Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Members of the Construction Team Unit 1 Structure of the Construction Industry

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Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Objectives To examine the members of the construction team To define roles and responsibilities of the construction team To undertake Assignment 1 P4 and P5

Introduction Let’s think about what it means to design and construct a successful building…….. IDEA! In all projects there is always two teams……..

client architectural tech architect site manager surveyors clerk of works contract manager safety officer craftsperson general operatives estimator buyer cons engineers subcontractors Arrange the different roles into two teams of design and contracting teams……..

Construction Teams Design Team Contracting Team There are two separate teams in all construction projects

Student Activity Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction CategoryRole 1Role 2 operatives craftspersons technical supervisory managerial professional personnel State two examples of the below categories

Client The client is the person or organisation at the top of the pyramid – the ultimate employer. It is their project that everyone else is working on. The client may take an active role or delegate all or some of the decisions to a contractor. The client usually selects the team members, by appointment or by tender. Team members may be selected on the basis of their: reputation, expertise and quality of work being local to the area, therefore good for the local economy history of working with other members of the team before price.

Architect The architect must first consult very closely with the client about the design of the project, and then make sure that all aspects of the design brief are communicated clearly to all members of the team. For many large projects the architect will create a scale model to show what the finished structure will look like. Throughout the construction phase, the architect will: consult with all team members on the fine detail of the design and specifications assist with problem-solving as issues arise.

Architectural Technologist Architectural technologists work on-site more than the architect, dealing with team members on the development of the project. The technologist will gather information about particular design issues and pass this on to the team, assisting with problem- solving as necessary. The information gathering could include: clarifying the client’s preferences on details of the design researching: legal requirements relating to the design selection of materials feedback from the client and stakeholders on: the progress of the project the quality and suitability of the final structure.

Surveyors A building surveyor may be responsible for a number of areas, for example: valuation of property for lenders scheduling building defects refurbishments and undertaking different types of building surveys, such as home information packs.

Clerk of works Also known as a site inspector, the clerk of works makes sure that the work on-site is completed to specifications. The site inspector will also keep records of on-site activities, people and events including: regular site personnel – numbers and job titles site visitors deliveries documentation received, such as: drawings, specifications and instructions, especially where changes have been made to the original plan weather and any other relevant events.

Contacts Manager Often the Contracts Manager will be responsible for a number of projects at any one time. The contracts manager has an overall responsibility for planning, management and building operations and will liaise between the Client, head office staff and the site agents on the contracts for which they are responsible.

Site Manager The site manager is responsible for making sure that the construction team ‘pulls together’ and the project is completed safely within the planned timeframe and budget. The responsibilities include: liaising with all team members planning work schedules supervising site preparation briefing the workforce monitoring progress reporting to the client.

Craftsperson Craftspeople usually work within their own team on large projects. The team leader will inform the main construction team about design, planning, materials and other information. Each member of the craft team is responsible for: the work being completed to the required standards, including safety and quality reporting any issues, problems or faults this is very important. Bricklayers Plasterers Joiners

General Operatives Undertake semi- skilled work Produce work that is of the correct quality Labourers Drain layer Steel fixers

Sub-contractors The subcontractors are brought in to do particular jobs, such as Plumbing or electrics. Contractors should be included in team notices, briefings and other communications. They should also be committed to the goals of the project and to open communication regarding mistakes, faults, breakdowns and other issues.

Safety officer The site safety officer is responsible for making sure that all site health and safety requirements are met. The safety officer communicates with all site personnel about specific precautions and safety rules, and checks that these are followed. If an accident occurs, the safety officer conducts an investigation to find the cause, and will make changes to safety procedures to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

Estimator The estimator works out the cost of the project, including materials, equipment, transport and labour. The project may be divided into components, which can be tendered out. For example the client may invite tenders for the plumbing component or the electrical component of the project. The estimator works out the specifications for the tender, consulting with other team members such as the buyer, surveyor and project manager. When the tenders come in they are compared to the estimator’s costing.

Buyer As the name suggests, once a contract has been won, the buyer is responsible for purchasing all the materials from suppliers. The buyer has to ensure that the materials are delivered on time and within the estimator’s costs stated in the tender.

Student Activity Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction CategoryRole 1Role 2 operatives craftspersons technical supervisory managerial professional personnel State two examples of the below categories

Student Activity Task 6 (P4) (P5) Produce a report which identifies two examples of the following: operatives craftspersons technical supervisory managerial professional personnel (P4) Your report will also include the roles and responsibilities of each example (P5) Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction