Construction Technology Flashcards
What does the RIBA stand for?
The Royal Institute of British Architects
What are the RIBA stages?
- Strategic definition
- preparation & Brief
- Concept design
- Spatial design
- Technical design
- Construction
- Handover
- In use
What is the difference between the strategic definition and the brief?
Strategic definition is a statement of need.
Brief is the progression of the needs and compilation of objectives, KPIs and a document that can be used to appoint members of the team going forward.
How do you as PM ensure the deign is coordinated?
Ensure regular workshops are being undertaken and sure the correct design team are appointed and in good time. Such as acoustics, specialist lighting and IT/AV to ensure these specialist items are considered.
‘Different design solutions interact’ what do you mean by this?
This is in terms of how systems must be considered as a whole rather than individually and how they must be closely coordinated.
What is a traditional form of construction?
The term ‘traditional’ is often used to describe the types of linear construction, where each individual step is not only constructed entirely (or largely) on site, but also needs to be completed before the project can move on to the next phase.
What is a modern method of construction?
Modern methods of construction is a process which focuses on off-site construction techniques, such as mass production and factory assembly, as alternatives to traditional building.
The process has been described as a way to produce more, better quality homes in less time.
What is a prefabricated pod? And when would these be typically used.
They are an example of modular design often for bathrooms or items with high repetition. They are constructed entirely off site and transported and installed at the final stage.
What are the benefits if modern methods of construction?
Time, less waste due to precision engineering in factories, less costly due to refined processes.
Drawbacks, less bespoke options, high level of transportation to site.
Are O&Ms a requirement at PC?
O&Ms are a requirements of PC. These will be ideally issued at PC but often stipulated to be issued in an agreed time frame following the issue of the final certificate.
What do you include in O&Ms?
- Details of the project and type of construction.
- As built drawings in DWG and PDF
- MEP drawings
- Asset register
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- Manufacturers instructions
- Copies of guarentees or warranties
- Fire, gas and electrical certificates
Who collates the O&Ms?
The contractor
L2 - Walton on Thames. How tall was the building?
Higher than 18m as confirmed within the existing building O&Ms and my client was the developer of the original build.
What is the Hackett Report?
Following Grenfell Dame Judith Hackett undertook an independent review of the Building Regulations and in particular their impact on fire safety. The key findings included:
- the roles and responsibilities of those procuring, designing, constructing and maintaining buildings are unclear.
- the processes that drive compliance with building safety requirements are weak and complex with poor record keeping and change control in too many cases;
- the product testing, labelling and marketing regime is opaque and insufficient
- the voices of residents often goes unheard, even when safety issues are identified
Recommendations (fire safety act 2021:
- a set of rigorous and demanding roles and responsibilities for “duty holders” (i.e. building owners) to ensure a stronger focus on building safety;
- a series of robust gateway points that will require duty holders to show that their plans are detailed and robust;
- clearer rights and obligations for residents to maintain the fire safety, working in partnership with the duty holder
- a package of regulations that is simpler to navigate but genuinely reflects the level of complexity of building work
What legislation did you consider when undertaking this instruction?
- Fire Safety Act 2021
- Building Safety Act 2022
