CBRE Senior Project Coordinator Interview Questions and Answers

Construction joints are not typically provided for staircases.

• Construction joints are typically used in concrete structures to allow for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes.

• Staircases are usually designed as a single unit and do not require construction joints.

• However, if the staircase is very long or has multiple flights, construction joints may be necessary to allow for movement.

• In this case, the joi...read more

Deflection in PT slab can be arrested by increasing the thickness of slab, using high strength concrete, and providing additional reinforcement.

• Increase the thickness of the slab to reduce deflection

• Use high strength concrete to increase the load carrying capacity of the slab

• Provide additional reinforcement such as steel bars or post-tensioning tendons to increase the stiffness of the slab

• Ensure proper curing of the co...read more

Modern waterproofing techniques include liquid applied membranes, preformed membranes, and crystalline waterproofing.

• Liquid applied membranes: applied as a liquid and cures to form a seamless, waterproof membrane. Examples include polyurethane and acrylic coatings.

• Preformed membranes: sheets of waterproof material that are applied to the surface. Examples include EPDM and PVC membranes.

• Crystalline waterproofing: a chem...read more

Various waterproofing applications are used on terrace roof slabs of commercial and residential buildings.

• Liquid waterproofing membranes

• Bituminous waterproofing membranes

• Polyurethane waterproofing membranes

• Cementitious waterproofing coatings

• Sheet waterproofing membranes

• Examples: Dr. Fixit Newcoat, Fosroc Proofex, SikaTop Seal 107

The floor to floor height of commercial buildings varies depending on the building's purpose and design.

• The floor to floor height of a typical office building is around 3.9 meters.

• Warehouses and industrial buildings have higher floor to floor heights, usually around 4.5 to 6 meters.

• Residential buildings have lower floor to floor heights, usually around 2.7 to 3 meters.

• The floor to floor height can also be affected by t...read more