Construction Technology and Environmental Services

Question 1

Name different construction methods

Answer 1

• In situ
• Prefabricated
• Methods depending on the type of materials. steel bolted or welded

Question 2

Name different types of substructures

Answer 2

Shalow:
- concrete pads
- load beams
Deep:
- Piling
- retaining walls and concrete slab

Question 3

What is an SFS system:

Answer 3

SFS stands for Steel Framing System, a highly-efficient, versatile construction solution comprising precision-engineered steel components in the form of studs, tracks, fixings and accessories.

Manufactured from light-gauge cold-rolled steel, SFS is used to create frames to support infill and façade systems in a variety of loadbearing and non-loadbearing situations, including external walls on concrete/steel framed buildings, continuous walling, lightweight structures and dividing walls in high bay situations.

SFS allows frames to be constructed remotely from the construction site and is particularly well-suited to offsite construction techniques which deliver the time and cost efficiencies associated with modern methods of construction.

Question 4

What is MMC?

Answer 4

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) provides a safer, more efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional methods.

Question 5

Name different MMC:

Answer 5

• 3D volumetric construction
• Flat slabs
• Timber frames
• Precast panels
• Concrete walls and floors
• Precast foundations
• Twin wall technology
• Thin joint masonry

Question 6

Name RIBA Stages. 2020

Answer 6

0- Strategic Definition
1- Planning and briefing
2-Concept design
3-Spatial coordination
4- Technical design
5- Manufacturing and Construction
6- Handover
7- In use

Question 7

RIBA Stages and Manufacturing

Answer 7

Updated in 2021, the Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work includes guidance on implementing seven categories of Modern Methods of Construction through each RIBA stage.

Question 8

How many different building regulations they are:

Answer 8

They any named by letters and there are 17.

2. 1 Part A: Structure
3. 2 Part B: Fire safety
4. 3 Part C: Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture
5. 4 Part D: Toxic substances
6. 5 Part E: Resistance to the passage of sound
7. 6 Part F: Ventilation
8. 7 Part G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency
9. 8 Part H: Drainage and waste disposal
10. 9 Part J: Heat producing appliances and Fuel storage system
11. 10 Part K: Protection from falling, collision and impact
12. 11 Part L: Conservation of fuel and power
13. 12 Part M: Access to and use of buildings
14. 13 Part N: Glazing - Safety in relation to impact, opening and cleaning
15. 14 Part O: Overheating
16. 15 Part P: Electrical safety
17. 15.1 Part Q: Security - Dwellings
18. 15.2 Part R: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks

Question 9

When were first published the building regulations?

Answer 9

2010

Question 10

What are building regulations:

Answer 10

The regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations to existing buildings. A series of approved documents provide general guidance about how specific aspects of building design and construction can comply with the Building Regulations.

Question 11

Latest Changes to building regulations.

Answer 11

In June 2022, there will be significant changes to building regulations. These are aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings to help the country move towards its targets for Net Zero by 2050.

• new requirements that buildings must adhere to support the improvements to lower carbon emissions. In simple terms,
• part L looks at the energy efficiency of properties, - – part F will look to improve ventilation
• part O looks to ensure buildings don’t overheat.
• new Approved Document S, which covers how a building includes infrastructure for electric vehicles. From June all new homes will have to have charging points for electric vehicles.

Question 12

L2 Bingham - Office building - Str options,what was discussed?

Answer 12

Wider spans and lesser columns

Question 13

L2 Bingham -

What did you do to assess the best foundation solution?

Answer 13

Foundation ad ground engineering

Question 14

Name different types of asbestos.

Answer 14

Serpentine class: chrysotile (also known as white asbestos)

Amphibole class: amosite (brown asbestos), crocidolite (blue asbestos), anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite.

Question 15

When was banned the use of asbestos

Answer 15

Since 1999