Construction Information Management: A Detailed Project Report

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Contents
Table of Figures:...................................................................................................................................1
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
LO1.......................................................................................................................................................3
P1......................................................................................................................................................3
P2......................................................................................................................................................3
M1.....................................................................................................................................................5
LO2.......................................................................................................................................................8
P3......................................................................................................................................................8
P4......................................................................................................................................................8
M2...................................................................................................................................................10
LO3.....................................................................................................................................................12
P5....................................................................................................................................................12
P6....................................................................................................................................................12
M3...................................................................................................................................................12
LO4.....................................................................................................................................................13
P7....................................................................................................................................................13
P8....................................................................................................................................................15
M9...................................................................................................................................................17
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................19
Reference:............................................................................................................................................20
Table of Figures:
Figure 1: Concrete frame.........................................................................................................................4
Figure 2: Steel Frame...............................................................................................................................6
Figure 3: Wood frame..............................................................................................................................7
Figure 4: Drawing....................................................................................................................................8
Figure 5: Scheduling..............................................................................................................................10
Figure 6: Participants in a construction project....................................................................................13
Figure 7: Relationship between Participation in a project.....................................................................15
Figure 8: CAD.......................................................................................................................................17
Figure 9: BIM........................................................................................................................................18

Introduction
In this report we are developing a project on the basis of different types of
construction information. Every construction information has some particular
use in the context of the project which is developing. For every part of project,
we will include the construction drawings, details of the project and scheduling
the particular part in the project. This information will give specification to the
project which can be used for the information of project module. Every drawing
will be attached with specification and then clashes will be find in the drawings.
Then finally the types of information will be found which are produced by the
different participants in the project.

LO1
P1
Initially construction information should be stated clearly so that it easily
understandable. This part is performed in the initial phase so that the
information of tendering process is cleared to the contractor and designers, this
helps in the biding process as this gives idea of availability of resources which
are to be used are in the project. The main focus is on the managing and
planning part of the construction work. In this certain points are kept in mind
while constructing the site which are security, site transport, fire precautions,
authorisation requirements, escape path, site hoarding, liaison &
communication, parking and emergency procedures.
Plans are made to identify quantifying resources, assessing needs developing
strategies, defining goals, allocating and describing tasks and monitoring the
process of entire project. Different plans are made to complete the work such as
cost plan, Environment plan, execution plan, implementation plan, business
plan, travel plan and quality plan.
To provide basic safety boundaries are constructed around the site and gates are
provided for access to the site. Waste management systems are installed to
maintain the hygiene. Fire resistive steel and concrete materials are used so that
the time can be extended to catch fire. Non-combustible materials are used in
constructing walls and roof, this increasing the time to bear the heat.

P2
The commercial building can be classified into 3 categories which are mid-rise,
high-rise and low rise. These are categorized according to the floors of the
building. Mid-rise ranges from 7 story to 25 story and low-rise range till 7 story
and above 25 story the building comes in high-rise.
There are different stars or class defined for quality of office building i.e. 1 star,
2 star or class C building, 3 star or class B, 4 star or class A and class A
building.
Type one: Fire Resistive
The walls, columns, partition, roofs and floors are made with non-combustible
materials which are designed in such a way that it prevents fire to certain extent.
Steel materials used must be fire protective as they tend to lose their strength.
Type two: Non-combustible
The walls, columns, partition, roofs and floors are non-combustible but they are
less resistance towards fire. The word non-combustible refers to the fuel which
is less resistive to evoke fire. Fire break down the materials strength causing the
building to collapse. These are mostly exposed to roof system, metal floors and
walls.
Type three: Ordinary
Floors and roof are made of wood so they catch fire easily but have a time
period of 2 hours to sustain fire.
Type four: Heavy timber

Girders, columns and beams are sometimes made of timber which has a rating
of 2 hours to withstand fire. The minimum size of this is 8X8 whereas the
minimum size of timber used for roofs and floors 3X6. Heavy planks are
preferable as can withstand heavy loads and resistant to fire. The structure can
collapse due to fire which breaks down the materials strength. Timber if ignited
can produce its own fuel which lets the fire to continue. It requires large amount
of water to cool down the wood and stop the fire.
Type five: Wood Frame
In this entire frame is constructed using wood. The frame, walls, doors, floor
and roof are highly exposed to catch fire but if the density of wood is more it
would take more time to burn completely. Entire structure is based on wood
material so if fire ignited then it would completely destroy the building until the
fuel is vanished.
M1
Concrete Structure
Figure 1: Concrete frame
(Source: Concrete blcok, 2019)

These types of structure are used commonly in almost every building or
structure. In this the frame is constructed with the use of concrete. The structure
is divided into 2 parts i.e. beams and columns. In this column are the main
frame on which the slabs are constructed and columns holds main weight of the
entire structure and slabs holds the secondary weight. If there is any damage in
the column then entire structure is in danger but if there is any damage in the
slab then only that floor is in danger. Steel cage are made in which filling of
sand, cement, stones are filled. The mixture is hardened in some time due to the
chemical reactions.
Steel Frame
Figure 2: Steel Frame
(Source: Steel Frame, 2019)
In this the construction is done with the help of mild steel which is strong in
nature. There are many advantages of using steel frame as these are flexible and
can be mould easily without cracking and can absorb vibrations caused by
earthquakes to a certain extent. Steel wouldn’t scatter into pieces when force is
applied instead it would slowly bend. Disadvantage of using steel frame is that
it tends to lose its strength when exposed to fire/ heat. Steel frame are preferred
in high level buildings.

Woof frame
Figure 3: Wood frame
(Source: Wood frame, 2019)
This is a light frame and construction time for this is less as compared to
concrete and steel frames. Most of the equipment can be handled by hands and
in this frame is combined with the help of nails and nut-bolt. There are large
numbers of construction type available in the market but disadvantage of using
wood is that it easily catches fire and isn’t strong enough of withstand natural
disaster. The frame can be easily disturbed with strong winds caused by
hurricanes and tornados.

LO2
P3
Figure 4: Drawing
P4
SR.N
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Description Number Cost/Unit Total Cost
1 Plain Steel bottom for windows 19 25 $475
2 Plain Steel bottom for doors 12 35 $420
3 Plain Glass side bottoms for
doors and windows
6 37 $222
4 Plain Steel Pillars 40 75 $3000
5 Plain Steel roof bottom 60 54 $3240

6 Plain Steel wall stand bottom 28 15 $420
7 Plain Steel wall side bottom 30 76 $2280
8 Plain Steel wall stand 3 452 $1356
9 Plain Steel side bottom 12 37 $444
10 Plain Steel bottoms 40 34 $1360
Total cost for the Steel $13217
SR.No Description Number Cost/Unit Total Cost
1 Cement Bags 150 10 $1500
2 Bamboo 120 45 $5400
3 Steel roof (Per b 4000). 10 400 $4000
4 Bolt-Nut upper bottom. 86(per p
70 )
80 70 $162
5 Bolt-Nut for down pillars .36p.
(pp 70 )
33 70 $166
6 Gajolx pin.40kg (per kg.80) 36 80 $60
7 10 tractors of stones. (per tractor
contains 45000)
15 4500 $862
8 10 small size of sand stones
45000
14 4500 $893
9 7 tractors sand- 17500( per
tractor contains 2500)
8 2500 $165
10 Rod for base foundation. 50kgs-
2400
60 48 $55
21 Door and Window hardware 25 54 $30
Total cost(non-wood) material $13293
Sr.no Labour cost Number Total Cost

22 Concrete engineer including
labour cost - 56000
Labour $1200
23 Engineer for Wooden work cost
- 50000
labour $850
Total cost(Labour) $2050
Total Project Cost 28.560* 4 Storey
M2
Figure 5: Scheduling
(Source: Planning, 2019)
Designers design the work schedule instead of consultants. They prepare production information with
specification, bills, drawings and contract documents. Scheduling means listing the work required to
complete the project. This includes the description of the task which contains the brief of materials &
work and overall quantity needed to build the project. This shows cost and schedule in which there are
2 types of cost: direct cost and indirect cost and in scheduling, time oriented and resource oriented are
seen. Critical path and job schedule is managed.

LO3
P5
Size of Office Area: 32’-17/16” to 43’-7 1/4”
Size of Cubical Area: 36’-6”/16” to 84’-0 1/4”
Size of Lift Area: 19’-3/16” to 20’-0 1/8”
Size of Reception Area: 15’-10” to 15’- 10 3/8”
Size of Door length: 14’ – 9 1/8”
Size of Conference Room Area: 68’-11 5/16” to 44’ - 7 15/16”
Size of Director’s Room Area: 52’ – 37/8” to 70’-4 13/16”
P6
There is wastage of area so design could be improved so that area is utilized in
proper manner. Due to the design more number of people can be accommodated
in the building.
There are 2 lift installed in the design which is simply wastage of area, material
and cost is increased, in order to make it efficient single lift would work.
Resting room isn’t installed in the office for the staff to relax and pantry is also
missing in the diagram.
M3
In construction field discrepancies mostly occur within the architecture details,
design, quality, and materials. When coordination is not good, drawings have
errors or jobs are assigned to other person of different field can cause
discrepancies in the construction project. Discrepancies are caused between
construction and design for huge projects. Sometimes plans don’t work when
they are practically applied then conflict occurs.