Observation

Some of the candidates were able to:

• State one duty of each of these constructional personnel Architect, Quantity surveyor and Building inspector;
  
• Sketch spirit level and wooden float.
  
  

However, some of them were unable to:

  State three activities involved in site clearing.

The expected response to question 1 is as given below:

(a)  Duties of the following Construction Personnel

(i)  Architect

• He designs the building
• He oversees the construction of the buildings.
• He ensures that the contractor complies with the drawing and specifications.
• He holds meeting periodically with key construction personnel on site.
• He represents the owner on site and may delegate part of his duty to a clerk of works.

(ii)  Quantity Surveyor

• Measuring and determining the value of the work done.
• Measuring and keeping checks on variations
• Preparation and issuance of the interim and final certificates for payment.
• Check builders priced bill of quantities.
• Advise architect of errors and accuracy of estimate.
• Prepares bill of quantities;
• Prepares approximate costs from architects’ initial design brief and sketches.

(iii)  Building Inspector

• He is responsible for ensuring that the building project is approved by the local authority before commences on site.
• He ensures that the local authority bye-laws are observed or enforced on site.

 

(b)

(i) A sketch of Spirit level

(ii) Sketch of a Wooden Float

(c)   Activities Involved in Site-Clearing

• Felling of trees
• Removal of shrubs and grasses
• Demolition of old unwanted structures that constitute obstruction
• Extermination of termites
• Disposal of rubbish and debris