Sabrina 23.04.24

Question 1

Different types of construction are used for different types of use - is this correct? (general note: look out for questions which are seeking to understand/clarify submission)

Answer 1

Refer to other flashcards

No. Typically, different types of construction might be used.

Question 2

St Monica: What type of flat roof was over the hall?

Answer 2

Ref other flashcards.

However, warm deck ie insulation above metal decking (supported by steel beams); covered with sarnafil membrane.

Question 3

St Monica: What was the build-up of the flat roof?

Answer 3

Ref other flashcards.

However, ref flashcard above

Question 4

St Monica: What are the main types of curtain walling?

Answer 4

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However:
Stick
Unitised
Point supported
Structural Glazing

Question 5

St Monica: What type of curtain walling was proposed for the project?

Answer 5

Stick.

Question 6

St Monica: If stick curtain walling - why? what are the benefits?
What are the sealing/waterproofing methods?

Answer 6

Was to incorporate windows and doors - stick systems allow assembly on site and easy accommodation (flexible design) of other systems ie windows and doors.

Sealing and waterproofing - ??? (didn’t go into this level of detail - a RIBA Stage 4 Spatial Coordination, no specifications, general cost allowances)

Question 7

St Monica: Acoustic Partition - what materials (and components) were proposed? the dB rating? specification? performance requirements? How appropriate level of dB known/advised?

Answer 7

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Question 8

St Monica: why a steel frame used?

Answer 8

Refer to other flashcards.

However, did not specify, but identified as appropriate:
-easily accommodated
-strong
-lightweight
-speed
-good spanning characteristics (primary purpose to support roof over hall)

Question 9

St Monica: If specified, why might this have been specified?

Answer 9

Refer to above.

Question 10

Firemen’s Cottage: What is subsidence?

Answer 10

Refer to other Decks.

Movement of ground supporting foundations due to inadequacy (cannot support building above).

Question 11

BM: How did you advise the savings on the alternative waterproofing proposal? Did you also consider the programme implications? (general note: consider the cost implications/value for money for all construction items/variations/proposals)

Answer 11

Refer to other Decks.

However:
-identified alternative approach possible (experience with RIW before, aware of basement tanking internal or external)
-Identified all works that could be omitted from the original proposal together with the associated costs.
-Identified probably works required (refer to actual works required), and budgeted cost and potential changes to programme and duration.
-calculated total change in costs ie original omitted v new works and L&E/duration.
-Advised savings. (which was circa £10k??)