Question: Learning outcomes: By the end of the module, you should be able to: 1.Develop your knowledge and understanding of the interaction and placement of structural and non-structural components of a residential building. 2.Develop your subject specific skills that relate to the chemical and biological reactions that can adversely affect building materials and thermal efficiency. Submission of work Your completed work for assignme...
Step 1: ReadingSTEP 1: ReadingRe-read the following 2 pieces (available on the course website). Take notes, and highlight ideas, passages and concepts that seem most interesting and important. Lectures should also be helpful. Massey, D. (1994) “A Global Sense of Place.” In Space, Place and Gender. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. Hulchanski, D. (2007) “The Three Cities Within Toronto: Income Polarization Among Toront...
Find Solutions to Your Problems Module Aims and Learning Outcomes: This module will develop the theme of the role and responsibility of the engineer within society and enable the student to place sustainable development within the context of professional engineering practice. To support the successful professional practice, as defined by the Engineering Council, engineers need social literacy and an appreciation of the wider issues in sustain...
InstructionsFor this project you are going to design an apartment layout and determine how much it will cost you to install flooring throughout the apartment and to apply wallpaper in the bedroom. You may use a calculator but show all formulas used in a clear and organized manner. 1. Draw a floorplan of the apartment on the graph paper provided. Here’s your chance to design an apartment for yourself! a.Determine a scale, such a...
TaskThis team effort of project proposal development aims to: (1) apply project management concepts and skills to development of an engineering project proposal, and (2) apply planning, scheduling, communication and leadership skills to managing a collaborative, complex, project effort in a virtual environment under very tight time constraint. For exercise purpose, this team effort is aimed at developing an inclusive, full-fledged...
ScenarioSubmission of assignments All assignments must be submitted online in the module area of the VLE. The assignment submission link opens 21 days before the due date. Please refer to the information provided in the ‘Coursework preparation’ week for submission guidance. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of complex construction projects from an environment, building, technology and sustai...
Instructions for SubmissionStudents are required to submit the work that they have completed during the Professional Development 1 tutorial sessions and during their own independent learning time, as part of a portfolio of drawings. The drawings, including CAD drawings, will be of a new building to replace the Richmond Building Annex (lecture theatre 1). The new building should incorporate complex shapes as opposed to being compl...
ScenarioYou have been working for a medium sized family-owned construction firm. Much of the work of this firm has been in private residential work, but under new management there is a desire to begin to undertake larger scale non-domestic work. In order for this change to be managed effectively, the company will need to change its structure. The management team recognises a relationship between the structure of the company and the relationshi...
Methods and Techniques in Civil EngineeringLearners are to sketch the layout plan only of this practical Construction Project scenario and use and apply it where specified or needed as an example or case study especially in the consideration of specifications for construction materials, services and methods choices suggested. Explain the methods and techniques used in civil engineering for earthworks and substructures. Present a safety plan ...
Considerations for Planning a Festival SiteSo we now get the particulars around production and production planning - let’s see what that looks like. Physically and executionally. (not really a word, but let’s roll with it). For this exercise, you’ll need to plan out a site map and a mini-production schedule to outline locations and layouts for a festival. You can either choose to use an EMPTY FIELD or VAG PUBLIC PLAZA. Samples...
Exploring the Development of the Construction IndustryLO1 Describe the construction industry with reference to company structures and other activities.TASK 1(a) Explain how the construction industry has developed and encompassed professionalism within its structures.(b) Demonstrate the scope and linkage between all parties within a construction organisation. In general and with respect to the scenario provided.(c) Identify different types of c...
Description of the construction industry, company structures, and other activitiesYou have been working for a medium sized family-owned construction firm. Much of the work of this firm has been in private residential work, but under new management there is a desire to begin to undertake larger scale non-domestic work. In order for this change to be managed effectively, the company will need to change its structure. The management team recognis...
Task 1: Organization ChartsWe are going to assume that it is going to be built on the corner of Barbadoes Street and Tuam. There is currently a Wilson car park on the location of the site. A site visit if highly recommended before starting the project. See site location plan Start date: TBC Contract duration: Approx.14 months (Including ground improvements) Conditions of contract: NZS 3910 Prior to the commencement of your works, another co...
Learning outcomes coveredLearning outcomes covered 1. Examine techniques for monitoring progress and taking corrective action• Apply progress reporting methods using traditional methods• Manage the schedule for acceleration and productivity 2. Examine alternative methods of scheduling and monitoring complex projects • Examine alternative methods of scheduling and monitoring This assignment is designed to introduce you to a com...
Research Methods Used in the StudyA local think tank recently concluded a two-year research study on the public perceptions of built heritage in Singapore, which included public perceptions of the meaning, purpose and value of local built heritage. This study also went further to investigate what factors might influence such perceptions and how such perceptions might shape national identity, personal well-being and conservation effort. Over 1,50...