Professional Diploma in QS

Unit / Module

Unit 02: Technology-B

Assessment

Assignment: Erection of complex multi-storey structures and the use

of modern systems in internal space planning and design and
application of Sustainable Construction Strategies

Lecturer

Mr.Gamini Rajakaruna

Student Name
Date Handed Over

ID
24/10/2015

Date Due
ReSubmission
Date

Initial Submission
Date
Student to Tick if
Attempted

05/11/2015

Criteria Met?

Grading
Opportunit
y

Initiall
y

On
Resubmissi
on

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P1.1
P1.2
P1.3
P2.1
P2.2
P2.3
P3.1
P3.2
P4.1
P4.2
P4.3
P5.1
P5.2
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P5.3
M1
M2
M3
D1
D2
D3
Assessed By (Name)
:
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Date :

Student Signature & Comments :

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Important Information for Students

The criteria each task relates to are shown against that task where possible.

Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the
work you produce must be individual and original although may work in
groups in some instances (Please refer to Student Handbook on Plagiarism &
Cheating).

All

sources

of

information

must

be

referenced

using

Harvard

referencing where a reference list/Bibliography should be included at

the end of the assignment.

Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final
date that you can hand over the assignment. A one week grace period
maybe extended with prior approval from the Program Manager
Undergraduate.

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within 10 days (Please refer to Student Handbook on Assignments Resubmission).

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respective unit.

Please read, follow and reference both the contents of the unit outline
and the grading criteria of the assignment before completing this
assignment.

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While research and discussion are an essential part of an assignment, the deliberate
copying of someone elses work or unacknowledged copying from printed or
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Internal Verifier
Name :

Major(Eng.) Vajira Edirisinghe

Signature :

Vajira Edirisinghe

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Date Verified
:

09/10/2015

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Tasks
1. The effects of the types of loading or forces exerted on a building depend on the
way in which those forces are applied. Maintaining the structural stability of a
building relies on its ability to withstand applied loading without suffering
movement or deformation. Resistance to movement and deformation results
from effective initial design of the structure.
Describe the various forms of structural design used for multi-story
buildings and evaluate the benefits and shortcomings of each. (P1.1)
Student can achieve M1 by recommending the most suitable form of
structural

design

for

60storey

commercial

building

to

be

constructed in Colombo Megapolise Development in Sri Lanka with

reasons.
2. Construction techniques generally accepted as a term used to refer to a range of
construction methods that seek to introduce benefits in term of production,
efficiency, quality and sustainability. The construction methods that are currently
used for multi-storey buildings differ from traditional approaches significantly.
Many

of

the

construction

methods

involve

prefabrication

and

off

site

manufacture.
Analyse such construction techniques used to achieve such designs
and justify the materials specification for a range of multi-story designs.
(P1.2, P1.3)
3. A building can be described as a shell that houses people in a comfortable
environment, and enables people to carry out designated tasks with ease. For
this purpose range of systems used to provide sufficient flexibility of internal
layouts to meet both present and future requirements of high rise buildings.
Describe, using appropriate details, the systems used to provide
flexibility of internal spatial planning and evaluate the benefits and
short comings of each. (P2.1)
Student can achieve D1 by selecting the most suitable internal spatial
planning system for the 60 storey commercial building to be built on
Colombo Megapolise Development in Sri Lanka with justification. Student can
do this by identifying the internal spaces in this High Rise Commercial
Building and recommending suitable spatial planning.

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4. In modern multi-storey buildings, the integration of building services is of great
importance in ensuring that effective utilization of space is made. This space
utilization is planned by using effective internal spatial planning techniques.
Analyse the constructional processes used to install such spatial
planning systems and describe how such techniques impact on
established building services. (P2.2, P2.3)
5. In the modern construction industry it is important to drive out waste and
enhance cost and programme certainty, through properly planning the works
and construction logistics and sound construction techniques. This is known as
buildability.
Define principals of buildability and with appropriate details, critically
discuss the implication of buildability for the construction industry.
(P3.1)
6. Employing buildability concept in construction projects, clients can achieve
several benefits and pay backs.
Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of employing the concept
of buildability in terms of health and safety, efficiency, economy and quality
of construction projects. (P3.2)
Student can achieve M2 by discussing the buildability concepts for the
above mentioned 60 story High Rise building in Colombo Megapolise
Development in Sri Lanka.
7. The concept of sustainability crops up in almost every sphere of human activity
at the present time and the construction industry as with every other industry,
must consider how it will adapt and change to meet the challenges that
sustainability

presents.

Define

the

key

principles

of

sustainable

construction approach. (P4.1)

8. In todays fast paced world, many processes have been modernized in order to
increase efficiency and drive down the cost. In the construction world, there is
still a place for traditional methods and techniques, yielding higher quality, more
unique results than those achieved with modern construction process.
Analyse a range of modern and traditional construction methods and
identify those that would benefit from a sustainable construction
approach. (P4.2)
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D3 can be achieved by evaluating the benefits that can be achieved
through adopting sustainable construction approach in the 60 storey
commercial building to be built on Colombo Megapolise Development in Sri
Lanka.
9. Until recently, high rise buildings have been viewed as mega scale energy
consumers. However, with new sustainable techniques that has been designed
with energy conservation and sustainability.
Describe and evaluate such techniques used to erect multi story
buildings which provide flexibility of spatial planning in terms of
sustainable construction principles. (P4.3)
10.The construction industry and the buildings it produces, maintains, repairs,
converts and demolishes have both an immediate and long term impact on
future occupier needs.
Plan for future occupier needs and analyse the alteration and repair
techniques used to meet such needs and review the legal constraints
on the above processes. (P5.1, P5.2)
11.Demolition is tearing down of buildings and other structures. Before any
demolition activities, there are many steps that need to take place.
Evaluate the construction methods associated with the demolition of
a given structure, with particular reference to the associated documents,
and compliance with all relevant legal constraints including health and safety
legislation, CDM requirements. (P5.3)

Paper Size

A4

Printing

Single Side.

Fonts

Arial / Times New Roman - 12

Word Count

4000 words. (+/- 10%)

Presented

As a report, Softcopy (Microsoft word format).

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Passing Criteria:
Outcomes
1. AAnalyse the
range of
materials and
constructional
forms available
for the erection
of multi-storey
buildings
2. IInvestigate and
produce details
of the range of
systems
currently used to
provide sufficient
flexibility of
internal layout to
meet both
present and
future design
requirements
3. DDefine and
analyse through
the use of
diagrams and
drawings the
principles of
buildability in
terms of safety,
efficiency,
economy and
quality standards
4. EEvaluate the
potential for
development of
sustainable
construction
strategies

Assessment criteria for pass

To achieve each outcome a learner must
demonstrate the ability to:
Describe the various forms of structural design used for
multi-storey buildings and evaluate the benefits and
shortcomings of each
Analyse the constructional techniques used to achieve
the designs
Justify the materials specification for a range of multistorey designs
Describe, using appropriate details, the systems used to
provide flexibility of spatial planning and evaluate the
benefits and shortcomings of each
Analyse the constructional processes used in the
installation of the above
Describe how such techniques impact on established
building services

Define buildability and, with the aid of appropriate

details, critically discuss the implications for the
construction industry
Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of
employing the concept of buildability in terms of the
health and safety, efficiency, economy and quality of
construction projects

Define the key principles of a sustainable construction

approach
Analyse a range of modern and traditional construction
methods and identify those that would benefit from a
sustainable construction approach
Describe and evaluate the techniques used to erect
multi-storey buildings and provide flexibility of spatial
planning in terms of sustainable construction principles

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5. AAnalyse the
methods used
and the
contractual and
legal
responsibilities
involved in the
alteration,
remediation and
safe demolition
of complex
structures

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Plan for future occupier needs for a range of buildings

and analyse the alteration and repair techniques used to
meet such needs
Review the legal constraints on the above processes
Evaluate the construction methods associated with the
demolition of a given structure, with particular reference
to the associated documentation, and ensuring
compliance with all relevant legal constraints including
health and safety legislation, CDM requirements

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To achieve a Merit grade you should provide below evidences.

Contextualized
Evidence
M1
Effective judgments have been made
Select
the
most
Identify and apply Complex problems with more than one suitable
form
of
variable
have
been
explored
strategies to find
structural design for
An effective approach to study and
appropriate
a
multi-storey
research has been applied
solutions
building
for
educational institute
in Task 01, with
justification.
Indicative characteristics

Merit descriptors

M2
Select/design and
apply appropriate,
methods/technique
s.

M3
Present and
communicate
appropriate finding

Relevant theories and techniques have

been applied
A range of methods and techniques
have been applied
A range of sources of information has been
used
The
selection
of
methods
and
techniques/sources has been justified the
design of methods/techniques has been
justified
Complex
information/data
has
been
synthesized and processed appropriate
learning methods/techniques have been
applied
The
appropriate
structure
and
approach has been used
Coherent,
logical
development
of
principles/concepts
for
the
intended
audience
A range of methods of presentation have
been used and technical language has been
accurately used
Communication has taken place in familiar
and unfamiliar contexts
The communication is appropriate for
familiar and unfamiliar audiences and
appropriate media have been used

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Discuss
the
buildability concepts
for
the
above
mentioned
educational institute
multi-storey building
in Task 06.

The
overall
document should be
presented
in
a
professional report
structure
(Introduction,
Content Page, Body,
Conclusion), unique
font type, proper
page
numbering,
labelling the figures,
diagrams
and
tables.

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To achieve a Distiction grade you should provide below evidences.
Distinction
descriptors
In order to achieve a
Distinction the
learner must:

Contextualized
Evidence

Indicative characteristics

To achieve the grade

you will need to:

The learners evidence shows:

D1
Conclusions have been arrived at
Used critical reflection
through synthesis of ideas and have
to evaluate own work
and
justify
valid been justified
conclusion.
The
validity of results has been
evaluated using defined criteria

Self-criticism of approach has taken

place

Realistic

improvements

have

Select
the
most
suitable
internal
spatial
planning
system for the new
educational institute
multi-storey building
as with justification
in Task 03.

been

proposed against defined characteristics

for success
Autonomy/independence

D2
has
been
Take responsibility for
demonstrated
managing
and
organizing activities.
Substantial activities, projects or
investigations

have

been

planned,

managed and organized

Activities have been managed

The

unforeseen

has

been

accommodated

D3
Demonstrate
convergent/lateral/cre
ative thinking

The importance of interdependence has

been recognized and achieved

Ideas
have been generated

and

decisions taken

Self-evaluation has taken place

Convergent and lateral thinking have

been applied

Problems have been solved.

Innovation and creative thought have

been applied.

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Receptiveness to new ideas is evident.

Managed to relate
the given scenario of
60 storey commercial
building to be built
on
Colombo
Megapolise
Development in Sri
Lanka, suitably with
proper information to
answer the scenario
related tasks.
Evaluate the benefits
that can be achieved
through
adopting
sustainable
construction
approach in the 60
storey
commercial
building to be built
on
Colombo
Megapolise
Development in Sri
Lanka, in Task 8.

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Grading Matrix

Grade code

Assignment

P1.1

P1.2

P1.3

P2.1

P2.2

P2.3

P3.1

P3.2

P4.1

P4.2

P4.3

P5.1

P5.2

P5.3

M1

M2

M3

D1

D2

D3

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