Construction Technology

Question 1

What are British Standards?

Answer 1

Publications issued by the British Standards Institution - Prefixed BS.

Give recommended minimum standards for materials and components and design and construction practices.

Question 2

What are International Standards

Answer 2

Prepared by the International Organisation for Standardisation. - Prefixed ISO.

Compatible with BS documents.

Question 3

What are DDA Regulations and who do they apply to?

Answer 3

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) requires public awareness of the relevance of disability.

Question 4

Can you give me an example of where DDA 1995 has been relevant to your work?

Answer 4

I have appointed disability consultants on my projects and we have made a number of changes to make a project more accessible for all.

Question 5

What legislation applies to asbestos?

Answer 5

Asbestos Removal Licensing Regulations Act 1984.

Question 6

Relevant legislation to building regulations?

Answer 6

Building Act 1984

Question 7

What are the building regulations?

Answer 7

They were made under the Building Act 1984.

Used to ensure safety of people in and around a building.

Also to promote energy conservation and encourage better accessibility.

Question 8

Who is responsible for compliance with the building regulations?

Answer 8

The person(s) carrying out the works.

Question 9

What are the building regulations approved documents?

Answer 9

Provide general guidance on how to comply with the building regulations through practical examples.

Question 10

Who ensures Building Regulations are complied with?

Answer 10

Local Authority Building Control (district surveyor)

or

Approved Inspector (a private company)

Question 11

When was the latest RIBA Plan of Work published?

Answer 11

2020

Question 12

What is the RIBA Plan of Work?

Answer 12

Organizes the process of briefing, designing, constructing and operating a project into 8 STAGES

Question 13

Please tell me the RIBA Plan of Work Stages

Answer 13

0 - Strategic Definition
1 - Preparation and Brief
2 - Concept Design
3 - Spatial Coordination
4 - Technical Design
5 - Manufacturing and Construction
6 - Handover
7 - In Use

Question 14

Why is the RIBA Plan of Work relevant?

Answer 14

It provides a gateway system for the preparation of design that can be measured for programmes, consultant appointments and deliverables and to inform procurement strategies for projects.

Question 15

Who are duty holders under the CDM regulations? (7 of them)

Answer 15

1 - Commercial clients
2 - Domestic clients
3 - Designers
4 - Principal Designers
5 - Principal Contractors
6 - Contractors
7 - Workers

Question 16

Under CDM what does a commercial client need to do?

Answer 16

Make suitable arrangements for managing a project.

(Dutyholders appointed as appropriate)
(Sufficient time and resources are allocated)

Question 17

Under CDM what does a domestic client need to do?

Answer 17

These are people who have work completed NOT AS A BUSINESS

Their client duties are normally transferred to a contractor or principal designer.

Question 18

Under CDM what does a designer need to do?

Answer 18

When preparing design - eliminate reduce or control forseeable risks.

Question 19

Under CDM what does a Principal Desingner need to do?

Answer 19

Plan manage and coordinate health and safety in the preconstruction phase of a project.

This involves designing out risk but also ENSURING OTHER DESIGNERS COMPLY WITH THEIR DUTIES.

Question 20

Under CDM what does a Principal Contractor need to do?

Answer 20

Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project.

Question 21

Under CDM what does a Contractor need to do?

Answer 21

Plan, manage and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety.

Question 22

Under CDM what does a Worker need to do?

Answer 22

generally to be consulted, take care of their own health and others who might be affected by their actions - report anything and cooperate with other workers and their employers.