Supervising Onsite Medium Rise Building and Construction Work

This content covers the planning and supervision of onsite medium rise building and construction work. It includes a sequence of operations, contingency plan for bad weather, network diagram, building permit application form, notice for building from residents, problems associated with building work, and items utilized by subcontractors.

Supervise the planning
of onsite medium rise
building and
construction work

Contents
ASSESSMENT TASK 1.................................................................................................................5
a) List the sequence of operation that will be needed for building the construction...................5
b) Prepare a contingency plan for overcoming the delays in project which can be caused by
bad weather..................................................................................................................................5
c) Create a network diagram and indicate the critical path.........................................................6
d) Review the dates of the schedule and prepare changes...........................................................8
e) Create the procedure for the operation of scheduling system.................................................8
ASSESSMENT TASK 2.................................................................................................................8
a) The requirement which are needed to complete the stage building works..............................8
b) Building the permit application form......................................................................................9
c) Notice for building from the residents of the neighbourhood by notifying them that the work
and the effect on them................................................................................................................10
d) Determine the problems which are associated with the building of work............................11
e) List the item that will be utilised by subcontractors and what stage it will be required........11
ASSESSMENT TASK 3...............................................................................................................12
a) Define the plans for the project, and communicate with them existing structures, vegetation
and neighbouring structures that will get impacted by the build...............................................12
b) Evaluate the location of such site plans for future references...............................................12
c) While consulting foreperson undertake at least 2 protection measures that can be used for
preventing damaging of neighbour properties during the project plan......................................12
d) With the help of meeting, prepare a report that must be issued to owners of neighbour
building including the important details such as protection measures agreed upon in meeting.
...................................................................................................................................................12
ASSESSMENT TASK 4...............................................................................................................13
a) OHS measure.........................................................................................................................13

b) A process for managing hazardous material found on site...................................................13
c) Methods to be followed when transporting products onto and away from site that includes
payment records as well.............................................................................................................14
d) Guidelines for contract planning personnel to ensure effectiveness.....................................14
e) Explain at least 2 practices for improving efficiency and raising morale of staff.................14
f) Build at least 2 procedures for employees working on multiple projects at same point of
time............................................................................................................................................14
ASSESSMENT TASK 5...............................................................................................................15
a) Explain when and how support staff can get involved in the project....................................15
ASSESSMENT TASK 6...............................................................................................................17
1. Define subcontracting arrangement.......................................................................................17
2. List 6 factors that indicate someone is an independent contractor and not an employee......17
3. What are 4 general principles that apply to tendering?.........................................................17
4. What are 7 pieces of information that should be provided in any invitation to tender?........17
5. What are 2 licenses that are specific to the building and construction industry?..................18
6. There are 4 minimum safety requirements for the construction industry. List two of these
requirements..............................................................................................................................18
7. Employers are required to ensure that they have fall prevention measures on site for high
risk building work. List 6 methods an employer could use to reduce the risk of falling..........18
8. What is the difference between a Domestic Builder Unlimited (DB-U) license, and a
Domestic Builder Manager (DB-M) license?............................................................................18
9. Explain the term ‘payment claim’.........................................................................................19
10. List 2 pieces of information that a payment claim must state.............................................19
11. What are the two focuses in construction planning?...........................................................19
12. What is a work breakdown structure?.................................................................................19

13. Once a building permit is issued, how long does the builder have to complete the building
works at that site?......................................................................................................................19
14. What is an occupancy permit?.............................................................................................19
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................20

ASSESSMENT TASK 1
a) List the sequence of operation that will be needed for building the construction.
Construction of a building is a process which is complete in parts to reach to a final result.
The major of construction are marking, concreting, excavation, brick masonry, flooring,
finishing and laying. Following are the steps used in construction of a building,
 Paper work: A layout is prepared before starting the actual construction process.
 Marking of Layout: A layout is marked by the engineer on the building is to constructed.
 Excavation: It is carried out according to the drawing of the site, it is associated with the
construction of wall.
 Foundation work: It is the basic foundation on which the whole building will be built.
 Column Casting: It lays a foundation for the of walls and roof, it takes at least 24 hours to
settle.
 Construction of walls: It is constructed with the bricks, precast, wooden and others
material as well.
 Roofing: Roof slab is imposed on the base constructed in the earlier steps.
 Plastering Work: form work is removed after 14 of pouring. After this only plaster work
starts.
 Fixing of doors and windows: It has seen over the years that windows and doors are of
wood.
 Tiles laying: Firstly, the walls tiles are fixed and then floor tiles are fixed. Material such
as granite, tiles, marble, epoxy are also used.
 Painting: At last painting is done, after which it resembles the same picture as of in the
first step it designed.
b) Prepare a contingency plan for overcoming the delays in project which can be caused by bad
weather.
A contingency plan is made for recovering to the prospective problems that may occur during
the completion of the project. It is made to solve or control the high hampered risks that will
disrupt the operation of the project activities. In this, the risk that may occur and the solution
behind that is:
Particular Date

Start Date 1/1/2021
End Date 9/10/2021
1. Breaking of machines: The probability of risk is high in the condition of bad weather,
components and elements of the machinery failure due to the inventory or maintenance
problems. The production measures need to be taken all around to escalate and solve the
issue faced in the machinery and a maintenance team should be organisation.
2. Outage of power: Mostly in the case of bad weather condition, the electricity fails which
creates a problem of power. So, for this the emergency power backups should be ready
for preventing the safety issues and any kind of casualties on the site.
3. Network outage: The risk probability is high and the network and system designed to
lead to failure in the condition of bad weather. So, the backup top the system and the files
should be made.
c) Create a network diagram and indicate the critical path.
Paper Work 7
Marking of Layout 5
Excavation 15
Foundation Work 70
Construction of walls 90
Lintel 20
Roofing 15
Plastering of work 20
Fixing of doors and windows 15
Electrical and plumbing work 10
Tiles work 10
Miscellaneous work 5

Critical Path: The critical path can be assessed from the network diagram that has been created
above. It can be said the total days that will be taken to complete the project is 282 days.

d) Review the dates of the schedule and prepare changes.
The dates which will require to be revised is construction of work and foundation work
that is assessed.
e) Create the procedure for the operation of scheduling system.
Process of the scheduling system is:
1. Plan schedule management: The basic ground work is the first step in which the contract
is signed by determining and checking the policies and time period of the project.
2. Define the project activities: In this step, the list is prepared of the activities that needs to
be performed for the construction and completion of the project.
3. Sequence activities: The activities which are determined in the previous step is arranged
in which order the operating are needed to be conducted.
4. Estimate the resources: The resources are estimated on the basis of which the level and
volume of activities are performed and the personnel required for the costing and tools
required for the completion.
5. Estimate durations: The duration is estimated on the basis of which the project activity
will undertake. Overestimating of time could result in delay of activities and project.
6. Project Schedule: In this step, the date of each activity schedule is prepared and a time
period for these activities are decided.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2
a) The requirement which are needed to complete the stage building works.
The requirement of the aged building works includes the:
 The material which is specified from the structural drawings
 The inclusion of the drawings of interior design to the client by the approval of the
architect.
 The structure and design of the building is inspected before the commencement of the
first stage work.
 A staged construction is having to be permitted before acquirement of the work
commencement.

b) Building the permit application form.
BUILDING & LOCAL LAW SERVICES
Building Act 1993
BUILDING REGULATIONS 2006 Regulation 301
APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
To Municipal Building Surveyor
From - Tick appropriate option  Owner of Land  Agent of Owner (see note overleaf)
Name ………..................................................................................................................................................
Postal Address ….................................................................................. Postcode ……......
……………
Contact person ......................................................................................... Telephone …..........……........
Address for serving or giving of documents: ..................................………….......................................
Indicate if the applicant is a lessee or licensee of Crown land to which this application applies  (tick
if applicable)
Ownership Details (If agent of owner listed above)
Owner: .........................................................…….........................................…....
Postal Address.............................................…...…………………... Postcode ...............………....
Contact person.....Allen Parker....................................................................…Telephone ............
……...........
Property Details
Number .............485...….…Street /Road......... Lopper Avenue.......................... City/Suburb/Town.
Keysborough, VIC.......................
Postcode …......………. State .....................…... Crown Allotment ........................
Land owned by the Crown or a public authority  tick() if applicable
Builder (if known)
Name ...........Methoram Construction LTD.......................………........………………………………
Telephone ....…................. Mobile..............….......Address...........................................................................
……………………………............ Postcode .....................
Owner/Builder5 (if applicable)
I intend to carry out building work as an owner-builder (Yes/No) if yes please tick() either question (a) or
(b)
(a) The cost of works is less than $16,000 and I have completed the Owner/Builder Declaration and I
understand my responsibilities and obligations.

(b) The cost of works is more than $16,000 and I have submitted a Certificate of Consent from the
Building Practitioners Board for the proposed works.

Building Practitioners1 and/or Architects
to be engaged in the building work2
Name ................................................Category/Class …….......................... Registration No............
………….….
Name .................................……........Category/Class...................................Registration No....................
……….

(If a registered domestic builder is to carry out domestic building work attach details of the required
insurance)
c) Notice for building from the residents of the neighbourhood by notifying them that the work
and the effect on them.
To: The residents of the neighbour of construction site.
RE: Residential construction on Lopper Avenue, Keysborough, VIC
Date: March 09, 2022
Dear Residents,
The local author of the Keysborough, VIC has been contracted with the Methoram Contractors
Ltd, for carrying out the construction of the medium rise building block on the Plot No. 87 on
the VIC area and will commence on the indicated schedule below.
The first stage of this construction is to involve the preparation of the site and doing
mobilisation. As a result, certain border fencing and plants could be removed, as well as soil.
This could necessitate the closure of some paths and the frequent repositioning of big trucks
all along street. Pouring concrete, walling, and finishing construction will follow, which might
also result in noise and vibration. The developers have taken measures to guarantee that the
aforementioned effects are adequately controlled for minimal impact.
Monday through Saturday, work will begin at 7.30 a.m. and stop at 5.30 p.m. As a result,
authorities warn households to follow the proper precautionary measures: do not park all along
impacted street, be cautious of big trucks driving along the road, and do not wander is along
damaged pathways.
Designers recognise that perhaps the building work might create some discomfort in the short
to medium term, but thus look forward to working with clients in a kind and dignified way.
Simply notify Methoram Contractors Ltd just at address below if have any queries about this
notification.
Sincerely,
Name
Project Manager,
Methoram Contractors Ltd

d) Determine the problems which are associated with the building of work.
When dealing with any issues that arise throughout construction, the affected person would be
expected to fill out paperwork explaining the form of the concern as well as the site of the issue.
Requests for information (RFIs), regular site reports, letters, and employment diaries are among
the documents that offended person will fill out.
e) List the item that will be utilised by subcontractors and what stage it will be required.
Subcontractors Skills speciality Stage of construction involved in
Aqueduct
Plumbers
Plumbing and
sewerage works,
including fixing
faucets.
Following the fabrication of the building
structures, Following the end of the fenced
project whereas the cooking and shower
spaces were being finished.
Electrical wiring Electrical works After the finish of the fenced project
Hercules
Heating
Heating and air
conditioning works
With the completing of a fenced project
As during construction and finishing of
the roof
Chic cabinetry
Carpentry, design and
installation of
wooden furnishings
During the completion of places that
require timber furniture and fixtures, such
as kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms
Gary the
gasfitter
Gas works and
installation of gas
furnishings
Upon the end of the fenced project
Glistening
Glaziers Glass works With the finishing of the fenced
construction
Raucous roofers Roof work When the wall cladding framework is
finished

ASSESSMENT TASK 3
a) Define the plans for the project, and communicate with them existing structures, vegetation
and neighbouring structures that will get impacted by the build.
There are plans that contribute in development of building and thus if any harmful
activity is taking place while constructing the building it must be informed and communicated to
the nearby neighbours. It is important for the contractor to understand the related structures and
vegetation that gets impacted with the build for example if there was a farm that got affected and
it affects the nearby greenery and pollution level as well it must be well informed in advance.
It is necessary that before starting any sort of construction around the contractor must
understand what is being required, demanded and needed by the people around. Harmful
equipment’s must be kept at safe places so that no one is being harmed by such activities.
b) Evaluate the location of such site plans for future references.
It must be examined that the location chosen for construction is not prevailing any
problem before starting any development of the building. IT is necessary to see the surroundings
that are existing in surroundings. It is important for the contractor to mark the plan from where
the construction would start and what must be developed at which place. It is thus kept at priority
that it must be constructed without adversely affecting neighbours. If anyone is planning any
commercial activity nearby it is necessary for them to see whether the market is creating enough
demand or not. Examination of background is important as it would help to tap areas that would
be best suited for construction related activities.
c) While consulting foreperson undertake at least 2 protection measures that can be used for
preventing damaging of neighbour properties during the project plan.
 Fire extinguisher: There are Certain measures that required to be kept in mind for
preventing any uncertain damages that would affect the building and neighbours as well.
Thus it is suggested for the contractor to keep in mind the installation of fire extinguisher
for tackling short circuits and unwanted damages.
 Demolition: It can be explained as dismantling, destroying or destruction of building
structure that might be hazardous in relation to construction of building. Eliminating of
structure and also dismissal of any wastage from demolition of a structure fall under the
work related to construction.

d) With the help of meeting, prepare a report that must be issued to owners of neighbour building
including the important details such as protection measures agreed upon in meeting.
The report that should be issued to neighbours of the building consist of important
information before starting construction that includes activities that would be carried out while
development of the building. It must include what would be done, which sort of building is
planned for construction, how large it would be and how much time would it take. It is thus
necessary for effective measures to be disclosed while planning the construction related
activities. It is necessary for them to communicate if any hazardous activities would be there and
what safety measures are required by them to be followed.
ASSESSMENT TASK 4
a) OHS measure
It stands for Occupational health and safety measures that must be developed and
implemented on sites. The measures are further categorised in work health and safety code
practice:
 Administrative control:
1. Putting a signboard that reflects a 'Beware and keep out' sign and guard at the time of
dismantling scaffolds to reduce the risk of a person that can be injured by a falling stone
or injurious object.
2. Giving proper training to workers that would provide them proper guidance as how to
handle new equipment’s.
 Eliminating or minimizing the risks:
1. Installation of a safety net at the edge where construction is taking place that would
assure that harmful objects won't fall on residents living around.
2. Providing every person who is appointed on site with a mud hut that would provide
protection from falling scrap.
b) A process for managing hazardous material found on site.
For hazardous materials that are found on sites, for e.g. solvents, harsh chemicals,
explosives or any other product that is identified dangerous by Western Australia Dangerous
Goods Safety Legislation, the management procedure is explained as under:
 A proper book keeping must be maintained for the material that are found on site that
must be kept right away, with up to date details and have access to every site.

 A regular check must be carried out to have a list of people who might have come in
contract of any dangerous activity or environment.
 All storage containers that have dangerous materials found on site must be marked and
it must be clearly identified with special warnings.
c) Methods to be followed when transporting products onto and away from site that includes
payment records as well.
There is certain method that can be used for import and export of goods and products
from construction sites that takes in account payment records too. Such are:
 With the help of trucks: They are helpful to send bulk amount of goods from one place to
another that must in the same city or state. It involves invoices and toll tax records that
would help to keep a record of expenses incurred while transportation of products.
 Linkage from other countries through seaways: It is helpful in case when goods are
demanded from other territory that would be beneficial for lower costs.
d) Guidelines for contract planning personnel to ensure effectiveness.
 The contract managers are required to keep an updated record of decision that would take
place in any of the contracts or any changes that would have taken place must be
available to all site department on request.
 Contract managers are expected to develop a contract management layout that must be
agreed on by all construction related parties.
 The managers must be present at all sites, in all client related meetings and must inform
matter that are rising on a frequent basis on any of the related place with construction.
 It is necessary that neighbours are given related information about construction of plan in
nearby places which would help them to have a better understanding of operations being
performed.
e) Explain at least 2 practices for improving efficiency and raising morale of staff.
There are certain practices that help to increase present performance of an employee such as:
 Provide additional incentive or rewards when a task is well performed by an employee
that match their standard set.
 Have a proper communication channel to convey the goals to teams and their related
members. The objectives must be aligned with the aims set that are measurable,
attainable, realistic, timely and specific as well.

f) Build at least 2 procedures for employees working on multiple projects at same point of time.
 The employees who work on maintaining effectiveness while communicating is required
to have a connection with entire team, accountability towards all members forming a
team.
 Employee who are working on multiple projects are expected to keep their tasks at
priority and work according to set timelines with flexibility between projects as well.
ASSESSMENT TASK 5
a) Explain when and how support staff can get involved in the project.
Support staff Construction level(when) Involvement(how)
Clerk of activity Throughout construction It reflects the client interest on
site and assures that the
drawings related to
construction are followed after
approval.
Health and safety officer Throughout construction It represents the WHS on site.
Also ensures that the standards
that relate to health and safety
are followed.
Cost controller Throughout construction It focus on the contractor for
carrying out expenses within
budget prepared.
b) Prepare an outline for work related to building that reflects when task would take place, which
type of trade is needed and the requirement of plant & equipment.
Operation Normal time
duration(days)
Required trade Plant requirement
Structural work 43 Project management
contractor structural
engineer
Builder hoist, mobile
cranes

Site preparation and
mobilisation
22 Project management
contractor
Fencing site board ,
Temporary storage
shelter boundary.
Floor slab 35 Project management
contractor architect
engineer
Wheelbarrows, bars,
timber boards.
c)Define services that can be provided to on site employees and obtain prices from two suppliers.
Service Date (When it is
demanded)
Price Supplier
Security lights Site mobilisation 0.523 kWh ARI
Fresh drinking
water
Site mobilisation 3.221 per kilolitre Queen area of water supply and
energy.
Telecommunicati
on for site
premises
Site mobilisation 65/month Airtel Ltd
d) Prepare a cost benefit analysis for management in relation to use of overtime on site.
Costs Units Normal hours Overtime hours
Construction labour
cost
Planning $ 250 12380
Contract labour $ 15500 15500
Labour and skilled
men
hours 800 35500
Capital expenses $ 15400 15400

Total construction
labour costs
78000
Maintenance contract $/ month 1500 1500
Operational cost $/month 1100 1100
Monthly cost 5000
Recommendation: It may be possible that there might be right deadlines, overtime may take
place and incur additional cost with less quality served. Accordingly, the author further
recommends that it is not beneficial to use overtime opportunities until and unless it is an
extreme case such as unexpected and unpredictable conditions of global pandemic and changing
weather conditions.
ASSESSMENT TASK 6
1. Define subcontracting arrangement.
Subcontracting is the act of allocating, or re-appropriating, part of the commitments and
errands under an agreement to one more party known as a subcontractor.
It is particularly pervasive in regions where complex ventures are the standard, like development
and data innovation. Subcontractors are recruited by the venture's overall worker for hire, who
keeps on having in general liability regarding project finish and execution inside its specified
boundaries and cut off times. This can make a subcontractor risk for consistence.
2. List 6 factors that indicate someone is an independent contractor and not an employee.
1. Sets own working hours.
2. May hire any person for the completion of job
3. Workers is paid on the predetermined basis by the job.
4. The invoice for the payment is submitted to the payer.
5. No restriction on vacations, leave, hours of work.
3. What are 4 general principles that apply to tendering?
1. Identifying the objectives of clear procurement.

2. Tender evaluation and evaluation process
3. Sounding appropriate market and engagement strategy.
4. The dates and time allotted for the tender process.
4. What are 7 pieces of information that should be provided in any invitation to tender?
1. Instruction Sheet
2. General and special condition of contract
3. Technical specifications
4. Format of e-bid submission
5. Cost to prepare for the bid
6. Assess of how to contract can affect the staff and the ability of the new
project.\
7. Making the strategy and positioning for the project
5. What are 2 licenses that are specific to the building and construction industry?
8. The Special Construction License
9. Ordinary Construction License
6. There are 4 minimum safety requirements for the construction industry. List two of these
requirements.
1. Before using a tool or operating construction machinery, give training.
2. Assess each location to identify and mitigate risks.
3. Make it mandatory for all employees to wear protective gear.
4. Guidelines for Secure Site Inspections should be implemented.
7. Employers are required to ensure that they have fall prevention measures on site for high risk
building work. List 6 methods an employer could use to reduce the risk of falling.
1. Safety protocols
2. Always use safety gears
3. Maintain equipment
4. Warning signs

5. Worksite inspections
6. Provide safety training
8. What is the difference between a Domestic Builder Unlimited (DB-U) license, and a Domestic
Builder Manager (DB-M) license?
Domestic Builder Unlimited license group is responsible for performing, coordinating, or
supervising the performance of all elements of household construction project for the building,
restoration, modification, or upkeep of the home.
The Domestic building manager license coordinating and organizing for a registered
specialist to do any or even more elements of residential construction work as defined in the
consultant's registration certificate
9. Explain the term ‘payment claim’.
A Payment Claim is a builder or contractor's claim for payment under the Construction
Contracts Act. It is not the same as an invoice and is a more powerful tool for getting paid on
time.
10. List 2 pieces of information that a payment claim must state.
 Statements detailing the extent of the work completed
 completion certificates
11. What are the two focuses in construction planning?
Cost control and schedule control
12. What is a work breakdown structure?
WBS is a systematic method of arranging building projects. It is a written document that
organises project's goals into manageable work bundles.

13. Once a building permit is issued, how long does the builder have to complete the building
works at that site?
According to this the Metarom Construction is indeed to complete the project within the
365 days of fulfilment of the paper work.
14. What is an occupancy permit?
An occupancy certification provided by a municipal authority and planning body once a
fresh project is finished. The certification verifies that building was constructed in accordance
with the appropriate building regulations, standards, and ordinances.

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