Case study 1 Housing association Senior Competenance

Question 1

What did my engagement proposal include?

Answer 1

The scope of works, timings & fee level & type of fee charging, what is included & excluded.

Question 2

Name 3 specific things in terms of engagement

Answer 2

Scope of works.
Fee charges per professional.
Payment terms.

Question 3

Typical defects in 1970s building

Answer 3

Presence of Asbestos.
Lack of insulation.
Possible cavity wall tie failure.
General mortar failure.
Poor electrics

Question 4

How did we investigate structure was sound

Answer 4

Roof void was inspected by engineer.
Client took asbestos survey.
We exposed foundations & engineer provided report on construction & stability.

Question 5

What is the Category 1, 2 & 3 in Part M of the Building Regulations access?

Answer 5

Cat 1- Visitable (minimal access)
Cat 2 - dwelling that are more accessible & adaptation (Lifetime Homes).
Cat 3 - This is wheelchair accessible.

Question 6

What were some of the issues encountered with the building?

Answer 6

Poor access, overall size, thermal performance, general layout/design

Question 7

Who decides on level of Access & how do they determine for new sites?

Answer 7

• The PLANNING AUTHORITY decide.

-They determine access by referring to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) & Technical Housing Standards.

-Client will then inform Building Control.

Question 8

The client has limited financial RESOURCES

Answer 8

I am now currently looking at scaling back the project & breaking it down into smaller work packages to assist their cash flow.
This does create negative issues, such as;
1. Prolonging the works.
2. Additional planning B.reg applications.
3. Possibly higher construction costs.