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Question: Introduction to Law

Q1. Explain how three examples of primary or delegated legislation affect your place of work.

Q2. How can judges avoid the rigidity of the doctrine of binding precedent?

Q3. Explain the importance of tribunals to the justice system.

Q4. Contact Law Scenario The formation of a valid contract

Q5. Contact Law Scenario The formation of a valid contract

Q6. Common Law Scenario The restraint of trade

Answer: It is the purpose of this assignment to explain how three examples...

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Question: Discuss the consequence of purpose groups in the Building Regulations Approved Document B to buildings other than dwelling houses.
(20 marks)

Answer: Approved Document B of the Building Regulations 2000 (Communities and Local Government...

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Question: In 1,500 words, discuss three factors to be considered when achieving the enclosure for a large building where potential conflict can occur between those factors.
Support your answer with photographs and/or sketches.

(20 marks)

Answer: The three factors I have chosen to discuss are thermal performance, aesthetics...

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Question: In 2,000 words, compare and contrast the issues with using traditional masonry construction and framed construction for a multi-storey office building in a city centre.

Support your answer with photographs and/or sketches.

(30 marks)

Answer: It is the purpose of this essay to discuss the difference between...

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Question: Critically analyse the factors which influence the format of tender documentation. (1,250–1,500 words)

Marks will be awarded for:
- quality of the discussion (20 marks);
- appropriate presentation of the essay, evidence of wider reading/research and
appropriate citing and referencing of sources of information used (5 marks).

Answer: "The term ‘tender’ formally means an invitation to trade under the terms...

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Question: Find a commercial or industrial building you are familiar with and have access to.
Describe the ceiling finish(es) to the reception area of the building. Suggest and evaluate an alternative finish to the existing finish(es) which would satisfy the performance criteria.

Support your answer with photographs and sketches, including a sketch of the alternative finish section.
TASK 1 (20 marks)

Answer: The commercial building I have chosen is the regional Glasgow office for...

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Question: Identify two companies in the Nottingham area that sell, lease or hire the following pieces of equipment. Provide contact details, information about each companies history and/or business activities, specification of equipment and the terms of sale.

1. 50kVA (minimum) silent type generator unit.
2. All-wheel drive dumper truck having at least a 5-tonne capacity.
3. All-terrain telescopic boom access platform having at least a 25m reach.
4. All-terrain telescopic hoist having at least a 2-tonne lift capacity.
5. 50-tonne lift capacity telescopic crane.

Answer: MF Hire is based in Nottingham they sale and hire all different...

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Question: Aim
Davies Security is a land and property developer, he has approached me for advice on whether to choose a single or a multiple contractor for his project. My advice should be based on time, cost and quality. I am preparing a written report containing not more than 2000 words.

Project overview
Cloister House is an existing 3-Storey Office Block located in a deprived area of Manchester.

It is in need of severe structural alterations due to recently discovered defective work (the extent of which remains unknown) thought to have occurred at the time of its construction 15 years ago. The building currently houses a tenant with 900 call-centre staff based in two wings.

Due to the requirement to maintain business operations throughout the construction period and the added noise restrictions due to the nature of the business, the following construction option has been proposed.

A new office block will be constructed near to the existing building and the staff located in the East Wing will be transferred to the new office on completion. The structural alterations to the East Wing will then be completed. Upon completion the staff in the West wing will be transferred to the newly refurbished East Wing to allow the final alterations to take place in the West wing. Upon completion of the works, the staff in the new office building will transfer back to the newly refurbished West wing and the new office will be let to the market on a speculative basis.

(a) Advise on whether this project should be procured under a single contract or let as two separate contracts (i.e. the structural alterations/refurbishment and the new office development). Give reasons for your answer.

(b) On the basis of your answer to part (a), discuss the various procurement options available to the Client (illustrate with diagrams).

(c) Make a clear recommendation on which route (or routes) to adopt. Give reasons for your answer.

Key client objectives
Time
· The new build works need to be completed urgently to ensure the capital funding is spent before year end in 12 months;
· Time is not critical for the structural alterations as they are being funded from the Facilities Management budget;

Cost
· As much cost certainty as possible on the structural alterations;
· Full cost certainty on the new build;

Quality
· Complete rectification of the full extent of the defective work;
· High level of quality in the structural alterations and refurbishment;
· Basic/Standard level of quality to the new build;

Nottingham Trent University- School of Architecture, Design and The Built Environment
Construction Practice
Module No. CONM10002
Coursework Part B

Answer: I think that the project should be procured under a multiple contracts...

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Question: Portfolio Task 7
Identify one or more companies in the Nottingham area that sell, lease or hire the following pieces of equipment. Provide contact details, information about each companies history and/or business activities, and the terms of sale.

1. Ready mixed concrete
2. Roofing Materials (tiles and slates)
3. Bricks and Blocks
4. Timber suppliers
5. Pre-cast concrete products.

Answer: I have identified two Nottingham based companies that supply ready mixed concrete....

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Question: Portfolio Task 5

Identify companies in the Nottingham area that sell, lease or hire the following pieces of equipment. Provide contact details, information about each companies history and/or business activities, and the terms of sale.

1. 50kVA silent type generator unit.
2. All-wheel drive dumper truck having at least a 5-tonne capacity
3. All-terrain telescopic boom access platform having at least a 25m reach.
4. All-terrain telescopic hoist having at least a 2-tonne lift capacity.
5. 50-tonne lift capacity telescopic crane.

Answer: 1. 50kVA silent type generator unit - Generator Associates is based in...

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