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Question	Answer
___% of GDP is generated by the construction industry in Europe?	12%
__% of the labor force is employed in the construction industry in Europe?	8
__% of construction work in Europe is performed in cross-border operations?	20
__% of construction work is repair and maintenance?	35
A construction project is based on who's desire for change? A. An Architect \| B. An Engineer \| C. The Government \| D. The Client	The Client
What is a project team comprised of? (Hint: D-C-C)	Designers, Consultants, Contractors
Job of a quantity surveyor (UK)? (Hint: afp-costs, pp, fa, and settle cd)	A QS advise, forecast and plan costs, take part in the procurement procedure, prepare final accounts and settle financial disputes.
What does a building services engineer do? (Hint: advise on M&E aspects)	They advise on mechanical and electrical aspects of a project.
What does a landscape architect do?	They design and supervise external works.
What does an interior designer do?	They design architectural interiors and furnishing.
How are building contractors selected?	by competitive tender
Who does the contractor sign a contract with?	The Client
If a contractor hires subcontractors, who is responsible for the construction operations?	The contractor.
Who are the 5 types of people working directly under the Client in a traditional contract for a medium-sized project? (Hint: A, QS, C, CoW, C)	Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Consultants, Clerk of works, Contractor
What 3 types of people work directly under the Contractor in a traditional contract for a medium-sized project?	Site agent, Suppliers, Subcontractor
Who works directly under the client in a design and built contract? A. Architect \| B. Contractor \| C. Engineer	Contractor
Explain the term: turnkey project (Hint: Turn over the key)	A project that is designed, developed and completely equipped before being sold to a buyer.
What does FSI stand for?	Floor Space Index
What are the states of a plot during a construction project? (Plot-> X -> X)	Plot -> construction site -> property/estate
What does it mean for a plot to be developed?	Services such as water, electricity, and gas are provided.