Construction Project Proposal: 30 Unit Public Housing Project

This project proposal outlines the construction of a 30-unit public housing building, focusing on efficient project management to meet the changing needs of tenants and reduce maintenance costs. The proposal includes proponent authorization, a detailed project plan with Gantt charts and network diagrams, design specifications for house and land packages, financial proposals, and an ethical supplier declaration. The project aims to deliver the property by December 2018, considering site analysis, zoning regulations, and surrounding amenities in Victoria Street, Melbourne. The proposal addresses site impacts, delivery programs, development consent status, and the construction company's track record, along with risk management strategies. The project emphasizes efficient use of water and power, ensuring the building's sustainability, and proper integration into the community.

Construction Management

TABLE OF CONTENTS
introduction...........................................................................................................................................4
Schedule A: Proponent’s Authorisation.................................................................................................4
Schedule B: Proposal.............................................................................................................................5
Schedule C1: Design Details- House and Land Packages 630...............................................................12
Schedule C2: Design Details: Multi Unit Development 630.................................................................14
Schedule D: financial Proposal.............................................................................................................14
Schedule E: Proponent Declaration.....................................................................................................15
Schedule F: Ethical Suplier Declaration................................................................................................17
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................19
references............................................................................................................................................20

TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Gantt chart..................................................................................................................6
Figure 2: Network Diagram.......................................................................................................7
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Project plan for whole construction project.................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Managing different types of construction is not an easy task because it requires to
manage multiple task at the same time. For instance, planning and scheduling is an important
section of construction management because these functions play an important role in
managing activities and help engineer to accomplish the whole construction in time and
specific budget. The current research proposal will focus on a construction project and main
objective of this project is to build 30 units for public housing. Purpose of this project is to
lead more appropriate accommodation configurations to meet the changing needs to tenants.
Along with this, it will also focus on better integration of the public housing unto community.
Appropriate management of construction will also try to reduce the maintenance cost and
operating cost. During the building of 30units engineer and construction manager needs to
focus on efficiency of water and power. In addition, this project will also ensure about the
delivery of property before the December 2018 for occupancy. Therefore, for completing all
these objectives the current research report will include the Proponent’s Authorisation, entire
proposal, design details, financial plans and ethical supplier declaration in the following
sections of this report.
SCHEDULE A: PROPONENT’S AUTHORISATION
Proponent Details
Proponent’s Name (in Full) Vaughan Construction
Address of Registered Office 880 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne VIC
3207
PO Box 320, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Postal Address 9A Commercial Road Kingsgrove NSW
2208
PO Box 451 Kingsgrove NSW 1480
Status It is a private construction company of
Melbourne.
Authorised on behalf of the Proponent
by:
Name ABC
Position Construction manager
Proponent registration Yes, proponent is a registered owner of the

properties.
Parties with financial interest:
City Bank Australia It is one of the most important resources for
finance. Proponent can take loan from the
City bank for raising the financial capital for
building 30 units.
HSBC Bank Australia Using this bank company can increase the
financial capital which will help in
satisfying the needs and requirements of
funds.
Rabobank Australia Limited It is also an important source of fund.
SCHEDULE B: PROPOSAL
Construction of 30 units public housing building is one of the bog project for the
organization. For completing this project in effective manner, construction manager will
develop a proper plan and it will include different stages which will help in completing the
project in effective manner. There are number of techniques that can assist in monitoring h
whole project but construction manager will use project schedule, Gantt chart and network
diagram for monitoring the whole project. The following proposal will be followed by
Vaughan Construction for developing 30units public housing building:
Table 1: Project plan for whole construction project
Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
Building of 30 units for public
housing 14 mons Mon 06-11-
17
Fri 30-11-
18
Formulating aim and objectives for
taskforce 0.5 mons Mon 06-11-
17
Fri 17-11-
17
Deciding location and land 1 mon Mon 20-11-
17
Fri 15-12-
17 2
Surrounding amenities 1 mon Mon 18-12-
17
Fri 12-01-
18 3
ACT Territory Plan Zoning and Gross
Floor Area (GFA) 1 mon Mon 15-01-
18
Fri 09-02-
18 3,4
Analyzing existing site / Building 0.5 mons Mon 12-02- Fri 23-02- 5

details 18 18
Determining Site impact or suitability 1 mon Mon 26-02-
18
Fri 23-03-
18 5,6
Delivery program 1.5 mons Mon 26-03-
18
Fri 04-05-
18 7
Development consent status 1 mon Mon 07-05-
18
Fri 01-06-
18 8
Track record 1 mon Mon 04-06-
18
Fri 29-06-
18 8,9
Risk management 1 mon Mon 02-07-
18
Fri 27-07-
18 10
Developing design for house 2 mons Mon 30-07-
18
Fri 21-09-
18 11
Design for land package 1 mon Mon 24-09-
18
Fri 19-10-
18 12
Design of multi-unit development 0.5 mons Mon 22-10-
18
Fri 02-11-
18 12,13
Ethical supplier declaration 1 mon Mon 05-11-
18
Fri 30-11-
18 14
Figure 1: Gantt chart

Figure 2: Network Diagram
As per the above project plan, Gantt chart and network diagram the whole project will
be completed in 14 months only. As per the project objective it will be accomplished 30 units
building before December 2018. It is the shortest duration for completing such kind of big
projects.
ITEM PROPOSAL DETAILS
Location Victoria street, Melbourne
Title details In order to build multi-unit dwellings, the
entire land will be divided into various
sections. For this aspect, land will be
divided into 10 sections and in them 3
blocks will be made at each section. This
will hold all the 30 dwellings which are
going to build on them. Moreover, it will be
easy for the customers to identify their path
and their dwelling (Harris and McCaffer,
2013). Moreover, it will make the
construction in a more systematic manner.
Furthermore, every block will be given
separate titles for a better identification.
This will also give an attractive look to the

entire area and every house dwelling will be
separated from one another which will
create privacy for the house owner and his
family (Haddad and et al., 2012).
Surrounding Amenities There are plenty of things surrounded in
Victoria Street. There are numerous local
shops which would be required by the
residence on a daily basis (Hussain and
Windsperger, 2010). For example, there are
Folia House, n number of cafes, sport
amenities shop, parlour, red cross shop for
bags and apparels, Shen Chinese chemist
shop. Along with that, there is a huge Queen
Victoria flea market, various restaurants and
pubs for the entertainment. Further, Bike
tours Melbourne is also nearby where
activities could be done. Moreover,
Flagstaff Garden is nearby where residence
can spent their time. In addition to these,
there is a State Library of Victoria and
Melbourne Central (Halpin, 2010). Most
importantly, there is a church of St Mary
Star of the Sea is also located nearby. Thus,
it can be regarded as the ideal location for
the residence because all the required shops,
amenities, religious spot and recreational
activity is nearby and this will help the
people in engaging in day-to-day life (Zhi,
2015).
ACT Territory Plan Zoning and Gross
Floor Area (GFA)
The zoning of site in victoria street is done
into various parts. These zones are named as
mixed zone, general residential zone,
commercial zone, public park and recreation

zone, capital city zone, industrials zone and
public use zone. Thus, large part has been
allocated to mixed zone and next residential
zone. Therefore, building 30 units will not
be major problem in this street (McGeorge
and Zou, 2012).
Furthermore, the allowable GFA on site for
the present building would be 3,000,00
meter square. This will include the entire
area of a housing society such as flats, outer
area, play area, parking area, park, etc. In
addition to this, construction company has
to take care about the height of the building
and solar access is necessary in the building.
Without solar heater, a building could not
be constructed and for that purpose,
Vaughan construction will acquire high end
quality solar equipment for the perfect hot
water and also it will not give cold water
during winters (Kaming and et al., 2017).
Existing Site/Building Details There are few sites which are located
nearby and those are State Library of
Victoria which is an old library and many
people come there for reading. During the
construction the company will take care that
the noise of hustle and bustle does not
disturb the readers. Further, there is a
Flagstaff Garden where people come for
walk and playing so the dust of building
construction will not bother them as the
constructer will take care about this (Hardin
and McCool, 2015). Moreover, there is a
Melbourne Central nearby. So, before

starting a construction, the company would
remain careful about these existing sites.
Any of the heritage sites should not get
destroyed while building the 30 units.
Furthermore, the company will take care
about them during the entire construction
(Koskela, Stratton and Koskenvesa, 2010).
Moreover, more trees would be planted in
and around the society for the purpose of
greenery in the area. This will also give
fresh air to the residence of the 30 units and
it will also help in the absorption of noise
which will be created during the
construction at site (Kymmell, 2007).
Site Impacts/Suitability As the site is located at a very busy street so
it is likely to get impact due to various
mechanisms. For example, there are various
heritage sites situated nearby the victoria
street so the constructer has to take care
about the noise and dust so that other sites
does not get disturb due to the construction.
Furthermore, there are various shops nearby
which may also get impacted due to the
hustle and bustle (Fisk and Reynolds, 2011).
However, the people living in the
surrounding my put a stay order to the site
which is a major impact. Furthermore, he
site is also prone to the government decision
because chances are high that any time
government could change their rule
regarding the construction and this may
impact the site. The reason is that, political

condition of Australia is fluctuating and due
to this, new government could take new
decisions which may hamper the entire
construction. However, the site is located in
the heart of the city, thus, the suitability of
site is appropriate. Moreover, the new
construction will improve the look of the
area so there are low chances of any
restriction from the government side (Al-
Bahar and Crandall, 2010).
Delivery Program
Vaughan Construction has always delivered
its project on a given time and never
delayed any construction project. This is the
only firm which always deliver the
development at a promised date (Chan and
et al., 2010). Thus, there are complete
chances that this project will also be
delivered on a projected date and time.
Similarly, for the present construction
project following delivery program has been
mentioned.
Site availability: Site has been available
already and the entire legal procedure has
been completed regarding the construction
(Hu and Zhang, 2011).
Proposed on site start date: The project
will get start on 15th December, 2017
Proposed date of practical completion:
Occupancy will be available from
December, 2018.
Development Consent status Vaughan Construction has already applied
for the application and the proposal which
has been given to the investor includes an

approval letter from the government. The
reason for early application is that, not
much time will get wasted in the approval
and directly the work on the site could
began. Thus, the construction to be carried
out with the Vaughan construction is
completely safe (Fallah-Mehdipour and et
al., 2012). Furthermore, the development
application has been duly signed by the
government as the firm has already applied
for the construction to be carried out at
victoria street. As the working by Vaughan
construction takes place in a healthy manner
and this is the reason government signed the
letter and sent it back in less number of days
because not much enquiry for this firm is
required (Akintoye and MacLeod, 2017).
Track Record
It is important to track a record for the
construction of 30 units and for that
purpose, details have been provided as
follows:
Number of dwellings: There are in total 30
units which will get build on the defined
area. Out of which 15 units will be a house
and 15 will be a tall building or sky
scrapers. Each building will have 75 flats
and all the 15 units will have in total 1125
dwellings (Huang, 2011).
Location: 30 units residential society will be
located at Victoria Street, Melbourne.
Budget: The total budget will range between
AU$ 400-450 millions.
Risk While carrying out any project, risk also