Question 1

Which of these statements is INCORRECT in relation to internal factors that affect building costs?

O A. If buildings are grouped together with common walls, compared to same buildings constructed separately, there will be a cost reduction

O B. The more a building departs from a square, less the cost of external envelope will be

O C. Longer, narrower, complicated and/or irregular outlines will increase the building cost

O D. If two buildings have the same areas and specification, but only vary in the number of stories, the construction costs are higher for the higher building

Question 2

Which of this statement is FALSE in relation to the effect of location on building costs?

O A. Uncertain political climate and labour disputes can affect pricing

O B. Changes in fuel costs and cost of finance can affect pricing

O C. Taxes, wage adjustments and workers compensation do not affect the cost

O D. Boom and recession periods affect pricing

Question 3

Which of this statement is LEAST likely to happen in relation to external factors affecting building costs?

O A. Sloped sites could cost more to build on than levelled sites

O B. Building costs are cheaper in 2022 in comparison to 2020

O C. During the economic boom periods, building prices are likely to increase

O D. Extreme weather conditions would increase building costs

Question 4

The total price of a construction project is calculated by adding all the cost components such as:

(i) Office overheads

(ii) Labour cost

(iii) Material cost

(iv) Plant cost

(v) Profit

(vi) Contingencies

Which of above (i - V) are direct cost components?

O A. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

O B. (i), (ii) and (iii)

O C. All of above

O D. (1). (v) and (vi) only

Question 5

Which of the following is LEAST popular as a preliminary estimating method?

O A. Functional area method

O B. Storey enclosure method

O C. Functional unit method

O D. Superficial floor area method