Humber Real Estate - Course 4, Module 2: Understanding Commercial Construction (2023/2024) 100% Solved

Humber Real Estate - Course 4, Module 2: Understanding Commercial Construction (2023/2024) 100% Solved Industrial buildings range from warehouses that are typically 25,000 to 100,000 square feet, to a ________________________. 7500 acre oil refinery What 3 categories are industrial properties divided into? - General Purpose - Special Purpose - Single Purpose Industrial properties are typically constructed with ____________________________, or a combination. Concrete block, poured concrete, steel Block buildings, often with _________ facing on the front and two sides, are a favourable choice for buyers, but ___________________ buildings generally dominate industrial structures Brick, steel constructed The requirements under the Ontario Building Code for industrial buildings are ______________________. "Use" dependant What kind of construction could be characterized by ______________________________ with drywall interiors? Framed support walls, a pitched roof, brick/stone/siding finished exterior Some farm buildings are designed for the storage of fertilizers and manure, and may have to comply with not only the Ontario Building Code but also the ________________________. National Farm Building Code Why might commercial property owners favour masonry walls? Because they increase the thermal mass of a building and are energy efficient if suitable exterior coating is applied. Wood framing is usually the most ______________ method. Economical In larger commercial structures, concrete block walls may be used with ______________________ to more effectively separate units for added structural mass, as well as fire requirements. Wood framing What kind of construction is more cost-effective for larger structures, in comparison to masonry or steel? Tilt-up Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) products have thermal mass and high insulation values that _______________________________. Reduce energy cost Insulated Concrete Form is a framework of concrete protected by ____________________________________. Two layers of thermal insulation Note: The insulation stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior layer for walls, floors and roofs. Steel is more commonly used with concrete wall systems to gain more _____________. Flexibiity Which type of building material is more commonly used with concrete wall systems and is subject to more stringent requirements under the Ontario Building Code? Steel Note: This is because steels can bend and lose its strength when exposed to extreme heat. To offset this, steel buildings require additional fire-resistant materials, which can be costly. Steel buildings can normally be constructed more ___________ than other building structures and provide greater internal ______________________. Quickly, design creativity Modular structures can be constructed with what materials? Wood framing, cold-formed steel framing, hot rolled steel, concrete or a combination of these materials. What are the primary construction benefits of pre-fabricated modular steel structures? - Avoiding weather delays - Quick on-site assembly - Less opportunity for theft of building products associated with on-site construction - Fewer subcontractors needed - Time saved by simultaneously co-ordinating on-site improvements with off-site building construction - The ability to easily relocate or expand the structure Commercial projects located near a provincial highway required what from the Ministry of Transportation? An additional permit All new commercial spaces must comply with the Ontario Building Code and what Act? Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 What can a builder warranty cover and protect against? - Structural warranty coverage - Protection and preventative care for building's internal and external features (e.g. parking lots, pools, etc.) - Coverage of workmanship and materials (HVAC, elevators or electrical