1
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What are the stages of design & construction from inception to completion?
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2
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What is substructure?
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3
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What is superstructure?
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4
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What is the external envelope?
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5
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What are the Building Regulations?
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6
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What different ways can you consider the different stages?
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7
Q
What is the impact of current legislation regulations and standards, both national and international, on your work?
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8
Q
Tell me about how the various elements of a building work and inter-relate including: sub structures, super structures, mechanical and electrical, elevation and fenestration.
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9
Q
Tell me about the process of construction and alteration.
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10
Q
Tell me about your understanding of operational and maintenance processes.
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11
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Tell me about your understanding of alternative construction details in relation to functional elements of the design, such as different types of piling or structural frame solutions.
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12
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Tell me about how construction design solutions vary for different types of buildings, such as clear span or acoustic requirements.
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13
Q
Talk me through the various stages of the RIBA plan of work.
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0 strategic definition, 1 preparation and briefing, 2 concept design, 3 spatial coordination, 4 technical design, 5 construction and manufacturing, 6 handover, 7 use
14
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How do you adhere to CDM 2015?
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15
Q
What do you investigate in stages 1-4?
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16
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What are the benefits of offsite construction?
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Speed up schedule. Health and safety. Less lost days due to weather. Consistency in finished product - machined in factory.
17
Q
What regulations are there which control the design of a project?
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18
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Tell me about the stages of construction design.
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0 strategic definition, 1 prep and briefing, 2 concept design, 3 spatial coordination, 4 technical design, 5 construction and manufacturing, 6 handover, 7 use
19
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What do you understand by substructure?
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Substructure is the structure below ground level that transmits the load of the superstructure to the ground.
20
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Give me an example of a substructure.
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Foundations, blocs below ground
21
Q
What do you understand by superstructure in construction?
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22
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Give me two examples of superstructure of a building?
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23
Q
What sorts of surveys can be carried out during construction works?
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24
Q
What is the importance of levelling during highways work?
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25
What are the types of foundation you are aware of?
26
What sort of construction can each of the foundations be used for?
27
What are the Building Regulations?
28
What are the approved documents? Give some examples.
29
What is your understanding of a soil investigation?
30
What are temporary works?
31
What is the external envelope?
32
What are the Building Regulations?
33
What are the approved documents?
34
What are British Standards?
35
What are the typical components of site investigations?
36
What are the main site considerations?
37
What is a retained façade?
38
What are temporary works?
39
What is landfill tax?
40
What is a tower crane and how do you erect one?
41
What would stop a tower crane from working?
42
What is a scaffold?
43
What is shoring?
44
What are hoists?
45
What is a foundation?
46
What are the main components of concrete?
47
What is a borehole?
48
What are piles?
49
What are the different types of piles?
50
What are the different ways that the piles transfer their load to the surrounding ground?
51
How does load pass from the top of a single storey building to the foundations?
52
What are the different types of load?
53
How does load pass from the top of a 5 storey building to the foundations?
54
How do you construct a strip foundation?
55
How do you construct a pad foundation?
56
What is the difference between bored/pre-cast piles?
57
What is a raft foundation?
58
Under what conditions would you expect a raft foundation to be used for a substructure?
59
What is a strip foundation?
60
What are pad foundations?
61
What was the depth of the pad foundations on your project?
62
How do you measure the strength of concrete?
63
What are retaining walls?
64
What are the main types of excavation?
65
What is a basement?
66
What are the different types of basement construction?
67
What are the main methods of waterproofing a basement?
68
What is scabbling?
69
What are the technical advantages of steel frames?
70
What are the technical disadvantages of steel frames?
71
What are the technical advantages of concrete frames?
72
What are the technical disadvantages of concrete frames?
73
What is powder coating?
74
What is intumescent paint?
75
How do you apply intumescent paint?
76
What is the size of a typical brick?
77
How many bricks are in a M2?
78
What types of pile foundations are you aware of?
79
What are retaining walls?
80
What are formworks?
81
What is shoring?
82
What do you understand by underpinning?
83
What are the factors that may affect the choice of an internal partition?
84
What was the underlying cause of the Grenfell Tower fire?
85
What changes have been made to avoid similar disasters in future?
86
How do you appreciate the impact of construction technology on project cost?
87
Explain your understanding of the following; demolition, site preparation, foundation systems, substructures, superstructures (e.g. frames, bridges), building envelopes (e.g. external walls, roofs), internal structures (e.g. partitions, doors), finishes, fixtures, fittings, service installations (including underground drainage and transportation systems), external works, landscaping, road, pavement and rail track works, major earthworks and tunnelling.
88
Explain how sustainability requirements have been included in your choice of materials or construction methods.
89
Explain your understanding of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Off site manufacturing. Build faster, more efficiently. Standardised finish
90
Give examples of MMC.
Pods. Volumetric construction - kitchen, bathrooms, rooms etc. panelised. Prefab panels
91
Explain your understanding of Building Regulations, Codes and other related legislation.
92
What is the benefit of prefabrication?
Faster, cheaper, improved quality control. Sustainability - less waste. Safety
93
Why might prefabrication be problematic?
94
How do concrete and steel frames compare?
95
Explain partitioning systems you are aware of.
96
Explain your understanding of cladding and glazing systems.
97
What does hard and soft landscaping mean?
98
Explain your understanding of services technology.
99
What type of M&E systems are you aware of?
100
What are mains services?
101
Explain your understanding of air condition and ventilation systems.
102
Explain types of fire safety and security systems you are aware of.
103
What environmental systems and controls are you aware of?
104
Explain your understanding of party wall issues and rights of light.
105
What dangerous or banned substances are you aware of?
106
What are the implications you need to consider when specifying insulation?
107
What surveys would you expect to undertake prior to designing a foundation?
108
What other factors would you consider when designing a foundation?
109
What is the purpose of a cavity tray?
110
What are the different structural forms a building a take?
111
Give examples of residential, commercial and industry structures.
112
Describe 3 types of flat roof structures and how they are made up.
113
Explain the changes and requirements in the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
114
When did these come into force?
115
Explain what you understand by the NHBC Standards.
116
Give an example of one of the standards.
117
How does the construction of a cavity and a solid wall differ?
118
Explain different types of roof construction you are aware of.
119
What is thermal movement?
120
What is the difference between a cold and warm deck flat roof?
121
What is an inverted roof?
122
How do you utilise your knowledge of current regulations and design standards to ensure compliance with legislation?
123
How do you prepare annotated sketches and specification detailing how elements interact?
124
What mechanical and electrical services are relevant to your area of work?
125
What construction materials have you worked with?
126
Tell me about what you think in relation to various types of materials affecting the cost and time of the project?
127
Why do you think that material was suitable for that project?
128
Tell me about the type of construction you’ve undertaken.
129
Talk me through the various types of materials you’ve used. How did this affect the cost and time of the project?
130
Talk me through how you’ve quantified how delay and disruption to a construction activity affected follow on activities and trades.
131
How do you use your knowledge of construction technology to inform the following; estimating, production of pricing documents, compilation of tender and contract documents, interim valuations, valuing change and compiling final accounts?
132
38 Penn Road –
133
Talk me through how the air sources heat pump works?
134
What was the detail of the block and render wall?
135
28 Camlet Way –
136
Talk me through how bored piles are installed?
137
What other piles systems could you have used on this project?
138
Tell me about the impact of different design solutions and construction processes on cost and programme.
139
Tell me about your advice on the selection and application of particular processes within your area of experience.
140
How have you liaised with specialists and consultants to develop project specific design and construction solutions?
141
Talk me through how you have reported on the impact of different design solutions on cost of a construction project.
142
Talk me through how when you have reported on the impact of different design solutions and construction processes on programme.
143
Talk me through when you’ve advised on the choice of construction solutions for your project.
144
Talk me through when you have advised of potential programme reduction in respect the construction of a work package or activity.
145
Talk me through a value engineering you’ve carried out during a construction project.
146
How have you advised on design where the methods of construction or materials have had a significant impact on project cost?
147
How have you considered practical alternatives to those specified by the professional team?
148
7 Breakspear Ave –
149
What did you advise regarding the options: block & beam vs/ ground slab?
150
What was the cost difference between these two options?
151
On what basis was the slab recommended?
152
35 Tuffnells Way –
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What option did you advise?
154
What was the cost comparison over the 10 year period?
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flashcards
Decks in class (9)
# Cards
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Commercial Management Pt 1298
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Commercial Management Pt2310
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Construction Technology And Environmental Services154
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Contract Practice211
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Procurement And Tendering121
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Project Finance98
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Quantification And Costing Of Construction Works209
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Design Economics And Cost Planning84
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Programming And Planning57
