Parking Area Construction Requirements

REPORT ON PARKING AREA CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
PREPARED BY
DATED: 18TH MAY 2019
Introduction
The project entails the design and construction of a parking lot 181 Hindely Street as shown in
figure 1. At the completion of the said project, it is expected that the parking lot will attract a
pool of customers, among them business professionals, hoteliers, and government official among
others. It is expected to serve people from all walks of life.

Site Constraints
There is a limitation with the space. Futuristically, it may be impossible to expand the parking
area to accommodate more cars. Currently, the parking area is designed for about 200 cars at a
single parking.
Planning Policy
It will involve establishing the expected number of cars per day and automating the parking fees
so that the entry and exit procedures are streamlined. It will mandatory for the parking space be
booked beforehand to minimize chances of over-parking. The sidewalks will have to be clearly
marked to demarcate from the main entry, parking and exit areas.
Opportunities
The vertical space is yet to be utilized in the produced designs. It can be utilized to maximize the
parking capacity as it is expected that the number of users will grow exponentially.
Market Opportunities
Refer to the development plans for the following: Height limits, setbacks, and heritage impacts.
However, some of the features not identified in the development plan includes the specific
sloping and the geotechnical information of the site.
Constructability
The parking area will be easier to construct given the regular shape of the space available.
Meanwhile, most of the construction materials are readily available from nearby. The area can
also be easily accessed thanks to the perfect road network. The design and actual construction
will be made possible by a team of experienced professionals among them civil, mechanical and
electrical engineers, architects and town planners. The town planners will give insights on how
the parking lot will fit in the master plan. Besides, they will advise on any legislative and council
requirements. All approvals shall be made by the town council under department of Urban
Planning and Housing (Murty, 2002).
Principles of Constructability
Program
The horizontal space design approach is selected. However, with future expansion possibilities,
the foundations are to be sunk deeper and be strong enough to sustain a storey facility up to 4
floors. It is expected that the total construction time is 6 months maximum. This must not be
extended. In fact, the time allotted has considered several factors such as disruption of weather,
approvals waiting time among others. For example, during the dry months, the team will
undertake external concreting and roofing in some portions of the building site such that when it

starts raining, most of the activities will be done under a roof. The rains are likely to start by
August hence construction work need to begin immediately. In leasing the property once
construction is complete and the parking area is officially opened to the public, the owner (Town
council) and the tenants will enter into an agreement via an authorized third party hence a tenant
leasing agreement form will be made available and both parties must agree to the terms and
conditions as outlined in that legally binding document.
Sequence of construction
The major construction process will be as follows: The area is cleared and excavation done to
remove stumbling blocks and leveling is done appropriately. The dug trenches are for the footing
and the depth is done as per the requirements
Building Code (Fire)
Active fire services required for the building include fire extinguishers, water sprinklers, smoke
sensors and alarm system. Additionally, fire security codes are located in every corner and room
within the building.
Sustainability
The design has considered some of the sustainable approaches such as green energy. There is a
charging station for electric cars hence encouraging drivers to purchase energy efficient and non-
gasoline powered cars.
Construction and Construction Costs
Construction costs would still remain as originally determined. Preferably, metal framing will be
used in construction. In selecting the structural materials, although timber is cheaper and faster to
use in construction, if not well seasoned, it can be detrimental to the structural resilience of the
building as it is less durable given preferential attacks by moisture, pests, rotting and moulds. For
most of the buildings within the parking lot like the commercial offices and supermarkets, a
gambrel roof will be used since it is simple to construct and requires only two roof beams.
Besides, a braced frame will come in handy since it often provides a rigid structure and perfect
finish to the walls. For wall cladding, pre-cast concrete would be used. The straight stair case
which is simple in design and construction will perfectly integrate with most of the buildings on
site (Nawy, 2000). Generally, the major structural materials to be used are concrete due to its
versatility and the durability that it often exhibits. It can sustain all seasons unlike the timber
whose structural wellbeing can be affected by the fluctuating climatic conditions.