Design and Specification Flashcards
(25 cards)
RICS Guidance notice regarding this competency?
Design and Spec 2013
Approved Documents
A - Structure
B - Fire Safety
C - Site preparation and Resistance to contamination and moisture control
D - Toxic Substances
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
What is a design and access statement
Document that accompanies planning application. It details the process that led to the proposals
Contents of the Design and Spec GN 2013?
- Principles behind the role
- Design process management
- Outline Design
- Detail Design
What is a pre-Construction Information document?
Information relevant to the proposed works which include:
- Project details
- Design Hazards
- Health & Safety Hazards
- Site plan and nearest a&E, fire services
What is Building Information Modelling used for?
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
Have you read any design and Spec Guidance?
BS8300
Approved Document M
What is a Design Risk Assessment?
Identify the hazards and evaluate risks that arise from design.
Identifying control measures to minimise risk
Take into consideration PCI
Benefits of using specification writing software such as NBS
Collaborative Approach
Consistency
What is a provisional sum
A PS is a sum that relates to works that cannot be designed / specified at the outset
What is Bill of Quantities
Document prepared by QS / Cost Consultant providing specific measured quantities of items of work. Advantages all contractor price same quantities
What is Schedule of Rates
Used when nature of works is known but cannot be quantified
the rates are used to provide overheads, profits and prelims
What are Preliminaries
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
What is the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 (amended 2020)
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
What are Modern Methods of Construction
- Cross Laminated Timber - Premaunfactured Panel
- Modular Construction (Off site)
- Design for Manufacture and Assembly
Understanding of specifications?
Specs describe materials and workmanship to carry out work.
Performance - gives suppliers scope to innovate
prescriptive - provides full scope
Benefits of BREEAM
Lower running costs and less environmental impact
Describe concrete floor construction
Hrdcore, sand binding layer, DPM. Concrete, Insulation & Screed
What is an English Wall Bond
Alternating header and stretcher courses
What is BREEAM
Building Research Establishment Environmental assessment method
Assessment criteria for building in relation to criteria such as energy, pollution, waste. (Acceptable to Outstanding)
Types of cladding sysems
Panelised - Large Panels
Unitised - pre-assembled panels, higher cost
What is Part M Approved docs?
Ensures new homes are homes are designed and constructed with accesibility features for disbaled
What is thermal bridging?
Occurs when a material with high thermal conductivity creates a path of least heat transfer
Ways to fix thermal bridging
Add insulation
Use thermal breaks\Energy effecient doors
