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BA Assignment 01

This document is an assignment for Building Administration N4, consisting of various questions related to construction management, engineering roles, site planning, and material management. It includes true/false statements, explanations of building firms, safety considerations, Gantt chart creation, and guidelines for material delivery. The total marks for the assignment are 100.

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BA Assignment 01

This document is an assignment for Building Administration N4, consisting of various questions related to construction management, engineering roles, site planning, and material management. It includes true/false statements, explanations of building firms, safety considerations, Gantt chart creation, and guidelines for material delivery. The total marks for the assignment are 100.

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BUILDING ADMINISTRATION N4

Assignment 01
(Marks: 100)

QUESTION 1 [10 marks]


Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only 'True' or 'False' next to the
question number (1.1–1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1 The quantity surveyor is responsible for designing the architectural layout of the building. (1)
1.2 The structural engineer ensures the building is stable and can withstand all loads. (1)
1.3 The architect is responsible for managing construction costs and contracts. (1)
1.4 The mechanical engineer designs and implements the heating and ventilation systems. (1)
1.5 The project manager coordinates all activities between consultants and contractors. (1)
1.6 List FIVE key responsibilities of an electrical engineer on a construction project. (5)

QUESTION 2 [15 marks]


2.1 Name and explain THREE different types of building firms. (9)
2.2 List SIX departments typically found in a large building firm. (6)

QUESTION 3 [25 marks]


3.1 List FIVE important factors to consider when planning site layout. (5)
3.2 Explain THREE requirements for temporary site roads. (6)
3.3 Describe FOUR safety considerations for material storage areas. (8)
3.4 List THREE types of site security measures and explain their importance. (6)

QUESTION 4 [25 marks]


4.1 Define a Gantt chart and explain its importance in construction planning. (4)
4.2 Draw a Gantt chart for the following activities:
Site clearance: 2 weeks (Week 1-2)
Foundation work: 3 weeks (Week 2-4)
Brickwork: 4 weeks (Week 4-7)
Roofing: 2 weeks (Week 7-8)
Finishing: 3 weeks (Week 8-10) (15)
4.3 List SIX advantages of proper construction programming. (6)

QUESTION 5 [25 marks]


5.1 Explain the following documents used in material management:
5.1.1 Order form (3)
5.1.2 Delivery note (3)
5.1.3 Tax invoice (3)
5.2 List EIGHT guidelines for checking material deliveries on site. (8)
5.3 Describe FOUR ways to prevent material wastage on site. (8)

TOTAL: 100 MARKS

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