Pre-Construction
Name an activity that takes place before construction starts?
Planning, Estimating, permitting ...etc
What are the 4 main ingredients in concrete?
Water, Portland Cement, aggregates, and air
What are three types of personal protection equipment worn on construction sites?
Hard had, safety vest, eye protection, safety toe shoes, hearing protection, respirators
Mention three forms of transportation
Busses, Trains, Planes, and Ships
Name the parties involved in a construction project?
Contractor, Owner, Engineer
What is the name of the oldest type of machine which removes earth?
Excavator
What are types of fall protection?
guardrail systems, netting systems, personal fall arrest systems (body belts, harnesses)
Mention the types of pavement materials we use in our roads?
Asphalt and Concrete
What was the total construction cost of the Empire State Building?
$41 Million
What is the name of the tallest building on earth?
Burj Khalifa
At what height are construction workers required to use fall protection?
6 or more
What does "FHWA" stands for?
Federal Highway Administration
How much construction steel was used to build the Eiffel Tower?
7000 metric tons
What is the term QC stand for?
Quality Control
What depth should a stairway or ladder be installed in trench excavations?
4 feet or more
What does "HOT" stands for
High Occupancy Toll
Why do projects always seem to take longer than expected?
Activities have not been thought of that take the extra time; Necessary tasks overlooked during planning
What is the name of the set of drawings submitted by a contractor upon completion of a construction project?
As-Built Drawing
How deep can a trench be without reinforcing the sides with shoring?
5 feet
What are the different layers that it takes to build a road?
Surface, Base, Sub-base, Sub grade