ASSESSMENT 1: UO Construction

AIMS:

This assessment contributes to 50% of the total course grade.

This assessment consists of two parts. In Part A, you will write a formal report and present the construction concerns for a client and a hypothetical low-rise residential building. In Part B, you will complete a quiz within 60 minutes.

There will be a variety of question types including multiple choice and short answer. This assessment aims to deepen students' comprehension of the topics covered UO Construction 1. It encourages students to engage critically with the content, fostering a thorough understanding of key concepts. Additionally, the assessment is designed to motivate students to conduct further research, enhancing their learning experience beyond the provided notes.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

It is beneficial to familiarise yourself with the relationship between the assessment and all these course objectives.

CO1. Outline the various trends in development of modern housing.

CO2. Identify the current work practices of residential building companies.

CO3. Identify the principal components of single storey domestic construction.

CO4. Demonstrate an understanding of the building regulations and standards.

CO5. Explain the sequencing and coordination of building elements.

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY:

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION

PART A: PROBLEM SOLVING EXCERCISE (30% WEEK 4)

You are working for CPM Building as a project manager, advising the client on specific concerns regarding their proposed residential building at Lot 341, 55 Bollen Road Mount Barker, SA 5251. The attached documents provide details about the proposed construction. Additionally, you have been assigned to give comments on the building and include all relevant observations in your report.

REQUIREMENTS

Develop a formal written report of 2500 words (+/-10%) that addresses the items below. The report must include, an executive summary, cover page, table of contents, page numbers, in-text references, reference list, and figures with captions (these items are excluded in the word count). The report is to be word-processed, one and a half line spacing, with wide margins approx. 3 cm. With an easy-to-read font, Arial, Calibri, and size 10 - 12.

Each item of the report must be supported by high-quality, relevant sources and industry practices, from National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards (AS), the University of South Australia Library Database or industry- based websites. Ensure that all sources of information, including figure, are properly in-text referenced and included in a reference list APA7 style to maintain academic integrity. A minimum of 5 references are required. Use Turnitin to check for plagiarism, ensuring originality in your submission.

In your report, you must:

Introduce the project and identify the type of housing style from the drawings, and the Class of Building according to the NCC volume 2.

Describe what sort of licences and/or conditions your company, and their subcontractors must obtain (see list of subcontractors attached) and comply with to perform the works in Adelaide. Please be concise and highlight all the relevant information.

Your client requires preliminary information about the site, but the site plan has yet to be developed. Develop a site investigation plan, presented on an A4 landscape sheet at a suitable scale, utilising either hand-drawn techniques or digital tools (such as an overlay from Google Maps). The plan should be detailed, yet concise, capturing all pertinent features.

Your client has asked for detailed knowledge of the soil and footing system. Analyse the site soil report provided to assess and describe the soil classification as per AS 2870-2011 Residential Slabs and Footings (note the relevant section) and any potential considerations that may impact the footings.

Per AS 2870-2011 Residential Slabs and Footings, select a type of footing system suitable for the site and justify the selection.

Your client has a limited understanding of residential construction but is deeply interested in the footing intricacies of their house. Create a concise photographic log outlining and describing the construction activities in sequence for preparing and constructing the selected footing system. Utilise relevant and actual residential building images sourced from various building material manufacturers' websites. Each image needs to be accompanied by explaining and describing the image or the function of the component. Annotate the images to enhance understanding. Non-residential building-related content will not be considered.

Your client has observed that the building is clad with an outer layer but is uncertain about the specific type of cladding. They are questioning why you have recommended brickwork. Please clarify the various cladding options available, detailing the different types of cladding systems suitable for the building, along with their respective advantages and disadvantages. Then justify why brickwork was the most suitable choice. Ensure that your suggestions are relevant to the building, as impractical recommendations will not be credited.

Your client noticed that the building has a tiled roof and a 25-degree pitch roof. The client has asked for the roof to be 20 degrees. This change provides you with new information: Timber frame and traditional coupled roof;

Tiled roof with a 20-degree pitch; Structural unseasoned timber; Stress grade F8; Wall height 2.7 m, Studs centres at 600 mm and Rafter span 6000 mm. Now, considering the above information, note the timber sizes for the following members or situations in accordance with the AS 1684.4-2010, Residential timber-framed construction, Part 2: Non-cyclonic areas (note the relevant table number):

Common studs (not notched)

Top plates (not trenched)

Bottom plates (not trenched)

The client would like to know the strategies that will be implemented to achieve a 6-star energy efficiency rating for the building. Please identify and discuss five specific strategies that will be used to enhance the building's energy efficiency.

After reviewing the proposed floor plan, the client has requested modifications to include an additional ensuite bathroom for bedroom 2. Please provide a detailed response to this request, outlining the construction methods and materials that will be employed to add floor and wall tiling to the ensuite bathroom.

During a routine building inspection, you observed that the internal walls of Bedroom 1, which extend into the living area, have sustained damage. The issues include structural damage to the frame, cracks and holes in the plasterboard. These 110mm thick walls are constructed with plasterboard on both sides to ensure structural integrity. The client has requested a detailed repair proposal, outlining the materials, and methods you would use for the repair.

FURTHER ADVICE

Review the marking guide for Assessment 1 to see how your work will be graded.

Assessment 1 Part A contributes 30% towards your final grade.

Submit Assessment 1 Part A via Learnonline by the due date (due in Week 4)

If special circumstances prevent you from meeting the assignment due date, you can apply for an extension.

If you have any questions, please use the Course Q&A Forum.

Attachments

GRADING CRITERIA

PART B: TEST (20% WEEK 10)

This assessment requires you to complete a quiz within 60 minutes (you will only have one attempt), consisting of 20 questions. The quiz features a mix of question types, including multiple choice and short answer, covering various material from the entire 10-week course. To ensure a unique experience for each student, the questions are randomised. This is an open-book quiz, so you are encouraged to use course materials and electronic resources while completing it.

FURTHER ADVICE

Assessment 1 Part B contributes 20% towards your final grade.

Submit Assessment 1 Part B via the Learn online quiz by the due date (due in Week 10)

If special circumstances prevent you from meeting the assignment due date, you can apply for an extension.

If you have any questions, please use the Course Q&A Forum.

GRADING CRITERIA

The quiz will be graded out of 20. Each question indicates the number of marks allocated to it.