12.5 Peter Williams. Building Technology 2A First semester Up to 6 hours of lectures, tutorials, studio and laboratory work, and site visits per week. On completion of this study students should be able to demonstrate that they:

• understand the essential features and select appropriate engineering services systems; effectively supervise the work of specialist consultants and contractors; ensure optimum integration of engineering services in design and construction and system compliance with authorities' requirements;
• can effectively apply the principles of fire and security control to design and construction projects;
• have an appreciation of building materials, their characteristics and detailing;

Services: Water supply including hot water heating plant and distribution systems; sanitary plumbing and drainage, sewage treatment for unsewered situations; liquid trade waste and solid refuse disposal, including incineration; storm water and sub-soil drainage; electrical services, including telecommunications and mechanical circulation systems; space heating, fire and security control in buildings; the planning of services intensive spaces. Materials: An extension of the study of building materials such as timber and timber products, metals, plastics, concrete, masonry, glass, ceramics, sheet materials, sealants, paints and other finishes; weathering and performance over time; influence of design factors on material behaviour. Assignments (eg: exercises, essays, class presentations) equivalent to not more than 5,000 words and one examination of up to 2 hours (which could take the form of a class test). (Details, including the weighting of assessment, will be made available in the first 2 weeks of semester). Exercises may relate to work being undertaken in other subjects.