Planning of Onsite Medium Rise Buildings

Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work
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Task 1: planning of onsite medium rise buildings
Part 1: planning for a medium rise building project
The planning of the site includes the removal or the wrecking, clearance of grounds and disposal
of material from the destruction of buildings. The planning of the site also includes burning,
blasting, waste disposal, levelling, soil displacement, excavation, ground draining and other land
arrangements. Tunneling, overload reduction and other production and planning of mines and
mining fields, with the exception of oil and gas sites, are also included.
Required building approvals
building authorizations are legally required and intended to protect the home owners and the
general public. Unless an exception occurs under the Regulations, the Building Act 1993 and the
Building Regulations 2018 (the Regulations) specify that all building operations require a
building permit.
When you consider construction work on your homes and determine whether you need a
building permission or a design permit, it is a smart idea to ask the local council for advice. A
building surveyor can also be asked for guidance.
Planning permissions grant permission in a particular way to build or use land. For a new house,
extension, refurbishment or additional residence you may need a planning permit.A building
permission shall be issued by the Local Council. If a planning permission is required, it has to be
received from your local council before a construction license is obtained.
If you want a design permit for your project, you may have to engage a city planner. The
proposed design, schedule report, shadow diagrams and other relevant documents may need to
contain requirements for a zoning permit applied to the council. For more information, contact
your local council.
Construction authorizations are records attesting to comply with the applicable building
regulations for a proposed building. The written consent of a residential or public construction
surveyor is a building permit. This allows construction work to be carried out in compliance with
the approved plans, standards and other relevant documentation.
With a building permit you are secured by ensuring: building workers who work on your project
are licensed, and the requisite insurance appropriate documents are approved so that the
development can be adequately done, and key work phases are separately checked according to
the building regulations.
The following permits will be required for the commencement of the construction
 building licences
 plumbing licences
 gas fitting licences

 electrical licences
 development applications
 zoning approvals
 heavy vehicle licences
 obtaining a white card
 water usage∨constructing a bore∨well
 connection∨work on sewerage /drain
 carrying out high risk work
 protecting trees∧wildlife
 firemanagement∧safety
 use of blasting explosives
 removal of asbestos
 use of public land
 work on heritage properties
 building energy efficiency
 disposal of waste
 handling , storage∧use of chemicals∨dangerous substances
Environment permit
The EPBC Act provides for a legislative framework to conserve and maintain flora, fauna,
environmental and heritage sites of national and international significance, as specified in the
Act.
Type of building
work
Required
commencement date
Required completion
date
Houses∧outbuildings
Within12 months of the date
of issue of the building
permit
Within24 months of the date
of issue of the building
permit
Swimming pools∧associated
barriers∨fences
Within six months of commencement
of the work ¿

conjunction withother work ¿
ℜ−erection of houses∧¿
out buildings
Within six months of the date of
the issue of the building
permit
Completed within 12months
of the date of issue of
the building permit
All other building work
Within12 months of the date of
issue of the building
permit
Within36 months of the dateof
issue of the building
permit
Part 2: Scheduling for a medium-rise building project
Scenario 1
Impact to the schedule
There is a possible delay in the finishes to the project if the materials being imported are to be
relied on. This could also affect other predecessor activities that rely on the wet areas.
Solution
The materials should have been sourced locally, or imported from nearest destinations. Australia
has local companies that manufacture quality wet fit outs. The company should consider another
local supplier, this will reduce logistics structure, and speed up the planning and construction
process.
Implications for the proposed solution
Switching suppliers have potential advantages such as lower purchase prices and new product
development incentives (Wagner and Friedl, 2007).
Scenario 2
Impact to the schedule
There is a possible delay if the current status of the project is at plastering stage.

Solution
To avoid costs implications and penalties associated to delay, the company should hire a
plastering team on contract basis, at normal rates
Implications for the proposed solution
Hiring a different plastering team would result to new workforce which could might result in
additional costs.
Scenario 3
Impact to the schedule
The project would not be completed in the projected date since damaged construction works
must be reworked on. The company should also consider working with mereological department
for any weather disasters expected.
Solution
The company should consider working with the insurance company to rebuilding the damaged
works. Contingency funds will be used to finance the damages
Implications for the proposed solution
The proposed solution would incur additional costs and delay to the project. There are no
penalties to damages incurred as a result of natural unexpected disasters.
Proposed project schedules
Task Name Durati
on Start Finish Predecessors Resource Names
Planning and
scheduling of
the project
152
days
Fri
31/01/
20
Mon
31/08/
20
General
Conditions
21
days
Fri
31/01/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
Finalize
plans and
develop
estimate with
owner,
architect
20
days
Fri
31/01/
20
Thu
27/02/
20
General
contractor[50%],Architect[50%],Owner[1
2%],Mortgage lender[12%]
Sign
contract and
notice to
proceed
1 day
Fri
28/02/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
2
General
contractor,Architect,Owner,Mortgage
lender

Apply for
Permits 0 days
Fri
28/02/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
Secure
foundation
permit
0 days
Fri
28/02/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
3 General contractor
Secure
framing permit 0 days
Fri
28/02/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
3 General contractor
Secure
electrical
permit
0 days
Fri
28/02/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
3 General contractor
Secure
plumbing
permit
0 days
Fri
28/02/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
3 General contractor
Secure
HVAC permit 0 days
Fri
28/02/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
3 General contractor
Secure
miscellaneous
permits
0 days
Fri
28/02/
20
Fri
28/02/
20
3 General contractor
Site Work 3 days
Mon
02/03/
20
Wed
04/03/
20
Clear and
grub lot 1 day
Mon
02/03/
20
Mon
02/03/
20
5,6,7,8,10,9 Site excavation contractor
Install
temporary
power service
1 day
Tue
03/03/
20
Tue
03/03/
20
12 Electric company
Install
underground
utilities
1 day
Wed
04/03/
20
Wed
04/03/
20
13 Electric contractor,Plumbing contractor
Foundation 42
days
Thu
05/03/
20
Fri
01/05/
20
Excavate
for
foundations
3 days
Thu
05/03/
20
Mon
09/03/
20
14 Site excavation contractor
Form
basement
walls
13
days
Tue
10/03/
20
Thu
26/03/
20
16 Concrete contractor
Place
concrete for
12
days
Fri
27/03/
Mon
13/04/
17 Concrete contractor

foundations &
basement
walls
20 20
Cure
basement
walls for 7
days
7 days
Tue
14/04/
20
Wed
22/04/
20
18
Strip
basement wall
forms
2 days
Thu
23/04/
20
Fri
24/04/
20
19 Concrete contractor
Waterproof/ins
ulate basement
walls
2 days
Mon
27/04/
20
Tue
28/04/
20
20 Concrete contractor
Perform
foundation
inspection
1 day
Wed
29/04/
20
Wed
29/04/
20
21,16 Inspector
Backfill
foundation 2 days
Thu
30/04/
20
Fri
01/05/
20
22 Site excavation contractor
Framing 22
days
Mon
04/05/
20
Tue
02/06/
20
Install 1st
floor joists 2 days
Mon
04/05/
20
Tue
05/05/
20
23 Framing contractor
Lay 1st
floor decking 2 days
Wed
06/05/
20
Thu
07/05/
20
25 Framing contractor
Frame 1st
floor walls 4 days
Fri
08/05/
20
Wed
13/05/
20
26 Framing contractor
Frame 1st
floor corners 1 day
Thu
14/05/
20
Thu
14/05/
20
27 Framing contractor
Install 2nd
floor joists 2 days
Fri
15/05/
20
Mon
18/05/
20
28 Framing contractor
Frame 2nd
floor decking 2 days
Tue
19/05/
20
Wed
20/05/
20
29 Framing contractor
Frame 2nd
floor walls 3 days
Thu
21/05/
20
Mon
25/05/
20
30 Framing contractor

Frame 2nd
floor corners 2 days
Tue
26/05/
20
Wed
27/05/
20
31 Framing contractor
Complete
roof framing 3 days
Thu
28/05/
20
Mon
01/06/
20
32 Framing contractor
Conduct
framing
inspection
1 day
Tue
02/06/
20
Tue
02/06/
20
33 Inspector
Dry In 22
days
Tue
02/06/
20
Wed
01/07/
20
Install 1st
floor sheathing 3 days
Wed
03/06/
20
Fri
05/06/
20
34 Framing contractor
Install 2nd
floor sheathing 3 days
Mon
08/06/
20
Wed
10/06/
20
36 Framing contractor
Install roof
decking 3 days
Tue
02/06/
20
Thu
04/06/
20
33 Framing contractor
Install felt,
flashing and
shingles
3 days
Thu
18/06/
20
Mon
22/06/
20
47 Roofing contractor
Hang 1st
floor exterior
doors
1 day
Tue
23/06/
20
Tue
23/06/
20
39 Framing contractor
Install 1st
floor windows 3 days
Wed
24/06/
20
Fri
26/06/
20
40 Framing contractor
Install 2nd
floor windows 3 days
Mon
29/06/
20
Wed
01/07/
20
41 Framing contractor
Exterior
Finishes
19
days
Thu
02/07/
20
Tue
28/07/
20
Complete
exterior brick
16
days
Thu
02/07/
20
Thu
23/07/
20
42 Masonry contractor
Complete
exterior siding 3 days
Fri
24/07/
20
Tue
28/07/
20
44 Framing contractor
Utility
Rough-
21
days
Fri
05/06/
Fri
03/07/

B97Ins and
Complete
Concrete
20 20
Rough-in
plumbing 5 days
Thu
11/06/
20
Wed
17/06/
20
38,37 Plumbing contractor
Conduct
rough-in
plumbing
inspection
1 day
Thu
18/06/
20
Thu
18/06/
20
47 Inspector
Place
concrete for
basement floor
11
days
Fri
19/06/
20
Fri
03/07/
20
48 Concrete contractor
Rough-in
electrical 5 days
Thu
11/06/
20
Wed
17/06/
20
38,37 Electric contractor
Conduct
rough-in
electrical
inspection
1 day
Thu
18/06/
20
Thu
18/06/
20
50 Inspector
Rough-in
HVAC 3 days
Fri
19/06/
20
Tue
23/06/
20
51 Heating and AC contractor
Conduct
rough-in
HVAC
inspection
1 day
Wed
24/06/
20
Wed
24/06/
20
52 Inspector
Rough-in
communicatio
n - phone,
cable,
computer,
alarm
2 days
Fri
05/06/
20
Mon
08/06/
20
38 Electric contractor
Interior
Finishes
30
days
Thu
02/07/
20
Wed
12/08/
20
Insulation 11
days
Thu
02/07/
20
Thu
16/07/
20
Place
wall insulation
- 1st floor
1 day
Thu
02/07/
20
Thu
02/07/
20
36,42,54,52,50,3
7 Insulation contractor
Place
wall insulation
- 2nd floor
1 day
Fri
03/07/
20
Fri
03/07/
20
57 Insulation contractor

Place
ceiling
insulation -
2nd floor
1 day
Wed
15/07/
20
Wed
15/07/
20
65,58 Insulation contractor
Conduct
insulation
inspection
1 day
Thu
16/07/
20
Thu
16/07/
20
59 Inspector
Drywall 9 days
Fri
03/07/
20
Wed
15/07/
20
Install
drywall - 1st
floor walls
2 days
Fri
03/07/
20
Mon
06/07/
20
57 Drywall contractor
Install
drywall - 1st
floor overhead
2 days
Tue
07/07/
20
Wed
08/07/
20
62 Drywall contractor
Install
drywall 2nd
floor walls
2 days
Thu
09/07/
20
Fri
10/07/
20
63,58 Drywall contractor
Install
drywall 2nd
floor overhead
2 days
Mon
13/07/
20
Tue
14/07/
20
64 Drywall contractor
Tape and
float 1st floor
drywall
1 day
Thu
09/07/
20
Thu
09/07/
20
63 Drywall contractor
Tape and
float 2nd floor
drywall
1 day
Wed
15/07/
20
Wed
15/07/
20
65,66 Drywall contractor
Paint and
Wallpaper
17
days
Fri
10/07/
20
Mon
03/08/
20
Texture
all except
entry and
kitchen - 1st
floor
1 day
Fri
10/07/
20
Fri
10/07/
20
66 Painting contractor
Paint all
except entry
and kitchen -
1st floor
1 day
Mon
13/07/
20
Mon
13/07/
20
69 Painting contractor
Hang
wallpaper
entry and
kitchen - 1st
floor
1 day
Tue
14/07/
20
Tue
14/07/
20
70 Painting contractor

Texture
all - 2nd floor 1 day
Mon
13/07/
20
Mon
13/07/
20
69 Painting contractor
Paint all
- 2nd floor 1 day
Tue
14/07/
20
Tue
14/07/
20
72 Painting contractor
Paint
exterior siding
& trim work
4 days
Wed
29/07/
20
Mon
03/08/
20
45 Painting contractor
Cabinets 6 days
Wed
15/07/
20
Wed
22/07/
20
Install
1st floor -
kitchen
cabinets
2 days
Wed
15/07/
20
Thu
16/07/
20
71 Finish carpentry contractor
Install
1st floor -
master bath
and guest
cabinets
1 day
Fri
17/07/
20
Fri
17/07/
20
76 Finish carpentry contractor
Install
2nd floor - hall
bath and
private bath
cabinets
1 day
Mon
20/07/
20
Mon
20/07/
20
77 Finish carpentry contractor
Install
chair rails,
crown
moldings, trim
2 days
Tue
21/07/
20
Wed
22/07/
20
78 Finish carpentry contractor
Finish
Plumbing 6 days
Fri
17/07/
20
Fri
24/07/
20
Complete 1st
floor - kitchen
plumbing
1 day
Fri
17/07/
20
Fri
17/07/
20
76,48 Plumbing contractor
Complete 1st
floor - master
bath and guest
plumbing
2 days
Mon
20/07/
20
Tue
21/07/
20
81,77 Plumbing contractor
Complete 2nd
floor - hall
2 days Wed
22/07/
20
Thu
23/07/
20
82,78 Plumbing contractor

bath and
private bath
plumbing
Conduct
finish
plumbing
inspection
1 day
Fri
24/07/
20
Fri
24/07/
20
83 Inspector
Finish
Electrical 3 days
Fri
24/07/
20
Tue
28/07/
20
Complete 1st
floor circuits
to service
panel
1 day
Fri
24/07/
20
Fri
24/07/
20
83,51 Electric contractor
Complete 2nd
floor circuits
to service
panel
1 day
Mon
27/07/
20
Mon
27/07/
20
86 Electric contractor
Conduct
finish
electrical
inspection
1 day
Tue
28/07/
20
Tue
28/07/
20
87 Inspector
Complete
communicatio
ns wiring -
phone, cable,
computer,
alarm
2 days
Mon
27/07/
20
Tue
28/07/
20
84 Electric contractor
Finish
HVAC 3 days
Wed
29/07/
20
Fri
31/07/
20
Complete 1st
floor - zone 1
HVAC
1 day
Wed
29/07/
20
Wed
29/07/
20
89,53 Heating and AC contractor
Complete 2nd
floor - zone 2
HVAC
1 day
Thu
30/07/
20
Thu
30/07/
20
91 Heating and AC contractor
Conduct
HVAC
inspection
1 day
Fri
31/07/
20
Fri
31/07/
20
92 Inspector

Carpet,
Tile and
Appliances
8 days
Mon
03/08/
20
Wed
12/08/
20
Tile
entry, kitchen
and baths
3 days
Mon
03/08/
20
Wed
05/08/
20
88,93 Flooring contractor
Carpet
1st floor 2 days
Thu
06/08/
20
Fri
07/08/
20
95 Flooring contractor
Carpet
2nd floor 2 days
Mon
10/08/
20
Tue
11/08/
20
96 Flooring contractor
Install
appliances 1 day
Wed
12/08/
20
Wed
12/08/
20
97 Appliance contractor
Landscaping
and Grounds
Work
12
days
Tue
04/08/
20
Wed
19/08/
20
Pour
concrete
driveway and
sidewalks
2 days
Tue
04/08/
20
Wed
05/08/
20
74 Concrete contractor
Install
backyard
fence
2 days
Thu
13/08/
20
Fri
14/08/
20
98,100 Fencing contractor
Sod and
complete
plantings -
front yard
2 days
Mon
17/08/
20
Tue
18/08/
20
101 Landscape contractor
Sod and
complete
plantings -
backyard
1 day
Wed
19/08/
20
Wed
19/08/
20
102 Landscape contractor
Final
Acceptance 8 days
Thu
20/08/
20
Mon
31/08/
20
Complete
final
inspection for
certificate of
occupancy
1 day
Thu
20/08/
20
Thu
20/08/
20
103,93,88,84,60,
79,49 Inspector
Cleanup
for occupancy 1 day
Fri
21/08/
20
Fri
21/08/
20
98,105 Maid service

Perform
final walk-
through
inspection
1 day
Mon
24/08/
20
Mon
24/08/
20
106 Owner
Complete
punch list
items
5 days
Tue
25/08/
20
Mon
31/08/
20
107 General contractor
Risk Management
Identifying hazards and managing risks
−We will systematically identify hazards∧risks beforethe project starts by usingthe
hierarchy of control ¿
controls∧Personal Protective Equipment ¿ as well as developing SWMS¿ controlrisks
associated withhighrisk construction work . Also using a risk management form ¿ control
general construction risks where necessary . We will also identify risks at ordering stage
( e . g . chemicals ) , introducing new tasks ,∧whennew information is received about tasks ,
procedures, equipment∨materials .
− Any∧all hazards that are identified throughout theconstruction project must be
reported immediately ¿ head contractor .
−We will ensure all workers on site are aware of our risk management procedures
¿ inform∧train them during timeof induction .

Emergency response
 show all workers∧subcontractors the emergency point as part of their induction .
 Stopwork immediately∧vacate worksiteocall emergency services on 000∨112
 notify head contractor
 assemble∈nominated evacuation point until further instruction is received
Inductions
a site specificinduction will be carried out by the head contractor before starting work
this induction will outline
 the expectations of subcontractors∧employees including policies∧ procedures
 emergency meeting points
 site rules facilities
 any site−specific hazards
 high risk work activities−Safety committee
 Anestablished health∧safety committee will provide a forum for discussion
for health∧safety on the jobsite. The health∧safety committee will meet monthly∧will ;
 Facilitate , instigate∧develop theimplementation of WHS policies∧ procedures
 Assist ∈developing standards , rules∧ procedures relating ¿ health∧safety
 Consult withworkers regarding their WHS concerns
 Consult withmanagement regarding worker WHS concernsoEnsure the conduct of
regular workplace inspections
 Minutes of the latest health∧safety committee meeting will be made available for
all ¿ view−Site facilities

toilet∧showering facilities−all workers are ¿ have good hygiene standards∧cleanup after themselves

eating area provided−all workersare ¿ have good hygiene standards∧clean up after themselves
Protection & Hoardings

Fencing site security−the head contractor will provide a secure site by erectingtemporary fencing
 keeping the site secure during the project

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