Building Technology Principles T Level

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What works may be undertaken during First Fix in Construction?

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Work undertaken might include:

# installing water pipes

# installing electric cables and back boxes

# installing pipes for gas distribution and ducting for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.

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What works may be included in Second Fix in Construction?

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Work undertaken might include:

# installing plumbing fixtures and fittings

# installing electrical fixtures and fittings, and testing and commissioning new electrical systems.

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Identify each layer in the solid floor diagram shown:

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Explain Infrastructure within Construction?

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Roads, sewage systems, railways and bridges are examples of infrastructure that may be altered or constructed as part of a building project.

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Explain what Aggregate is?

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Aggregate is Coarse mineral material such as crushed stone (gravel) used in making concrete

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Explain Permeable?

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Permeable means Porous, allowing water to drain through

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Name the Approved Documents used to help people comply with building regulations?

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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government publishes a range of approved documents to help people understand and comply with building regulations:

# A: Structure

# B: Fire safety

# C: Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture

# D: Toxic substances

# E: Resistance to the passage of sound

# F: Ventilation

# G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency

# H: Drainage and waste disposal

# J: Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems

# K: Protection from falling, collision and impact

# L: Conservation of fuel and power

# M: Access to and use of buildings

# P: Electrical safety

# Q: Security – dwellings

# R: Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communication networks

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Who is CIBSE and what are their responsibilities in relation to BSE?

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CIBSE is the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers

Their responsibilities in relation to BSE are:

# Sets standards

# Publishes guidance and codes of practice

# Supports members to maintain and enhance professional excellence

# Promotes further and higher education through accredited and approved training courses

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What is the CIPHE and what responsibilities do they have in relation to BSE?

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CIPHE is the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers. Their responsibilities in relation to BSE is:

# Promotes training, health and safety

# Supports new and emerging technologies via the publication of research and development papers

# Offers CPD programmes for its members

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Who is the IET and what responsibilities do they have in terms of BSE?

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Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

# Help create new technologies with innovative solutions to world challenges

# Supports its members with resources, events, CPD and training