Summary of Experience Questions Flashcards
Why was it considered acceptable to remove the speed ramp at Catford shopping centre?
Suggested that the ramp had deteriorated due to heavy laden trucks going over it, which was no longer protecting the movement joint. Cracks were equal width at top and bottom suggesting it was not heave or subsidence. (ramp was mainly there to protect the movement joint)
Result of differential movement and not aware if crack was progressive. This would need to be reviewed via specialist vibration monitoring which is why removing the speed ramp was a short term recommendation.
What was the proposed new movement joint?
Wabo®ElastoFlex (EFJ) provides a continuous membrane combined with heavy duty, steel reinforced EPDM rubber blocks. The system is designed for heavy duty applications in parking decks, loading docks, elevated roadways, convention centers, stadiums and other vehicle and forklift traffic conditions.
ElastoFlex is a watertight continuous membrane system for joints with movements up to four inches. The system uses mechanically fastened EPDM anchor blocks with molded-in steel inserts to support heavy duty and high impact loads.
The winged flange of the durable elastomeric seal is locked between the anchor block and concrete slab and recessed flush for a smooth walking and driving surface. A sealant bedding compound is applied between the winged flange and concrete slab to enhance the product’s watertightness.
How would you have assessed the crack movement?
Shock 300 Vibration Monitoring System and Logger and plastic tell tails.
Banbury Court – How did you assess the EoT was valid?
reviewed the facts and information presented, assessed the critical path (floor works had to be done at the end of the programme), and reviewed actual vs planned works
Can you summarise what you understand from the RICS Design and Specification Guidance?
1st edition, 2013 – details information around the appointment, design and lead consultant, (compliance, sustainability and safety), risk management, design process management (occupational – end user, use centered – general facility for broad range of users, KISS, pragmatic – creative & multiple concepts, critical design – key drivers for the space,e.g. open plan or sustainable materials), establishing the project (brief and feasibility), preparing the design
What are some of the changes for the new JCT 24 suite of contracts?
express provision to collaborate in good faith (no longer supplemental provision), new epidemic relevant event has been included and grounds for termination, unexploded ordinance, asbestos and contaminated land should no longer give rise to an automatic relevant event or matter, notifications of disputes in order to promote ‘good faith’
Can you name me 2 types of RCA?
Day one reinstatement, reinstatement including inflation
What is IPMS? Why is it important?
An International Property Measurement Standard (IPMS) will ensure that property assets are measured in a consistent way, creating a more transparent marketplace, greater public trust, stronger investor confidence, and increased market stability.
Can you explain the internal dominant face rule?
The internal finish comprising more than 50% of the floor to ceiling height for each IDF Wall Section. If such does not occur, the Finished Surface is deemed to be the IDF
What is Client Care and how did you ensure this was met at Grosvenor Place?
- Providing a standard of service that is in line with the clients requirements including
o Professionalism
o Honesty, integrity
o Good quality and diligent service - I achieved this by maintaining strong communication with the client, establishing a strong project brief and achieving the key KPI’s
What is Workman’s business plan?
- To have an inclusive environment and happy workplace
- To provide a high standard of service
- To achieve 5% increase in profits.
- Promote sustainability,
What is a fire strategy?
- A complex document specifically tailored to a building, reviewing all aspects of the building’s fire safety features including construction, compartmentation strategy, means of escape and other fire safety features/measures.
Are you aware of any other methods which could be used to investigate the tracking water?
Dye Penetration Testing
- Flat Roof Electronic Leak Detection (Non-invasive) – involves an electrical pulse through a wire ring circuit chooses a path across the moisture to where the leak is located. Roof membrane is non-conducting.
- Dynamic leak investigation – combines ELD and rainfall simulation to confirm whether a leak has been sealed correctly.
- Electrical capacitance test is non-destructive test which identifies entrapped water within a roofing construction.
If a client asks you to act on his behalf in a dilapidations situation, what questions would you ask?
- Are you landlord or tenant? Who is the landlord/tenant?
- At what stage in the lease is it/What is the current situation?
- Is it a full repairing and insuring lease or an internal repairing lease only?
- Can I have a copy of the lease and any associated documents licences to alter, licences to assign, schedule of condition etc?
- How can I arrange access?.
How do you ensure your dilapidations survey/claim is accurate?
- Review lease covenants to understand extent of tenant’s obligations.
- Establish whether there is a schedule of condition.
- Review any LTA information to establish extent of tenant’s alterations.
- Establish client’s intentions to understand whether there is any limitations to repair.
- Take measurements on site to allow for accurate rates.
- Consult specialist consultants i.e Structural Engineer or M&E engineer if deemed necessary.
- Use BCIS, Previous Tender/QS rates to provide accurate costs.
What is the lime cycle?
The image illustrates how limestone (calcium carbonate) turns into quicklime after heating, then into hydrated lime (slaked lime or calcium hydroxide) after adding water and finally back into chalk by combining with carbon dioxide from the air.
