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
What do you know about the H&S Act
1974
What do you know about the CDM Regs
2015 HSE CDM regs
What do you know about the JCT
JCT 2011
JCT 2016
What do you know about the NEC3
NEC 3 - 2013
What do you know about the NEC4
NEC 4 - 2017
What do you know about the RIBA stages of work
2020
The latest version reflects increasing requirements for sustainability and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
What do you know about the Blue Book
2020 - The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) publishes an annual databook, the ‘Blue Book’, free-to-download for BSRIA members.
It is a concise publication that provides a wide range of hard-to-find facts about building services, presenting data, guidelines and other information in a format that makes them easy-to-use in the working day.
What do you know about the Black Book & how many books
2012 - 28 books
The QS and construction standards - a suite of guidance published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It sets the technical standards for quantity surveying that RICS members should adopt. An understanding of these standards is necessary for the assessment of professional competence (APC) required to become a chartered surveyor.
What do you know about the Proffessional statement on money laundering & bribery
Oct 2021
Recent press coverage of the contents of leaked documents known as the Pandora Papers emphasises again the role that property plays in the transfer of money around the world, in ways which could facilitate money laundering or tax evasion.
The ethical practice of RICS members and firms is important in ensuring that criminal activities are not facilitated. In particular the current press coverage is a reminder of the importance of carrying out client due diligence in property transactions, including identifying the beneficial owners of companies and trusts, and identifying and considering the risks that can be posed by politically exposed persons (PEP) because of their positions of influence.
This is often covered by legislation in individual countries, but RICS also provides advice on best practice to members through its professional statement “Countering bribery, corruption, money laundering and terrorist financing”. This includes advice on a risk based approach to client due diligence, beneficial ownership and PEPs. The UK government has also published a risk assessment for estate and lettings agents specifically flagging the key risk factors in the sector.
What do you know about the Latest Brand guidance
2019 - Guidelines for the use of the RICS logo and designations by firms With effect from
When were Rules for members & firms issued
Mar-20
When do the New standards of conduct come into play?
Feb-22
What do you know about the Equality Act
2010
The Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the grounds of any of these characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation.
What do you know about the Planning Act
2016
The Planning Act 2016, which replaced the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, aims to establish an efficient, effective, transparent, integrated, coordinated, and accountable system of land use planning, development assessment and related matters that facilitates the achievement of ecological sustainability.
What do you know about the HGCR Act
1996
intended to ensure that payments are made promptly throughout the supply chain and that disputes are resolved swiftly
What do you know about the Building regs Section - A
Structure
What do you know about the Building regs Section - B
Fiire safety & preservation of human life
What do you know about the Building regs Section - C
Site prep & resistance to contamination & moisture
What do you know about the Building regs Section - D
Toxic substances
What do you know about the Building regs Section - E
Sound
What do you know about the Building regs Section - F
Ventilation
What do you know about the Building regs Section - G
Sanitation & HW & water efficiency
What do you know about the Building regs Section - H
Drainage & waste disposal
What do you know about the Building regs Section - J
Heat prooducing appicances & fuel stroage
What do you know about the Building regs Section - K
Protection from fall
What do you know about the Building regs Section - L
Conservation of fuel & power - sustainability
What do you know about the Building regs Section - M
Building regs part M - Access & use of building
What do you know about the Building regs Section - N
Glazing
What do you know about the Building regs Section - P
Electrical safety
What do you know about the Building regs Section - Q
Security
What do you know about the Building regs Section - R
physical infastructure of high speed elec comm networks
What do you know about the Building regs Section - Reg 7
Materials & workmanship
Any exclusions from building regs
Works not classed as ‘building work’ - opening up for investigation
Temporary buildings
What do you know about Covid Act
2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020 was designed to protect public health and ensure sufficient preparation for a worst-case scenario. The Act ensures that:
- the NHS had the capacity to deal with the peak of the virus
- critical societal functions are protected and able to continue
- effective support packages are in place for people and businesses
These powers are temporary and designed to be switched on when necessary, and off when no longer needed.
The Act requires ministers to publish a 2-month and one-year report on the status of the non-devolved provisions.
What do you know about ICMS
International Construction Measurement Standards
Global consistency in measurement & Life Cycle costs
What do you know about NRM
Dec 2021
What date is the Bribery Act
2010
- Freedom of Information Act – public held info & anyone can request info held by public authority.
public held info & anyone can request info held by public authority.
- What does the Environmental Act 2021 look at?
a. Looks at setting targets, plans, policies for improving next generation - It will make sure that we have a cleaner, greener and more resilient country for the next generation.
b. It includes details on:
i. creating a new governance framework for the environment
ii. resources and waste management
iii. improving air quality
iv. securing our water services
v. enhancing our green spaces
vi. updating laws on chemicals (REACH)
vii. The environmental targets policy paper sets out how we will develop our long term targets under the Environment Bill framework.
