Construction Information Production Report: 2017-18 Academic Year

This report comprehensively examines construction information within the context of a construction project. It begins by categorizing different types of construction information, including concept, presentation, and working drawings, and their respective purposes. The report then delves into various construction drawings such as site plans, floor plans, elevations, and detailed schedules for doors and windows, illustrating their significance in the construction process. Furthermore, the report explores different types of specifications used in construction projects, including performance, description, and proprietary specifications, along with the factors influencing their selection. It also discusses the importance of identifying and addressing errors and clashes in construction information, detailing clash detection software such as BIM and Revit. Finally, the report concludes with critiques of construction information, emphasizing the need for clear, concise, and unambiguous language in specifications and drawings to ensure effective communication and minimize potential issues during construction. This report is a valuable resource for students seeking to understand the complexities of construction information management.

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TITLE: CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION (DRAWING, DETAILING AND SPECIFICATION)
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-18 UNIT
TUTOR: DR SHAHAB SAMAD
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION PRODUCTION
DATE OF ISSUE: 19th FEBRAURY ,2019
SUBMISSION DATE :11th MAY ,2019
STUDENT NAME:

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1. Different types of construction information used in diverse project types.
Construction information always provide accurate construction drawings which ensure that the
construction projects will continue in the way which is intended, it always reduces the cost and the time
required by the contractors in the project. Construction drawing are categorized according to their
purpose in construction.
kind of drawing mostly used in construction information are divided into three categories based on the
purpose they serve:
1. working drawings
2. Presentation drawings
3.preliminaray drawings
1. Concept Drawings
This are drawings which are used in early stages of designing a building by providing a workspace for
sketches development. The sketches are very useful tool since they work as a medium for
communication between the client and the constructor. The pros of having a sketch is that it can
undergo a lot of changes to determine the type of building which the client find most beautiful and
desirable. These drawings are not always meant for construction purpose but they act as a tool to
explain and discuss client’s needs. They are not very detailed and therefore are easy to understand since
they just display the general picture of the building. Sometimes the concept drawing may also be used in
explaining different system in the building and how the installation process may be carried out. The
systems may include plumbing and electrical installations.
2. Presentation Drawings
This are types of drawing which show the level of attractiveness of the proposed building. It shows the
outside layout and furnishing of the building. Due to this this document has been very vital in
advertisement of the building and therefore it has become one of the most important selling tools in the
modern days. For this drawings to be rendered beautiful they must include different color and show
different levels of shading for the building to attain a realistic look. Furthermore, they may also go a mile
higher by including elevation views containing shadows and the landscaping of the building. Recently
presentation drawing have been evolving and brochures and other outlets are now considered.
3.working drawings
They are drawings used by tradespersons to compete for the building project. These drawings show the
meaningful information required by the constructor. The drawings may be completely defined by the
how complex the overall construction process is. Generally, the most complex projects will require a lot
of construction data to avoid any instances of confusion by those undertaking the project. It is also
important to note that most construction drawings consist of orthographic views which ensures that the
building in viewed in a proper manner. There are also General drawings which consist of plans and
elevations drawn at a relatively small scale, and Detail drawings which consist of sections and details
drawn at a relatively large scale.

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Plan view
A plan view is the vision generated when an area or a building is projected in a horizontal plane. There
different types of plan views they include foundation plans, floor plans, plot plans and framing plans1.
The plan view shows significant feature of an area which are rendered useful by the constructor. The
may include the geographical positioning of the area. The geography of the area may be determined by
the contour of the area, altitude, physical feature such as mountains and other feature such as trees and
the surrounding area vegetation. The reference point of the area is always selected and important data
from the construction site is then extracted. This data provides an important information for the
excavator who had interest in the project.
The major purpose of documenting construction drawing include:
•They work as Instruments for material take-offs
• They provide procedure to be followed during construction.
• They act as a Means for granting a construction permit: Before construction can begin, the
local building parties must check the working drawings to see that they have met the
requirements
• They are used for competitive bidding.by this they allow the potential contractors a uniform
guide for preparing bids, therefore providing the owner a way of reducing the building costs.
• They act as a means of coordinating trade: Working drawings provide a good rapport between
material suppliers and specialized trades.
•They eliminate remeasurements in case of future reconstruction. This is achieved by ensuring
that the Drawings are furnished in case of legal disputes.
• They define the agreement between owner and tenant: In leasing of a building, the owner
must use the working drawings in the contract agreement
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1Building and construction illustrated John Wesley and sons 2014

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2. construction drawings, details, schedules and specifications used in the construction project.
The following are various construction drawing which are very useful during construction they show
different angles of the building so that the constructor will not have any difficulties during the building
process
Site plan (scale 1:500)

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Scale 1:500
Floor plan

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scale1:500

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Side elevation
Scale1:500

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Front elevation(scale 1:500)

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FIRST FLOOR DOOR SCHEDULE
SIZE (cm) MARK FINISH OF
THE DOOR
DEVICE FRAME CLOSER THOLD REMARKS
210 by
170
1001 PTD Key lock WD CLOSER ALUMINIUM Should be painted
blue and make up
of hardwood
trees
270 by
210
1002 PTD Passage RATED HM CLOSER STEEL Should be painted
white and made
up of softwood
210 by
170
1003 STAIN Passage WD N/A ALUMINIUM Should be painted
white and made
up of softwood
200 by
300
1004 PTD key lock HM N/A ALUMINIUM Should be painted
blue and made up
of hardwood tree
210 by
170
1005 PTD Passage HM CLOSER STEEL Should be a glass
door. With a blue
frame

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4-5TH FLOOR DOOR SCHEDULE
SIZE (cm) MARK FINISH OF
THE DOOR
DEVICE FRAME CLOSER THOLD REMARKS
210 by
170
1001 PTD Key lock WD CLOSER ALUMINIUM Painted blue with
a pink frame
made up of
hardwood tree
270 by
210
1002 PTD Passage RATED HM CLOSER STEEL Painted navy blue
with a pink frame
made up of
softwood
210 by
170
1003 STAIN Passage WD N/A ALUMINIUM Painted blue with
a pink frame
made up of
hardwood tree
200 by
300
1004 PTD key lock HM N/A ALUMINIUM Painted white
with a blue frame
made of softwood
tree
210 by
170
1005 PTD Passage HM CLOSER STEEL Painted blue with
a pink frame
made up of
hardwood tree

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1st FLOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE
2-5th FLOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE
SYMBOL QUANTITIY WIDITH HEIGHT TYPE FRAME SCREEN NOTES
A 14 120 220 AWNING WOOD NO The window should be
painted green with
glazed glass
B 10 40 80 FIXED STEEL YES The window should be
painted green with
frosted glass
C 9 35 75 AWNING STEEL YES The window should be
painted green with
frosted glass
D 7 70 150 FIXED WOOD NO The window should be
painted green with
frosted glass
E 6 90 200 FIXED STEEL NO The window should be
painted green with
frosted glass

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