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ads and dis of steel frame

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steel frame- faster than concrete to erect. recyclable. high strength.
dis-steel price volatile- can corrode-fire protection needed

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ads and dis of concrete frame

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cf-higher insulating properties. fire protection qualities. high strength
dis-require formwork. slower construct. long curing time

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ads and dis of timber

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ads- aesthetically pleasing. faster to construct and sustainable.
dis- needs fire protection, skilled workforce needed

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whats formwork

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concrete is poured into formwork to create the required dimensions and then taken away once hardened

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5
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air source heat pump how do it work?

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works by taking heat out of the air and pumping to a higher temperature then transfers to heating sysem

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how to be green in construction? N

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heat pumps//pv panels//green roofs//suds

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curtain walling vs rainscreen cladding

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curtain walling is a non-load-bearing facade system, often made of glass or metal, that is attached to the building’s structural frame. It provides a sleek, modern aesthetic while acting as a weather barrier. While rainscreen cladding prioritizes ventilation and moisture control and protection against rain for the rest of the building

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whats a parapet

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upward extension of the wall above the roof, used for ease of maintenance and edge protection

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3 types of roofs

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mansard- flat roof
gabble- sloping doward in two parts at an angle
hipped-slopes upwards from all sides

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10
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key things when designing internal partitons?

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fire and accoutic requirements/height of the partitions//internal windows and doors

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cat a vs cat b

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cat a is a bare bones finish so has all mep flooring down cat b is when you do finishes, it a blank canvas for itnerior designers

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12
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what is shoring and hoist

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hoist is for vertical transportation of materials and people
shoring is temporary support needed to prevent collapse of trenches

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culvert and drainage headwall

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culvert is like a tunnell to allow water to flow under a road. the headwall protects the drainage and from erroding.

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what surveys do you need to do

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existing site survey//drainage survey//asbestos survey

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what is cbr test?

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california bearing ratio- tests the load bearing capacity of the ground to inform foundation design

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16
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different types of water extinguishers

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water- wood// cupboards
foam- flammable liquids
dry powder- electrical fires
carbon dioxide- electrical fires
wet chemical- cooking oil fires

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mansafe fall arrest system

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vertical safety lines designed to keep people safe while working at height. limits consequence of falling

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who reviews design and construction for compliance with building regs

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building control officer or an approved inspectore

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party wall act?

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1996- provides framework for preventing and resolving disputes in relation to party walls and boundary walls

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how long to respond to a variation from the client?

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7 days for contractor to object. after this the client can issue to another contractor, if tthere is non compliance.

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What were the change control procedures in place post contract

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The Employer agent can issue instructions for variations under Clause 3.9, could be a change to design/quality/quantity. I would then get my quotes from my subcontractors and do my own due diligence on the returned quotes looking at rates and see if there is any impact on programme. then submit this to the client for approval.

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22
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timeline of payment

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49 days for subcontractor. 21 days for client.

23
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any amendments to the contract?

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MS are unable to provide a PCG in addition to a performance bond which is required under Article 12.

24
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key issue 1- brickwork- what was the 20k provisional sum for in the original contract?

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standardised panels as per specification. alongside elevation 6. showing panel sizes as pcsa was quick the subcontractor didnt have enough time to get a price from his supplier in time.

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why was key issue 1 actually an issue?

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when sitting in design meetings with the architect they pushed a bespoke heavy duty product which resulted in increase in quantity on smaller panels which are more labour intensive. knowing budget was an issue they sent over the variation.

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how did the subcontractor price the panelling and coping? why did the price change to get the 70k what did they measure differently?

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we had given them the size of the panels we needed and the area they could measure through the drawing. the second 70k quote showed an increase in rates in which they had chosen another product without being instructed to do so. with more panels meant the labour fees had increased significantly.

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what were the contracted rates you used for key issue 1

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the rates had increased from £24 per panel to £70 increase.

28
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who is responsible for design? why did you need client sign off on it? key issue 2

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contractor us. needed sign off due to local community having design input so we wanted to make sure the aesthetic of it was agreed.

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what was your role in getting VE agreed and instructed? what did you do?

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Assisting in preparing estimates for the cost and time impact.
Communicating with the subcontractor to and conducting due diligence on returned quotes.
Ensuring the variation is carried out as agreed and documented and the program was updated accordingly.

30
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what were the other items you looked at for VE//how did you ensure value for money for the client?

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ff & e//tiling//painting. we liaised with the subcontractor and asked for a similar function products.

31
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whats required to form a legally binding contract

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offer/intent/acceptance//consideration

32
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alternative to performance bond and what % of contract sum is it? what provides more security?

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pcg 10%. pcg provides more security then a performance bond.

33
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can you get an early start on site with a subcontractor if you couldn’t agree contract.

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yes letter of intent.

34
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what are the different options of NEC

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all my experience is in JCT and what i am aware of is A-E. NEC 3 is more widely used. NEC 4 is more updated version of NEC 3. different options whether its target price, contract with activity schedule or boq.

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when would you use major works/minor/intermediate/standard

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major- 10 million
standard- above 1 million
intermediate- upto 1 million
minor- upto 250k

36
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what to have in place for off site material bond

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vesting cerification/insurances in place if its of high value/go to site to check them and make sure securely stored and labelled.

37
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whats the different between sectional and partial completion

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sectional completion is written into the contract particulars and pre agreed. partial can be agreed under consent from contractor at a later date

38
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what loss and expense claims head

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thickening of prelims/labour or additional of materials/claim time/doc controller time// waste//extension of bonds and insurances

39
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how would you calculate head office overheads

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hudson forumla- what the % of overhead allowance would be in the contract. Head Office overheads + profit percentage) ÷ 100 x contract sum ÷ period in weeks x delay in weeks

40
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diff between defined and undefined prov sum

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you can’t make an allowance for an undefined as you dont know the scope so a programme can’t be made for that

41
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what advice have you given on cvr?

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in the months coming up to pc we looked at the prelims on site thickening so i advised to remove a site manager as there was no longer need for them to be on site due to not many packages on site.

42
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key differences between nrm and smm7

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nrm- Covers pre-construction (NRM1 for estimates), procurement (NRM2 for BoQs), and maintenance (NRM3 for lifecycle costs).
smm7-Primarily used for construction phase measurements and preparation of BoQs.Less integrated with modern industry standards.

43
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what procurement route offers the best cost certainty

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traditional- as design needs to be compete before starting on site quality and cost. if time is a priority then db (cost and time) cm/mc time and quality.

44
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how did you manage cost and prioritising value

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45
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How have you advised on cost and programme implications for different design solutions?

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46
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What are CDM regulations? Are you familiar with 2015 updates to the CDM?

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47
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What are the 5 points of PPE?

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jacket gloves hi vis steel boats helmet

48
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What are the 9 protected characteristics?

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49
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Please tell me a little about the workshops you attended at Morgan Sindall to help make the construction environment more inclu

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50
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What are the % rates for BREEAM?

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51
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What are the levels of membership at the RICS?

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52
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What are the penalties for money laundering?

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53
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How would you close an RICS firm?

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