Question 1

What do you mean by design-build services?

Accepted Answer

Design-build is a method of project delivery in which one entity - the design-build team - works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design and construction services. One entity, one contract, one unified flow of work from initial concept through completion.

Question 2

What does building service mean?

Accepted Answer

Building services are the systems installed in buildings to make them comfortable, functional, efficient and safe. Building services might include: Building control systems. Energy distribution. Energy supply (gas, electricity and renewable sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass).

Question 3

What are the 2 types of design-build services?

Accepted Answer

It is a method to deliver a project in which the design and construction services are contracted by a single entity known as the design–builder or design–build contractor. It can be subdivided into architect-led design–build (ALDB, sometimes known as designer-led design–build) and contractor-led design–build.

Question 4

Why use a design and build company?

Accepted Answer

Design & Build allows the costs to be agreed upon from the beginning under a single Design & Build provider negating the need for multiple parties all trying to coordinate on the one project. This provides a streamlined and efficient form of management that reduces the overall costs of the project.

Question 5

What is the role of building services?

Accepted Answer

Building services engineers are responsible for the design, installation, operation and monitoring of the technical services in buildings (including HVAC Engineering, mechanical, electrical, also known as MEP or HVAC), in order to ensure the safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly operation.

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of a design-build firm?

Accepted Answer

A design-build firm handles everything in regards to the building. They take the project in its early inception stages and see it through to completion. In most cases, companies hire architects and engineers as part of the team.

Question 7

What is a low voltage electrical system?

Accepted Answer

A low voltage electrical system is an electrical system that operates at less than 50 volts AC or 120 volts DC. These systems are typically used for communications, security, lighting, and other low-power applications.

Question 8

What is considered low voltage in construction?

Accepted Answer

Low voltage in construction refers to electrical systems that operate at 50 volts or less, including those that operate on 12V, 24V, and 48V, as well as those that use direct or alternating current.The benefits of low voltage systems include improved energy efficiency, increased safety, lower installation and maintenance costs, and greater flexibility and scalability for future upgrades and changes.

Question 9

Why Does Quality Low Voltage Design Matter? (can link to blog)

Accepted Answer

Quality low voltage design is critical for the success of any building. A properly designed low voltage system can provide reliability, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and faster project completion.Building owners should work with experienced low voltage contractors to ensure that their systems are designed with high quality and meet their specific needs.

Question 10

How does ASD ensure quality? (can link to blog)

Accepted Answer

High quality low voltage design must be planned into a project and consistently monitored to ensure it's in budget, on time, and with deliverables that meet expectations. ASD develops systems and processes to ensure quality, and has a network of AASDIs so we can get the right people on site, no matter where your project is nationwide.

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