Design & Specification (L3) Aldbrough Primary School Flashcards
Describe the project; what was your brief?
I received an instruction from my client to provide the school with a secure entrance lobby to improve safeguarding and accessibility.
The works involved but not limited to:
- New entrance door
- New ramp
- Partition walls to create office and secure lobby
- Access system
I was appointed by client to provide a secure entrance lobby at the school to improve safeguarding and accessibility.
What did the role of Project Manager involve?
- Agreeing a design with the school
- Ensured the agreed design complied to current building regulations
- Producing the tender package and managing the works
- Ensure client satisfaction
What was the slope of the ramp?
1:12, as per approved document M volume 2.
The site had an internal ramp which did not comply with the current building regulations and was causing issues for visitors and staff, particularly those with mobility issues. I specified to remove the internal ramp and raising the level to carry through flush with the existing floor. I proceeded to specify an external ramp which I referred to approved document M for the design requirements.
What safeguarding improvements did you need to make?
How did you know what the requirements were and what guidance did you refer to?
How did you ensure the engineers designs met the brief and worked alongside your own?
What were the benefits of regular meetings and how did you carry them out?
What is a prescriptive specification and why did you choose to use it?
What was the construction of the ramp?
Reinforced concrete. I referred to NHBC for expansion joint requirements. Kee Klamp handrail - 900mm height with 450mm intermediate rail.
What was the construction of the external wall you installed?
I used timber frame wall.
What was the construction of the partition walls?
What sections and details were required?
What were the relevant approved documents for the scheme which you complied to?
