Site 1 – The method we used was to make sure the steel bars where evenly divided and the same distance away each time, we used steel beams, the challenge was we needed to get it perfect each time, the energy performance was good as we had a process, we stayed to regulations as the beams were 100mm. We had to coordinate and plan each time how we were gonna go about laying down the beams and the architectural aesthetic was to make it look even.

Site 2 – The methods used were scaffolding and bricklaying, the challenge was getting the bricks into the site as the driveway is long, the energy performance was low as it took a long time for the bricks, building regulations were followed as they were capable of supporting the intended load. We had to coordinate and plan getting the bricks in as quick as possible as the neighbors had to use the drive as well and the architectural aesthetic was for it too look even and straight.

Site 3 – The methods used were block laying and using the ankle grinder to fit to desired shape, the challenge was lowering the bricks down to the bottom of the wall due to the metal beams, building regulations were followed as the blocks could withstand the load. We had to plan and coordinate the process of getting the blocks to the bottom without them breaking and the architectural aesthetic was for it too look straight, even and in the right place.

Site 4 – The methods we used was using construction equipment to aid us to put the large steel beams in, the challenge was we had to use multiple machines, regulations were followed as the beam had a bearing over 150mm. We had to plan and coordinate how we got the steels onto the equipment without damaging any of the workers and the architectural aesthetic was to make sure it looked straight.

Site 5 – The methods we used was measuring as we had to cut the timber down to the right size and make sure we spread the timbers evenly over the steel beams, the challenge was to hold it in place when it was being drilled in as it had to be in the right place, the regulations were met as it met the size and was in the right positions. We had to plan and coordinate well as everything had to be right to fit health and safety and the requirements.

Site 6 – The method we used for this was the same as site 5, but on a larger scale, this included its own challenge as it needed once person to screw in and 2 people to hold. The regulations were met the same way as site 5 and we had to plan and coordinate in the same manor.

Site 7 – The method used for site 7 was brick laying, this was a challenge as we had to move heavy blocks up to the second floor, it was a challenge because they were a lot of weight, awkward and had to be put above our heads. The regulations were met as the right bricks were used in the correct positions.

Site 8 – The method we used was demolition, it was a challenge as we had to be careful when breaking bits incase we slipped or took off too much especially when we were so far up. We kept to health and safety and made sure we done it the right way.