Unit 103 - Lesson 14

Unit 103 - The Built Environment Life Cycle

Maintenance in Construction and BSE

Open Ended

What is meant by carrying out maintenance?

A building is constantly subjected to persistent force and loadings that can cause deterioration and damage. Day-to-Day wear and tear can cause problems that need to be addressed. Failure to rectify these issues can become very costly and lead to more serious problems.

Types of Maintenance:
Planned Maintenance (Preventive)
Unplanned Maintenance (Responsive)

Servicing appliances, Testing circuits and systems. Planned timings to replace parts or appliances.

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​Planned Maintenance

Carried out a repair after a fault or accidental damage has occurred.

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​Unplanned maintenance

​Any Questions

Multiple Select

Rot is 'decay of wood', which of the below are types of rot?

• Green rot
• Dry rot

• Soft rot

• Hard rot
• Wet rot

Multiple Choice

Which tradesperson would deal with internal doors that are unable to open due to swelling?

• Electrician
• Plumber
• Painter
• Carpenter

Fill in the Blanks

Which tradesperson would deal with the replacement of bricks and blocks damaged by frost?

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a wall-tie?

• To enhance insulation between outer and inner walls in cavity wall construction in cold climates.

• To provide structural stability and connect outer and inner walls in cavity wall construction.
• To serve as a decorative element in wall design.
• To act as a moisture barrier in outer and inner walls in cavity wall construction.

Multiple Choice

What is subsidence in buildings?

• Subsidence is the downward settling or sinking of a building due to ground movement.
• Subsidence is the process of a building being renovated or upgraded.
• Subsidence refers to the lateral movement of a building during an earthquake.
• Subsidence is the upward expansion of a building due to heat.

Multiple Select

What can cause cracking in external render?

• Incompatible materials

• Improper cleaning techniques
• Improper application

• Excessive sunlight exposure
• Moisture issues

Match

Match the following tradesperson to the following maintenance task:

• Replacement of damaged timber

• Replacement of cracked lintels

• Subsidence

• Staines on walls

• Cracked Render

Carpenter

Bricklayer

Civil Engineer

Painter

Plasterer

• Carpenter

• Bricklayer

• Civil Engineer

• Painter

• Plasterer

Match

Match the following tradesperson to the following maintenance task:

• Replacement of lead flashings

• Service gas boilers

• RCD constantly tripping

• Dripping tap

• Top half of a radiator not getting hot

Roofer

Gas engineer

Electrician

Plumber

Heating engineer

• Roofer

• Gas engineer

• Electrician

• Plumber

• Heating engineer

​The purpose of servicing and maintenance

Safety, security and economy are benefits of regular servicing and maintenance.

​Gas and Electricity is used in domestic houses for our comfort. If leaks or faulty equipment are not detected early they can have devastating effects.

​​Safety

​We now protect our properties using alarms and CCTV. These need specialist engineers to test and service them to make sure they are working correctly.

Security

​AN efficient and well serviced appliance uses less energy and will function with greater reliability. Which will save the homeowner money on their bills and untimely repairs.

​​Economy

​Any Questions

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