Mandatories Q&A

Question 1

Can you please define sustainability?

Answer 1

Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Physical - relates to the built environment

Environmental - relates to the natural environment

Social - relates to well-being, mental health etc

Question 2

What does BREEAM stand for?

Answer 2

Building Research Establishment Environment Research Method

Question 3

What is the importance of BREEAM?

Answer 3

Provide a Benchmark which sets out the environmental measurements of a building.

Important for tenants and investors to see which buildings align with their sustainability strategy.

Question 4

What are the 5 ratings of BREEAM?

Answer 4

Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Pass

Question 5

What is the difference between Surveying Safety 2011 and SS 2018?

Answer 5

SS 18 - introduced the concept of safe person concept and more info on asbestos

Question 6

What is the main role of the RICS?

Answer 6

1. Education and Training
2. Maintain Professionalism with Standards
3. Leading source of information

Question 7

What do you know about negligence?

Answer 7

It is a way by which a party which is not party to a contract can sue for damages.

There has to be:

1. Duty of Care
2. Breach
3. Which lead to a loss

Damages - be put in the position prior to the breach