General

Question 1

What is the RIBA Plan of work?

Answer 1

stages 0 - 8

Produced by the royal institution of British Architects

Describes the stages necessary to complete the briefing design, construction and operation of a building

0 - Strategic Definition
Understanding the clients aspirations

Stage 1 - Preparation and briefing
Set up project blue print

Stage 2 - Concept and design

Stage 3 - Spatial Coordination

Stage 4 - Technical Design

Stage 5 - Manufacturing and construction

Stage 6 - Handover

Stage 7 - use

Remember
Strategic, Preparation, for (Concept&Design), to Coordinate Technical Design, Construction, to Handover, use

Question 2

What preliminaries?

Answer 2

Preliminaries provide a description of the project.

allows a contractor to assess costs which, whilst they do not form part of any package of works, are required to undertake the work.

Include costs relating to the following

The site
The works
Contract Conditions
Management of the works
Security, health and safety
Site setup and welfare requirements

Question 3

What is a specification

Answer 3

Describes the materials and workmanship required for the project

Question 4

What are Preambles

Answer 4

Preambles are used to provide an explanation on how a document is to be used

Question 5

What is a schedule of work?

Answer 5

A schedule of works provides an instructional list of the works required.

• allow the contractor to identify any significant work and materials that will
  be required.
• References to requirements around quality criteria are provided through supporting specifications.
• The location and size of the project is provided on accompanying drawings.