Pearson-set theme: The need for energy efficient construction solutions
Topic: Energy Efficient manufacturing and build techniques for a Construction project
Objectives of this project work are to;
- Implement the scheme of work within the agreed procedures, to specification and to time scale
- Develop student’s ability to evaluate and resolve realistic practical problems
- Provide students an opportunity to work as a team
- Evaluate intermediate and final outcomes and the team’s performance in working to the final solution
- Provide students an opportunity to coordinate their individual skills, take responsibility for his/her own contribution
- Selection of materials to reduce carbon emissions in construction
- The use of modern methods to reduce carbon emissions in the construction process.
Scenario
Keells is a chain of supermarkets in Sri Lanka owned by John Keells Holdings. It is one of the key largest retail operators on the island. Keells new supermarket is to be constructed in a land located adjacent to Pita – kotte junction facing Pagoda Road. Land has been cleared removing the existing buildings, built in decades ago and the current outline planning permission allows for the development of the proposed supermarket.
Further consideration must be given to ensure the waste disposal and recycling operations of the proposed project.
The following considerations need to be made;
- The existing buildings will be removed prior to development by another contractor. This removal will not form part of this development plan.
- Meets the current market demands to capitalize on potential investment
- The building should consider the impacts on the environment and its corresponding sustainable concepts; Fire Regulations and be aligned with Local Authority legislations
Suitable carparking for the development
The site is approximately 960 Sqm (38 perches) of government own land and the approach to the land is from Pagoda road (refer attached site plan).
Special consideration should be given to sustainable elements when implementing innovation; evaluation should be carried out assessing how new technologies could be executed in enhancing project integrated software.
The project is carried out under Design and Build Procurement route where your team has been appointed as the Design and Build Contractor and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled to clear up any confusion regarding project details, scope of work, and solicitation of documents (It is during a pre-bid meeting that contractors can decide whether a project is in their company’s best interest.)
Your proposal should be presented at the pre bid meeting incorporating the use of Energy
Efficient manufacturing and build techniques for above Construction project.
Your proposal should include preliminary design of the project which should include typical
floor plan and the specification, project plan and the preliminary cost plan of the project for
the approval of the client inclusive of all contents listed below.
You Should
A. Discuss and evaluate the roles and responsibilities of each group member within your collaborative team. Develop a skill audit and justify how each members’ competencies support the project success.
The various roles of those individuals who are working in the team act with a view of how their work impacts on others; whether through health & safety, economy, sustainability or a many of other factors. At times, these may create tensions between different factors that are key to project quality, safety and value.
Thus, all must maintain ethical standards, when carrying out their work, to ensure the benefits for others.
B. Select the standard bidding document suitable for to prepare the tender documentation with relation to the above project an develop the necessary work inclusive of Preliminary sketch proposal, specifications, preliminary cost plan, risk mitigation plan, health & safety method statement.
Your group should develop the project plan illustrating project milestones, resource planning for physical resources, human resources and time management.
Critically evaluate how the information provided in the tender documents contributes towards good project planning process.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a modern construction method that provides a vehicle for collaborative working and becoming a widespread and common approach in the design, construction and maintenance of building facilities. Evaluate how BIM could assist to improve the efficiency of the team work in preparation of the tender documents.
C. Individual reflective report -Each Group member should critically evaluate the impact on project success by evaluating how individual performance and other team members performance, identifying areas of good practice considering working in a collaborative team.
Project Details
Proposed Keels super at Pagoda Road, Pita kotte
LOCATION
The proposed building will be conveniently located in Pita kotte - Western Province, Sri Lanka facing Pagoda Road.
CLIENT
John Keells Holdings
SITE DETAILS
The site is roughly oblong shaped, flat land with an overall area of 38 Perch (960m2). The site consists of concrete buildings which needs to be demolished prior to handing over of the site before mobilization and will be handled by the client.
GROUND CONDITIONS
The site is not on prime agricultural land as well as the surroundings land have not used any environmental features. Hence the ground conditions favor the construction.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected to the site.
PLANNING
The Site falls under the Municipal Council of Sri Jayawardenapura. The planning regulations to be adopted as per the requirement.
KEY CONCERNS
The building is to be designed as an iconic model considering the application and use of Energy Efficient manufacturing and build techniques and to set new standards for design, construction and operation with using sustainable elements and modern methods of construction
