Construction Tech & Environmental Services Level 2 Flashcards
On Project Weymouth, when considering the various options for lifts, did you consider any impact on the building services, such as electrical requirements?
As part of my options appraisal, I did indeed consider the impact on building services. For example electrical requirements. When considering the various options, this was done alongside the mechanical and electrical consultants, who were fortunately able to advise that the existing power was sufficient for accommodating even the option with the highest power loading requirements.
On Project Weymouth, was there any impact on the building’s foundations or structural frame to consider when comparing the options for the lift?
On the Oxford St Project, did you consider any other design options other than the client’s preference for insulation and floating screed?
Yes, so initially the option was considered for pouring a bonded screed to build up the floor levels. However, because of the significant depths required to be built up, this posed the question in relation to several aspects of the building:
- the loading of a screed of this thickness, and the impact this would have on the structural stability of the slab
- the impact on programme with reference to the drying time in laying a screed of that thickeness
- the location of the store being in Oxford street, there may have been certain limitations surrounding being able to pump the screed, and then the cost and time implications of hand laying
On the Oxford St Project, did you consider the programme implications and the costs associated with a longer programme duration for building up the flooring?