Question 5
(a) Explain the need for constructing an access road to a construction site.
(b)
(i) State two reasons for hoarding a construction project site.
(ii) List two materials used for hoarding a construction site.
(c) State three advantages of using a metal gate over a wooden gate:
Observation
Most candidates were able to;
- State two reasons for hoarding a construction project site.
- List two materials used for hoarding a construction site.
However, majority of the candidates were not able to:
- Explain the need for constructing an access road to a construction site;
- State three advantages of using a metal gate over a wooden gate.
The expected response to question 5 (a), (b) (i) and (c) is as given below:
- Explanation for the need of access road to a construction site:
- To enable vehicles to enter the site in all weather
- For ease of transporting materials/equipment
- For conveying operatives and staff.
- Reasons for hoarding a construction site
- To keep off construction debris from affecting neighbouring building
- To provide security to the workmen
- To prevent unauthorised person into site
- To control movement of vehicles in and out of construction site
- To ensure privacy
- To check pilferage on construction site.
- Advantages of a Metal Gate Over Wooden Gate
- Stronger
- More durable
- Resistant to termite attack
- Fire - resistant or not combustible
- Not easily destroyed by rain water