Roles within the building services industry Flashcards
Key Term - What does accredited mean?
Officially recognised as being responsible for something specific
Key Term - What is a contract administrator?
A person named in the contract with the power to change matters or items of work
Key term - What is a variation order?
Official documents that are issued if any part of the work changes from the original contract or agreement.
so that these can be claimed for above initial given price of work
What is an example of a variation order?
Extra lights are added
What is an Architects role in building industry?
The architect is has traditionally been the individual associated with the overall responsibility of the project and is normally the accredited person.
What is the RIBA?
Royal institute of British architects
In modern contracts who are the other non traditional contractors who can be assigned as contract administrator?
The client
Project managers
Name some elements of architectural design an architect is responsible for?
Building form Structure Fire Strategy orientation Interior/exterior design
Name other specialists job roles an architect can employ to assist when the architect acts as design team leader?
Structural engineers
landscape architects
fire engineers
specialist planning consultants
What is a project manager?
A project manager is usually someone in private practice with specialist project management experience and qualifications
What is a project managers role in building services
The PM’s role is to ensure the project is delivered on time, budget to all correct standards
Will also chair construction project meetings
Focus on delivering a project on on time by putting pressure on contractors to ensure critical points are met
Who normally appoints a PM to run projects and manage works?
The client
Key Term - What does a chair do with regards to building services meetings?
The person who controls a meeting and ensures all topics are covered
Will also act to resolve disuputes
Key term - What is a funding body with regards to building services?
An organisation or charity that provides money for a particular purpose
Key Term - What does multi-disciplinary mean?
Carry out several different roles
Key term - What is meant by a work package?
A collection of work associated with one product on a project
Give an example of a work package?
All processes associated with the design manufacture and installation of windows.
Key Term - What is a warrantey
A written promise to repair or replace any defects within a specified time period
What is a clerk of works? (COW)
Responsible for ensuring work is carried out to schedule and standard.
Keep record of weather conditions and labour resources
Ensure adequate time and resources have been applied and shortcuts have not impacted quality
Carry out site correction notifications
Is not given to power or vary works
compile reports for client
Who appoints the COW? and what is their connection with contractors
The COW is appointed by the client and does not usually have connection to the trades on site. But will liaison with different trade contractors
What is a construction managers role?
A construction manager is part of the contractors on-site team
responsible for ensuring that the construction element of the project runs to time and standard to ensure minimal re-working
Site safety
ensure toolboxes and inductions take place
Key Term - Toolbox talk
A method of communicating safety issues as a supplement to an induction
Key term - Quantify
Estimate guideline costs
Key term - What is a tender?
An offer to carry out work or supply goods in competition with others
Who does the construction manager directly report to?
the Project manager
What teams on a contruction project can a quantity surveyor represent?
Both client and construction team
What is a QS? and what is their role
A quantity is normally a professional from a private practice of chartered quantity surveyors.
Regulated by RICS Royal institute of chartered surveyors
Put together estimates and quantify designs
Advises the client on budget allocation
Selects the method of procurement and contract documentation
Checks terms of contract
Key term - Contract
A written agreement between two or more parties for doing something
Key term - Bill of quanitity
A contract document comprising a list of materials required for work
Key Term - Substructure
The type of foundations and support systems for the building such as steel frames or pillars
What is a consulting engineer?
Highly qualified specialist personnel required for on complex projects. There are lots of various types
What is a structural engineer?
Professionally qualified (Chartered) in the field of structural engineering. Responsible for structural stability of Substructures Building support system Ground works
What is a building services engineer?
An engineer who is also part of a clients design team
often incorporated or chartered engineers
Responsible for mechanical and electrical services on a project
What is MEP
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing and public health
What are some areas a mechanical building services engineer will cover?
Heating
Ventilation
Air conditioning
What are some areas an electrical building services engineer will cover?
Lighting Power distribution telecoms fire alarms alarms communication systems
Who is responsible for external and who is responsible for internal drainage systems design?
An architect is responsible for external drainage systems
A building services engineer is responsible for internal drainage systems
What is a building surveyor?
a building surveyor is a member of the royal institute of chartered surveyors
A building surveyor is responsible for assessing existing buildings or renovation schemes
What is a land surveyor?
They are members of the Royal institute of chartered surveyors
Employed by the client
Deal with measurement of land which may involve setting out structures
Provide architects with details of areas surveyed
Determine property boundaries
What is an estimator?
Is part of the contractors team
Responsible for preparing estimated prices for work within a tender package
What is a buyer?
Once a contract is awarded a buyer will purchase materials from suppliers and ensure items are delivered on time.
What is a contracts manager?
A contracts manager is often a company director or reports directly to a director and works on the contractors team
Makes visits to the site to liaise with contractors on-site management team.
What is a tender package?
A tender package is all the information a contractor requires to produce a quote.
