Technical Flashcards
What is the guidance note on dilapidations?
Dilapidations England and Wales
what are the duties under PD for CDM 2015
Management of health and safety during design
identify an eliminate hazards
ensure designers carry out health and safety duties
review and update the health and safety file
Under the building safety act 2022 what is the duty of the principal designer?
The principal design is to ensure that the works comply with the building regulations planning and managing and monitoring the design work
What is the British standard for construction hats?
BSEN397
What is the meaning of integrity?
Integrity means to be honest and have strong moral principles
What is the dilapidation protocol?
Also known as the pre-action protocol for claims for damages in relation to physical state of a commercial property. The dilapidations is a set of guidelines guidelines in England and Wales outlines the conduct expected of landlords and tenants before proceedings in relations to a dilapidations claim
What are the key aspects of the dilapidations protocol?
To encourage the exchange of early and full information of the claim and to avoid litigation
It applies to commercial property in England and covers claims for damages for breaching repair covenants
The law should serve the dilapidations within a reasonable time after the termination of tenancy typically within 56 days
The quantified demand the landlord should provide a detailed breakdown associated with the claim reaches
Response the tenant should respond to the claim within a reasonable time usually within 56 days of receiving the quantified demand
Schedule agreement cannot be reached. A schedule should be repaired detailing items in dispute.
ADR, the protocol encourages parties to consider ADR resorting resorting to lit
Valuation the landlord should consider whether they exceed the value of reversionary interest
Proportionality the cost of the works and associated professional fee should be in proportion to the breach
Superstition consider consideration should be given to whether the landlord intends to carry out the works or that would be superseded by the repairs claim
What is the minimum and maximum rise for stair trades?
Part K of the building regulations state that the minimum height for each step is 150 mm
The minimum going/tread is 220 mm
When is building regulations required in an older building?
Number one change of use
Two major alterations
Three extensions
For electrical works
Five plumbing and heating
Six structural changes
Seven fire safety improvements
Seven accessibility modifications
Drainage
What are the different types of single ply roofs?
EPM roofs GRP roofs and felt roofs
Name three types of felt roofs
Torch on felt
Traditional built-up felt
Self adhesive felt roofing
Name three roofing belts
Klober
TLX
IKO
Name some approved documents
- Approved document A struct.
Approved document B fire safety
Approved document, see site preparation
Approved document D toxic substance
Prove document resistance to passage of sound
Approved document ventilation
G sanitation hot water
H drainage and waste disposal
J combustion appliance and fuel storage system
K document protection from falling collision and impact
L Conservation of fuel and power
M access and use of buildings
Oh overheating
P electrical safety
Q security
Seven materials and workmanship
T Toilet
What are the Client duties under CDM?
Appoint a principal contractor
Appoint a principal designer
Provide welfare
Prepare construction phase plan
Allow adequate time for works
Maintaining the health and safety file
Notify health and safety executive if required
Tell me about building safety at 2022
The building act came from the Hackett report which was from Greenfield Tower. This states all buildings and all sizes and talks about the competence in the industry.
Tell me about the building safety regulator
The building safety regulator overseas safety and performance of build
Helping built environment and BC comp
Leading a new regulatory framework
Applies to high-rise
Seven stories or one floor above 18 m
The building safety regulator is the building control body for high-rise buildings
What is safety act 2022? Tell me about it?
Define safety act 2022 is the product of the grand Ford Tower it amends the regular reform order 2005
What does the fire safety act 2022 app
It applies to 2or more sets of residential premises
All multi occupied buildings
Structure
External walls
Common parts
The changes include for fire doors
What is the meaning of sustainability?
Focus focusing on the needs of today without compromising the needs of the future
What does the building safety regulator do?
Overseas safety and performance
Helps the building built environment
New framework deleting
Considerations to high risk hospitals care homes, high-rise and any buildings 18 m or above seven stories
What are the updates to the F fire safety act 2022?
The act now explicitly confirms external cladding and the front doors to individual flats and balconies are considered to be part of the fire risk assessment
What is the building regulations part B say about fire safety?
Fire Assessments are required
Fire service enforcement can be taken as action
Sprinklers are required for buildings above 11 m
Staircases must be protected
What is the definition of a responsible person under the fire safety act 2022?
Responsible person must assess manage and reduce the risk
Carry out fire risk assessments and proof of compliance
Fire services can take action if not done
Sprinklers are required for above 11 m
Suppression systems are required
Compartmentation of Protected stairs and floors 60 minutes
What are the ages of properties in the UK?
Georgian properties are 1714 to 1830
Victorian properties are 1837 to 1901
Edwardian properties are 1900 to 1920
Into war 1920 to 1930
Postwar is 1945 to 1970
What is subrogation?
Subrogation is a third-party is negligent then ensure it will go after the third-party
When is a payment due under the JCT600 minor works 2016?
Seven days after evaluation
14 days after DRP
What is novation?
Simply novation is when one party leaves and a new party joints the remaining party stays the same
An architect may design something and then they pass it on during a design and billed contract. The contractors are architect will now take on the design responsibility known as novation.
Tell me about basement grades
Grade one car park
Grade 2, no leaks
Grade 3 habitable archive
What is tesserai
When water that gets behind the tiles and causes failure to the additions
What is diminution of the reversion?
Diminution in value quantifies the landlords loss and is done by specialist valuer
What are the two limbs of the landlord and tenant act 1927?
Limb one
The amount of damages for breach of a repairing covenant shall not exceed the difference between the valuation of the landlords reversion with repairs done and be the value of landlords reversion interest without the repairs done
Limb 2
No damages should be recoverable if it shown that the premises would have been a demolished be such structural alterations would make them render value less the repair
What is a part 36 offer?
A formal offer for settlement on part 36 of the civil procedures rules in England and Wales
The purpose is to encourage early settlements of disputes and to protect the offering party from
Can be made by the landlord
Must be writing and state it’s a part 36 offer
Part 36 usually remains open for 21 days
Why use without prejudice when approaching a dilapidations?
It is used in negotiations to protect the contents of discussion being used as evidence in court encourages open and honest settlement discussions
This also prevent statements made during negotiations from being used by the party in court
Speak freely without words being used against them
It also promotes settlement
what is the difference between without prejudice and save as to cost?
The purpose of without prejudice save as close as doing encourage settlement preserving the ability to refer to offers when determining cost
Same as can be shown in court after the main issues are decided
Without prejudice can never be disclosed
As to cost can be disclosed after main judgement during considerations
Without prejudice as the cost is often used for part 36 offers
Liquidated damages be measured
Liquidated damages should be measured. As a genuine pre-estimate of loss.
Delated damage should be proportional and the amount should be proportionate to the legitimate interest being protected
He shouldn’t be high compared to the actual loss
What is a formula used to work out liquidity damages in the past?
Generally, I use the landlords loss of rent per week so if it was six weeks it could be times six weeks times 2500
In relation to the dilapidations claim at unit four way what items could superstition not have been included to?
The lighting may have helped fell part of the claim as test undertaken and the lighting was in poor. state of condition
What is a critical path works progress and quality management?
The critical part is the longest sequence of dependent tasks in a project that must be completed on time for the project meeting is deadline
Delay in on the critical part directly impact the project completion day
Consider items such as float or slack
Identify the issue you should look at all activities and determine dependencies between activities and estimate times for each part
Progress identifies crucial for completion and helps prioritise resourcing and attention
Progress also allows for effective scheduling and planning
You can use GANT and critical path method software
What is regulatory board Rics?
The purpose of the relative bodies to oversee regulatory and disciplinary functions of the RSCS showing members are due to professional standards and ethical
Operates independently from the Rics governing body to maintain impartiality and regulating matters
The radiator board consist of both RSTS members and independent members ensuring a balance perspective
Responsibilities are developing implementing regulated policies Pollis
Insuring compliance with professional standards
Projecting the matter relating to the surveying platform
The board has authority to impose sections of members breach RSS standards rules of conduct
What is the RSCS financial benchmarking?
Purpose of benchmarking is to provide insights into business performance and identified areas of improvement and to support strategic business decision-making
Items included as such a
Revenue per fee earner
Profit margins
Overhead cost
Working progress
What is typically in your terms and conditions?
The agreement
Definitions
Client obligations
Scope of services
Payment terms
Confidentiality
Copyright
Termination
Liability
Data protection
Force majeure
What is a dewpoint?
The dewpoint is the temperature of which the air becomes saturated with water vapour causing water to condense into a liquid form
Once This has done, the air can no longer hold all of his water vapour so it starts to form water liquid droplets
When does condensation occur?
Condensation occurs when warm warm moist air comes into contact with the cooler service that is at all below the dewpoint temperature
When the surface temperature drops below the dewpoint of the surrounding air vapour in the air condenses into liquid water on surface
What is the minimum EPC requirements?
The current minimum EPC in the UK is E or higher and is due to increase to see by 2030
How to calculate liquidated damages
Liquidated damages is any rate predefined and agreed on by both parties
What are the main GCT contract sections?
Articles of agreement
Particulars
Conditions
Schedule
Contract documents
Supplementary provisions
Any amendments
Appendices
Attestation
Was the asbestos roof sheets on this project notifiable
The asbestos cement roof sheets were not notifiable under the controller of asbestos regulations as these asbestos cement sheets were considered nonfriable materials meaning their less likely to release asbestos fibres
Was the asbestos roof sheets on this project notifiable
The asbestos cement roof sheets were not notifiable under the controller of asbestos regulations as these asbestos cement sheets were considered nonfriable materials meaning their less likely to release asbestos fibres
What are the conditions of non-notifiable work?
The work is sporadic and of low intensity
Exposure to asbestos is not likely to exceeded the control limit
The control limit is 0.15 as per cubic centimetre of average of a average over a four hour period
What are the exceptions of non-notifiable asbestos?
If the asbestos cement is in poor condition will be subject to aggressive mechanical treatment. The works may become notifiable.
What is notifiable asbestos works?
Works with asbestos that must be notified to relevant enforcing authority before you comm
These are likely to expose workers to asbestos fires over the control limit
He works for license from the health and safety executive
What are the three asbestos criteria for health and safety executive?
Notifiable non-licence work
None Notifiable asbestos works
notifiable asbestos works
what is non-notifiable license works?
These words do not require a licence, but still needs notification
Give me some examples for non-notifiable asbestos
We’re moving small amounts of intact as best of cement products
During holes in asbestos material using gels or shadow vacuum
Encapsulating with ceiling as materials in good condition
Collecting samples
Give me some examples of notifiable work
Removing spray coatings
Removing install
Large scale removal of texture of decorating coatings
Extensive work of cement and poor condition
What are the requirements for non-notifiable asbestos work
Risk assessment is required
Appropriate training for workers
Use of PPE
Disposal of asbestos waste
What are the requirements for notifiable licensed asbestos works?
Notification the HSE within 14 days in advance
Works carried out by licensed contractor
Detailed plan of works
Health surveillance for workers
Recordkeeping
What are the key differences between non-notifiable and notifiable asbestos
The key difference is the level of risk involving as best as fibre release
Notifiable requires formal notification to the health and safety executive
What is the pros and cons of a base system which is steel versus concrete?
Concrete is quicker than steel in terms of manufacturing
Still would still need foundations and that the concrete pad would be sent
Maintenance work required for concrete and there’s no need to cut the concrete
What attributes makes steel a strong candidate as a base material?
Still has high strength
High durability
Good structural integrity
Design flexibility
Still does not contribute to the fires
What do you take to ensure health and safety of personnel involved in the project?
Risk assessments
Method statements
Reconstruction information review of the contractors health and safety plan
Works progress and quality management what are the Rics guidance notes?
Rics guidance note on construction quality management
How to effectively manage works progress
Building surveyor must create a detail project plan with critical milestones, deadlines and key deliverables
They should also oversee the project schedule and keep stakeholders informed with the process
What items would you prioritise in a plan maintenance report?
I will prioritise health and safety items and statutory items
Photo review for a plan maintenance report
I would review risk assessments for example fire risk assessment, general risk assessments. And operation manuals.
When is AGCT designing build contract used?
One of the reasons could be for the client to transfer design liability over to the contractor
How can fire safety principles be applied to minimise the risk of fires?
Ensuring adequate escape routes, installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, implementing fire prevention methods
How can fire safety principles be applied to minimise the risk of fires?
Ensuring adequate escape routes, installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, implementing fire prevention methods
Regulatory reform order 2005
It sets out the duties and responsibilities of the responsible person. This could be the employer owner and occupier to assess and manage fire safety risk in the premises.
What is the building regulations part B state
It applies to the design construction and alteration of the bill of buildings in England and Wales
It provides your requirements for fire safety measures such as fire escape fire resistance, fire detection fire alarms, and firefighting facilities
Tell me about the housing act 2004
This legislation applies to the houses of HMOs in England and set up the fire safety requirements specific to these types of properties
What is the building at 1984 outline?
It’s outlines of requirement for construction alteration and maintenance
What do building regulations 2010 provide
Improvised technical guidance on construction standards, including structural and fire safety
What does the lead consultants role contain?
The key characteristics of the lead consultant is the main clients main point of contract
Design manager who caused the main part of the project design
