Piotr Bytnar

BYTNAR - TALKS ¦ ¦ THE ENGINEER TAKES ON CONSTRUCTION

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These episodes are released to share the knowledge and experiences in Architecture, Structural and Civil Engineering and Construction in an attempt to change the industry for the better:LET'S:🔸 ALLOY THE INDUSTRY 🔸 STOP THE PUSH-OLOGY 🔸STOP THE BLAME-OLOGY 🔸DELIVER GOOD PROJECTS USING SQIN PRINCIPLES – SUSTAINABILITY, QUALITY, IMPROVEMENT, NECESSITY – AT LEAST THREE OF THESE SHOULD APPLY TO ALL PROJECTS.

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Piotr Bytnar

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Business

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www.bytnar.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

EPISODE: 024 - APPROVED DOCUMENT H - DRAINAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL 13.07.2024

BYTNAR - TALKS THE ENGINEER TAKES ON CONSTRUCTION                                                EPISODE 24 - APPROVED DOCUMENT H– DRAINAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL These episodes are released to share knowledge and let us change the industry for the better: 🔸 ALLOY THE INDUSTRY – do you remember the time of iconic projects, it was the time when the projects were personal and the visionary engineer cou...

EPISODE: 023 - APPROVED DOCUMENT G – SANITATION, HOT WATER SAFETY, WATER EFFICIENCY 04.07.2024

These episodes are released to share the knowledge and let us change the industry for the better: 🔸 ALLOY THE INDUSTRY – do you remember the time of iconic projects, it was the time when the projects were personal and the visionary engineer could deliver all professions. Let us do it again! 🔸 STOP THE PUSH-OLOGY - just push it out of the office, add caveats, provisos and stipulations and let oth...

EPISODE: 022 - APPROVED DOCUMENT F - VENTILATION VOLUME 1 AND VOLUME 2 28.06.2024

These episodes are released to share the knowledge and let us change the industry for the better: 🔸 ALLOY THE INDUSTRY – do you remember the time of iconic projects, it was the time when the projects were personal and the visionary engineer could deliver all professions. Let us do it again! 🔸 STOP THE PUSH-OLOGY - just push it out of the office, add caveats, provisos and stipulations and let oth...

EPISODE 021 - APPROVED DOCUMENTS D AND E - TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND RESISTANCE TO THE PASSAGE OF SOUND 20.06.2024

BYTNAR - TALKS THE ENGINEER TAKES ON CONSTRUCTION                                               EPISODE 21 - APPROVED DOCUMENT D AND E – TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND RESISTANCE TO THE PASSAGE OF SOUND These episodes are released to share the knowledge and let us change the industry for the better: 🔸 ALLOY THE INDUSTRY – do you remember the time of iconic projects, it was the time when the projects were p...

EPISODE: 020 - APPROVED DOCUMENT C - SITE PREPARATION AND RESISTANCE TO CONTAMINATES AND MOISTURE 13.06.2024

It is here! Another Thursday! Another Episode of Bytnar Talks! The episode served straight up with a nibble of good information on the requirements of the building regulations. BYTNAR - TALKS THE ENGINEER TAKES ON CONSTRUCTION                                               EPISODE 20 - APPROVED DOCUMENT C - SITE PREPARATION AND RESISTANCE TO CONTAMINANTS AND MOISTURE I hope you will enjoy the episo...

EPISODE: 019 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY - VOLUME II - PART 2 06.06.2024

BYTNAR - TALKS THE ENGINEER TAKES ON CONSTRUCTION                                               EPISODE: 019 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY – VOLUME II - PART 2 Today's episode concentrates on requirements B3 to B5 of Volume 2 of the approved document B. This episode finalises the Requirement B guidance contained within the approved document. I promise to talk about BS 9999 approach once...

EPISODE: 018 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY - VOLUME II - PART 1 30.05.2024

Today's episode concentrates on requirements B1 and B2 of Volume 2 of the approved document. If you shy away from having a proper lecture on the document you can catch up with having a proper listen 😉 If you think differently, that is great, let us talk about it! What do you think? Let us do it together: 🔸 ALLOY THE INDUSTRY – do you remember the time of iconic projects, it was the time when...

EPISODE: 017 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY - PART 4 23.05.2024

Today's episode concentrates on requirement B5 of Volume 1 of the approved document and Regulation 38 of the building regulations. Let me know if you find this useful, hopefully listening to the podcast and reading the document will bring you the in-depth understating you are looking for or at least will kill that pervasive imposter syndrome you are fighting, not knowing if what you think is c...

EPISODE: 016 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY - PART 3 16.05.2024

All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I enjoy bringing to you this knowledge in simple terms. All the paragraphs, tables and figures boiled down to their essence. Let me know if you find this useful, hopefully listening to the podcast and reading the document will bring you the in-depth understating you are looking for or at least will kill that pervasive im...

EPISODE: 015 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY - PART 2 09.05.2024

All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I enjoy bringing to you this knowledge in simple terms. All the paragraphs, tables and figures boiled down to their essence. Let me know if you find this useful, hopefully listening to the podcast and reading the document will bring you the in-depth understating you are looking for or at least will kill that pervasive im...

EPISODE: 014 - APPROVED DOCUMENT B - FIRE SAFETY - PART 1 02.05.2024

All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I enjoy bringing to you this knowledge in simple terms. All the paragraphs, tables and figures boiled down to their essence. Let me know if you find this useful, hopefully listening to the podcast and reading the document will bring you the in-depth understating you are looking for or at least will kill that pervasive im...

EPISODE: 013 - APPROVED DOCUMENT A - STRUCTURES - PART 2 18.04.2024

All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I enjoy bringing to you this knowledge in simple terms. All the paragraphs, tables and figures boiled down to their essence. Let me know if you find this useful, hopefully listening to the podcast and reading the document will bring you the in-depth understating you are looking for or at least will kill that pervasive im...

EPISODE: 012 - APPROVED DOCUMENT A - STRUCTURES - PART 1 11.04.2024

BYTNAR - TALKS THE ENGINEER TAKES ON CONSTRUCTION                                               EPISODE: 012 – APPROVED DOCUMENT – STRUCTURE – PART 1 All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I enjoy bringing to you this knowledge in simple terms. All the paragraphs, tables and figures boiled down to their essence. Let me know if you find this useful, hopefully...

EPISODE: 011 - APPROVED DOCUMENTS - SNEAK PICK 04.04.2024

All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I give you a high-level overview of the subject in preparation for the series of episodes that will delve deep into every single one, bringing the reasons behind the text. For contact go to: www.bytnar.co.uk info@bytnar.co.uk

EPISODE: 010 - THE HORRORS OF NUTRIENT NEUTRALITY 21.03.2024

All you ever wanted to know about it but did not bother to research yourself. I give you a little overview of who, what, why and how and leave you with the hope that in every Horror there is a glimmer of Hope 😉 or we can send the sewage to Rwanda 😵 If you would like to ask on the subject you can find me on LinkedIn or email. www.bytnar.co.uk info@bytnar.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/piotr-by...

EPISODE: 009 - USE 11.03.2024

Stage 7 - USE of Plan of Work. Last of the stages and the stage that is yet to become what it can be in our commercial world. www.bytnar.co.uk info@bytnar.co.uk

EPISODE: 008 - HANDOVER 04.03.2024

In this episode, I talk about the typically last stage of most of the projects. The stage, where we tie it all together, shake hands, and ride into the sunset. www.bytnar.co.uk info@bytnar.co.uk

EPISODE: 007 - MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION 26.02.2024

In this episode, I talk about 1.     The Architects Perspective 2.     The Engineers Perspective 3.     I will briefly tell you about 4 typical procurement routes and how these influence the work at this stage. 4.     Answer the question of who and what? Visit www.bytnar.co.uk to find out more!

EPISODE: 006 - TECHNICAL DESIGN 19.02.2024

In this episode, I talk about the stage that focuses on the developed design and preparation of design and specification information to enable construction. In this phase, the detailed design is refined based on the approved concept from earlier stages. Key considerations include technical specifications, regulatory compliance, and coordination with various specialists. Stage 4 lays the groundwork...

EPISODE: 005 - SPATIAL COORDINATION 12.02.2024

In this episode, I talk about the stage of the design process which concentrates on aligning architectural and engineering efforts into one coherent deliverable. I will tell you what it is in a gist and concentrate on the vital objectives: Consensus Building Preparation for Planning Application Identification of Specialist Item Designs. Caution on Tendering Costs Strategic Planning Setting the Sta...

EPISODE: 004 - CONCEPT DESIGN 05.02.2024

Now it is the time to exercise different possibilities of reaching that brief in an economical and sustainable fashion. It is the time to identify the best way forward and make that choice more tangible and visual. We base this stage on rules of thumb and principles. I hope you will enjoy this podcast where I talk about everyone's little bear's favourite stage, where the creative juices fl...

EPISODE: 003 - PREPARATION AND BRIEF 29.01.2024

This episode brings us closer the Stage One in the RIBA Plan of Work. It emphasises how important it is to bring all the requirements and realistic expectations into one place called The Brief. It will tell you the 16 points to consider, at least. You will find out about two projects which wasted effort and money purely because the project did not go through that stage. You can reach out to me on...

EPISODE: 002 - STRATEGIC DEFINITION 22.01.2024

Hopefully, this episode will give you the appreciation that your initial thoughts may not be the best ones to follow and if you do not carefully evaluate your project, need or problem at the word go, and do not engage with consultants that can inform you on your decision you may end up chasing the(wrong) carrot.

EPISODE: 001 - PLAN OF WORK 14.01.2024

In this episode, I talk about the construction investment project development process AKA The Plan Of Work by RIBA I delve into the brief history of the work plan and how the projects were delivered. I give a broad brush overview of RIBA's Plan Of Work How the projects are delivered below 1 million pounds. How the projects are delivered over 1 million pounds but under 10 million pounds. How th...

BYTNAR-TALKS 000: Trailer 11.01.2024

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