Construction Technology And Environmental Services Flashcards

(36 cards)

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What is the RIBA Plan of Work?

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Can you list the stages of the RIBA Plan of Work?

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Summarise Stage 1 of RIBA Plan of Work?

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Summarise Stage 2 of RIBA Plan of Work?

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Summarise Stage 3 of RIBA Plan of Work?

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Summarise Stage 4 of RIBA Plan of Work?

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What are the pros and cons of steel frame construction?

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What are the pros and cons of concrete frame construction?

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What are the pros and cons of traditional masonry construction?

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Outline the key building elements of a typical masonry constructed building such as a house?

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What is the life expectancy of a….

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What are the performance requirements of a ground floor?

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What are the performance requirements of walls?

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External walls…
Internal walls…

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What are the performance requirements of a roof?

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List some MEP services commonly found within buildings?

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If a client asked you to provide feedback on MEP services within a building, would you?

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No as I don’t have suitable insurance or qualifications.

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What is the structural make up of the tarmac ramp you designed?

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Granular sub-base, base-course and tarmac wearing course.

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What approved documents apply to your ramp job?

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Approved Document M and Approved Document K.

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What is the required ramp gradient to comply with approved documents?

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For ramps under 2m the steepest permitted gradient is 1:12.

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Why did you construct the ramp using tarmac instead of steel or concrete?

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Describe the specification of the partition wall for Henry Wellcome Building

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What fire rating did the partition wall at Henry Wellcome achieve?

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What is the British Gypsum White Book?

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List some flat roof covering types?

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What is the most cost effective covering?
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What covering has the longest lifespan?
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Why did you recommend a liquid covering for your Cambridge school job?
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What is a Changing Places Facility?
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What are the minimum dimensions required for a changing places room?
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What fixtures and fittings are required for a changing places facility?
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What is the minimum surrounding clearance for key sanitaryware in a Changing Places facility?
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What are the different types of flat roof construction?
Warm roof and cold roof
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How are warm and cold roof construction different?
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What's the life expectancy of a bitumen felt roof covering?
10 - 20 years
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What is the significance of an insurance backed roof warranty?
If the roofing manufacturer goes bust then insurance will pay out
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What is a typical condition of a product warranty or guarantee?
Regular maintenance