2009/ 2010Linus Wang

MBA, MSc (Int’l Constr Mgmt), B Eng (Civil)

linuswang03@yahoo.com96704674

Diploma in Construction ManagementDiploma in Quantity Survey

Unit 1:Communication in

Construction

Aim of modules– To understand the construction technology on mediumspan, low-rise commercial, industrial and communityBuildings

• Objectives : Subject mastery– Demonstrate detailed knowledge of contemporary,rationalised and traditional technology– Acquire basic construction vocabulary– Interpret construction drawings

• Objectives : Personal abilities– Communicate technical information graphically– Analyse and understand technical information– Appreciate alternatives available for commercial,industrial and community buildings

Coursework and written examination– 30% of the mark is coursework– 70% of the mark is examination

• Production of buildings; theindustrialisation of building• Functional requirements ofbuildings, elements andcomponents• Dimensional co-ordination;construction informationsystems• Increasing the building scale laterally; Increasing thebuilding scale vertically• Superstructure - Structuralframes• Substructure – Groundconditions; types offoundations; retaining walls

• Masonry construction; Timber frame construction• Cladding and roofing to framed structures• Ground floor construction; Upper floor construction• Internal components and systems• Access throughout and escape from fire in buildings• Integration of building services

• Client• Consultants• Contractors• Occupiers• Other Groups

The Building Team

CLIENT• Individual• Group• Corporate• Government• Clients representative

The Building Team

• CONSULTANTS• Project manager• Architect• Surveyors (QS/BS)• Cost consultant• Engineer• Facilities Managers• Landscape architect• Services engineer• Planning supervisor• Estate Manager

CONTRACTORS• Management Contractor• Main contractor• Sub-contractor• Specialist contractor• Nominated contractor

OCCUPIERS• Employees• Tenants• Residents

OTHER GROUPS• Planning Departments• Building control• Regulations• Conservation groups

• How does the building team impact on the building technology?– Client may have technical background or no knowledge– Consultant have their professional opinion– Contractors have economic decisions– Occupiers are concerned with maintenance / longevity– Other groups represent political, environmental, socialissues

The Building Team

• Drawings• Technical Data• Specifications and Bills of Quantities

Information is co-ordinated using CI/SfB

Technical Communication

Drawings

Drawings

Drawings

Construction DrawingsWhat is the drawing for?•General arrangement•Component•DetailWhat information is needed?•Relate to other drawings•Dependent on scaleStandards for drawing•British Standards / ISO•Clarity and consistency

Technical Data

• All manufacturers of components, materials and systems create technical literature– Sales and marketing– Technical literature• Most use the CI/SfB classification system– They can be related to one another

Specification and Bills of Quantities• Specifications are basically written instructions

for how something is to be built– National Building Specification (NBS) is a nationallyaccepted way for producing a specification– Most manufacturers prepare their own specificationclauses that can be used in the main document• Bills of Quantities and Cost Plans– Lists of materials or components or labour with a rateor cost attached. This allows a full cost to be agreed orestimated– Cost plans with agreed set of rates are an alternative

Building Control and Regulations

• Building Regulations are in place to control what gets build and ensures that a minimum standard is in place.• Scottish and English regulations exist• Regulations cover structure, thermal performance, fire regulations, control of moisture

Building Control and Regulations

• CDM (Construction Design and Management)• Health and Safety at work regulations (1999)

Drawing Skills

Last Task for the Night!

• Create a title block for use on your drawings– Think what information you require– Think about a sensible layout of that information– Sketch out a title block– Create a title block completed for an imaginary drawing – bring this along on Wednesday morning