cost and
quality
What does BIM stand for? - ANS-building information modeling
what are the 5 most popular industry sectors? - ANS-residential, commercial, heavy civil,
industrial and environmental
How many residential buildings on average are built by a small volume builder a year? -
ANS-25 or fewer
creating communities of 50-400 house to build out over several years... build about 80% of
homes in the us - ANS-production builders
residential construction is _________ to get into, but ________ risk of failure - ANS--easy
-high
what are some sectors of broad knowledge that are needed in residential construction? -
ANS-sales, marketing, financing, land development, building codes, purchasing, construction
operations, customer service, and warranties
, this type of construction addresses needs of commerce, trade and government... -
ANS-commercial construction
this industry is about one third of the total construction market? - ANS-commercial construction
what type of funding is in commercial construction - ANS-private and/or public
heavy civil construction is also called... - ANS-horizontal construction
what are some factors about heavy civil construction? - ANS--very few trades involved
-large investments in equipment
-difficult to enter
-least effected by economic fluctuations = job stability
what does heavy civil construction include? - ANS-roadways, bridges, tunnels, airports,
railways, etc.
industrial construction is... - ANS-very specialized
name this industry..
-limited number of qualified contractors
-projects location could be in remote areas
-many international opportunities
-need for relocation is high - ANS-industrial construction
this industry in construction is considered a subsector of heavy civil construction. -
ANS-environmental construction
environmental construction focusses on projects that... - ANS--improve the environment
-maintain public health
-contribute to a community's quality of life
environmental construction requires working with... - ANS-regulatory agencies (environmental
protection agency, center for disease control- CDC)
who is the driving force behind the construction industry? - ANS-the owner
who are the primary players? - ANS--the owner
-the designer
-the contractor
what is the owners responsibility? - ANS--develop the building program which outlines needs
and requirements
-determine scope of work
using readily available materials to construct simple structures for protection from environment -
ANS-ancient times
maslow's hierarchy of needs - ANS--physiological needs
-safety and security
-love and belonging
-self-esteem
-self-actualization
what is a master builder? - ANS-one person skilled in architecture, engineering, and
construction
what is the code of Hammurabi? - ANS-first known building code
the roman empire: - ANS-
what becomes a critical concern for construction in the 20th century? - ANS-time, cost and
quality
What does BIM stand for? - ANS-building information modeling
what are the 5 most popular industry sectors? - ANS-residential, commercial, heavy civil,
industrial and environmental
How many residential buildings on average are built by a small volume builder a year? -
ANS-25 or fewer
creating communities of 50-400 house to build out over several years... build about 80% of
homes in the us - ANS-production builders
residential construction is _________ to get into, but ________ risk of failure - ANS--easy
-high
what are some sectors of broad knowledge that are needed in residential construction? -
ANS-sales, marketing, financing, land development, building codes, purchasing, construction
operations, customer service, and warranties
, this type of construction addresses needs of commerce, trade and government... -
ANS-commercial construction
this industry is about one third of the total construction market? - ANS-commercial construction
what type of funding is in commercial construction - ANS-private and/or public
heavy civil construction is also called... - ANS-horizontal construction
what are some factors about heavy civil construction? - ANS--very few trades involved
-large investments in equipment
-difficult to enter
-least effected by economic fluctuations = job stability
what does heavy civil construction include? - ANS-roadways, bridges, tunnels, airports,
railways, etc.
industrial construction is... - ANS-very specialized
name this industry..
-limited number of qualified contractors
-projects location could be in remote areas
-many international opportunities
-need for relocation is high - ANS-industrial construction
this industry in construction is considered a subsector of heavy civil construction. -
ANS-environmental construction
environmental construction focusses on projects that... - ANS--improve the environment
-maintain public health
-contribute to a community's quality of life
environmental construction requires working with... - ANS-regulatory agencies (environmental
protection agency, center for disease control- CDC)
who is the driving force behind the construction industry? - ANS-the owner
who are the primary players? - ANS--the owner
-the designer
-the contractor
what is the owners responsibility? - ANS--develop the building program which outlines needs
and requirements
-determine scope of work
