WJEC Vocational Award Constructing the Built Environment Level 1/2

What they do and what the building is to be used for, to provide a greater understanding of the end purpose of the project. Including surveys, limitations and restrictions that may help or hinder the concept or feasibility of the project. Legal and planning matters are also featured to ensure statutory compliance. Including dimensioned plans and elevations, including any special circulation or access requirements that could be compromised by other design features or when the building is furnished or fitted out. Key aspects such as temperature, zoning and phasing considerations are also considered here. This is often the most comprehensive section of the report, as all the technical data that is the relevant to the project is summarised, including: • Structural strategy (type of new and existing structure, gridlines, floor-to- ceiling heights and special loadings such as racking or vehicles). • Anticipated lifespan of the building or refurbishment. • Servicing requirements (scope and frequency of specialist servicing and maintenance). • User controls and levels of comfort (cooling, heating and ventilation). • Acoustic requirements (segregation and soundproofing). • Specialist equipment and plant requirements (furniture, fittings and fixtures, including IT). • Flexibility requirements and future proofing . • Waste, pollution prevention and security requirements. • Energy use (including special considerations for reduction of consumption of fuel and power). • Other (any other special client requirements). Materials and products that are of significance are listed or referred to. Similarly, products that are not allowed for special reasons can be summarised here also. This is because some clients or organisations have a reason for specifying them. This section has key project delivery data such as named contractors or designers, budgets and cost summaries, planning issues and conditions, timeframes, and programmes and tendering requirements. 1 Reference to the client 2 Site information 3 Spatial requirements 4 Technical aspects 5 Material and component requirements 6 Project requirements KEY TERM Future proofing: How the building can adapt and cope with change in the future. 55 AC1.1 Interpret technical sources of information