Edexcel Level 2
BTEC Extended Certificate in
Construction
Unit 1
Structure of the Construction Industry
Name:
Academic Year:
Jo Richardson Community School
1
The Construction Industry
Identify the range of work undertaken under each of the headings below. List at least 3 for each heading
Educational
Residential
Retail
Recreational
Industrial
Commercial
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: The Construction Industry
Assignment 1:
Task:1a
Grading Criteria: P1
1
The Construction Industry
Identify the range of work undertaken under each of the headings below. List at least 3 for each heading
Shops
Lakeside
Precincts
Bluewater
Romford Liberty/Brewery
Supermarkets
Heathway Mall
Residential
Houses
Flats
Maisonettes
Bungalows
Nursing Homes
Council Homes
Housing Estates
Affordable Housing
Retail
Educational
Recreational
Industrial
Industrial Estates
Workshops
Warehouses
Factories on a small scale
Leisure Centres
Community Centres
Parks
Rugby Club
Skate Park
Offices
Buildings of trade
Commercial
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: The Construction Industry
Assignment 1:
Task:1a
Schools
Colleges
Nurseries
University
.
Grading Criteria: P1
T
2
The Construction Industry
Identify the range of work undertaken under each of the headings below. List at least 3 for each heading
Utilities/
Services
Agricultural
Transport
Infrastructure
Health
Public
Buildings
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: The Construction Industry
Assignment 1:
Task:1a
Grading Criteria: P1
2
The Construction Industry
Identify the range of work undertaken under each of the headings below. List at least 3 for each heading
Agricultural
Barns
Stock yards
Animal Homes
Farming
Equipment
storage
Health
Transport
Infrastructure
London Underground
Roads
Motorways
London Over ground
network - Olympics
Doctor surgeries
Hospitals
NHS Walk in centres
Public
Buildings
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: The Construction Industry
Assignment 1:
Task:1a
Grading Criteria: P1
Utilities/
Services
Gas
Water
Electric services
Fire Brigade
Police Stations
Town Hall
Library
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The Construction Industry on a local level
Research housing, households and accommodation statistics using the websites :
Using this spreadsheet, answer the following questions
http://www.communities.gov.uk/housing/housingresearch/housingstatistics/housingstatisticsby/locallevelstatistics/225650/
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/xls/1474276.xls
For the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham:
How many dwellings have been completed in the year 2009-2010?
What percentage of these were funded by the Local Authority?
How does this compare with the previous year?
How does this compare with another local Borough
(State the local borough) _______________________________
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: The Construction Industry on a local level statistically
Assignment 1:
Task:1b
Grading Criteria: P1
The Construction Industry on a local level
Research housing, households and accommodation statistics using the websites :
Using this spreadsheet, answer the following questions
http://www.communities.gov.uk/housing/housingresearch/housingstatistics/housingstatisticsby/locallevelstatistics/225650/
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/xls/1474276.xls
For the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham:
How many dwellings have been completed in the year 2009-2010?
300
What percentage of these were of Private Enterprise?
(170 / 300) x 100 = 56.7%
How does this compare with the previous year?
120 / 370 x 100 = 32% so there are more completions in the current year
How does this compare with another local Borough
(State the local borough) _Havering______________________________
200/240 x 100 = 84% in Havering. 2009-2010 More completed projects
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1:Structure of the Construction Industry: The Construction Industry on a local level statistically
Assignment 1:
Task:1b
Grading Criteria: P1
T
Who is the client in the construction industry?
Through discussion in lesson, identify the three different client types within the construction industry.
Comment and compare on what roles and responsibilities they have. What are their similarities and differences?
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1:Structure of the Construction Industry: Who is the client in the construction industry?
Assignment 1:
Task:1c
Grading Criteria: P2
Who is the client in the construction industry?
Through discussion in lesson, identify the three different client types within the construction industry.
Comment and compare on what roles and responsibilities they have. What are their similarities and differences?
Client types
Private
Individuals
Sole Trader
Government
Local
Regional
Central
Private and
Public limited
companies
(PLC)
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Who is the client in the construction industry?
Assignment 1:
Task:1c
Grading Criteria: P2
T
Who is the client in the construction industry?
Evaluate the three types of client by outlining the types of work that they generally commission. Give ONE example
case study for each one (it should be typical of that type of client) and give details of the work that is carried out.
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Who is the client in the construction industry?
Assignment 1:
Task:1d
Grading Criteria: D1
Who is the client in the construction industry?
Evaluate the three types of client by outlining the types of work that they generally commission. Give ONE example
case study for each one (it should be typical of that type of client) and give details of the work that is carried out.
Private
Individuals
Government
Local
Private and
Public limited
companies
(PLC)
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Who is the client in the construction industry?
Assignment 1:
Task:1d
Grading Criteria: D1
T
Social and Economic Benefits of the Construction Industry - Local
Case Study – London Olympics 2012. Area: Stratford
Using the official London Olympics 2012 website and various web blogs, outline and describe ONE social benefit and
ONE economic benefit to the LOCAL area and make it clear where the benefits will be noticed most.
http://www.london2012.com
Social Benefits
Economic Benefits
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Social and Economic Benefits of the construction industry – Local
Assignment 1:
Task:1ei
Grading Criteria: P3
Social and Economic Benefits of the Construction Industry - Local
Case Study – London Olympics 2012. Area: Stratford
Using the official London Olympics 2012 website and various web blogs, outline and describe ONE social benefit and
ONE economic benefit to the LOCAL area and make it clear where the benefits will be noticed most.
http://www.london2012.com
Social Benefits
Any of the following:
Economic Benefits
Any of the following:
Security
Added Value
Crime Reduction
Aesthetics
Urban Renewal
Quality Standards
Contribution socially to national and local
issues
Inner city regeneration
Housing market and property wealth
Contribution to GDP
Markets
Contribution to local and national economy
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Social and Economic Benefits of the construction industry – Local
Assignment 1:
Task:1ei
Grading Criteria: P3
T
Social and Economic Benefits of the Construction Industry - National
Case Study – London Olympics 2012. Area: UK
Using the official London Olympics 2012 website and various web blogs, outline and describe ONE social benefit and
ONE economic benefit to the UK and make it clear where the benefits will be noticed most.
http://www.london2012.com
Social Benefits
Economic Benefits
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Social and Economic Benefits of the construction industry – National
Assignment 1:
Task:1eii
Grading Criteria: P3
Social and Economic Benefits of the Construction Industry - National
Case Study – London Olympics 2012. Area: UK
Using the official London Olympics 2012 website and various web blogs, outline and describe ONE social benefit and
ONE economic benefit to the UK and make it clear where the benefits will be noticed most.
http://www.london2012.com
Social Benefits
Any of the following:
Economic Benefits
Any of the following:
Security
Added Value
Crime Reduction
Aesthetics
Urban Renewal
Quality Standards
Contribution socially to national and local
issues
Inner city regeneration
Housing market and property wealth
Contribution to GDP
Markets
Contribution to local and national economy
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Social and Economic Benefits of the construction industry – National
Assignment 1:
Task:1eii
Grading Criteria: P3
T
Case Study – London Olympics 2012
Choose a venue from the following list
Olympic Stadium
Velodrome
Aquatics Centre
For your chosen venue outline the roles and responsibilities for the following three activity areas in the construction
process.
Activity Area
Roles and Responsibilities
Surveying
Planning
Civil and Structural Engineering
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Case Study – London Olympics 2012
Assignment 1:
Task:1f
Grading Criteria: M1
Social and Economic Benefits made by different areas of the construction and
built environment sector
Case Study – London Olympics 2012. Area: UK
Using your understanding of the benefits you have given in Task 1e, compare the social and economic contribution
made by the Olympic Site using the following headings
Social Benefits
Economic Benefits
Inner City
Regeneration
Housing
Crime
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Social and Economic Benefits made by different areas of the construction
and built environment sector Assignment 1:
Task:1g
Grading Criteria: M2
Roles and Responsibilities
Using the key cards, identify a broad range of personnel working in the construction industry. Place them under the
following headings. You will then use this information to complete P5.
YOU MUST MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR OBSERVATION SHEET SIGNED TO ACHIEVE THIS GRADE CRITERIA.
Operatives
Craftsperson
Technical
Supervisory
Managerial
Professional
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Roles and Responsibilities of the Personnel working in the construction
industry Assignment 2:
Task:2a
Grading Criteria: P4
Roles and Responsibilities
1
Using appropriate websites, Describe a broad range of personnel working in the construction industry that you
identified in task 2a
Job Role
Roles and Responsibility
Client
Architect
Architectural Technologist
Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Building Surveyor
Land Surveyor
Clerk of Works
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Roles and Responsibilities of the Personnel working in the construction
industry Assignment 2:
Task:2b
Grading Criteria: P5
Roles and Responsibilities
2
Using appropriate websites, identify and describe a broad range of personnel working in the construction industry
Job Role
Roles and Responsibility
Managers
Contract Manager
Site Manager
Safety Officer
Craftsperson
General Operatives
Other
Estimator
Buyer
Consulting Engineers
Subcontractor
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Roles and Responsibilities of the Personnel working in the construction
industry Assignment 2:
Task:2b
Grading Criteria: P5
Roles and Responsibilities
Using appropriate websites, identify and describe a broad range of personnel working in the construction industry
http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Explore_job_sectors/Construction/overview/p!edaLef
Job Role
Job Description
Typical Work Activities
Architect
Building services engineer
Building surveyor
Consulting civil engineer
Contracting civil engineer
Electrical engineer
Facilities manager
Quantity surveyor
Site engineer
Traffic/highways Engineer
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Roles and Responsibilities of the Personnel working in the construction
industry Assignment 2:
Task:2c
Grading Criteria: P5
Qualifications, Training and Development
Definitions
Below are some common professional organisations.
What do they stand for?
CIOB –
RICS –
RIBA –
ICE –
CIBSE –
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Qualifications Training and Development
Assignment 2:
Task:2d
Grading Criteria: P6
Qualifications, Training and Development
Definitions
Below are some common professional organisations.
What do they stand for?
CIOB – Chartered Institute of Buiilding
RICS – Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
RIBA – Royal Institute of British Architects
ICE – Institute of Civil Engineers
CIBSE – Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Qualifications Training and Development
Assignment 2:
Task:2d
Grading Criteria: P6
T
Qualifications, Training and Development
Using the following headings, create an information poster for the human resources department of your construction
company providing information that will show career progression requirements.
Using a careers database and this chart to help you collect information for your poster.
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/index.cfm?pid=11
Career
Operative or
Craft Level
Construction
Operative
Technician or
supervisory
Level
Architectural
Technician
Managerial or
Professional
Level
Professional
Site Manager
Qualifications
Training
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Qualifications Training and Development
Assignment 2:
Task:2e
Grading Criteria: P6
Development
Training and Development into technical or professional roles
Some of the benefits of professional career pathways are :
They provide a professional approach
Provide a good reputation
Encourages Life-long learning
Allows for easier advancement into promotions/salaries and position
What other training is available to allow for progression from an operative role to a technical role in the construction
industry.
Show the progression from Construction Operative to Construction Manager
Use the website below to help with this.
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/index.cfm?pid=11
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Training and Development into technical or professional roles
Assignment 2:
Task:2f
Grading Criteria: M3
Training and Development into technical or professional roles
Some of the benefits of professional career pathways are :
They provide a professional approach
Provide a good reputation
Encourages Life-long learning
Allows for easier advancement into promotions/salaries and position
What other training is available to allow for progression from an operative role to a technical role in the construction
industry.
Show the progression from Construction Operative to Construction Manager
Use the website below to help with this.
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/index.cfm?pid=11
Examples
On-the-job
Off-the-job
Attendance at college
Open learning
Distance learning
Online learning
Accredited qualifications – apprenticeships/diplomas/certifciates/degrees/professional qualifications/CPD/shortcourses
relating to new developments/licenses to practice (CORGI/CSCS Cards)
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Training and Development into technical or professional roles
Assignment 2:
Task:2f
Grading Criteria: M3
T
Organisational Frameworks and Interactions between team members
What is meant by the term ‘top down’ and ‘flat structure’ in terms of organisational frameworks
Top Down
Flat Structure
Discuss how each framework affects the interactions between members of the construction team it is applied to.
Name:
Jo Richardson Community School
BTEC First Diploma in Engineering
Unit 1: Structure of the Construction Industry: Organisational Frameworks and Interactions between team members
Assignment 2:
Task:2g
Grading Criteria: D2