General Topics

Question 1

What’s are the stages in the RIBA Plan of work 2020

Answer 1

Stage 0 - Strategic Definition 
Stage 1 - Preparation and Briefing 
Stage 2 - Concept Design
Stage 3 - Spatial Co-ordinated 
Stage 4 - Technical Design 
Stage 5 - Manufacturing and Construction
Stage 6 - Handover
Stage 7 - Use

Question 2

What is the aim of stage 0 in RIBA plan of works

Answer 2

Working out the best means of meeting client requirements

Question 3

What is the aim of stage 1 in RIBA plan of works

Answer 3

Project brief approved and confirmed it can be accommodated on site

Question 4

What is the aim of stage 2 in RIBA plan of works

Answer 4

Architectural concept approved by client and aligned to project brief

Question 5

What is the aim of stage 3 in RIBA plan of works

Answer 5

Architectural and engineering information spatially co-ordinated

Question 6

What is the aim of stage 4 in RIBA plan of works

Answer 6

All design information required to manufacture and construct project is completed

Question 7

What is the aim of stage 5 in RIBA plan of works

Answer 7

Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning Completed

Question 8

What is the aim of stage 6 in RIBA plan of works

Answer 8

Building handed over, aftercare initiated and building contract concluded

Question 9

What is the aim of stage 7 in RIBA plan of works

Answer 9

Building used, operated and manufactured efficiently

Question 10

Name 5 of the 15 Building regulations

Answer 10

A - Structure
B - Fire Strategy
C - Site preparation and resistance to contamination and moisture
D - Toxic Structures
E - Resistance to sound
F - Ventilation
G - Sanitation, hot water and water efficiency
H - Drainage and waste disposal
J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage
K - Protection from falling, collision and impact
L - Conservation of fuel and power
M - Access to and use of the building
P - Electrical Safety
Q - Security in dwelling
R - High speed electronic communication network

Question 11

What was building regulation N and why was it removed?

Answer 11

N was Glazing safety and was subsumed within K in April 2012

Question 12

What are Building Regulations?

Answer 12

Building regulations are a set standard instruments for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety and health for people in or about those buildings.

Question 13

Under JCT is COVID-19 a relevant event or relevant matter?

Answer 13

Relevant event under Force Majeure meaning they can claim and EOT but not Additional costs through a Loss & Expense.