Hawkins
What is the most common shapes used in construction?
Rectangles, squares, triangles and arches
What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10cm and a width of 5cm?
50cm squared
What is the biggest building constructed by the Hawkins Group?
Domestic jet terminal at Auckland Airport
78,000 square meter space and created 2,500 jobs
What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 15cm?
60cm
How is math used in construction?
Math is used for measurement, calculate materials needed, plan structures, and ensure the safety and stability of buildings.
What is the earliest known form of measurement?
The cubit, considered as the first recorded standard length measurement, appears in ancient Egypt. It is defined by the length of the Pharaoh's forearm, as measured from the tip of his forefinger to the middle of his elbow
What tools are used for measurement in construction?
Tape measures, laser distance meters, spirit levels, measuring wheels, and surveying tools like theodolites and laser levels
What is a compound shape?
A two-dimensional shape formed by combining two or more basic geometric shapes, such as rectangles, squares, triangles, or circles
What is the most complex building in the world?
The Museum of the Future in Dubai is widely considered the most complex building in the world due to its unique, vertical torus shape and labyrinthine interior.
I have four equal sides, but I am not a square. What am I?
A rhombus