Design and Specification (Level 1)

Question 1

What are the different stages of the design process?

Question 2

Outline the key stages of the RIBA plan of work.

Question 3

Following a client instruction, how might you ensure their brief is met?

Question 4

What do you understand by the term, Modern Methods of Construction?

Question 5

Give me some examples of Modern Methods of Construction which you have experience or knowledge of.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the preambles in contract documentation?

Question 7

When are design risk assessments required?

Question 8

Why is CDM important in the design process?

Question 9

How do you make your client aware of their duties under the CDM Regulations?

Question 10

What technical standards are you aware of and do you use?

Question 11

How might a building be made more energy efficient?

Question 12

What information is included in the RICS Guidance Note on Design & Specification?

Question 13

At what stage would a Building Regulation Application be made?

Question 14

List the various constituent parts that make up a specification.

Question 15

Explain the key difference between Prescriptive and Performance specifications.

Question 16

Give an example when you might recommend the use of a Performance specification?

Question 17

How do you determine the length of contract period for a project - what factors are considered?

Question 18

What are the benefits of using specification writing software such as NBS?

Question 19

What current challenges is Covid and/or Brexit bringing to Design & Specification?