What do you already know?
Ten quick questions on running a job on site. Don’t worry about getting things wrong — the point is to spot what’s new to you. We’ll run the same quiz at the end of the week so you can see how much you’ve picked up.
What does a site manager mainly do?
Why: A site manager runs the live job: the people, the programme, safety and quality.
A 'programme' on site is...
Why: The programme is the construction timetable - what happens, and when.
'Snagging' means...
Why: Snagging is finding and fixing the small defects before the job is handed over.
The 'critical path' is...
Why: The critical path is the chain of tasks that decides when the whole job finishes.
A 'method statement' sets out...
Why: A method statement describes, step by step, how a task will be carried out safely.
'Handover' is when...
Why: Handover is the point the completed job is passed over to the customer.
A daily site diary is for...
Why: The site diary is a daily record of progress, deliveries, weather and any issues.
'Plant' on a construction site means...
Why: On site, 'plant' means the machinery and equipment used to do the work.
Why hold a site induction?
Why: An induction makes sure everyone knows the site's rules and hazards before they start.
If the programme slips, a good site manager...
Why: When things slip, you re-plan and tell people early - problems only grow if hidden.
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