Level 3

Question 1

What remedial techniques did you advise for the cut edge corrosion at Coventry

Answer 1

Brush wire clean the affected area
Edgcoat giromax protection
Replacement is the more than half od the sheet has been damaged

Question 2

What did you advise at Grimsby regarding the woodworm

Answer 2

I advised to determine the extent of infestation, whether it was live or dead. (no frass showing and darker holes - only corridor section was removed)

Question 3

What further investigation did you advise at Hawthorn Street?

Answer 3

Boreholes to be undertaken to determine the foundation composition and condition (10m deep at 1m intervals). Drainage survey as a back up

Subsidence was detected (clay soils with reduced mositure) Either clay shrinkage by vegetation or leaking drains

Type of cracks that was evident - steeped cracking above the window wider at the top) and movement of the conrcete flags

Question 4

What was required for substantiation of the off site materials payment request

Answer 4

Proof of payment (vesting certificate)
Insurance in place for the good and labelled in clients name

Question 5

What alternative means of power were sought at Wellfield Close?

Answer 5

Diesel Generator
Solar/Hybrid generator
Battery powered

Question 6

How did you identify non completion at Flyod Avenue and how did you advise your client on this?

Answer 6

On site review against contract document. I identified that several items had not been carried out.

I advised the client that PC could not be certified and to notify the contractor of the oitsanding works.

As there was no EOT request from the contractor i was able to produce a non completion certificate whichte and advised my client that they were entitled to levy liquidated damages

Also, for retention to still be withheld until the works reach PC

Question 7

Things to consider when changing the roof covering in relation to Chesterfield Road

Answer 7

• Structural capacity and loadings
• Weather resistance and durability (lifespan also)
• Planning and statutory requirements

Question 8

Market street - What is the minimum EPC for commercial and what is an EPC rating?

Answer 8

E - looking to change to a C in 2026

Energy Performance Certificate - document which displays how energy efficient a building is A-G

Question 8

What did you advise the client at Wensley Road in relation to the two different solar panel types?

Answer 8

PV panels use sunlight to convert into electricty - simple to install and less maintenance

Solar smart - Use solar panels to heat water which is stored in a generator. More efficiency where this system can be monitored

Long terms value / Costs

Question 9

At Cotmenhay how did you know a thermal cloak system would reduce thermal bridging

Answer 9

Steel column is exposed to thermal bridging due to being a good thermal conductor.

By wrapping the column with insulation this would reduce the heat flow

Part L of the Building Regs show that insulating structural elements as a means of reducing thermal bridging

Question 10

What flood resilient measures did you advise the client at 24 Hawthorn?

Answer 10

• UPVC flood door (3,000) at 6 week lead in.
• Flood barrier (£1500) at 3 week lead in

Question 11

Possible cause of the loose slates at Whaley Bridge

Answer 11

• Weather damage blowing slates off
• Nail corrosion
• Poor installation
• Extended lifespan

Question 12

Talk me through the methodology at Whaley Bridge TDD

Answer 12

• Understand client objectives (scope of services / previous surveys and O&M’s)
• Desktop review (fire risk assessments and EPC’s)
• Inspection: assess compliance and condition of external/internal areas incl services
• Risk assessment and costs - categorize the risks
• Reporting: Executive summary, schedule of defects, compliance review, photographs

Question 13

What was some of the defects that you advised the client on at Watery Lane?

Answer 13

-Water damaged suspended ceiling tiles
- blocked plygene gutters
- impact damage to profiled sheeting
- Rising damage to external brickwork

Question 14

What was included in your terminal schedule of dilapidations report

Answer 14

• Lease review and applicable lease clauses
• Executive summary if client requests this (outlining amount and summary)
• Schedule format: number, lease clause, location, breach & remedial works
• ensure compliant with dilapidations protocol taking into consideration s.18 of the L&T act
• Costs, Scott schedule and quantified demand

Question 15

Why did you go under hand as opposed to as a deed and vice versa

Answer 15

• Low risk appointments (shorter timeframes)
• Shorter projects and a 6 year limitation period is acceptable

As a deed: long term risk projects, high value projects, used for collateral warranties

Question 16

What is the methodology for carrying out the TSOD

Answer 16

• Confirm scope of services and instruction
• Lease review
• desktop review: drawings, demise plans
• Inspection: cross reference to the lease (record disrepair, decoration and health and safety risk)
• Include breaches in the report

Question 17

what did you advise the client on in relation to the potential implications if the AO does not respond to the notice

Answer 17

If the AO does not respond under PWA 1996 within 14 days then a dispute has arisen.

The AO has a further 10 days to appoint a party wall surveyor

The works cannot proceed until a party wall award is drawn up

Question 18

Can you go into more detail into the works at Castleford and how was this done safely

Answer 18

Wall was taken down using a sacffold and temporary febncing around to prveent access.

H&S documents and PD was involved.

The land was batted back to prevent land slip when the wall was removed. New foundations we inserted for rebilding the wall

Question 19

Purpose of the party wall award and what does it include

Answer 19

Legally binding document
Protects both owners in that the works are lawful
details what works must be carried out and how this will be done

Includes:
-Parties
- Recitals: details of notice
- Works
- Arrangements/access
- Schedule of condition

Question 20

Main sections under the PWA

Answer 20

3 - Notice requirements
5 - Dispute
7 - COMPENSATION
10 - Appointment of surveyors and award

Question 21

What rights do parties have under hand as opposed to as a deed

Answer 21

• Each party can sue for breach of the contract
• Limitation periods

As a deed: stronger security for third parties

Question 22

How is a contract executed as a deed vs under hand?

Answer 22

Under hand: signature of the individual but no witness required

As a deed: must be signed by either two authorise signatories or one director in the presence of a witness

Question 23

On your case study, how was the SE drawings included at tender?

Answer 23

The drawings were issued as part of the full tender documentation - became part of the contract docs

Question 24

What are contract docs and name some examples

Answer 24

Legally binding documents that form the construction contract which define the scope of works, allocate risk and set out obligations and procedures - Articles of agreement - conditions of the contract - Contract particulars (details) - Drawings