Case Study Questions Flashcards

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Introduction describing that the project involved the replacement of non-fire rated asbestos-lined internal doors and partitions:

What type of asbestos was within the doors, and how did you find out about this?

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Explain what makes a door fire-rated?

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What evidence did you have that the existing doors and partitions were not fire rated.

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Condition Survey:

Talk me through how you completed the condition survey, and was this carried out in accordance with any particular Guidance provided by RICS?

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What door defects did you identify as part of your condition survey? What did you recommend to the client?

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What issues did you identify within the school’s Fire Risk Assessment?

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Talk me through the legislation for Fire Risk Assessments in this country.

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8
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Tell me about RRO 2005

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Asbestos:

What type of asbestos was found within the AIB boards?

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Asbestos:

What arrangements were in place to remove this asbestos safely from site?

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What are the different types of asbestos?

3 common and 3 less common

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Where are you most likely to find chrysotile, crocidolite and amosite?

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13
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Fire Doors:

What is the difference between smoke strips and intumescent strips?

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14
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Partitions:

In what ways were the timber partitions lacking any fire integrity?

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How was the glazing non-fire rated? Is there any guidance available on what is considered as appropriate fire-rated glazing?

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16
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COVID-19 pandemic:

What guidance did RICS publish to help manage projects during the COVID-19 pandemic?

In what ways did you apply this guidance to this project?

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17
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Procurement:

Can you explain to us the route of procurement you chose and your reasons for this?

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18
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Procurement:

What are the main types of procurement typically used for construction contracts?

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19
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Talk me through the process of single-stage selective tendering?

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20
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What are the other main tendering practices?

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21
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What guidance does the RICS publish with regards to tendering and procurement?

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22
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JCT Minor Works Contract:

What are the key features of a JCT Minor Works Contract?

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23
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When is a JCT Minor Works Contract most suitable to use?

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24
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What are the key features of JCT Intermediate Works Contract?

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25
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What are the main differences between JCT Minor Works and Intermediate Works?

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26
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Can you list the different forms of contract commonly used in the UK?

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27
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What is a CDP?

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28
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HSE Notification:

What are the requirements to notify the HSE on a building project?

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29
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What is the key legislation for managing the health and safety of construction projects?

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30
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What are the CDM Regulations 2015?

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31
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What is the RIBA Plan of Work 2020? What are the key stages?

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32
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What is the a defects rectification period?

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33
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What are patent/latent defects?

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34
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How did you choose the length of the defects rectification period?

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35
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Can you elaborate on how you went about amending the project programme for the works?

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36
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What other Guidance was available to assist firms in completing construction projects during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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CLC Guidance