HO POLYTECHNIC HND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY NAME: HOPLECOO EMMANUEL INDEX NO: 034310054 DATE: 8/ 12/2011.

1. As a site manager, you have the responsibility to select plant. What criteria would you us to meet your plant requirements? Ans: Depending on the complexity: the Size of site the type of project the nature of project the rate of output expected the position of plant

2. You have decided to hire a plant instead of purchasing one, What advantage would you have foregone if you should have purchase you own plant? Ans: 3. Plant can be tired as required and for a short period. Hiring forms are responsible for repairs and maintenance. Hiring rate includes the operator, fuel and oil. No problem of how to disposite of plant.

Briefly explain the responsibilities of the following personnel on construction site. I. Ganger II. Timekeeper III. Site Engineer IV. Storeman V. Planner / Programmer

GANGER: The ganger acts in a similar capacity to that of a foreman, but deals primarily with the semi-skilled (concrete, plant operators) and unskilled labour (general labourers). While working for some contractors he may be called upon to direct the work of the skilled worker

TIMEKEEPER: Depending on contractual requirements for service during the construction phase, the architect may establish a field office. In this event, dual record keeping is

suggested between the site and architects office so that records required for daily administration of construction are readily accessible on site. Contractor correspondence, field reports, testing and balancing reports, shop drawings, record documents, contractor payment requests, change orders, bulletin issues, field meeting minutes, and schedules are used continually during construction. Computer systems and electronic mail make the communication process somewhat easy to control. a) Records arrival and departure of the site personnel b) Prepares wages sheets, using : i. Tax deduction cards ii. Time sheets iii. Bonus slips (from bonus clerk) iv. PAYE tables v. Insurance tables c) Arranges for the collection of cash from the bank d) Inserts cash and pays slip into pay packets SITE ENGINEER: On any one contract there may be a number of engineers with varying amounts and types of experience. The duties and responsibilities of a senior engineer are typically as follows, many of these will be delegated to other engineers on the site according to their experience and ability: Setting out the works in accordance with the drawings and specification Liaising with the project planning engineer regarding construction programmes Checking materials and work in progress for compliance with the specified requirements Observance of safety requirements Resolving technical issues with employers representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities Quality control in accordance with CSIs/procedures method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans, all prepared by the project management team and by subcontractors Liaising with company or project purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements Supervising and counselling junior or trainee engineers Measurement and valuation (in collaboration with the project quantity surveyor where appropriate) Providing data in respect of variation orders and site instructions Preparing record drawings, technical reports, site diary Job review of subordinate staff. STOREMAN: The Storeman ensures that the applicable CSIs/procedures for receipt, quality checking, storage and issue of materials are complied with. Responsibilities include: Agreeing with site management which items require physical checks on delivery and before acceptance on site; making arrangements for appropriate individuals to be notified of deliveries

 Assisting with and facilitating checking procedures The storage and disposition of materials, tools and tackle, small plant, scaffolding, formwork etc. delivered to site and completion of related paperwork Storing and issuing components from store and ensuring that likely material shortages are notified to the site management as early as possible, so that materials may be called forward to meet site requirements Compiling materials reconciliation schedules and other relevant forms before submission to the Regional or Head Office. Stock-Taking. PLANNING. Effective planning establishes facility and infrastructure requirements critical for mission accomplishment and proposes the most effective and economical means of satisfying those requirements. a) Assists the site manager to prepare weekly /monthly programmes of the various trades and subcontractors, using the master programme as a guide b) Records the various stages of the work completed so that progress can be monitor by the contracts manager 4. Outline the role of the following Professionals: I. Quantity Surveyor II. Clerk of Works

QUANTITY SURVEYOR: Normally the quantity surveyor is only visiting or covering several jobs and resident only on the larger, more complicated jobs. Typical tasks are: Commercial oversight of site Preparation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts Supervision, training and development of some junior staff Job review of subordinate staff Application of health and safety requirements Completion of paperwork as required by the CSIs/procedures Co-ordination of enquiries for and assessment of subcontractors (in collaboration with designers, buyers and other disciplines as necessary) Ensuring that all subcontract documentation adequately defines the specified requirements Insurance cover (quotations and implications) Measurement and presentation of monthly valuation for certificate Formation of claims, variation orders and daywork Fixing new rates for additional works Measurement of work done and verification of compliance with specified requirements for subcontractor payment. CLERK OF WORKS: To ensure the proper use of labour and materials on site.

To ensure the Client and Design Team receives the highest quality workmanship throughout the building. That the project is completed on program and within budget costs. To liaise with Client, Design Team, Main Contractor and Sub Contractors for the smooth running of the contract. To deal with all site supervisory staff with courtesy and impartiality. Performing regular inspections of the work on site Measuring and sampling building materials to check their quality. Recording results either on paper or a hand-held PDA. Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them. Liaising with other construction staff, such as contractors, engineers and surveyors. Monitoring and reporting progress to construction managers and clients.

5. Draw the site layout of a multi-storey building and show the position of the following: I. The proposed building II. Plant III. Site huts IV. Storage areas The site is adjacent to a busy road in a city.

Q.1. List and explain five factors influencing the choice of flooring type. I. II. III. IV. V. Thermal insulation properties. Nature of support. Maximum span. Sound Insulation Properties. Fire resistance of units.

THERMAL INSULATION PROPERTIES:

The purpose of thermal insulation in buildings is to maintain a comfortable and hygienic indoor climate at low ambient temperatures. An minimal amount of thermal insulation is required to protect the constructional elements against thermal impact and moisture related damage. The main aim of thermal insulation in winter is energy conservation leading to a decrease in heating demand and hence the protection of the environment. This aim has to be considered in new buildings as well as in renovating the building stock. Strategies to reach this aim are the use of building materials with low thermal conductivity -values and the installation of windows with low U-Values on the on side and the avoidance of thermal bridges and uncontrolled infiltration the other side.

In cool climates, some mixed climates and hot climates where air conditioning is used:

Enclose the sub floor space if possible (maintain sufficient ventilation to satisfy local building requirements). Where appropriate install underlay and carpet, or lay insulation board under floor finishes. Insulate the underside of timber floors or suspended slabs exposed to outside air. Insulate the underside of heated suspended slabs.

NATURE OF SUPPORT This involves a range of building systems and materials that place major emphasis on sustainability. Ways of achieving sustainability through natural building focus on durability and the use of minimally processed, plentiful or renewable resources, as well as those that, while recycled or salvaged, produce healthy living environments and maintain indoor air quality. Natural building tends to rely on human labor, more than technology. MAXIMUM SPAN. The sound transmission class (STC) rating of a floor measures only the reduction in airborne sound transmission. A floor, however, also transmits structure-borne sound, such as footsteps or a slammed door, directly through the materials. The ability to reduce impact sound is rated by the Impact Isolation Class rating. The most cost-effective technique to reduce impact noise is to add a carpet and pad. For example, adding a carpet and pad to a conventional plywood subfloor over a gypsum ceiling increases the rating from 37 to 65. By comparison, it increases the STC rating by only 4 points. Where higher STC and ratings are needed, a resilient channel can be added to the ceiling below.

SOUND INSULATION PROPERTIES.

Q.2. Draw the flowchart for the erection of the following framed structures. I. II. Structural steel frame. Concrete framed structure.

Q. 3.a) Outline five advantage of the following method of construction. I. Cast in-situ reinforced concrete frame structure. II. Pre-cast concrete framed building. ANS: Advantages cast in-situ: It embraces various building shapes. It can be assumed to be more or less monolithic. Connection are homogenous with rest of the frame. It is easily used for two way structural systems. It is not necessary to pay for crane on site. Construction can proceed independently of weather conditions. ANS: advantages of Pre-Cast: Control of the quality of concrete. Smoother surfaces and plastering is not necessary. Less storage space is needed. Concrete member can be cast under all weather conditions. Better protection for curing. Weather conditions do not affect erection. Faster erection time.

Q.4. With well annotated sketches illustrate the following types of floor and describe each in detail. I. II. One way spanning Hollow pot floor Timber suspended upper floors indicate all necessary measures to stabilize the floor.