Data Flashcards
What is EDMS?
Electronic Data Management System
What is the point of EDMS?
To store all documentation in a logical order that you can refer back to
Why do we issue internal cost data to the team?
To monitor changes in trends within the market based on contractors tender returns
What are the internal sources of cost data?
Tender returns / market testing
Benchmark data
Previous cost plans
Internal cost database
What are the external sources of cost data?
SPONS
Wessex
BCIS
Suppliers
How do you update projects for time and location?
Time - TPI / BCI
Location - Location factor
Why do some people not trust benchmarking?
Using old data is not live to the market, just updated
It can undermine the architect’s design of projects that are below the benchmark
They must be updated regularly
What did you include in benchmarking?
Contract details Description of project GIA, NIA Contract sum Project base date Location of project
What is the ISO standard for Quality Assurance?
9001
What is a soft landing?
When a contractor hands over the works but continues to provide the client / end user with data and information on the operation and maintanance of the works and its systems
What is big data?
There is more data being collected in the world than ever before
Big data is the term used to describe the collection of this data and analysis to produce a useful output.
Can you name any sources of data run by RICS?
iSurv
BCIS
What are the levels of BIM?
Level 0) 2D drawings Level 1) 3D models (1OS) Level 2) Co-ordinated 3D model Level 3) Co-ordinated 3D model with component data Level 4?
What is the purpose of EDMS?
To store all data somewhere it can be referred to easily in future
So that data can be accessed easily for auditing purposes
What is the BCIS?
Building Cost Information Service
Database of construction costs and indices which is populated by the users
Do any of your projects use a project extranet?
Conject, Aconex, 4 Projects & PIM Deltek
This allows the safe storage of project infromation in a central location for all parties to access and keeps a log of what has been issued to the construction manager
Brexit impact on GDPR
ICO - Independent Commissioners Office
The Data Protection Act 2020 post brexit
What do you know about the Surveying Safely guidelines
2019 Ed 2
Lone working, travelling, safe person concept, risks to be aware of on site - asbestos
What do you know about the Money Laundering Regs
2019 Ed 1
Bribery, holding client money, cash payment
What do you know about the Asbestos Regs
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
What do you know about the EPC Change now & future
Guidance for landlords of domestic private rented property on how to comply with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E).
However, beginning 2025, all newly rented properties will be required to have a certification rating of C or above. Existing tenancies will have until 2028 to comply
What data was Uk gdpr introduced?
2020
What do you know about the GDPR post brexit
ICO - Independent Commissioners Office
The Data Protection Act 2020 post brexit
What do you know about the PII update recently (april 2021)
RICS April 2021
Liability caps - RICS recommends regulated firms use liability caps, where legally permissible and following the principles of good practice set out in the guidance note, as a way to manage the risk of their professional work, and to ensure that there is a fair allocation of risk and reward between members and their clients.
Third party reliance - Regulated firms need to be aware of third-party reliance and make clear in their contracts/engagement terms that their advice may only be relied upon by the named client, so as to ensure that they are aware of and have control over future requests for third party reliance.
Terms and conditions - There are at least three key terms that should be considered from a risk perspective in the context of every instruction that a surveyor undertakes:
The scope of the work
The basis on which the fee will be calculated
The liability cap
Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) – PII is a key part of managing risk and in arranging PII, regulated firms should ensure that the amount of cover purchased is consistent with the nature of their practice, proportionate to the risks taken by the firm and consistent with the RICS PII requirements.
PII – Although larger firms sometimes have designated partners or employees who manage the firm’s insurance arrangements, it is important that all partners and senior members are involved to an appropriate extent and have at least a working knowledge of the firm’s professional indemnity insurance
Can you name any RICS Guidance on data?
RICS Use of Social Media guidance for members June 2021