Construction Information Production for a 5-Floor Office Building

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Construction Information Production

Contents
Introduction:....................................................................................................................................3
LO1 Evaluate different types of construction information in the context of diverse project types.4
(a)Explain the use of construction information in the context of the given project....................4
(b) Describe the different types of construction information and their uses. What type of
construction information will you use for the current scenario and justify their use?................5
(c) Compare different types of construction information to identify their suitability in specific
contexts........................................................................................................................................6
LO2 Develop construction drawings, details, schedules and specifications in support of a given
construction project.........................................................................................................................6
(a) Prepare a set of general arrangement drawings, selected details and door/window
schedules......................................................................................................................................7
(b)Produce an outline bill of quantities.......................................................................................7
(c)Compose a schedule of works...............................................................................................10
LO3 Interpret different types of construction information in order to explain a construction
project............................................................................................................................................11
LO4 Assess ways in which construction professionals collaborate in the production of
construction information................................................................................................................11
(a)Assess the types of information produced by different participants in a construction project.
Using the current project as a case study...................................................................................11
(b)Examine the relationship between different bodies of information and how they work in
conjunction................................................................................................................................11
(c)Compare the roles of CAD and BIM in the collaborative production of construction
information................................................................................................................................12
Conclusion:....................................................................................................................................13
References......................................................................................................................................14

Introduction:
Construction information is one of the most important and essential document in the construction
work which is clearly stating the objective, scope of the project, cost involved in the project
along with safety issues, health and hazard issues involved in the project and it is required by the
client. In this project, the initial conceptual design is made for the office consisting of high
specification office rooms and conference rooms. This office is located in an industrial park near
the expressway linking international airport and major city in the U.K. Different types of
construction information are explained and their uses in the construction process. The bill of
quantity and schedule of work is made for the same project. The role computer aided design and
BIM in the construction information are also discussed. The CAD designs are made for the
building floor in AUTOCAD software and specific information are mentioned.
LO1 Evaluate different types of construction information in the context of
diverse project types.
(a)Explain the use of construction information in the context of the given project.
Construction information is set of information which client expects and is generated in the
possession of the client and contains the appropriate information and details about the
construction project. The major details contained in the construction information or pre
construction information is the information about the construction, management of the project,
planning of the project, safety hazards and health hazards. Construction hazards and design
hazard is also included in the construction information along with the precautions and the
measures to avoid them.
Construction information plays a vital role in the process of construction and it has wide range of
uses in the construction. Some of the primary and major uses of construction information in this
project are:
 Construction information helps in effectively managing the construction process as
planning and making lists of resources required assist in making them available on time
without any delay and hindrance in construction process.
 It is used to avoid delay in construction project and prevent uneconomical operations or
unavailability of the required requirement.
 The construction information is used to identify the problems before and in the early
stage of the construction which helps in arranging the alternative operators and suppliers
before the requirement occurs.
 Quality control records
 Quality assurance records

 Legal documents like contracts and other important legal files
 Planning the entire construction process
 Designing the layout, schedules
 Details of cash flow
(b) Describe the different types of construction information and their uses. What
type of construction information will you use for the current scenario and justify
their use?
There are various types of pre-construction information which is used to plan and clearly provide
the definition of the project, harmful issues that can occur in the construction, analysis of the
construction, scope and schedule of the project. Construction information can be categorized as
follows:
1. Construction project information
2. Planning and management information
3. Safety information
4. Health and hazards information
Construction Project information: Information regarding the construction project is included
in this category. Basic details of the construction are mentioned in this type of information. The
description of initial to final stage of the construction is included in construction project
information. The dates and the entire schedule of the construction process are also mentioned.
The contact information of every member of the person involved in the project of construction
along with the arrangements of the project is included.
Planning and management information: In planning and management information, details
regarding the planning of the entire construction are done. How the management task of the
construction will be implemented during the construction is planned and documented to avoid
confusions and delays in the work. If any other alternatives required during the project, then it is
also decided and mentioned. The security issues, site hoarding, emergency fire prevention,
transportation, restriction on smoking, restrictions on parking, solutions to escape from site
during the emergency conditions are also included.
Safety Information: Issues concerned with the construction site and equipment that will be used
are put into consideration in the safety information. The details of the existing structures if any,
ground conditions, access, issues related to the nearby land or adjacent land and boundaries
information are included. Risks are identified initially and preventive measures are set up and
documented in the safety information of the construction information.

Health and hazard information: In this information, details that deals with the hazardous
materials and things related to construction are included. The asbestos, contaminated land is the
part of the health and hazard information. The issues relating to the storage and use of hazardous
raw materials and if toxic material used in the construction are included are included in it. The
safety measures and precautions are also suggested in this document.
In this project majorly all the above mentioned construction information will be used in varying
proportions. As this building will be used for an official purpose, so it will be used by lot of
people of office and from outside the office, therefore safety information must be included along
with the hazards and health information. The project information should also be included like
scope of the project, cost of the project. Schedules of major phases of the project should be
mentioned to make the entire process planned systematically. Agreements and legal contacts if
any present and required must be included in this construction information.
(c) Compare different types of construction information to identify their suitability
in specific contexts
The construction information is categorized on different basis and can be compared on
the basic of their applications. The project information is used for giving the basic and
major details of the project while planning and management information is used to make
the layout of the construction process. In planning phase all tasks relating to the entire
construction is decided as well as the management tasks are planned, schedule of the
every construction phase so that progress at each stage can be recorded.
The basic difference between safety information and hazard information is that if any
hazardous material is used in the construction is identified and precautions are developed
while in safety information the issues relating to the safety of the equipment and
constructional site are mentioned along with the risks in the project if identified.

LO2 Develop construction drawings, details, schedules and specifications in
support of a given construction project.
(a) Prepare a set of general arrangement drawings, selected details and
door/window schedules.

(b)Produce an outline bill of quantities
Table 1: Bill of quantity for wooden frames
S.NO Description Quantity Rate
(in $)
Amount
(in $)
1 Plain wooden base 40 350 14000
2 Plain wooden side
base
13 350 4550
3 Wooden wall stand 3 350 1050
4 Wooden bottom side
base
34 350 11900
5 Wooden roof base 33 350 11550
6 Wooden pillars 50 350 17, 500
7 Wooden side base for
doors and windows
40 350 14000
8 Wooden base for
doors
6 350 2100
9 Wooden base for
windows
12 350 4200
Total cost of wood: $80, 850
Table 2: Bill of quantity for labor and other material
S.NO Description Quantity Rate
(in $)
Amount
(in $)
1 Cement bags 90 380 34200

2 Steel used for roof: 10 bundle 3500 35000
3 Bamboo 120 Pieces 40 4800
4 Nut bolts 150 65 9750
5 8 tractor stones 8 tractors 40000 320000
6 Sandstones small size 10 35000 350000
7 Rod for ground
foundation
50 kg 50 2500
8 sand 5 tractors 2500 12500
9 Hardware for window
and doors
- - 25
10 Labor cost and
concrete engineer
1000
11 Wooden engineer
cost
800
Total cost: $ 770,575

(c)Compose a schedule of works.
Table 3: Schedule of work
(d) Justify the use of specific types of construction information in Task 1 & Task 2
in support of the project.
The construction information mentioned in the task 1 and task 2 is appropriate as per the project.
The information of the project like cost of the project and schedules of the project is appropriate
as it very important while starting any project. Information regarding the cost of the project is
essential it helps in calculating the budget. Schedule information helps in planning the entire
process from initial to final stage. Hazard information is totally useful in this project as it can
clearly identify the hazardous issues in the project while the safety information identifies the risk
in the project and the equipment. All the information depicted in the CAD drawing are
appropriate according the requirement of the office building.
Unit Description Completion
Duration
Pour foundation 5 days
Rough framing 30 days
Rough plumbing, electrical 5 days
Installation of insulation 2 days
Interior trim finishing 5 days
Exterior driveways and walkways 5 days
Finish mechanical trims 2 days
Install mirrors, doors 10 days
Final walkthrough building 2days

LO3 Interpret different types of construction information in order to explain
a construction project
(a)Relate a set of construction drawings to a specification.
Evaluate construction drawings and details to identify errors and clashes.
(c)Critique a body of construction information, identifying errors and discrepancies.
(d) Propose corrections to construction drawings and specifications using industry
standard forms of notation.
LO4 Assess ways in which construction professionals collaborate in the
production of construction information.
(a)Assess the types of information produced by different participants in a
construction project. Using the current project as a case study.
The different information provided in this project of construction is up to the mark. The needed
information like cost of the project, schedule of the project is properly planned and estimated.
Along with it, the materials required for the entire construction as well as the human resources
and their cost are mentioned correctly.
(b)Examine the relationship between different bodies of information and how they
work in conjunction.
In present scenario, different body of information works in collaboration with each other in
construction projects as it is an interdisciplinary work and large number of complex information
n are integrated with the other construction information and systems. It is most widely as
construction project having simple client contractor relationship to complex projects with
financial agreements, supply chain and design of supplier is involved.

Various details in the construction information is dependent on each other. The design of the
project is directly related with the requirement of the client. The design is also related to the
budget of the client and the final design is implemented by considering the estimated cost. The
schedule information is directly related with the design and the duration of the project. Other
essential systems and bodies of information which are working in conjunction with each other
are: BIM, CAD, document management system, safety i9mnformation as well as health and
hazard information.
(c)Compare the roles of CAD and BIM in the collaborative production of
construction information.
CAD is used in designing electrical and mechanical components included in the construction
project. CAD is used by the civil engineers, architects to make designs of the building to be
constructed. Accurate drawings and new plans for the building in two dimensions and three
dimensions is also a part of CAD in the construction. This is also used to prepare the draft the
building. It is also used to create the initial designs and layouts of the building, calculations
related to the construction of the building, details of the design, making new drawings if required
and linking all these applications to the analysis and manufacturing. It assists the constructing by
generating the detailed design of the project building in 2 dimensional diagrams and 3
dimensional diagrams. It also decrease the time required for designing as it provides simulation
instead of testing the physical prototype or build structure.
BIM is used designing the buildings which are used for commercial purposes (like airport,
schools, office buildings, etc.). It is nowadays becoming the standard of the industry. BIM of the
buildings also helps in detecting the collision and major issues relating to the construction are
also identified. BIM is used to showcase the building project in the digital form which will be
utilized for taking decisions during the construction process. Various information are part of
BIM which is helpful in the construction information like geometry of the building, details
regarding the geographical information & lidar , specifications, features, visual appearance,
acoustic and thermal characteristics. The three dimensional design of the building is also
connected and linked with the schedules of the construction process. Budget of the construction
project can also be calculated by linking it with the 3d model.. Also cost per head is calculated
by using 3d models of the BIM.

Conclusion:
The construction information for 5 floor framed building which will be used for the office is
designed in CAD along with different type’s construction information and their uses. The bill of
quantity and schedule of work is prepared and the role BIM & CAD in construction explained.
The drawing is evaluated and corrections are suggested as per the requirement.