technical brief-unit2 BTEC

Which of the following is a Client requirement on a project?

• The required time scale

• The available budget

• The method of finance

• All of the above

At which stage of the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 is the final project brief drawn up?

• Strategic definition

• Preparation and brief

• Concept design

• Developed design

Which of the following should be included in the initial project brief?

• The time frame for design and construction

• The required quality of construction

• The overall size and capacity of the building

• All of the above

Which of the following is not part of the project information?

• Schedules

• The construction contract

• Construction drawings

• Specifications

Which of the following is a reason for communication between design team members?

• To give and receive information

• To reach agreements

• To give instructions

• All of the above

Decide if each of these statements is True (T) or False (F). The initial project brief is the Client’s vision of what is needed. The final project brief will define quality, time scale and costs. Which option best describes the two statements?

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

Decide if each of these statements is True (T) or False (F). For the design team to operate effectively their roles, responsibilities and lines of communication must be clearly defined. In the construction industry, teams are often made of representatives from many different companies that have different needs and priorities. Which option best describes the two statements?

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

Decide if each of these statements is True (T) or False (F). Project information includes construction drawings, specifications, schedules, programmes and calculations. Schedules show how and when various parts of the building will be completed. Which option best describes the two statements?

• True, True

• True, False

• False, True

• False, False

The construction industry has a good reputation for the way in which both individuals and companies communicate with each other. There is a lot of communication between members of the design team simply to resolve queries relating to the production information provided. Which option best describes the two statements?

• True

• False

This general principle that information must be communicated unambiguously and clearly, should be followed whatever form the information takes. Generally, Clients and users of buildings are not used to reading construction drawings which can include plans, elevations, sections and details. Which option best describes the two statements?

• True

• False