The following shortcomings were observed from the candidates’ response:

• mis-interpretation of the questions;
• production of poor sketches;
• questions requesting for explanation of a building process were badly answered;
• inability to give cogent reasons why foundations of buildings are placed below the finished ground level.

To overcome these weaknesses, candidates should be taught on the use of sketches in illustrating building processes.  Also, candidates should be exposed to practical aspect of building construction and visit construction sites.