What form of construction are most new shops?
Steel or concrete frame
Services to shops are usually ______ ____.
capped off
What type of floors and ceiling are usual for a shop?
Concrete floor
No suspended ceiling
What condition is a shop usually let in?
Shell with no shop front ready for retailer’s fitting out
What are the two main methods of construction for a new (Grade A) office building?
Steel frame
Concrete frame
How can you identify a steel frame office building?
Usually has less columns and a wider span between columns.
How can you identify a concrete frame office building?
Usually have more columns, lower floor heights and a shorter span between columns.
How can you check the form of construction if you cannot see on site?
Architect’s drawings/specification or building manual
What is the office institutional specification ceiling height currently?
2.6m approx.
What is the current institutional specification for ceiling and raised floor voids for offices?
Ceiling void of 350mm
Raised floor void of 150mm
What type of lighting is required in new Grade A offices?
LG7 compliant
What is the maximum office depth area to allow for natural light?
12-15m
What is the typical car parking ratio for offices?
1 space per 200sq ft for greenfield site
Depends on Local Authority guidelines
What floor coverings are standard per the institutional specification for Grade A offices?
Carpeting
Full access raised floors with floor boxes
What is a VAV (variable air volume) air conditioning system?
Most expensive but most flexible
What type of air conditioning system has a lower capital cost and good flexibility but higher running/maintenance costs?
Fan coil
What does VRV air conditioning system stand for?
Variable refrigerant volume
What air conditioning system is a natural approach to climate control, but offer less flexibility?
Static cooling - chilled beam and displacement heating
Which air conditioning system moves fresh air around a building?
Mechanical ventilation
What is a simple form of air cooling system?
Comfort cooling
What became illegal on 1st January 2015 relating to R22 refrigeration systems?
Certain repairs/replacement/removal.
Existing systems have to be modified to be more environmentally friendly.
What type of fit out has common parts of a building completed and leaves office floor areas to be fit out by the occupier?
Shell and core
What is a fit out to Grade A specification relating to offices?
Category A fit out to institutional specifications.
What type of office fit out is completed to the occupier’s requirements e.g. installation of cellular offices, enhanced finishes, I.T.
Category B fit out
