...Building Construction Analysis This assignment is elaborated through the construction process and detailed six logical stages of our residential buildings being constructed. Readers will be given a rough picture of how and why our home house comes into being step by step gradually in the way we are familiar. Also, technical data related to the construction materials are discussed. So the reason why the materials are chosen and the methodology of construction are to be carried out. Many pictures used in this assignment were taken in some real construction sites (Dunraven Drive and Winchester Crescent, Pimpama, QLD, 4209) while some were employed by internet searching. Section Zero – Pre-construction Preparation Before a formal construction process can commence there are lots of matters needing to be considered and relevant documentation should be completed. Some legal requirements are also to be met. In the pre-design stage, a family/stakeholders conference is an ideal way to determine every party’s needs so that individual requirements, house parts’ size and their priority could be finalized, which in turn leads to the real designing stage. Some professional consultants could be employed, e.g. architects, valuers, surveyors, structural/electrical/mechanical/hydraulic/geo-technical engineers. The output documentation includes but not limited to design drawings, building drawings (floor plan, roof plan, etc.), service diagram, wet area details, geo-technical report...
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...Understanding Green Building Construction in Singapore Abstract: Given the pressing environmental issues that is plaguing the world in the 21st century coupled with the global changing of the climate each day, Green Building Construction is starting to be more recognized among counties. Most countries around the world are looking more towards sustainable development in the long term. Such is the case of Singapore as it established various schemes and initiatives to address the environmental degradation problems that it is facing at the moment. In this paper, I will be elaborating the approach that has been undertaken by the Singapore Government in its efforts to developing Green and sustainable buildings in Singapore. From up to date, the initiatives were quite successful but there are still certain limitations which will be addressed at the later part. No doubt that Singapore has enjoyed some success in the area of Green Construction, it will still be imperative for Singapore to continuously improve itself and maintain its success should it want to keep its competitive advantage internationally in the long run. Key words: Green Building Construction, Climate change, sustainable development, environmental degradation, continuous improve Contents Page | | Abstract | 2 | 1.0 | Introduction | 4 | 2.0 | Research Methodology | 6 | 3.0 | Benefits of Green Construction | 6 | 4.0 | Singapore’s Commitment to Green Construction | 8 | 4.1 | Green Mark Scheme 2005...
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...by the use of good building materials. The earliest forms of houses were built by mud which can still be found in some areas in the country. Gradually, development and structural advancement began to take place in the world of building. As man moved from Stone Age to computer age; this was further enhanced by the growth and advent of new building materials and modern technology. As a result of changes in design, environmental decoration and taste of individuals, the old and crude methods of building productions were rendered obsolete. Hence, there is need for a holistic approach for integrating sustainability principles into material selection decision making at the design stage of building project (Akadiri, 2011) This research took place in Lagos state. The state is situated in the south-west geographical zone of Nigeria. The analysis for this study was carried out in Lagos State Material Testing Laboratory. Although there are many species of hard and softwood, nineteen (19) seasoned timbers were taken as an identification sample. But four (4) different species (Obese, Malaina, Lagos Mahogany, Sapele Mahogany), of which were hard and softwood, were picked out for evaluation for this study in the light to investigate and identify the moisture content and fire rating between hard and softwood; and these constituted the sample size. The rationale for this selection of hard and softwood is to provide a measurable and deliverable recommendation to construction experts in Nigeria...
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...MANAGEMENT QUESTION The construction industry is competitive and volatile. Owners of construction companies need to look at certain factors to help them predict the market. One of the factors that they can look at is the number of building plans being approved. It may be argued that if more building plans are approved there will be more work for the construction industry and therefore less companies in the construction industry being liquidated. The question therefore is: Is there a significant correlation between the number of building plans being approved and the number of companies in the construction industry being liquidated? For ease of reference “Building Plans” will mean the number of building plans being approved and “Liquidations” will mean the number of companies in the construction industry being liquidated. DATA AND HYPOTHESES All data used in this assignment was obtained from Statistics South Africa (http://www.statssa.gov.za/timeseriesdata/excel_format.asp) and extracts thereof are provided in table format in Appendix A. The time period under evalution is January 2000 to October 2011. The raw monthly data was used. The null and alternative hypotheses are: H0: There is no significant linear relationship between Liquidations (dependent variable) and Building Plans (independent variable). H1: A significant linear relationship exists between Liquidations and Building Plans. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 1 Description of data Excel...
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...Government of India Ministry of Power **** ULTRA MEGA POWER PROJECTS 1.0 Background 1.1 Development of Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs) has been identified as a thrust area. These are very large sized projects, approximately 4000 MW each involving an estimated investment of about Rs. 16,000 crore. These projects will meet the power needs of a number of States/ distribution companies located in these States, and are being developed on a Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) basis. In view of the fact that promotion of competition is one of the key objectives of the Electricity Act, 2003, and of the legal provisions regarding procurement of electricity by distribution companies, identification of the project developer for these projects is being done on the basis of tariff based competitive bidding. Guidelines for determination of tariff for procurement of power by distribution licencees have been notified in January 2005 under the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003. The Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a PSU under the Ministry of Power, has been identified as the nodal agency for this initiative. 1.2 Salient features of the Plant and Choice of Technology · The Ultra Mega Power Projects would use Super Critical Technology with a view to achieve higher levels of fuel efficiency, which results in saving of fuel and lower green-house gas emissions. · Flexibility in unit size subject to adoption of specified minimum Supercritical parameters. · Integrated power project with dedicated...
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...to the construction industry mainly due to the uniqueness of its production. Problems such as low productivity, poor safety, lack of quality and inferior working conditions are frequent (Pheng and Fang, 2005). Lean Construction seems to be accepted by the Egan Report (Egan, 1998) as one of the essential components for the future of the construction industry. Problems with the implementation of Lean Construction The transition of lean from manufacturing to construction is not a straight-forward though, as Jorgensen and Emmitt (2008) have revealed; • In lean manufacturing, the typical focus is on highly standardised, repetitive, production processes, which are not always relevant to the construction sector, with the exception of some repetitive building types • Current lean organisations in Japan can leave their employees working in hard and stressful conditions and are left with inferior rights to those of workers in western industrialised countries • The implementation of JIT, which requires small but frequent deliveries lead to increased pollution Pheng and Fang (2005) also observed difficult features with the implementation: • The large size of the building • The immobility of the constructed product • The high degree of complexity in the number and range of component parts and linkages • The expensive cost of production to produce quality and durable goods References Pheng, L. S., Fang. T.H., (2005). Modern-day lean construction principles:...
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...The previous workspace served Haworth well for nearly 30 years was located in a typical dull, gray brick building with few windows that, while functional, could hardly be described as inspirational. The work place they currently had didn’t evolve with company’s objectives, culture, collaboration, work styles, and product offerings. The facility was built prior to two significant product-line acquisitions so One Haworth Center (OHC) didn’t effectively showcase the products for clients. The workspace building lacked natural light, adequate meeting spaces for collaborative teams, adaptability to changing business needs, and alignment with sustainability goals. Dark, uninspiring interiors did not reflect the brand or desired culture. Members rarely felt encouraged to work anywhere but their own workstations and, if they did, their options were limited to the lunch room or a few conference room. The world was becoming more concerned about the environment and climatic change and demanded office spaces to be most efficient and green. Moreover, Herman Miller, one of the biggest competitor of Haworth Inc. was indulging in the new sustainability concept and adapting new innovative ideas to increase business. It was time to implement and use their own Integrated Design Process. They saw value in making OHC an exemplanary work place that reflects modular versus conventional construction, high-density environment efficiency and sustainability, diverse material selection, maximize facility and...
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...Skip Patterson has developed a LEED certified “green” home. The conscientious building technique is new and revolutionary in modern home construction. With the environment in mind, he developed and utilized many different building techniques and materials to minimize environmental impact in total, from beginning to end. The materials used in the construction are specialized and expensive. The manner in which the construction is completed minimizes the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Energy star rated appliances are available at a higher cost than traditional units. The techniques used to build the houses is so revolutionary, Skip has had to hire representatives from manufacturers he uses to train his contractors in proper installation and utilization. This in total, increases the cost of the homes roughly 10% from traditionally built homes of the same square footage. Skips issue lies in the cost itself. The affordability of the homes is one that attracts only those customers that can afford paying more for a product with alternative goals in mind. Environmentally conscientious consumers can see savings of up to $2000 - $3000 per year in energy costs. Skip should concentrate his promotion objectives in pointing out that fact. Local newspaper ads should coincide with environmental news sources. Green energy magazine articles will go a long way in messaging this promotion. Building and home shows around the country should be attended to target the environmentally...
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...Department of Computing, Engineering, and Technology The Life cycle (Environmental and Economic) Assessment of Complex Building Construction Project A Critical Reference Report Project Management and Control ENGM91 Assignment 1 Name: Manoj Rajendran Student ID: 149142740 1. Introduction Environmental issue has become economically important from the civil construction project. Especially in complex building project. As the construction field in need of resources like steel, cement, and power generation, it could definitely affect the eco-friendly system. Hence the sustainability of environmental and economic assessment should be conduct in entire life cycle of building construction project (Chan-joong Kim, 2015)The economic, social development and environmental protection are the major aspects of sustainability in building industry, which represents the impact of using raw material. Moreover the developed countries like Europe and USA has the findings that building operation contributes more to greenhouse gas emissions (B. De Meester, 2008). The usage of energy intensive elements is right from the start of the building which gives more importance to the development of environmental sustainability. But it is highly concern that environmental...
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...def•i•ni•tion {n} AN INCLUSIVE DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CIOB’S PROFESSIONALISM: def•i•ni•tion {n} A STATEMENT THAT EXPLAINS THE MEANING OF A WORD OR PHRASE A DESCRIPTION OF THE FEATURES AND LIMITS OF SOMETHING CIOB’s PROFEssIONALIsM: an inclusiVe definition of construction management thE CONstRuCtION VALuE stREAM CONstRuCtION MANAGEMENt Is: thE CIOB’s FOOtPRINt OuR VALuE sYstEM John Bale worked in the construction industry before embarking on an academic career which included roles in the UK and elsewhere. He held an industry-sponsored professorship of Construction Management for many years, and is now an emeritus professor of Leeds Metropolitan University. He has also served as an elected city councillor. He was President of CIOB in 2000-01, and is a member of the Board of Trustees. He describes his work on the definition of Construction Management as ‘the culmination of a long-term obsession.’ Copyright © e Chartered Institute of Building, 2010. All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission from the Chartered Institute of Building. def•i•ni•tion {n} Designed by pslondon. www.pslondon.co.uk a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase a description...
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...QUESTION 3: Discuss on the Effects of Procurement System in the performance of construction projects I. INTRODUCTION Procurement is also called as sourcing, which means gathering services and goods from the preparation and of request through the approval of statement for payment. This involves purchase planning, financing, making the purchase, inventory control and stores, specific development, standard determination, supplier research and selection, supply contract administration, disposal and other related functions, value analysis and price negotiation. Procurement plays major role in work relationship between parties involved in the construction process. Identify the primary and secondary objectives of the projects, Risk innate in the proposal, Environmental determination, which it will be implemented and selecting the appropriate procuring method for the proposed project. Procurement was not about a building, it was about entire project which includes obtaining goods and services, also includes obtaining human recourses like, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and specialists for some purpose. It is the very important step which can show some significant impact on the project success. Procurement is essentially a series of considered risks – each method has individual strengths and weaknesses, which must be carefully calculated by clients and industry alike. There are a number of different types of procurement routes available for clients to select...
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...| 1.2 Executive summary The Hamlet of Cambridge Bay, NWT has shown significant growth in population and infrastructure over the past 10 years and is predicted to grow considerable in the years to come. The 44 year old power plant that is supplying electricity to the town is stressed to the point of failure due to increased demand that has been put in it. A new power generating station is being proposed so increased demands for electricity will be met and a reliable source of electricity will be available for the Hamlet of Cambridge Bay. The Goal is to build a modern power plant to supply reliable electricity to support the people of Cambridge bay Project Milestones are to prepare contracts, award contracts, site road construction, building construction, generator and auxiliary...
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...PM3150 – Construction Techniques Chapter 5 Questions, pg 219 3. What are the differences between balloon framing and platform framing? Platform: a) Studs in platform framing extend only from the top of one level of framing to the bottom of the next. b) In platform framing the studs and sole plates rest on the top of the floor platforms. Balloon: a) Studs in balloon framing extend unbroken from the foundation to the roof. b) Firestops are required in balloon framing to close the cavities in the wall against the passage of fire. c) Floor joists in balloon framing rest on a wood ribbon (also called ribband) recessed into the studs. d) Studs n balloon framing rest on the sill. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Platform: Advantages: Platform framing is much easier to erect. Size of lumber is standardized and easier to manufacture. Almost no additional fireblocking is required. The walls bear upon the platform rather than directly upon the walls of the story below. House can be one or three stories instead of just two. The platforms are convenient working surfaces for the carpenters who build the frame. Disadvantages: Platform frame settles considerably as the wood dries and shrinks. Balloon: Advantages: 40% cheaper than mortise and tenon frame. Two men could attain the same results in a day that required twenty men using the old-fashioned method. Disadvantages: Lumber lengths are much greater, needing to span from the foundation to the...
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...Akitek Malaysia” (PAM 1998) standard form of building contract that are related with the variation orders. The data was analyzed by using mean score method and rank to conclude the findings. The result from questionnaires survey showed three most significant causes of variation orders which were: “Change of plan by owner”, “Substitution of materials by owner”, and “Changes of design by consultant”. The finding concluded that owner was the significant source of the variation orders in construction of building projects and suggested procedures to control the change orders by making a efficient and adequate planning, recourses must be available in the beginning of a project in order tominimize variation order during the construction stage. made a questionnaire that was developed to help the clients, consultants, and contractors by showing the relative importance of ceeffects of delay in Malaysian construction industry. They found that changing orders was an important factor in delaying projects but not among the top 10 factors in Malaysia. investigated the ce eoco on construction projects in india through a questionnaire surveys. The collected data is analyzed using Relative Importance Index...
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...Monolithic Dome offers natural disaster resistance, physical damage resistance from insects and rodents, mold resistance, degradation resistance, all while offering the most economical, green energy efficient building available. Monolithic Domes the Green Wave of the Future The Monolithic Dome originally started out as a dream for Davis South who with his two brothers, Randy and Barry, researched, planned and built the first monolithic dome. David South had heard Buckminster Fuller talking about geodesic domes on the radio in 1956. David immediately thought I can do better. Geodesic domes are made from triangle wooden structure forms places together to form the structure of the dome in which the outer structure is then lain. David South researched this type of structure and became fascinated with it. After much discussion with his brothers Randy and Barry, the South brothers started trying to develop a stronger more reliable dome. After several years of research and numerous trials and errors the South Brothers came up with a process they used to develop the first Monolithic Dome structure. In order to prove the soundness and structural integrity of the first Monolithic dome the brothers built a potato storage facility in Shelly, Idaho in 1975. The Monolithic Dome construction process includes: 1) pouring a ring foundation floor and attaching rebar steel reinforcements throughout the floor. 2)...
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