Desktop study - Revision history

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	In the construction industry, desktop studies can be carried out for a number of different types of investigation, including:		In the construction industry, desktop studies can be carried out for a number of different types of investigation, including:

−	* Feasibility studies	+	* Feasibility studies.
	* Preliminary site investigations, to gather background information about site-specific historical, geological and environmental characteristics that will need to be considered during planning, design and construction, or to assess issues that may merit more detailed physical investigations, such as site surveys.		* Preliminary site investigations, to gather background information about site-specific historical, geological and environmental characteristics that will need to be considered during planning, design and construction, or to assess issues that may merit more detailed physical investigations, such as site surveys.
	* Utility detection.		* Utility detection.
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	* Product safety assessments.		* Product safety assessments.

−	Desk studies were heavily criticised following the ~~grenfell~~ Tower fire in 2017 when it was revealed that they were frequently used to assess the fire safety of cladding systems rather than full-scale physical testing. Up until that point, they were considered a ‘well-established part of the system’ for classifying the fire performance of construction products and systems.	+	Desk studies were heavily criticised following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 when it was revealed that they were frequently used to assess the fire safety of cladding systems rather than full-scale physical testing. Up until that point, they were considered a ‘well-established part of the system’ for classifying the fire performance of construction products and systems.

	However, the independent review into Building Regulations and Fire Safety, led by Dame Judith Hackitt and published in May 2018, raised concerns about the lack of supporting test data and the competence of some assessment authors. The review recommended significantly reducing the use of desktop studies rather than physical testing, but stopped short of banning them altogether, stating; 'The proposed change does not ban assessments in lieu of tests, as there are some products and systems for which a full-scale physical test is not possible, but it will significantly reduce their use and ensure that those which are carried out are conducted rigorously and properly recorded for further scrutiny.'		However, the independent review into Building Regulations and Fire Safety, led by Dame Judith Hackitt and published in May 2018, raised concerns about the lack of supporting test data and the competence of some assessment authors. The review recommended significantly reducing the use of desktop studies rather than physical testing, but stopped short of banning them altogether, stating; 'The proposed change does not ban assessments in lieu of tests, as there are some products and systems for which a full-scale physical test is not possible, but it will significantly reduce their use and ensure that those which are carried out are conducted rigorously and properly recorded for further scrutiny.'
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	* Preliminary ecological appraisal.		* Preliminary ecological appraisal.

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86.25.203.48 at 14:42, 11 October 2021

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	In the construction industry, desktop studies can be carried out for a number of different types of investigation, including:		In the construction industry, desktop studies can be carried out for a number of different types of investigation, including:

−	* Feasibility studies.	+	* Feasibility studies
	* Preliminary site investigations, to gather background information about site-specific historical, geological and environmental characteristics that will need to be considered during planning, design and construction, or to assess issues that may merit more detailed physical investigations, such as site surveys.		* Preliminary site investigations, to gather background information about site-specific historical, geological and environmental characteristics that will need to be considered during planning, design and construction, or to assess issues that may merit more detailed physical investigations, such as site surveys.
	* Utility detection.		* Utility detection.
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	* Product safety assessments.		* Product safety assessments.

−	Desk studies were heavily criticised following the ~~Grenfell~~ Tower fire in 2017 when it was revealed that they were frequently used to assess the fire safety of cladding systems rather than full-scale physical testing. Up until that point, they were considered a ‘well-established part of the system’ for classifying the fire performance of construction products and systems.	+	Desk studies were heavily criticised following the grenfell Tower fire in 2017 when it was revealed that they were frequently used to assess the fire safety of cladding systems rather than full-scale physical testing. Up until that point, they were considered a ‘well-established part of the system’ for classifying the fire performance of construction products and systems.

	However, the independent review into Building Regulations and Fire Safety, led by Dame Judith Hackitt and published in May 2018, raised concerns about the lack of supporting test data and the competence of some assessment authors. The review recommended significantly reducing the use of desktop studies rather than physical testing, but stopped short of banning them altogether, stating; 'The proposed change does not ban assessments in lieu of tests, as there are some products and systems for which a full-scale physical test is not possible, but it will significantly reduce their use and ensure that those which are carried out are conducted rigorously and properly recorded for further scrutiny.'		However, the independent review into Building Regulations and Fire Safety, led by Dame Judith Hackitt and published in May 2018, raised concerns about the lack of supporting test data and the competence of some assessment authors. The review recommended significantly reducing the use of desktop studies rather than physical testing, but stopped short of banning them altogether, stating; 'The proposed change does not ban assessments in lieu of tests, as there are some products and systems for which a full-scale physical test is not possible, but it will significantly reduce their use and ensure that those which are carried out are conducted rigorously and properly recorded for further scrutiny.'
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	* Preliminary ecological appraisal.		* Preliminary ecological appraisal.

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85.31.141.188 at 13:40, 23 April 2021

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−	~~Kiefer Porter~~
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	The term ‘desk study’ refers to a study that is carried out purely through research, rather than physical investigations, that is, it can be done sitting at a desk. This may be a preliminary study carried out before more detailed physical investigations are carried out, or it may be a standalone study carried out instead of a physical investigation. In very general terms, a desk study is likely to be less time consuming and less expensive than a physical investigation. Desk studies can provide an initial understanding of a subject or situation, identify potential risks and inform the detail, scope and methodology of subsequent investigations.		The term ‘desk study’ refers to a study that is carried out purely through research, rather than physical investigations, that is, it can be done sitting at a desk. This may be a preliminary study carried out before more detailed physical investigations are carried out, or it may be a standalone study carried out instead of a physical investigation. In very general terms, a desk study is likely to be less time consuming and less expensive than a physical investigation. Desk studies can provide an initial understanding of a subject or situation, identify potential risks and inform the detail, scope and methodology of subsequent investigations.

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	* Walkover survey.		* Walkover survey.
	* Preliminary ecological appraisal.		* Preliminary ecological appraisal.
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−	~~Written by Ben Reilly - Ahoghill~~
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−	~~i like turtles~~

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85.31.141.188 at 13:38, 23 April 2021

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	The term ‘desk study’ refers to a study that is carried out purely through research, rather than physical investigations, that is, it can be done sitting at a desk. This may be a preliminary study carried out before more detailed physical investigations are carried out, or it may be a standalone study carried out instead of a physical investigation. In very general terms, a desk study is likely to be less time consuming and less expensive than a physical investigation. Desk studies can provide an initial understanding of a subject or situation, identify potential risks and inform the detail, scope and methodology of subsequent investigations.		The term ‘desk study’ refers to a study that is carried out purely through research, rather than physical investigations, that is, it can be done sitting at a desk. This may be a preliminary study carried out before more detailed physical investigations are carried out, or it may be a standalone study carried out instead of a physical investigation. In very general terms, a desk study is likely to be less time consuming and less expensive than a physical investigation. Desk studies can provide an initial understanding of a subject or situation, identify potential risks and inform the detail, scope and methodology of subsequent investigations.

85.31.141.231 at 13:37, 23 April 2021

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	Written by Ben Reilly - Ahoghill		Written by Ben Reilly - Ahoghill
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		+	i like turtles

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−	~~Jack Mcdonald sucks ass~~

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85.31.141.231 at 13:36, 23 April 2021

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		+	Jack Mcdonald sucks ass

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85.31.141.188 at 13:35, 23 April 2021

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	* Preliminary ecological appraisal.		* Preliminary ecological appraisal.

−	~~Owen :)~~	+	Written by Ben Reilly - Ahoghill

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85.31.141.188 at 13:33, 23 April 2021

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	* Walkover survey.		* Walkover survey.
	* Preliminary ecological appraisal.		* Preliminary ecological appraisal.
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		+	Owen :)

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Designing Buildings at 11:23, 14 September 2020

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	* Preliminary ecological appraisal.		* Preliminary ecological appraisal.

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