CPCCBC4007A: Practical Assessment

CPCCBC4007A: Practical Assessment
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Practical Assessment

Assessment 1 - Sketch and the Report
Introduction
A condition report refers to the report that provides information on the existing
conditions of the site before any construction works like building begin. Investigation of the site
is required on the site before providing the report on its condition (Buildright, 2018).
This paper provides a condition report on a block of land with an area of about 720 m2
and located along the Hemmings Street in Dandenong West, Australia. This block of land is
bordered by neighboring plots on its three sides and an access road one of its side as shown in
the sketch of the block. This report provides the information on the investigation of the site
which focus on a number of factors such as the current existing site conditions, services in the
site that may require removal, boundary legal problems and various neighboring features.
Figure 1: Plan of the Block with Boundary Conditions
Existing Condition of the Site
This block of land is characterized by a number of mature short trees, shrubs and grasses
in the considerable parts of the land. This kind of vegetation can be cleared by normal machines
therefore special equipment may not be needed for the site clearance. There is are also a
considerable amount of small rocks materials in the soil. The soil of this block is red soil with
significant amount of gravels. The slope of the land is relatively sloping to the east with respect
to north point of compass direction. Also, there are some indications of sweep erosions on the
part of the land that is not covered by the vegetation. Generally, this block will require a lot of
activities during site clearance including cutting of trees and leveling the ground.

Figure 2: Existing Conditions of the Block
Existing Services Requiring Removal
The services that may be considered for removal from the land before construction
include the supply lines of water, gas, sewerage lines, telecommunication lines and electricity.
Lines and pipes for fuel, chemicals and refrigerants should also be checked if there is any
existing in the site. The observation and inspection of this site does not reveal any form of
existing services that need removal or relocation before the beginning of construction. However,
only the main sewer line is available for connection but cannot affect the construction.
According WHS Regulations construction works may be considered high risk when it is
near or on pressurized gas, chemical or fuel pipes and energized electric installations (WHS,
2015).
Legal boundary Problems
The neighbouring plots have installed block and masonry fences. According to the
assessments by the surveyor on site and information sought from the neighbours, all boundaries
are correctly set therefore there is no boundary dispute. However, there will be need to allow for
3 meters for the access road for future expansion and observation.
Features of Neighboring Properties
Property belonging to the neighbors need to be protected from damage during
constructions especially the ones near fences. The investigation of land show that the
neighbouring houses are very close to the fence and therefore will need protection during
constructions. The protections include the buildings being free from damage and dust.
In this case, overhead protection should be provided during constructions by erection of a