What is Planning Permission

Approval that must be granted by the local authority for certain types of construction work

Explain Modular Construction?

Modular construction combines factory-produced, pre-engineered units (or modules) to form major elements of a structure

Explain what Listed and Heritage building regulations are?

Listed and heritage building regulations are Formal guidelines that exist to protect and preserve buildings with special architectural or historical interest

What do we mean when we talk about Lead Time?

Lead time is the period of time between ordering and receiving goods or materials

Name the stages of the RIBA Plan of Work.

0 - Strategic Definition 1 - Preparation and Briefing 2 - Concept Design 3 - Spatial Co-ordination 4 - Technical Design 5 Manufacturing and Construction 6 - Handover 7 - Use

What does the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) do?

Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is the Local authority department responsible for inspecting building work against building regulations and signing off completed projects

How is Building Information Modelling (BIM) used in Construction?

Building Information Modelling (BIM) Uses digital technology to share construction documentation and provide a platform for collaboration

Identify the 14 Key job roles in Construction Design.

1 - Contractors 2 - Operatives 3 - Architechts and Professional Occupations 4 - Planners 5 - Building Inspectors (LABC) 6 - Manufacturers 7 - Mechanical Building Services (design Eng) 8 - Electrical BSE's 9 - Mechanical Design Eng's (BS's) 10 -Mech Eng Design co-ordinators 11 - Mech Eng CAD Technicians 12 - BIM Designers 13 - Retrofit Assessors 14 - Retrofit Co-ordinators

State the 7 key stages of the design process in relation to construction.

1 - Initial Inquiry 2 - Research 3 - Site analysis 4 - Assessment of current and proposed characteristics 5 - Planning 6 - Approval / review 7 - Completed design /design sign off

Explain what a Desktop survey is?

Desktop survey is an administrative investigation into a piece of land, completed without visiting the site

Explain what Topography is?

Topography is the physical features and shape of land surfaces

What is an SSSI site and what does it mean in terms of Construction?

If a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) is identified, it must be protected from construction activities.

Define Full Planning Application?

Full planning application is the detailed formal request to a local authority planning department prior to building work taking place

Define a Building Notice?

Building notice is a basic application form sometimes sent to a local authority planning department to inform it of the intention to complete minor building work

Define the 3 possible outcomes from a planning application?

There are three possible outcomes for a planning application, these being: # approved # approved with conditions that must be complied with # refused. NB: An appeal can be made if an application has been refused.

Define what a Feasibility Study does?

A feasibility study of a proposed construction project often identifies factors that impact or influence design changes, for example: # end-user requirements # budget # animals # infestation of animals or pests # sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) # tree preservation orders (TPOs) # planning for utilities and connection to services (gas, water, electric, drainage) # frontage line # building line.

Define what a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is?

Tree preservation orders (TPOs) is a legal protection of trees from damage, cutting, uprooting or removal

Explain what is meant by Frontage Line in Construction?

Frontage line is the front part of a building that faces a road

Define what is referred to as the Building Line in Construction?

Building line is the boundary line set by the local authority beyond which building work must not extend

Define what the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015 are and how it impacts Construction?

Individuals and organisations have legal duties under the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015. Designers must: # ensure the client is aware of their CDM duties and help them to comply # consider any preconstruction information provided by the client # eliminate foreseeable health and safety risks where possible # seek to reduce or control any health and safety risks that cannot be eliminated # provide design information for inclusion in the health and safety file for the project # co-ordinate with other designers working on the project on matters of health and safety during the construction phase and beyond # co-ordinate, communicate and co-operate with all contractors working on the project, taking into account their knowledge and experience of building design.

Procurement is the process of agreeing business terms and acquiring goods, products or services from suppliers

Define Specifications?

Specifications are written documents that contain a detailed description of the materials, finishes, workmanship and construction of a building project

Define Gantt Charts and how they are used in Construction?

Gantt chart is the programme of work used to plan the sequence of building work, delivery of resources and map progress against intended start and completion dates for a construction project

Construction design principles

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What are the 6 benefits of good building design?

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* Aesthetics
* Efficiency
* Sustainability
* Wellbeing & Improved Quality of Life
* On budget and Value for Money
* Local / community improvement

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What do we mean by Fenestration?

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Fenestration are Openings in the façade of a building, for example windows and doors

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What Does Flora refer to in Construction Design Principles?

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Flora refers to the Plants and trees in a particular region

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What does Fauna refer to in respect of Construction Design Principles?

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Fauna refers to the Animals in a particular region

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What does the term Vernacular Construction refer to in respect of Construction Design Principles?

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Vernacular construction is Construction methods sympathetic or particular to a region

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What is does the EPC certificate tell you?

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Energy performance certificate (EPC) is the Document that provides an energy-efficiency rating for a building

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Explain what Building Regulations are?

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Building regulations are Mandatory building standards in the UK

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