Section 5: element definitions

7 Work to existing building

Notes:

Includes work to the building being analysed only, work to other buildings should be included in 8.8 Minor building works and ancillary buildings.
Where possible, the work to the existing building on refurbishment or conversion schemes should be allocated to the elements.

7.1 Minor demolition and alteration works

Definition: Minor demolition and stripping out for refurbishment or conversion that cannot be allocated to elements.

Functional definition: Note: Not a functional element; included to account for the cost of general works that cannot be allocated to elements.

Measurement: Floor area of building subject to stripping out.

Design criteria to be stated: None

Includes	Excludes
Minor demolition works and alterations	Work and alterations to individual elements, which should be included in the appropriate element
Stripping out of services, fittings, partitions, suspended ceilings, etc.
Capping off services
Clearing rubbish

7.2 Repairs to existing services

Allocate to services elements 5.1 to 5.13 as appropriate

7.3 Damp-proof courses/fungus and beetle eradication

Work to damp-proof courses to be allocated to appropriate substructure elements.

Where possible, fungus and beetle eradication work to be allocated to appropriate substructure and superstructure elements.

7.4 Façade retention

Include in 2.5 External walls.

7.5 Cleaning existing surfaces

Where possible, allocate to appropriate superstructure and finish elements.

7.6 Renovation works