Construction is a numbers game – tonnes of concrete, miles of steel, mountains of waste. But how much do you really know about what actually goes into building our world? We’re talking about the stuff that holds up skyscrapers, paves roads and, unfortunately, sometimes ends up in a skip at the end of a project.
At the Hamptons Group, we’re in the business of giving materials a second life – salvaging what we can and responsibly disposing of the rest. And because we love a bit of trivia, we’ve put together this quiz to test your knowledge of construction materials. From mind-blowing stats to some truly bizarre facts, you’ll walk away either feeling like a genius or realising you should probably leave the building to the pros.
So, grab your hard hat and let’s see if you can nail this!
How did you do?
90–100%
Master builder 🏗️
You clearly know your stuff – whether you’re a concrete genius, a waste warrior or just someone who reads way too much trivia, we salute you. Ever considered a side hustle in waste management?
70–80%
Site supervisor 👷
Not bad at all! You know your way around a construction site, but there’s always room for improvement. Keep up the good work, and maybe next time, you’ll get full marks.
50–60%
Weekend DIYer 🔨
You’ve got the basics down, but let’s be honest – you’re more at home assembling flat-pack furniture than pouring concrete. Still, at least you’re trying!
0–40%
Skip diver ♻️
Oh dear. Either you got distracted on TikTok, or you seriously need to brush up on your construction materials knowledge. But hey, every expert starts somewhere – and if you ever need to dispose of some building waste, you know where to find us!