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TOPIC 1 INTRODUCTION
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Learning outcome
Produce construction sequence procedure according to construction stage and building components. Respond to construction technology according to new method and equipment available for current construction situation. Select the most effective method for certain types of construction.
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Overview on Construction
Definition: the massive, worldwide effort to build various types of structures and facilities. Accomplish by assembling materials, parts, and systems into the major subsections of the structure; the finished structure itself then becomes part of the building stock necessary for the conduct of business and life. The building we occupied, roads we drive on and bridge that we cross all are made by the activities of the construction. Major purposes are to contain shelter, transport, and manufacture, communicate, or provide recreation. A basic industry that fulfills human needs. Construction types: single/small scale, large scale
MANAGING
Contracting Manage Construction Obtain Workers Obtain materials and equipments
INSTALLING SYSTEM
Install transportation system Install climate control system Install plumbing systems Install electrical systems Install communication system
FINISHING PROJECT
Insulate Enclose Interior Finish Structure Landscape Site
SERVICING Changing
Alter Install Restore
Transfer project
Using
Operate Maintain
Demolish
4 Repair
Types of Construction
Construction industry sectors are usually separated into the following for categories:
Residential Commercial building Infrastructure and heavy construction Industrial
Commercial building
sector includes;
Hospitals building requires a special knowledge of the activities held inside tend to technically complex in design and require tight quality control during 7 construction.
Construction Team
OWNER PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION (Constructor)
Architect
Subcontractors
Engineers
Suppliers
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Construction Team
The construction team is headed by a coordinating organization, often called a general contractor, which takes the primary responsibility for executing the building and signs a contract to do so with the building user. The cost of the contract is usually an agreed lump sum, although cost-plus-fee contracts are sometimes used on large projects for which construction begins before the contract documents are complete and the building scope is not fully defined.
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Building Construction
Is a man-made structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy. In general, building can be classified according to their usage namely; Agricultural buildings barn, chicken house, green house, silo, and farm house etc. Commercial buildings- bank, hotels, office buildings, restaurants, supermarket etc. Residential Buildings apartment blocks, condominium, dormitory, house (bungalow, detached house, links house etc.) Educational buildings collage, school, library, university, concert hall etc. Government buildings City hall, embassy, fire station, parliament etc. Industrial buildings factory, power plant, mill etc. Military buildings barracks, castle, tower, defensive wall etc. Parking and storage aircraft hanger, garage, storage silo, warehouse etc. Religious buildings Mosque, pyramid, pagoda, temple etc. Transit stations Airport terminal, bus station, metro etc. Other stadium, marina, hospital, low energy building, triumphal arch, etc.
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Building Construction
In fact, whatever it shapes and heights, every building is composed of some common elements:
Foundations Floors Walls Roof Windows and doors Stairs and ramps Surface finishes Services
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