Construction Industry Report

Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
LO1 Describe the construction industry with reference to company structures and other
activities...........................................................................................................................................3
P1 Explain how the construction industry has developed and encompassed professionalism
within its structures......................................................................................................................3
P2 Demonstrate the scope and linkage between all parties within a construction organization. 4
P3Identify the type of contractual work tendered by contractors................................................6
LO2 Explain different types of construction companies in the market and their relationships
within the tendering process............................................................................................................7
P4 Identify the different types of construction companies in the market....................................7
P5 Explain the relationship between different construction organizations.................................8
LO3 Discuss the key stages in a construction project, and how Building Information Modelling
informs the different stages.............................................................................................................9
P6 Identify, with examples, modern construction processes and sequences used within today’s
industry, highlighting the way they respond to sustainability needs...........................................9
P7 Explain contract planning techniques used within micro and macro projects.....................11
P8 Identify where BIM impacts upon operations and construction companies........................12
LO4 Analyse how the construction industry has developed suitable collaboration strategies in
support of greater recognition of health & safety..........................................................................13
P9 Explain how health & safety has now become an integrated part of the construction
process.......................................................................................................................................13
P10 Describe the government legislation which has benchmarked health & safety within
construction................................................................................................................................13
P11 Discuss the role of collaboration and communication in ensuring safe working practices.
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Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................15
References......................................................................................................................................16

List of figures
Figure 1: Simple example of parties in construction.......................................................................6
Figure 2: Precast Flat Panel System (Source: Metromont, 2016).................................................10
Figure 3: 3D Volumetric Modules (Source: Chapmantaylor, 2018).............................................11
Figure 4: Twin Wall Technology (Source: Keeganprecast, 2019)................................................12

Introduction
In this report, construction industry which deals with various construction activities, projects,
building and structures has been discussed to improve the knowledge and awareness about
construction industry, process, operation and different rules and regulations designed for the
execution of construction process and plan in proper managed way with the help of an example
of renovation of old furniture company into new Junior school building. Different techniques and
contracts available in construction industries have been discussed in this report.
The main aim of this report is to provide knowledge and awareness about the construction
industry and their working process as well as different organizations involved in the
construction.

LO1 Describe the construction industry with reference to company structures
and other activities.
P1 Explain how the construction industry has developed and encompassed
professionalism within its structures.
Construction industry plays an important role in the development of an industry, different public
as well as government sectors and infrastructures of the country. In other words, it helps in
economic growth of industries as well as the country and also provides various employment
opportunities. It consists of various activities such as the construction of buildings, roads, and
various engineering projects. It involves different sectors which are categories into three major
sectors.
 Construction sector
 Engineering sector
 Trade sector
History and development of the construction industry: Evolution of construction was done
from ancient times when different structures were made by the human being with the help
natural resources. With the change in time, different techniques and researches were introduced
for the construction. As a result, the construction industry evolved as one of the largest
developing industry for the growth of any country by the development of roads, structures,
buildings, etc.
From last 20 years, it plays an important role in the revolutionary change of growth and economy
of the various countries with the development of various tools, machines as well as techniques
which attract a large number of companies and industries to invest their capital in the field of
construction resulting in the development of various construction industries.
Professionalism in the construction industry: Professionalism means unique & expert
knowledge and good qualification in a particular field (Fellows 2003). Involvement of
professionalism in the construction industries plays an important role in the development of
various construction activities and large projects. It helps in proper management and