Design and Specification Flashcards
(32 cards)
What RICS documentation is available for this competency?
RICS Design and Specification Guidance Note.
What work is undertaken during the feasibility stage?
Prepare the initial design ideas, explore options, outline planning and building regs requirements, order of cost estimate
What work is undertaken during the outline design stage?
The design team collaborate and cordinate key elements of the layout and required building services and start to populate planning application and building regs.
What work is undertaken during the detailed design stage?
Detailed tender drawings and the Specification document is produced based on the agreed upon design.
What is modern methods of construction?
Modern Methods of Construction are innovative methods used in an attempt to make building faster, greener, and more efficient than traditional methods.
Provide examples of modern methods of construction?
Volumetric (Modular)
Panelised (SIPS)
Prefabricated Parts like staircases
What are the benefits of prefabricated materials?
Faster construction times, improved quality control and reduced noise or dust on-site for nearby occupants.
Provide an example of how a client’s service sector impacts the products and materials required?
University of Leicester labs - Anti-static flooring, lab sinks that are resistant to chemicals
What is the process of designing out risks?
The hierarchy of risk control.
Describe the stages within the hierarchy of risk control?
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering
Administrative
PPE
Can you summarise Approved Document T?
Approved document T can into effect in 2024 and outlines 4 types of toilet accommodation. These types are either a fully-enclosed self contained universal toilet or a single sex toilet cubicle, both with ambulant options.
What are the requirements for a self-contained universal toilet?
Yeah so a universal toilet must have a wash-basin, hand dryer and mirror provided within the toilet and it must have a full-height door and full-height floor to ceiling partitions.
What are the requirements for a single-sex toilet cubicle?
Minimum dimensions between sanitaryware and then hand washing and drying facilities can be in a communal single-sex space.
Can you tell me about sanitary fittings that are suitable for dementia care facilities?
Contrasting colours between fittings such as grab rails and toilet seats against the wall colours, soft close toilet seats and easy to clean or hygienic surfaces.
What other approved documents would you consider when refurbishing a toilet?
Approved Document G and Approved Document M
What type of buildings does Approved Document T apply to?
Non-domestic buildings that are either new or where the toilet facilities are being significantly altered.
What design guidance is available for schools specifically?
The Building Bulletin documents produced by the department for education.
What are some of the different types of specification you have produced?
Detailed Specifications and Performance Specifications.
How would you assess whether an alternative product proposed by the contractor was suitable?
Compare and contrast the data sheets for both products.
Why are single-sex toilets important?
To to ensure private, dignified and safe spaces are provided for all people.
What document gives parameters on the spatial sizes of toilets?
Approved Document G
Where would you find the life expectancy of a material?
BCIS component life resource online.
What is the RIBA Plan of Work?
A framework by the royal institute of British architects which outlines the key stages of delivery building projects in the UK.
Name the stages of the RIBA Plan of Work?
- Strategic Definition
- Preparation and Briefing
- Concept Design
- Spatial Coordination
- Technical Design
- Manufacturing and Construction
- Handover
- In Use
