Case study on when things go wrong: 

 To find information on Grenfell Tower and present a presentation on the findings of the fire. 

 Points to consider and Headings for presentation:

• What were the key materials used in the cladding?  
• Why did the fire spread so quickly?  
• Why did the different materials react to one another?  
• What should be done differently in future buildings including reference to legislative changes?  

 **Focus on the building, materials, and structure of the building. 

OUTPUT

Research to be undertaken on the generation of electricity: 

To research and find information on; 

• The different types of renewable power on UK shores 
• The pros/cons of non-renewable and renewables.  

Points to consider:  

• What are the current options to install into buildings to achieve Net Zero Carbon? 
• What should we stop doing and what should our industry be focusing on going forward? 
• What could be done differently? 
• What measures are being implemented by Wates on the project you are working on? 

OUTPUT

Please present this task as a written piece of work in a word document answering the questions above. Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page. 

Research to be undertaken on the transformation of electricity: 

Try to find information on transformation covering the following -

• • The different types of transformers in the UK market
  • The principles of electromagnetic induction  
  • Illustrate some examples of transformer equations. 
  • Include examples of how this could be applied on your Wates site.

OUTPUT

Please present this task as a PowerPoint presentation (max 60 minutes) and submit using the form at the bottom of the page. 

The best place to find transformer applications is through our supply chain – Supervisor to support students to connect with supply chain. 

Research to be undertaken on the distribution of electricity: 

To find information on; 

• • • High and low voltage distribution networks and where they are best placed around sites/buildings;
    • Research basic electrical formulas and their application in the distribution;
    • Who is the service provider (National Grid) in your local area and what type of sub-station would be required on your current projects? 

OUTPUT

Please present this task as a written piece of work in a word document. Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page. 

Research to be undertaken to understand electrical formulas and their use in determining/calculating electrical systems: 

To find information on;  

1. The different basic electrical theorems and circuit analysis laws and formulas, used in electrical circuits design to determine system performance on UK shores 
2. Basic principles, terminology, and application for electrical systems calculations on your site.
3. Present examples of worked-through calculations to demonstrate an understanding of how they are applied /used. 

OUTPUT

Please present this task as a written piece of work in a word document. Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page.  

Research to be undertaken on Heat transfer mechanisms: 

Find information about each mechanism.  

• • Conduction 
  • Convection 
  • Radiation 

OUTPUT

To produce a one-page document to explain these concepts to Year 7 Secondary school students. This should be done through diagrams and text.  Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page. 

Case study to be created on Properties of air. 

To find information about each property and explain why it's important that each item is monitored within a building.   

1. Air Temperature 

1. Air Density 

1. Humidity 

1. Air Movement  

OUTPUT

To produce a one-page document to explain these concepts to Year 7 Secondary school students. This should be done through diagrams and text.  Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page.

Case study to be undertaken on Condensation. 

Find out information about

1. Sources of Condensation within mechanical systems 
2. The effect condensation can have on different properties (i.e., pipework, ductwork, steel) 
3. Types of condensation 
4. Controlling condensation  

 Points to consider:  

The best place to find methods of control is through our supply chain 

OUTPUT

To produce a one-page document to explain these concepts to Year 7 Secondary school students. This should be done through diagrams and text.  Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page. 

Research to be undertaken on the causes of heat loss. 

To find information on.  

• Fabric loss – how fabric loss contributes to the heat loss of a building and give examples 

• Thermal Bridging – Give examples of where poor thermal bridging contributes to heat loss 

• Understand air change rates and explain their role in causes of heat loss.  

• How is heat loss being prevented in your Wates site? Please give examples.

Points to consider:  

Internet – CBSIE / BESA 

OUTPUT

Please present this task as a written piece of work in a word document. Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page.   

Research to be undertaken on thermal conductivity and resistance. 

1. Explain separately what thermal conductivity and resistance mean in heat designs. 
2. What are U Values used for in heat design and how do they affect design? 
3. List the top 3 insulation materials for containing heat. 

 Points to consider:  

The best place to find information is through our supply chain partners, 

Internet – CBSIE / BESA 

OUTPUT

To produce 3 slides for answers A, B, and C on PowerPoint. Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page.  

Research is to be undertaken to understand the principles of light. 

1.  What constitutes good quality light?
2. The different types of lighting sources available 
3. Research the effects of light and lighting on human performance to understand specific criteria that effect visual performance 
4. Explain electrical lighting theory, applications, and basic formulas used to determine calculated illumination levels 
5. What lighting is being used at your Wates site and why?  

OUTPUT

To produce 5 slides on points 1-5 on PowerPoint. Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page. 

To research the principles of sound in the built environment.  

1. What needs to be considered to understand sound?
2. What methods or materials can reduce/enhance sound?

To produce a case study on the following builds relating to sound;

• Kings Road – Cinema complex at basement level  
• Theatre  
• Music Studio    

1. To explain how sound is important in all 3 builds; 
2. How is sound reduced or enhanced in each build?
3. What materials or equipment is used in each build to reduce or enhance sound?

Points to consider  

 CIBSE, BSRIA, and British standards publications may assist in desired learning outcomes. 

OUTPUT

To produce a case study on the 3 builds mentioned above along with answers for points 1 and 2. Please submit using the form at the bottom of the page.