Project Overview
Your group, as the main stakeholder of the proposed development project at 18 Patterson Street, Carnegie, has been provided with the preliminary town-planning drawings prepared by the architect.
Additionally, the survey plan of the existing building has been provided.
Assignment Requirements
Your group is required to prepare a comprehensive report addressing the following components:
1. Evaluation of Town-Planning Drawings and Building Classification (10%)
- Evaluate the provided town-planning drawings for the proposed development.
- Determine the building class in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC).
- If multiple building types exist, list each building and its corresponding classification.
2. Evaluation of Footing Systems (25%)
- Using the proposed levels in the town-planning drawings and the survey plan of the existing property, evaluate various footing systems discussed in Lecture Week 8.
- Discuss the applicability, suitability, and feasibility of each footing system for the proposed development.
- Justify your choice with relevant engineering and soil condition considerations.
3. Selection and Evaluation of Wall Type (25%)
- Identify and discuss the wall type you intend to use in this project.
- Provide a comparative analysis of your selected wall type against other available wall types.
- Clearly explain the reasons for your selection, including factors such as:
- Structural performance
- Thermal efficiency
- Acoustic performance
- Cost and sustainability
4. Selection and Evaluation of Floor Type (20%)
- Evaluate and discuss the floor type you plan to use for the first floor of the development.
- Provide a comparison with other floor types and explain your selection based on:
- Load-bearing capacity
- Cost-effectiveness
- Thermal and acoustic properties
- Construction efficiency
5. Construction Sequence (10%)
- Based on your responses from Points 1–4, outline a detailed construction sequence for the proposed development after obtaining a building permit.
- The sequence should clearly present the step-by-step stages of construction from site preparation to project completion.
6. Sustainable Material Selection (10%)
- Identify and discuss at least three (3) sustainable materials that could be implemented in the proposed project.
- For each material, provide:
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Challenges associated with their adoption in construction projects.
- Examples may include recycled concrete, cross-laminated timber (CLT), or green insulation materials.
Additional Instructions
- Form a group of 2 to 3 members.
- Prepare a 5-minute group presentation summarizing your report findings in Week 12.
- The report must be clear, concise, and logically structured.
- Avoid contradictions or inconsistent arguments—these will result in negative marking.
Report Formatting Guidelines
- Use a formal academic writing style.
- Include appropriate headings and subheadings for each section.
- Use Times New Roman or Calibri (12 pt) font and 1.5 line spacing.
- Include page numbers and student names in the footer.
- Cite all references using the Harvard Referencing Style.
Assessment Summary
The CSM80011 – Assignment 2 (Semester 2, 2025) required students to develop a detailed technical report for a proposed development project at 18 Patterson Street, Carnegie. Acting as the project’s main stakeholders, students were provided with preliminary town-planning drawings and the survey plan of the existing building.
The purpose of this assessment was to apply theoretical and practical construction knowledge to a real-world scenario by evaluating planning documentation, selecting appropriate construction systems, and proposing sustainable materials.
The report needed to address six major components:
- Evaluation of Town-Planning Drawings and Building Classification (10%)
- Assess drawings and determine building class per the National Construction Code (NCC).
- Identify and list multiple building classifications if applicable.
- Evaluation of Footing Systems (25%)
- Examine footing systems discussed in lectures.
- Assess applicability and suitability for the site using soil and level data.
- Selection and Evaluation of Wall Type (25%)
- Choose a preferred wall type and justify selection based on structural, thermal, acoustic, cost, and sustainability factors.
- Selection and Evaluation of Floor Type (20%)
- Evaluate suitable flooring options for the first floor.
- Compare structural capacity, cost, thermal performance, and construction efficiency.
- Construction Sequence (10%)
- Develop a step-by-step construction sequence from site preparation to completion once the building permit is obtained.
- Sustainable Material Selection (10%)
- Identify three sustainable materials (e.g., recycled concrete, CLT, or green insulation).
- Discuss their advantages, disadvantages, and implementation challenges.
Additional requirements included forming groups of 2–3 members, preparing a 5-minute presentation in Week 12, and ensuring clarity, conciseness, and logical structure in the report using Harvard referencing.