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RICS Guidance notice regarding this competency?

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Design and Spec 2013

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Approved Documents

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A - Structure
B - Fire Safety
C - Site preparation and Resistance to contamination and moisture control
D - Toxic Substances
E - Sound
F - ventilation
H - drainage
J - Combustible appliances and fuel storage
K - Protection from falling
L - Conservation of fuel and power
M - Access and use

S - Infrastructure for charging electric vehicles

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What is a design and access statement

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Document that accompanies planning application. It details the process that led to the proposals

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Contents of the Design and Spec GN 2013?

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  • Principles behind the role
  • Design process management
  • Outline Design
  • Detail Design
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What is a pre-Construction Information document?

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Information relevant to the proposed works which include:

  • Project details
  • Design Hazards
  • Health & Safety Hazards
  • Site plan and nearest a&E, fire services
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What is Building Information Modelling used for?

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BIM describes the process of creating and managing a digital twin for an asset.

Level 0 - 3
0 - Low Collaboration
1 - Partial Collaboration - AutoCAD
2 - Full Collaboration - 2D/3D Models
3 - Full Integration

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Have you read any design and Spec Guidance?

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BS8300
Approved Document M

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What is a Design Risk Assessment?

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Identify the hazards and evaluate risks that arise from design.

Identifying control measures to minimise risk

Take into consideration PCI

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Benefits of using specification writing software such as NBS

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Collaborative Approach
Consistency

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What is a provisional sum

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A PS is a sum that relates to works that cannot be designed / specified at the outset

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What is Bill of Quantities

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Document prepared by QS / Cost Consultant providing specific measured quantities of items of work. Advantages all contractor price same quantities

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What is Schedule of Rates

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Used when nature of works is known but cannot be quantified
the rates are used to provide overheads, profits and prelims

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What are Preliminaries

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Provides a description that allows the contractor to assess the costs.
Specifies the works as a whole and specify the general condition and requirement for execution of the project

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What is the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 (amended 2020)

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Produced by Royal institute of Architects, and describes the stages necessary to complete the briefing, design, construction and operating of a building.

0 - Strategic Definition
1 - Preparation & Brief
2 - Concept Design
3 - Spatial Coordination
4 - Technical Design
5 - Construction
6 - Handover
7 - Use

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What are Modern Methods of Construction

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  • Cross Laminated Timber - Premaunfactured Panel
  • Modular Construction (Off site)
  • Design for Manufacture and Assembly
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Understanding of specifications?

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Specs describe materials and workmanship to carry out work.

Performance - gives suppliers scope to innovate
prescriptive - provides full scope

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Benefits of BREEAM

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Lower running costs and less environmental impact

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Describe concrete floor construction

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Hrdcore, sand binding layer, DPM. Concrete, Insulation & Screed

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What is an English Wall Bond

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Alternating header and stretcher courses

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What is BREEAM

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Building Research Establishment Environmental assessment method

Assessment criteria for building in relation to criteria such as energy, pollution, waste. (Acceptable to Outstanding)

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Types of cladding sysems

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Panelised - Large Panels
Unitised - pre-assembled panels, higher cost

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What is Part M Approved docs?

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Ensures new homes are homes are designed and constructed with accesibility features for disbaled

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What is thermal bridging?

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Occurs when a material with high thermal conductivity creates a path of least heat transfer

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Ways to fix thermal bridging

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Add insulation
Use thermal breaks\Energy effecient doors

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What was included within the structural engineers design of the wall rebuild at beverley?
3no. acrow props every 1m apart Cavity ties 450mm vertical and 900mm horizontal Blockwork, insulation and blockwork
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How is concrete slab made?
- excavate and clear area - Place formwork and reinforcement - Mix and Pour concrete
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Adv and dis of Concrete slab
Adv - strength - cost effective Dis - Prone to cracking - lack of thermal qualities
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Explain foundation used at Highfield Cemetery
Foundations were concrete strip in accordance with BS 5328 Min 750mm cover
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Explain strip foundation and ADV and DIS
Type of shallow foundation used to support load bearing walls Adv: Cost, simple to construct (reducing labour costs) Dis - not suitable for heavy structures, not good with poor soils
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Alternatives to strip foundations
Pad foundations - support individual column (square) Raft - Large continuous slab to support building (ideal for poor soils) Pile - long columns driven deep into the fround to transfer loads.
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How to choose the right foundation type?
- Soil types (clay, gravel, sand) - Building weight and load distribution - Water table
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Describe the soil tests carried out on site
- Moisture Content test - Particle size within a soil sample
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Difference between formwork and reinforcement
Formwork - placed around the concrete to keep its shape when poured. Reinforcement - Steel reinforcement bars (Rebar) used to strengthen the concrete
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How deep should strip foundations be?
450 - 600mm deep
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Explain the design elements adhered to on highfield cemetery
Horizontal DPC and weepholes every 1mm , to be provided 150mm above GL and sealed to floor DPM Cavity trays around window and door openings. Tops of cavities to be closed to prevent passage of fire. Electrical accessories to be placed 400 -1200mm above floor level in accordance with part p of the Building Regs
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What are Cavity Trays
Prevent damp - act as DPC that crosses the cavity of cavity wall Protection against water ingress above openings
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What is the required thermal performance legislation for a cavity wall
Cavity walls must achieve a u value of 0.30w/m2k or lower. This helps to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions
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Types of floor defence measures?
Flood gates, sump pumps, waterproof sealants, non return valves, air brick cover, floor doors
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How does a sump pump work?
Placed in lowest part of a basement, pit collects water. Sum pump has a float switch which activates when the water level of the pit reaches certain point
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Is artex removal licensable work?
Most work involving the removal of artex is classified as non licensable as the asbestos content is usually low and the work can be done without exceeding the control limits
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Types of asbestos removal certificates?
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Difference between BS8300 & Part M of the Building Regulations
Part M is guidance on how to comply with the Building Regulations. BS8300 is a bigger document which gives more detail on designing buildings with accessible spaces
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What kitchen space considerations when designing the space for disabled access?
Corridor approach route 1200mm Turning circle 1500mm Ramp between 1:20 and 1:15 Door clear opening width of 850mm Built in oven between 800-900mm above floor level Sockets/ swicthes located with their centre line 700mm to 1000mm above floor level
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What bathroom space considerations when designing the space for disabled access?
1500mm clear turning circle 1700 x 700mm bath Level access shower 1850 x 2200mm wc dimensions WC and Cistern 700 x 500mm
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Specification for Kawneer windows?
Window types - Top hung, side hung Use ABS thermal breaks to minimise heat transfer
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What coating is applied to Kawneer aluminium windows?
Powder Coated Polyester
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How is Powder Polyester made?
Heated in Kiln - applied aluminium
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Describe the Cavity Wall in Beverley
Inner Leaf blockwork Mineral wool Cavity Trays and closers weep holes every 450mm Steel wall ties staggered every row. DPC bedded in sand cement 1:5
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What are Cavity Trays
Damp Proof Courses used in cavity walls
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Types of Insulation
Polystyrene PIR PUR Mineral Wool
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What are the RIBA plan of work stages 2020?
Framework developed by the royal institute of British architects to guide the design d construction process: - Stage 0: Strategic Definition - Establish the project's strategic brief and objectives. - Stage 1: Preparation and Briefing - Conduct Feasibility studies and develop the project brief - Stage 2: Concept Design - Develop the design including proposals for structural design, building services and outline specifications - Stage 3: Spatial Coordination - Refine the design and all spatial coordinating - Stage 4: Technical Design - Develop the design and construction Information - Stage 5 - Construction 0 Oversee construction - Stage 6: Handover

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