Construction Technology

Question 1

What are Building Regulations?

Answer 1

Building regulations set out the minimum standard for design and construction of a building.

Question 2

Can you tell me some of the Approved Documents in relation to the Building Regs?

Answer 2

A - Structure
B - Fire Safety
C - Site prep and contaminates
D - Toxic Substances
E - Resistance of sound
F - Ventilation
G - Sanitation and hot water safety
H - Drainage and waste disposal
J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage
K - Protection from falling
L - conservation of fuel and power
M - Access to and use of buildings
O - Overheating
P - Electrical safety
S - Infrastructure for EVC

Question 3

What are British standards?

Answer 3

British standards are recommended standards for materials, components, design and construction practices.

Question 4

What is the Building Safety Act?

Answer 4

Following the Grenfell disaster, it was legislation to raise standards putting emphasis on responsibilities and competence

Question 5

What is a Higher Risk Building?

Answer 5

HRBs are 18m in height or have 7 or more storeys or two or more residential units.

Question 6

What is the Golden Thread?

Answer 6

In basic terms is a digital record of the crucial building information, this enables the accountability.

Question 7

What is duty holder?

Answer 7

A duty holder is anyone involved in the building project such as client, designers, contractors, etc - effectively anyone who might create a risk during their contribution

Question 8

Gateway

Question 9

What is substructure and superstructure?

Answer 9

Substructure - is all the structure that is below ground level including the floor slab.
Superstructure - is all the elements above the ground including frame, external walls, roofs, upper floors, ceilings, etc

Question 10

What is Concrete?

Answer 10

Concrete is a mixture of cement, water and Aggregate (sand)