Discussion topics
the builder's right and obligation to return to rectify certain defectsSick-building-syndrome, heating and ventilation, mouldCauses of reciprocal movements in buildings, thermally induced movements, hygrally induced movements, reciprocal movements, stress caused by restraint to movementShould architects, engineers, etc. find and correct flaws in their design when inspecting the building workReasonably Fit for its Intended Purpose or Performed with Reasonable Skill and Care, Implied and Expess Terms, Benifits and Risks
Grenfell - Who makes sure a building is fireproof?
The Role of the Architect, The Role of the Design and Build Contractor, Design Coordination, Independent Audits Enforcement of Health and Safety, The Health and Safety Executive, Building Inspectors, The need for Regulation and RegistrationWhat Does the Insurance Cover? System Designer's Insurance, Professional Consultant's Insurance, Product Manufacturer's InsuranceRoom Acoustics and Music, Musical Dimension, Standing Waves, Auditory Perception, Resonance, Sound Quality of a RoomProfessional Standards, Reasonable Skill and Care, Legal Precedent Is Remedial Work Necessary or Practicable? Investicate both Defects and Damage. Remedy the Cause not the SymptomWhat are the standards reasonably required of building designers?When does defective building work become an actionable breach of contract?environmentally low-impact home, designed with sustainability in mind and built using materials and technology which reduce its carbon footprint and lower its energy needPractical Completion, Substantial Completion, Completion of the Works, Completion of Making Good Defects and Legal Completion