Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises BUNTRA CONTEST Building Construction Paper 1 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Answers (Marking Scheme). The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Building Construction Paper 1 examination.

  This assessment focuses on fundamental building principles, construction materials, and architectural drawing techniques.

  • Month Administered: May 2026
  • Duration: 2½ HOURS
  • Number of Questions: 15 (Questions 1-15)
  • Structure: Section A (40 marks), Section B (60 marks)

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Trench work and wetting
    • Foundations (Shallow, Deep, Bored pile)
    • Site selection and investigation
    • Roof thatching materials
    • Timbering and wood preservation methods
    • Brick cutting (Half brick, bats, closers)
    • Damp proof courses
    • Raised timber floors and levelling instruments
    • Scaffolding, lintels, and beam definitions
    • Door types (Panelled, Flush)
  • Section B
    • Orthographic projection drawing
    • Cold water supply systems (Direct and Indirect)
    • Quarrying processes and stone dressing
    • Roof construction (King post truss, valley details)
    • Floor finishes (Terrazzo laying and material qualities)
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

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