Construction Industry Regulations and Practices Quiz

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversees safety regulations in the US construction industry.

'OSHA' stands for 'Occupational Safety and Health Administration.'

Building codes regulate building design and construction for safety and health purposes.

'NFPA' is not a common building code in the United States.

Soil compaction in construction increases soil density and load-bearing capacity.

Wood is commonly used as a formwork material in concrete construction.

Heat hazards are not typical hazards found on a construction site.

'PPE' stands for 'Personal Protective Equipment' in construction safety.

'NEC' stands for 'National Electrical Code' in building regulations.

'Change order' refers to an amendment detailing changes in project scope, schedule, or cost in construction contracts.

Construction project schedules plan resource allocation and activities over time.

'LEED' stands for 'Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design' in the construction industry.

'Design-Bid-Build' is a common construction project delivery method.

Lien waivers ensure subcontractors and suppliers are paid for their work in construction.

Punch lists identify and address remaining work or defects before final completion in construction.

The 'critical path' in a construction project is the sequence of tasks determining the shortest duration.

Compression testing is a common method for determining concrete quality.