The Range of Surveying Disciplines"The role of the contractor’s Quantity Surveyor is quite different to that of Quantity Surveyors working within a professional practice, yet the core skillset remains the same" Critically discuss the above statement. The role of the quantity surveyor is one that is often unclear amongst the general public. This study discusses the role and skills of the quantity surveyor in carrying out the financ...
The Need for Value Engineering in Oman's Construction IndustryIntroduction The Oman based construction industry has witnessed remarkable growth in the recent past. This growth was possible due to oil reserves, which have uninterruptedly sponsored construction-based development projects. Being a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the concept of value engineering (VE) is well learned and accepted in Oman. Value engineering has been a...
Water ingress mitigation in The Shard’s large three-storey basement Question 1The Shard, London1a). Weighting – 15% of total question grade. Water ingress into any size of basement can be problematic. Explain how this issue was mitigated during the construction of The Shard’s large three-storey basement.1b). A concrete raft and Piles support the tower. The initial plan was to cast the raft in a number of sections. Howe...
Question :To understand the relationship of multiline drawings to final isometricviews  1. To create a set of multi-line and paraline drawings using the orthographic projectionmethod  2. To develop skills in creating isometricdrawings  3. To apply architectural drawing standards andcomponents  4. To apply various linetypes andweights  5. To apply architectural lettering a...
Learning OutcomesLO1. Explain the terminology used in construction technology. LO2. Describe the different techniques used to construct a range of substructures and superstructures, including their function and design selection criteria. You are working as a Civil Engineering Technician for a large civil engineering consultancy and your employer has asked you to produce ‘design consideration’ pamphlets to be distributed to new ...
Informal Technical ReportThis project is designed to help the student better understand the process of Reverse Engineering, along with the Engineering Design Process and fundamental competency in Inventor. The project includes 3 sections: 1.Informal Technical Report 2.Drafting in Inventor 3.Presentation/Submission Informal Technical Report 1.Complete an Infomal Technical Report - Create the report in a WORD Document:  ...
Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of the module, students will be able to:1. Apply and analyse scenarios in foundation theory in project scenarios.2. Critically appraise the role of slope stabilisation and assessment, including the contribution of water and seepage, in embankment design.3. Critically evaluate the collection and appraisal of data related to PAS 128 (utility investigation). COURSEWOR...
TaskThis assessment covers the following learning outcomes: 1: Identify and apply the communication and administrative processes for the construction phase. 2: Prepare progress claims and provide costs for work executed, prepare and present costs of variations, prepare and present cost fluctuations, prepare and present time extension claims We continue with our scenario from Assessment 1. At the start-up meeting the outstanding issues...
Learning OutcomeIdentify implications of site limitations including evaluation of existing buildings. Describe the environmental impact on construction and services. Evaluate examples of sustainable design and construction practice Tasks and Learning Outcomes Assessed in this Assessment Task Topic Learning outcomes assessed Marks Your Marks 1 Site use and environmental impact 1 10 &A...
TaskPROJECT 3: Lighting Design Light and Human Experience In this second half of the course we have been exploring the world of light, good practices for introducing it into space and also how lighting can either positively support your design and the human experience, or hinder them. YOUR TASK Start with Project 2 (if you want)... In our Project 2 you selected a particular space with a specific programming. You also identified how you wanted th...
University's Guidance on Cheating and PlagiarismFor courses accredited by professional bodies such as the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) there are some derogations from the standard regulations and these are detailed in Cheating and Plagiarism Both cheating and plagiarism are totally unacceptable and the University maintains a strict policy against them. It is YOUR responsibility to be aware of this policy and to act accordin...
Highway Design for Heavy Traffic VolumeYou are expected to answer to the questions provided in the following assignment. The assignment must be written/typed (e.g., using MS Word) as the answer to the questions. Any hand-written-note will not be assessed. Note that size of your answers is at your discretion but no more than 5 pages for all answers. Other materials more than 5 pages (e.g., supporting documents, calculations, or other figures/ta...
Technical ReportThe submission is in the form of a report. The report should be technical and written in a concise and formal business style. As such, your choice of font face and font size should contribute to the clarity of the information. The report should be wellstructured, using headings, sub-sections and paragraphs as appropriate and should contain the sketch of the main scenario of the project as or if available or provided. Any images...
Assignment OverviewAs in the real world you will be dealing with ambiguous and uncertain situations and information. You will need to manage, mitigate and justify any assumptions according to your best professional understanding. Â You must deliver to your client a professional report that addresses their concerns and puts forward your suggested outline design / action plan with ways to implement that plan. Â It is import...
Purpose of Site MeetingsTask 2: Communications and meetingsScenario:The client has decided on a Design Bid B uild (DBB) contract as they have a friend who is an architectural designer and who is looking for work. This is the first time the client has been involved in a project like this, so they need to understand the types of communication that occur on a construction project, such as site meetings. You, as the main contractor’s intern wi...