Construction Information Production in Building Construction Projects

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Construction Information Production
(2019)

Index
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
LO 1:................................................................................................................................................4
Task 1...........................................................................................................................................4
(a) Explain the use of construction information in the context of the given project...............4
(b) Types of construction information and their uses..............................................................5
LO 2:................................................................................................................................................7
Task 2...........................................................................................................................................7
(b) Outline Bill of Quantities...................................................................................................7
LO 3:................................................................................................................................................8
Task 3...........................................................................................................................................8
(c) Critique a body of construction information, identifying errors and discrepancies...........8
LO 4:................................................................................................................................................9
Task 4...........................................................................................................................................9
(a) Types of information produced by different participants in a construction project...........9
(b) Examine the relationship between different bodies of information and how they work in
conjunction............................................................................................................................10
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
References......................................................................................................................................12

Introduction
The size and complexity of the construction projects in the current industrial scenario are
increasing day by day. Introduction of new technologies, processes, and methods in the
construction industry is a common phenomenon. Project owners are making unique and diverse
demands which affect the laws and policies related to them. Due to such advancements and
increasing complexities in the construction industry, it is very important to have an efficient way
to manage the information generated from these.
In this report, a detailed description of the strategies, designs, and planning for the construction
project will be developed. Also, an efficient way to manage the information generated for such a
construction project will be provided. The report will give a blueprint of the steps and processes
to be carried out in a construction phase.

LO 1:
Task 1
(a) Explain the use of construction information in the context of the given project.
Importance of Construction Information
In the current construction scenario, there is a building to be constructed inside an industrial park
which is situated along an expressway that connects the Heathrow airport to London. The
location and site of the project play an important role in designing the construction plan and
budget. The data generated by these pre-construction processes is massive and needs to be
handled properly. Any distortion or damage to the information can have a drastic impact on the
entire project. It can cause delay and financial loss to the owners and the stakeholders (Kahle,
Bohle, Painter, Messmer, Glockner, Beckenbauer, Cramer and Winter, 2017).
Parallel to these circumstances, if the required data and information for the construction is
available to the project owner and managers within a viable time period, the planning, scheduling
and budgeting of the project can be done on time. It will result in the timely delivery of a perfect
building structure. The problems can also arise from the sub-contractors and the suppliers’ side.
As the delivery of the resources and services are in the hands of the subcontractors, the delivery
time should be contractually scheduled so that any delay can be compensated by these suppliers.
Business Information Management (BIM) helps the project manager to efficiently document the
data collected from various sources and project entities and also the design and requirement
information of the construction project (Chudley and Greeno, 2016).
Use of construction information for the proposed building construction
In the given scenario, in order to generate a proper plan to address all the required functionalities
and designs, it is very important to gather and document all the details of planning, designing,
workflow, and budget structures. The construction information report needs to have a
construction plan, building design for all the rooms and floors, a work breakdown structure along
with a Gantt chart, and a detailed list of all the resources (with complete pricing) required in the
construction of the proposed building.

The cost of the resources might be affected by the delays in their delivery or due to an increase in
the market rates of any particular resources. The project manager or the contractor cannot really
keep the track of all these switches in the costing. Thus, the small variations in the prices to be
paid to the suppliers and the workers can reflect in a significantly huge loss encountered by the
project owner. Therefore, to mitigate this growing loss, accurate values of all the costs are noted
and stored in the database. The information management in the construction project also helps to
compensate for any uncertainties and approximations in the cost prediction, and in safety issues
(Xu, Chong and Liao, 2019).
The construction information management will help in managing the following:
 The building project information,
 Planning, design and management information of the building,
 Risk and hazards management plan for the building site, and
 Data about the already present health & safety guides (Ganah and John, 2015).
Thus, BIM and other information management systems are important to be used before starting
the actual construction of the building in the industrial complex. All the pre-construction data
should be collected and represented in a proper report structure to the owner, sub-contractors and
construction workers.
(b) Types of construction information and their uses
The construction information, also known as specifications, are the particulars for the tasks that
are required to be fulfilled in the proposed construction process. The basic details added in the
construction information are materials, the process used, project scope and quality, etc. The
suppliers and subcontractors will use this data set to select the right raw material for the building.
The information id the outcome of the discussion between the project owner and the contractor.
There are basically three main types of construction information, which are:
1. Prescriptive Information,
2. Performance Information, and
3. Proprietary Information

For the construction of the proposed building we will be using the following information
processes:
Prescriptive Information
From all the types of information, the prescriptive information is based on the details and
specification of the material type used in the project installation. Architect and the engineer will
be assigned the job of design specifications. This information gives a proper image of the way
the building is going to look like. This information is also sub-divided into three parts; product,
general and execution. The general information comprises of quality standards, handling of the
product, and also quality control information.
Performance Information
This information comes after the prescriptive specs. It is mainly focused on the operational and
functional requirements for the building. It gives the detail of the final image and capability of
the project. The main role in this phase is of the engineer or the architect and not of the owner
and contractor. The engineer directs the sub-contractors about the detailing and designing. Out of
all the three information processes, the performance information is collected through a large
phase of testing and quality checks.
The development of the building will result in the development of a huge amount of data. The
construction of the building is going to generate the following information:
 Plan, design and the budget of the building
 Designs, project outline, building framework, drawings and map
 Requirement specifications
 Work breakdown structure and project schedules
 Fieldworks, instruments, and techniques
 Legal and contractual documents for the project
The main aim of storing the construction data is not only to analyze the cost patterns and the
budget of the construction. For the building to be developed, it is very important to have a
detailed understanding of the design and outcomes which were desired by the owner. The
building will include a variety of offices to be sold or rented to other investor and companies.

Besides the cost and resources information, there are some other requirements to be developed
for the health and safety precautions for the client as well as the workers on the site. The
information includes:
 Hoardings and banners required at the site
 Road networks and restrictions at some places
 Properly placed fire extinguishers and alternatives
 Distribution of the authorities
 Smoking, parking, safety instruments, and other information
LO 2:
Task 2
(b) Outline Bill of Quantities
According to the construction design and blueprints, and outline of the bills and quantities is
developed for the building construction. The amount is divided on the basis of the type of
resources or services used. The total pricing of particular construction activity is based on its cost
per hour and a total number of hours of its utilization. The following table will help in the
identification of the bill amount and its distribution in various departments.
S. NO. Activity or Task Rate/hour Time (in
hours)
Total cost
1. Soil and Ground
Excavation using machines
£ 19.58 12 £ 234.96
2. Soil and Ground
Excavation using hands
£ 30.85 8 £ 246.8
3. On-site waste disposal by
machines
£ 44.55 2 £ 89.1
4. On-site waste disposal by
hands
£ 28.46 6 £ 170.76

5. Land Filling £ 50 3 £ 150
6. Surface Soil and Land
Treatment
£ 52.5 5 £ 262.5
7. Project
manager/Contractor for
management.
- - £ 5000
8. Services and Facilities - - £ 5,000
9. Raw materials and
requirements.
- - £ 25,900
10. Machines’ Rent £ 50.0 50 £ 2,500
Table 1: Outline of Bill Quantities
LO 3:
Task 3
(c) Critique a body of construction information, identifying errors and discrepancies.
The diagrams and blueprints are used to identify the clashes in the project. The main clashes
identified in the construction process along with the discrepancies are:
o The minimal amount of the workers and staff members who can be fitted on the floor.
o A larger space in the main room or hall can remain unused
o Poor and inefficient designs of the rooms and improper space distribution
o Flaws in the construction process resulting in distortion and less consistency in the
building.
o Incompatible raw materials used in the building can be visible after final construction.

LO 4:
Task 4
(a) Types of information produced by different participants in a construction project.
In a construction project, there are various types of participants each playing a different role and
fulfills a particular project requirement. Every project involves multiple construction works
which are monitored and executed by different individuals or groups. Therefore, all such entities
in the project produce a lot of data based on their field of execution. A lot of integration in all the
construction departments have to be done. For example, in the designing phase of the building in
the industrial park, the architect and the engineer integrate their thoughts and ideas together to
generate the most viable and efficient construction design for the owner. Such integration in the
construction work generates complex datasets which are hard to be managed by any individual
alone. Therefore, a study in this report will provide a brief idea of the variety of information
produced by different participants in the construction project.
Types of Participants and the Information generated by them.
From the development of the project concept to the final delivery of the building structures, the
construction project involves a lot of participants with different tasks. They fulfill multiple jobs
like designing, planning, building, delivery, etc. The participants are as follows (Babaeian, Yiu
and Wilkinson, 2016):
 Owners/Employers – The one who hires the contractors to carry a construction project.
He has the information of the project aim, budgets, payments, etc.
 Architect/Engineer – Guides the project and develops the design, understand the
requirements, ensures that the design is followed.
 Project Manager - Appointed or hired by the owner and is role is to coordinate the
project and ensure the quality.
 Quality Surveyor – Advises the owner about the contract, budget and optimal project
steps and tasks.
 Clerks - Monitors the daily workflow and practices and assures proper execution.

 Contractor – He is appointed by the owner and works according to the contract signed
by the company. He carries designs, requirement specifications, and bills. He can appoint
other sub-contractors.
(b) Examine the relationship between different bodies of information and how they work in
conjunction.
All the parties and the departments in a construction process are deeply integrated with one
another for a high dependency with each other. Any lack of coordination between these parties
can cause a significant issue in the construction phase.
Figure 1: Participants of a Construction Project

For the construction of the office building, first, a proper goal and project aim will be generated
by the owner. Using this information, the contractor will initiate the project and appoints various
designing and planning tasks to the construction team. The team will then divide the work
according to their fields and potential. This is the flow pattern of the tasks in the construction
project (Crotty, 2013).
In order to define a workflow and relationship between various bodies in the construction, a
workflow diagram, and work breakdown structure can be developed by the project planner or
designer. This will divide the project responsibilities and specify the relations to be maintained
by various project bodies.
Conclusion
The building construction in the project scenario was capable of generating large data and
information. The large distribution of departments and participants in the construction process
generates a lot of information. Improper management of this information can affect the project
outcome or can cause a huge delay in the delivery. Various methods to analyze such information,
tools to design a blueprint and techniques to manage the information are given in this report.
This information management system will help the contractor and the owner to successfully
extract valuable information from the store data and use it in completing the project in an
efficient and timely manner.

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