Introduction to Civil Engineering, the Industry and Professional Practice
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This page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes for Introduction to Civil Engineering, the Industry and Professional Practice. Content runs from the branches of civil engineering and the structure of the UK construction industry to RICS ethics and chartership. It's built for university students and professional candidates, school students, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 60 resources here, including more than 40 mind maps and 5 quizzes. Pick a resource, test yourself, then make your own revision aids.
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14 questionsStructure of the construction industry A firm which is run by the business owner is called a
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Mind map Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
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9 cardsProfessional Standard of Care What is "professional negligence" and how is it proved?
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8 cardsOwner's and Contractor's Legal Claims Against Architects What happens if the architect gets sued?
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Mind map Professional consultants & others Mind Map on Professional consultants & others, created by Sbusisiwe Nxumalo on 02/05/2018.
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About Introduction to Civil Engineering, the Industry and Professional Practice
GoConqr OriginalWhat this unit covers
The unit looks at civil engineering as a career, the industry it works in, and the standards expected of professionals. Several mind maps cover the basics, such as branches of civil engineering, which sets out structural and geotechnical engineering. Others look at the industry itself. Week 1 lecture- The industry notes the importance of UK construction, its firms and its value to the economy.
Professional practice and ethics
A good share of the material deals with conduct. The notes called 10 RICS ethical questions start with the RICS motto and its role in regulating and promoting the profession. The flashcard deck Professional Standard of Care asks what professional negligence is and how it is proved. A second deck looks at the legal claims owners and contractors can bring against architects. The mind map Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: covers challenging stereotypes and success stories in construction.
Where to start
- Begin with a general mind map such as Civil Engineering to get the big picture.
- Move to the industry maps, then take the quiz Structure of the construction industry, which asks you to name types of firm, from owner-run businesses to specialist subcontractors.
- Read the RICS notes, then work through the standard of care flashcards.
- Finish with the interview-style deck Interview Questions - 5, which covers RIBA stages, client care and rules for firms and individuals.
Using quizzes and maps together
Read a map first, then close it and take a quiz on the same topic. Wrong answers show you which branch of the map to revisit. Flashcards suit short definitions, and Vocabulary Kini is a handy deck for terms such as foundation, aggregate and hydrology.
Where it sits
This unit belongs to the strand Foundations of Civil Engineering and Construction, within the subject Civil engineering and construction. Pick a resource that matches where you are now, and add your own maps or flashcards for anything you cannot find.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with one of the general Civil Engineering mind maps for an overview of the field. Then try the quiz Structure of the construction industry, which checks whether you can tell different kinds of firm apart. After that, move on to the professional ethics material.
What do the mind maps cover?
The mind maps range widely. Some cover the branches of civil engineering, while others look at the UK and Singapore construction industries. You will also find maps on chartership, rules of conduct, project managers, owners and clients, and equality, diversity and inclusion in construction.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
Who are these resources for?
They suit university students and professional candidates, school students, and teachers. Most resources are at university level, with a good number aimed at professional practice and a smaller share at school level. Students can revise topics, while teachers can pick ready-made material.
Is there material on professional ethics?
Yes. You can read the notes on RICS ethical questions, view the flowchart RICS Role in Ethics, and test yourself with the Project and Construction Management - Professional Ethics quiz. A matching flashcard deck covers the same ground.
What if the topic I need is missing?
Make it yourself. You can build your own mind map, flashcards, quiz or notes on the missing topic with a free account. Meanwhile, browse the other civil engineering maps, as many overlap in topic and may cover what you need.