CONSTRUCTION 2
ASSIGNMENT
REPORT ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-LEVEL OR MULTI-LEVEL RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
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BRIEF:
Prepare a written/photografig chronological report on the construction of
a two or multi level residential construction covering all areas listed
in Assignment requirements including of some freehand
sketches and photographs with proper referenced explanations.
Students need to find a construction site immediately because the time allowance
for the assignment is only17 Weeks. If the progress of the work is too slow
to keep up with the assignment requirements students may select another
sites for finishing the report.
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REPORT FORMAT
- Cover page - Title (project address and Builders name), student's name,
and ID number,
- Contents page - Headings for each activity and the page number.
- Introduction - Description of the project, including building plans
- Body - A detailed description of your observation of the activities in sequential order;
(including workmanship, construction methods; structural issues, etc.)
- Conclusion or recommendation - Summarise your findings (what was good/bad);
evaluate existing material/construction and make recommendation for
possible improvements.
ASSIGNMENT ASSESSMENT VALUE 40% of final assessment
Submission date(s): Refer to program-timetable
for individual assignment-sections
Final submission Week 17
Assignment requirements
The following information is a guide to prepare your report .
Make sure you submit
your work on the due date.
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Introduction
Type of house construction, eg. double brick; brick veneer; etc; size and
brief description of house; the builder; location of building site (lot
no. street name, suburb)
Copy or sketch of floor plans and northerly elevation
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Footings (date & time of observation)
Width, depth; reinforcement (position); concrete strength; (if stepped,
give details)
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Slab on Ground (date & time of observation)
slab thickness, edge thickenings; sizes, step down sizes; reinforcement
- type and sizes
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Retaining Wall/Level 1 Walls (date & time of observation)
was a retaining wall used - materials used in construction; height and thickness
Level 1 Walls - types of bricks used internally and externally; flashing
above door/window frames; methods of build-in, material used, etc.
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Upper Level Floors (date & time of observation)
Suspended Slab (in situ)
type of formwork used; reinforcement type, sizes number @ centres; position
in slab; concrete target strength; slab thickness; method used to place
concrete; material used for brickwork/concrete slab bond breaker; reinforcement
of concrete stairs tied in with the slab; ceiling finish; any slab special
features, etc.
Precast elements
type and sizes; otherwise as above.
Timber flooring
stress grade and type of timber; size, span and spacing of floor joists;
methods of fixing; floor surface material, method of fixing (fitted/platform);
use of sound insulation; ceiling finish; etc.
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Stair (date & time of observation)
Material type, sizes; width and thickness; stair design, shape in
plan; rise and going of steps; total rise, going of flights; fixing of the
stair to the building; etc
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Upper Floor Walls (date & time of observation)
Materials brickwork, timber or steel framing
Fabrication were the walls made on site
Fixing method of securing framed walls to floors
Insulation type or types used
Cladding Material type used; method of fixing, special finishes
to be used
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Roof Framing (date & time of observation)
Materials main framework - timber, steel, timber or steel roof trusses
Roof Shape hip, gable, skillion
Framework Fixing method of fixing roof frame to walls, members to
each other, any special fixings
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Roof Plumbing (date & time of observation)
Gutlers eaves, box, parapet types used
Flashings edge and/or end of roof covering flashings used
Covering Materials type of roof covering fixing of roof covering
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Site Drainage (date & time of observation)
Rainwater Drainage methods used to dispose of rainwater from roof
of building
Ground Drainage use of spoon drains, grated soakwells, grated box
gutters, agricultural drains
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Solid Plaster - Float Coat (date & time of observation)
Walls preparation, float cost-materials, proportions,
thickness, bullnosing locations.
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Ceiling Fixer (date & time of observation)
Material type, fixing methods to ceiling joists
Cornices material, profiles
Ceiling vents locations, reason, materials
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Plumber - Drainage System (date & time of observation)
External drainage when installed, material
type, pipe diameters, locations of overflow relief gulleys
and vent pipe(s).
Connection to sewerage system or septic tanks
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Solid Plaster - Set Coat (date & time of observation)
Walls preparation, set coat - materials, proportions, thickness
Sketch: Wall, ceiling, cornice detail.
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Cabinet Works (date & time of observation)
Kitchen cupboards/pantry construction methods, finishes
Appliances how are appliances and fixtures fitted?
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Fixing Carpentry (date & time of observation)
Doors brief description of internal and external
doors
Window sill finishes to non wet areas, profile,
dimensions, fixing method.
Skirting profile, dimensions, fixing method
Architrave's (if applicable) profile, dimensions,
fixing method
Walk-in robes construction method, fixing
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Plumber and Gasfitter (date & time of observation)
Fixtures types, cabinet combinations?
Baths who builds in the bath?
Floor drainage locations, types
Gasfitter bayonet fittings, vents, fixtures
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Floor and Wall Tiler (date & time of observation)
Location (1) what areas have floor tiles? Type and method of fixing
Location (2) where are wall tiles located?
State the height and width of tiles. How many courses high are
tiles at the various locations? Methods of fixing
Grouting grouting mixture and application
Setting out wall or floor tiles first? why?
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Glazier (date & time of observation)
flyscreens and flydoors; show screen type,
glass used
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Electrical Fitout (date & time of observation)
Light switches wall or architrave mounted? height from floor level,
any two way switches?
Socket outlets room locations, quantity, single or double, height
from floor
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Painter (date & time of observation)
External locations areas and types of surfaces,
preparation, types of paints used on the various types of surfaces
Internal locations (1) ceilings preparation, paint type, applications
to walls and ceilings
Internal locations (2) other areas; preparation, paint type, applications
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Paving (date & time of observation)
Materials materials used - pedestrian paving, drive on paving
Site Preparation type of foundation and method of preparation, falls
Unit Paving Laying pattern used for laying, aesthetic variations
Slab paving size of slab, type of surface finish, tooling of slab
edges and divisions
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