APC DELEVER PACK Flashcards
Question pack
Can you explain how single-stage and two-stage tendering are different?
Two stage tenders generally take longer.
Single tender- all documents are issued at one and contractor submit a bid.
Two stage – takes longer where the contractors submit initial proposals, the client then shortlists the contractors.
Typically used on larger projects.
- What tendering guidelines are you aware of?
Tendering strategies – 1st edition 2014
- What legislation is relevant to dilapidations?
Dilapidations Protocol
Dilapidations England and Wals
Landlord and Tenant ac 1927 - Section 18
- What legislation is relevant to asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Riddor
Hazerdous waste regulations 2005
Enviromental protection act
HASAWA
CDM 2015
What is the HSE notice period for notification
14days
- Why do we have sustainability legislation?
Social, Economical and environmental reasons
- What sustainable assessment methods are you aware of?
BREAM- assesses new construction, refurbishment and in-use buildings.
- What are the types of asbestos licenses x 3
Licensed works Notifiable
Non-Licensed Notifiable
Non licensed Non-Notifiable
- Name the 3 asbestos colors/types
Chrysotile- White – Cement boards , roofing, ceilings and floors.
Amosite – Brown – brittle fibers, cement sheets, pipe insulation
Crocidolite – Blue – most dangerous- Spray Coating
- What was the construction of the warehouse?
Steel portal frame with low level brickwork.
- What information did you include in the tenders?
PCI – Designer risk register, Pre lims, M&W, Sow, Tender compilation page, FoT, Appendices.
- How long was the tender period?
3 weeks – extended to 5.
- How were the contractors selected for the tender list?
All previously used by JLL, I carried out a DUNN and Brad credit check on them all.
- Explain what the content of your tender report was.
Intro, outline of procurement, contractors used etc, Tender Analysis, clarifications.
cost comparison, Particulars, Recommendations and project costs
- How did you identify all the relevant stakeholders on the project?
Identify project scope, create a stake holder map, priorities.
- How were you able to understand the influence of each stakeholder and prioritise each?
H&S first,CDM - Risk register and PCI, instructed M&W to prepare design, I designed what I needed to.
- Explain how the triple skin composite roof structure was fixed to the structure.
Mechanical fasteners.
- Why was the JCT MW contract used with contractors design?
The project was simple in nature. No need for CoW, Nominated sub contractor or Sectional completion.
- What was the contractors design portion?
The M&E design and Solar PV.
- Why could this not have been designed during the design phase?
This was due to the client not accepting the option, and then a new asset manager joining
- Were the CDM Regulations applicable to this project?
Yes
- Why was a Principal Designer required on this project?
To ensure compliance with CDM and BSA- to plan, monitor, manage and coordinate the design/compliance with Building regulation.
- What led you to suspect that the roof was asbestos?
Due to previous experience, and working on similar estates.
- Why did you instruct a refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey?
To ensure there was not asbestos in any other areas and to confirm the roof was asbestos.
- Explain the new overcoating system you were considering applying to the roof.
It was a Triflex overcoating system, liquid applied coating.
- How would the over cladding system have been installed and fixed?
Inspect roofs integrity, attach new mechanical framework.
- What type of guarantee did the over cladding and full replacement options provide?
It was a material and workmanship warrantee, which mainly covers the material and installation which is signed of by the insurer. With transferability to a new owner if required.
- What type of surface would be required for the overcoating to have a guarantee?
Good structural integrity, low moisture content, Clean and dry surface, blisters, cracks to be repaired first.
- What works were involved with providing a new roof?
SE inspection. Cleaning the exiting frame. Some fire stopping works near the office area.
- Why did the EPC rating need to be upgraded?
It was an EPC D and this was to increase the lettability and to comply with my clients ESG goals.
- What is the VRF system you refer to and why was it required?
Heat pump VRF system.
Heating and cooling.
One outdoor unit connected to multiple indoor units
Switches between heating and cooling
More energy efficient then traditional systems.
How is a VRF system better then other AC systems. ?
It is generally more energy efficient compared to other systems.
It has good zoning capacity.
Space saving is good and it is known to be quite.
Uses a heat recovery syste,
- Who prepared the performance specification for the solar PV?
Clients appointed M&E Consultant.
- Why was the fact that the roof had been previously overcoated a disadvantage to doing the same again?
It was the state of the roof and a warrantee may not have been provided.
- Why would it have been a disadvantage that the asbestos remained when considering option1?
Friability from below, future proofing the property, no need for management surveys
- You state that the over cladding was only 20% more cost effective than a new roof. What was the difference in life span?
Depends on the life span of the structural integrity of the existing roof, on this occasion 10-15 years with no issues.
- What was the disadvantage of accessibility issues in relation to option 2?
Planning application required.
- How significant was the investment for option 3? Was this not offset in some way by the longevity compared to the other solutions?
Yes, the offset of the longevity.
- Why is the requirement for a structural assessment a disadvantage for option 3?
This could reveal potential structural enhancements.
- Do you believe that option 1 was ever a realistic option to consider?
In the short term, yes.
- Based on the client’s key requirement of preserving the longevity of the property, do you believe that option 1 and 2 were ever realistic options?
Yes. They were possible options and the client require budget options as the fund management had to approve this by making an informed decision.
- Why could you only get a 20 year guarantee for the new roof?
Typically expect a 20 year Guarantee, I did ask if there was a possibility of a longer guarantee.
Insurance backed for 20 years
Rooflights 30 years
Roof panels 40 years
5 years on the gutters
- Explain what you mean when you say that option 1 may not futureproof the property for a long period.
Due to the EPC C minimum requirements by 2030.
- Was it really necessary to upgrade the EPC rating to an A rating?
Yes, by 2050 MEES regulation will change and 0 carbon requirements.
- How does the installation of a VRF system increase let-ability
Unit is more attractive, Comfort of occupier, it is a quiet system, energy efficiency
- What were the implications of the PV on the roof structure?
Loads had been calculated and there were no implications.
- Had you just installed solar PV and LED lighting, what improvements would have been made to the EPC rating?
It would have been an EPC B
- You state that you recommended to the client the disadvantages of installing solar PV, provide further detail on these disadvantages?
Construction design and phase implications, cost implications, future maintenance/cleaning.
Did those disadvantages of installing the PV outweigh the long term gains from installing the solar PV?
Yes
- Did you consider if the solar PV could be installed at a later date, even when the property was occupied?
It could have been, however there was not a tenant lined up for the unit so now was the right time. It could also create disruption.
- Why was only a performance specification prepared for the solar PV and not a detailed specification?
Due to time restraints, the performance specification was an indication of what the client wanted and the contractor was to prepare a design for this.
- How did you assess that an additional 14 days would be enough, given the addition of the solar PV to the tender?
14 days was enough for the contractors to receive new costs based on the performance specification.
IS there EOT in Minor works ?
NO but there is in ICD and SBC
- Why were there an additional three weeks added to the construction programme for the installation of the PV?
This was to relieve the contractor of the pressure of completing in a time constrain manner. Although the project could have been completed earlier if needed.
