Senior Professional Statement Flashcards
What is a Bison wall frame?
The Bison Wall Frame system was a prefabricated concrete construction method used primarily in the UK during the mid-20th century, particularly for high-rise buildings and housing developments. The system involved precasting concrete panels off-site which were then assembled on-site to form the structure of the building. This method offered several advantages such as faster construction times, reduced labour costs and improved quality control.
How would you identify Bison wall frame construction?
The most prominent feature is the use of large precast concrete panels for the external walls. These panels extend the height of each floor, giving the building a unique look.
What type of agreement is used to document the privately rented garages?
A licence agreement is used to document the privately rented garages.
What did you have to include within your tender submission?
Your tender submission should include project specifications, pricing, timelines, and relevant experience.
What are KYC checks?
KYC checks are Know Your Customer checks that verify the identity of clients and assess potential risks.
How did you assess for conflicts of interest?
Conflicts of interest were assessed through a review of relationships and financial interests of involved parties.
What were the previous property manager’s obligations with regards to handover?
The previous property manager was obligated to provide all relevant documents and information during the handover process.
What information was missing from the handover?
The handover was missing financial records and maintenance logs.
How did you propose sourcing this information?
I proposed sourcing this information through direct communication with the previous property manager and relevant stakeholders.
Why did you decide to allocate two Senior PM and Assistant PM to the estate management?
Two Senior PM and an Assistant PM were allocated to ensure effective management and oversight of the estate.
What restructuring did you undertake to free up some of the Accounts Manager’s time?
I restructured the team by delegating routine tasks to junior staff to free up the Accounts Manager’s time.
What financial irregularities were there?
Financial irregularities included discrepancies in budget reporting and unaccounted expenses.
How did you ensure all the staff members involved in this instruction undertook their work effectively?
I ensured effectiveness by implementing clear communication, setting deadlines, and conducting regular check-ins.
Why were the leaseholders and homeowners refusing to pay?
The leaseholders and homeowners were refusing to pay due to dissatisfaction with services and perceived lack of transparency.
What were their obligations in terms of making payments?
Their obligations included timely payment of service charges as outlined in their lease agreements.
What options were available to your debt recovery team to recover the arrears?
Options included payment plans, legal action, and engaging with a debt recovery agency.
What obligations did the previous management agent have to produce service charge budgets and reconciliations?
The previous management agent was obligated to prepare and present annual service charge budgets and reconciliations.
How were the service charges apportioned?
Service charges were apportioned based on the size of each unit and the services provided.
What items were included in the ‘Estate’ schedule?
The ‘Estate’ schedule included maintenance, landscaping, and security services.
What charges did you have to make to the service charge budget and why?
Charges included increased maintenance costs due to unforeseen repairs and enhancements to security.
How were the works to deal with the garage block and building defects funded?
The works were funded through reserve funds and additional service charge contributions.
What were the obligations to register the building?
The obligations included submitting necessary documentation to local authorities for compliance.
How did you propose dealing with the 82 action points to ensure they were all actioned?
I proposed creating a detailed action plan with assigned responsibilities and deadlines for each point.
How did you track completion of the action points?
Completion of action points was tracked using a project management tool with regular updates.
