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English for Building Arts 2

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  • What are the 3 types os insulation? From our text
    thermo, acoustic, fire protection
  • 12 stages of construction video, at what stage is the reference point established to ensure that the drawings are laid out on the ground? 1) Clearing of the ground 2) Site layout 3) Excavation 3) Setting perimeter blocking
    Site layout
  • Bad weather can cause long delays on construction sites. Give 3 examples.
    1) Hot weather-causes workers to become dehydrated 2) Wet weather- makes mud a problem 3) Strong winds- blow things away 4) Lightning can kill worker/visitors
  • Site engineer must be responsible for safety of the site? true or false
    true
  • What does AC stand for to an electrician?
    Alternating Current
  • Choose the word to complete the word pair: acoustic- !) equipment  2) Insulation 
    insulation
  • Complete the conversation. A: I want to order some timber. B: Yes, of course. What’s your 1) customer number  2) order number
    customer number
  • Choose the word to complete the word pair: steel- 1) mix 2) staircase
    staircase
  • Choose the duty that each worker is responsible for: Architect  1)co-ordinate specifications  2) design and install drainage systems
    co-ordinate specifications
  • The level checks must be done by the site engineer? true or false
    true
  • Complete these conversations. A: I need some three-core cable, please. 2.5mm. 240V B: I’m sorry. We’re 1) in stock 2) out of stock
    out of stock
  • Choose the word to complete the word pair: alarm- 1) systems  2) fencing
    systems
  • Choose the word to complete the word pair: concrete- 1) aggregate 2) mix 
    mix
  • Choose the word to complete the word pair: electrical-  1) gates  2) fitting  
    fittings
  • What does a general contractor do? (4 things listed in book, name 3 of them).
    1.deal with subcontractors, clients 2. hire 3. organize 4. visit
  • Choose the duty that each worker is responsible for: building inspector  1) co-ordinate specifications  2) check buildings
    check buildings
  • Construction site managers spends most his time at the site. Why? (name 3)
    1) they receive the updates daily 2) they implement any changes 3) they also communicate with top members of the project.