BCGBC4010A Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions

Industry professionals

Topic activity
Match the following six professions to two tasks related to their job.
The professions are:
1.	Architect 
2.	Engineer
3.	Draftsperson
4.	Quantity surveyor
5.	Land surveyor
6.	Building surveyor
The tasks are:
A.	Conduct critical examination of the tenders
B.	Document site constraints
C.	Design the structure of the footing system
D.	Inspect buildings during construction
E.	Write report on protection of adjoining properties
F.	Conduct a boundary survey
G.	Prepare measured drawings of existing building
H.	Develop a design brief
I.	Prepare approximate cost estimates
J.	Conduct a feasibility study
K.	Assess building plans which have been submitted for approval
L.	Take levels on the site and produce contour plans
The correct answers are:
1.	Architect - B and H
2.	Engineer - C and E
3.	Draftsperson - G and J 
4.	Quantity surveyor - A and I
5.	Land surveyor - F and L
6.	Building surveyor - D and K

Now you have more of an idea about the type of work done by some of the main professionals who work in the building industry. It helps to know a bit about what they do and what these key documents look like so that you are able to communicate more comfortably with them when you meet them.

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