CPD Questions Flashcards
What is the difference between formal and informal CPD?
- Formal - any form of structured learning that has clear learning objectives and outcomes e.g. a professional course or structured online training (webinar)
- Informal - any self-managed learning that is relevant or related to your professional role e.g. private study or informal seminar.
How would you decided if CPD is formal or informal?
I would use the CPD Decision Tree provided by the RICS.
Can you tell me about the teambuilding day in your CPD submission?
Yes, this was a company wide teambuilding day focussing on developing teamworking skills and solving challenges together. It also gave me the chance to get to know colleagues form different departments and learn more about how my role in Building Consultancy can support them.
This included informal workshops on working together e.g. guiding someone blindfold using a strategy we had developed and present on ourselves and our area of practice.
Can you tell me about the RICS Conference you attended in 2022?
Yes, the conference was online and I attended over two days.
Presentations which stood out were:
Day 1 - EWS and the latest on PAS9980, case study on CBRE HQ.
Day 2 - Presentation on sustainability and energy efficiency of historic buildings.
What is PAS9980?
Publicly Available Specification on fire risk appraisal of external wall construction and cladding of existing blocks of flats code of practice
Can you tell me anything about PAS9980?
- Intended for use by competent professionals, not lay persons
- Provides a methodology of fire risk appraisals of external walls
- Provides common terminology
- Satisfy PI insures there is a notional standard that udnerpins consistency in assessments
Can you tell me about sustainability of historic buildings?
- Already in situ, no need for embodied carbon to build
- Fabric first approach
- Must maintain significance
What are some common built up felt roof defects?
- Loses mineral surface, becomes vulnerable to UV decay.
- Cracking due to UV exposure or thermal movement
- Poor installation
- Blistering due to water ingress or air
- Lack of maintenance i.e. solar paints need topped up
Poor detailing i.e. upstands less than 150mm - Ponding
What kind of articles do you read in relation to CPD?
- RICS Modus
- Scottish Construction Now
- Signed up to CPD providers mailing list
Can you tell me about any interesting articles you have recently read?
- RICS Modus RAAC article
What is RAAC?
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
What are some common single ply defects?
- Poor installation e.g. wind uplift indicative of this
- Penetrations / punctures from foot traffic
- Poor detailing e.g. upstands
- Slumping of detailing indicative of movement
- Laps - do not delaminate over time, any issue due to poor laps.
- Blisters - usually water
- Plasticiser migration - UV decay
What are some common mastic asphalt defects?
- Blistering - usually caused by moisture
- Cement contamination in asphalt can blow and cause blister
- Cracks - thermal or substrate movement
- Poor detailing - detailing should be independent or use metal lath
- Slumping due to expansion / contraction.
What are some common defects in liquid applied roofs?
- Insufficient film thickness
- Pin hole punctures from moisture blowing through covering
- Surface cracking - more common with GRP systems
- Poor detailing - differential movement of detail below
- Wicking of moisture below surface
- Delamination due to inter coat contamination
