Construction Strategy and Management: Impact and Methods

This report, focusing on Northstone (NI) Limited, delves into construction strategy and management, exploring its impact on the built environment, social and economic factors, and alternative construction methods. It examines historical precedents, alternative methods for domestic and commercial use (ICF, foam concrete, and concrete wall forms), and the influence of government policies on building design. The report also addresses health and safety considerations associated with alternative methods and concludes with a design proposal using computer-aided drawing tools.

Construction Strategy
Contents

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................4
P1 Construction industry and it impact on the built environment..........................................4
P2 Social and economical factors and their impact on construction industry........................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
P3 Development of alternative construction methods using historic precedents...................5
P4 Explore alternative construction methods that is used for domestic and commercial use 6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
P5. Define how government policies have had an impact on building design.......................7
P6. Explore the health & safety considerations associated with alternative construction
method....................................................................................................................................8
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................9
P7. Produce a design proposal, using computer aided drawing tools....................................9
P8. Present a design proposal that utilises alternative methods of construction..................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Construction strategy and management is explained as a professional service which
utilised expert or specialised individual, project management techniques for oversee planning,
design and construction of project. In simple terms, construction strategy aids to complete a
project from the beginning to end (Wu and et. al., 2020). The main purpose of construction
management is to control the project time, delivery, quality and cost. This report is written from
perspective of Northstone (NI) limited and this is a leading diversified organisation that performs
work in different locations within construction industry. Moreover, this report highlights on
construction industry and it impact on environment. Social and economic factors with their
effect on construction and examine or identify of alternative construction methods will also
include in the upcoming report. In the last, formulation of design proposal with use of computer-
aided drawing is undertake in report to perform work with alternative methods.
TASK 1
P1 Construction industry and it impact on the built environment
Strategy is a subject which exercised minds of political, business leader and military for
different centuries. The earliest recorded attempts towards define strategy and it emanate from
top authorities for identifying strategic options that is available on battlefield. The acceptance
that is related with strategic behaviour define business and this Construction project that states
around the world generate significant impact on the environment. It results that local and global
scale of environment both are impacted, so with evaluation of each stage which relates with
construction process generate a measurable environment impact. The mining processes used by
source materials and also to transport all sources aids to generate emission that generate
problems to formulate as well as complete construction activities all around the world. With
rapid develop of construction project NorthStone remove work by focusing on project that
minimise pollution from construction (Singh and et. al., 2020). It is also used to generate
contractors through which firms perform work in an organised manner. Climate change is the
most common perspective that is raised due to change in construction and also it define that
human activity is playing an important role to accelerate the process. This is because
construction firms contribute in climate change through contributing in carbon dioxide emission.

P2 Social and economical factors and their impact on construction industry
With acceptance of all social and economical factors this is understand that a major
increase is identified to manage all task according to decided factors. Researcher develop
appropriate and meaningful results through analysing all aspects of construction that aids to
manage work in a systematic manner. Strategic management is explain as a systematic approach
for performing task in a constant manner. Concept of strategy define all task is completed by
analyse of strategic choices in order to perform work with strategic approach. Strategic
management also generate results through identify of factors that relates with construction
investment (Bai and et. al., 2020). Further, economic aspects such as investment contributes for
development and growth of the local as well as national economics. Both construction and
operation generate facility and it impacts on society and environment. Like, healthcare
infrastructure consume more amount of resources due to which it is complex for Northstone to
manage construction project in an appropriate manner. Moreover, construction industry directly
and indirectly utilise about 40% of material flow to enter in world economy
(https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB10631.pdf). Along with this extraction, processing,
transportation etc. undertake materials to create positive work environment in country. In simple
terms, construction within literature support to perform all activities through developing overall
economy by observing all materials that is used to complete construction. Moreover, from
perspective of society this is understand and conceived that management focus on last stage of
process through improving human or physical activities and it helps to manage work with
engage of social activities. Moreover, this also states about simple way for facilitate about
consulting services to mange work in proper manner.
TASK 2
P3 Development of alternative construction methods using historic precedents
Construction is also known as building construction and it involve techniques and
industry that relates with assembly of structure for formulation of appropriate shelter.
Construction is recognise as an ancient human activity and it start with functional need within a
controlled environment for moderate effects of climate (Fuchibe and et. al., 2018). Human
shelter are at simple and this aids to manage work by development of appropriate industrial
culture. The primitive building: stone age had moved outside the wide area for search of food but

they are too historic. So it not work as an alternative option in current scenario. Basic elements
of environment control and concern about construction activities. On the other side, tent is basic
element which is used for control about concern related with environment construction. But this
is not appropriate because it impacts on human body. So brick and block, steel frame etc. are
used by organisation (Xing and et. al., 2019). This is because brick and block is most common
method used that is specifically relates with construction of houses. In simple terms, it involves
construction of internal blockwork walls that are surrounded by external walls. Similarly, steel
frame method is also used to manage work with decided approach as it use steel frame to
manage work with formulate of appropriate internal structure. Along with this by use of
traditional methods management of Northstone generate or bring some advantages that aids to
formulate building in an unique manner. Moreover, builders follow linear method and this
results all construction work increase cost because it aids to manage work with different
approach.
P4 Explore alternative construction methods that is used for domestic and commercial use
With analyse of changes that relates with innovative designs of building, results that
construction industry is going through significant and exciting changes. It determines that
individual shape future by formulating relevant changes that come into effect for develop of
sustainable building process. Some alternative methods to complete construction activities are
mention as follow:
 ICF- Insulated concrete forms (ICF) consists about two panels that are EPS and XPS and
they are connected by web that molded into form for providing attachment that results
with interior and exterior finisher. This webs stud in a wood wall and this forms to
develop masonry blocks, steel reinforced to perform work within a project site.
 Foam concrete forms- These kinds of forms follows non-traditional methods. Thus, the
concrete is poured upside down, so that a concrete of expected finish is acquire (Liang
and et. al., 2019). These forms are either made from melamine, acrylic glass or laminated
board. These forms create negative spaces that bring an artistic look to the final concrete
cast.
 Concrete wall forms- These are pre- manufactured forming systems used to cast large
area walls, foundations and piers. These systems are either made with engineering wood
with a steel framing. This is also made completely with steel. These individual elements

are connected together by pins or latches. Ties are used in these frameworks to hold the
reinforcement in place when the concrete is dispensed.
TASK 3
P5. Define how government policies have had an impact on building design
Governments create the rules and frameworks in which businesses are able to compete
against each other (Chen and et. al., 2019). From time to time the government will change these
rules and frameworks forcing businesses to change the way they operate. There are key areas of
government policy that affect business are:
Economic policy- A key area of government economic policy is the role that the
government offers to the state in the economy. The taxation policy affects construction business
costs. For instance, a rise in corporation tax has the same impact as a maximisation in costs.
Businesses can pass some of this tax on to consumers in higher costs, but it will also affect the
bottom line. Other business taxes are environmental taxes and VAT. Another area of economic
policy associated to interest rates. In different nations, the level of interest rate s is analysed by a
government appointed team- the Monetary Policy Committee which meets every month. A
maximisation in interest rates raises the costs to business of borrowing money and also causes
customers to minimise expense. Government spending coverage also affects business. For
instance, if the government spends extra on schools, this will increase the profits of
organizations that supply colleges with books, device and many others. Government also offers
subsidies for a few enterprise pastimes. For example, an employment subsidy to take at the long-
time period unemployed.
Legal policy- The authorities of the day regularly modifications laws in line with its
political guidelines. As an end result, constructions corporations continually have to respond to
adjustments inside the prison framework. Examples of legal changes include:
 The advent of a National Minimum Wage which has lately been prolonged to beneath-
18.
 The requirement for companies to cater for disabled humans, with the aid of building
ramps into places of work, stores and so forth (Qi and et. al., 2019).
 Providing more and more tight safety for customers to guard them against unscrupulous
business practice.

 Creating tighter guidelines on what constitutes fair opposition between agencies.
P6. Explore the health & safety considerations associated with alternative construction method
Construction websites are excessive threat working environments. Employees are
anticipated to paintings at remarkable heights with heavy machinery and probably risky
constructing substances. It’s essential that health and safety rules are carefully observed to lessen
the risk of injury and protect the lives of people (ZHANG and et. al., 2019). The first step in
preserving safety within the administrative centre is prevention. But injuries are inevitable, so it's
far critical to have a plan in vicinity have to some \thing manifest. Blackline Safety’s new G7
tool works by mechanically alerting tracking personnel with location and situational context
whilst something takes place to empower your group with the quickest feasible emergency
response. The device makes use of advanced computerized and manual alerting functions to
discover if someone is immobile or has fallen, has ignored a check-in or is in an risky
surroundings with fuel detection. The alert is despatched to tracking employees who can touch
the tool thru -way voice calling and textual content messaging.
Connected safety monitoring is key- In the event of an emergency state of affairs, our 24/7
in-residence Safety Operations Center manages the incident consistent with your pre-decided
response protocol that’s custom designed to your paintings surroundings. If a construction
employee is injured at the twenty fourth ground of a site, Blackline will dispatch the closest
employee to the injured employee and right now enhance to EMS as a result. Blackline’s
merchandise are efficient and low-priced. The test-in system and two-manner texting and calling
dispose of the want for a friend system, and the employee can usually call for help with the
simple pull of a latch.
Don't just use ppe clothing– equip your teams with the right PPE- PPE (Personal
Protective Equipment) is designed to protect and undergo in difficult work environments, and
appropriate pieces should continually be worn. It may additionally seem trivial to say but
hardhats and metallic-toe-capped boots are required to be worn on construction websites for
suitable motive (Wu and et. al., 2020). So-referred to as metal-toe boots can provide a far extra
comprehensive stage of safety than just for toes. CSA general Z195 shoes is designed with no
longer best a toe protector but also a metal plate for metatarsal (foot bone) protection plus
electric surprise and chainsaw protection.

When running with loud noises or risky materials, ear protectors and goggles are also
crucial. Noise regulations from OSHA offer employers with the recommendations regarding
publicity for specific periods of time. Hearing conservation is a crucial topic for absolutely
everyone at a activity web site. Employees operating in environments with as low as 90DBA of
continuous noise ought to use listening to safety if they're working for extra than 8 hours at a
time.
TASK 4
P7. Produce a design proposal, using computer aided drawing tools
CAD stands for Computer Aided Design and is pc software program used to create 2D and
3-D fashions and designs (Singh and et. al., 2020). CAD software is used across many specific
industries and occupations, and can be used to make architectural designs, building plans,
ground plans, electric schematics, mechanical drawings, technical drawings, blueprints and even
the computer graphics in your preferred films and TV shows.
Benefits of CAD
Prior to the advent of computer aided design, designs needed to be manually drawn the
use of pencil and paper. Every item, line or curve had to be drawn by way of hand using rulers,
protractors and other drafting tools. Calculations, inclusive of the structural load on a building
factor, would need to be executed manually by way of an engineer or fashion designer, a totally
time eating - and error prone - process.
CAD software changed all of this. Designs may be created and edited in a whole lot less
time, in addition to stored for future use. CAD drawings are not constrained to the 2D area of a
chunk of paper, and may be viewed from many one of kind angles to ensure right fit and design
(Bai and et. al., 2020). Calculations are done via the computer, making it lots simpler to test the
viability of designs. Designs may be shared and collaborated on in real time, substantially
reducing the general time wished to complete a drawing.
Types of CAD Drawings
There are a extensive form of makes use of for CAD software program and the forms of
designs that can be made. Below are a few not unusual designs and drawings that may be made
with CAD software program.

Floor Plans- These are scaled diagrams that show the dimensions, placement and form of rooms
and different objects inside a shape using a pinnacle down view. Floor plans help to visualize the
footprint of a constructing, home or different structure (Fuchibe and et. al., 2018). Floor plans
are tremendous for laying out objects, like fixtures, within a structure to make certain a proper
healthy.
Technical Drawings & Blueprints- A technical drawing is a detailed, scaled plan or drawing of
an item. Technical drawings are used to deliver precise specs of the way something ought to be
made. Technical drawings can include architectural, mechanical and engineering designs.
Blueprints are reproductions of technical drawings; however the word blueprint is also used to
describe any type of plan, consisting of a floor plan.
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams- A piping & instrumentation diagram (P&ID) suggests
the relationships among piping, instrumentation and other device components in a physical
system go with the flow. For instance, a P&ID can show the forms of valves, pumps, tanks and
different additives within the large system, and the way they hook up with, and engage with,
each other.
HVAC Diagrams- Heating, ventilation, and aircon (HVAC) drawings offer statistics
approximately the ventilation, heating and aircon structures within a given area. They can
include the size and area of ductwork, connections to govern units, in addition to the relationship
and connections between various components.
P8. Present a design proposal that utilises alternative methods of construction
The construction should always be specific with regard to the scope of work. This protects
the company from having to do work and the organisation had no original intention of doing
(Xing and et. al., 2019). There are some important points which can be considered by the
organisation during the time of using alternative methods of construction. They are as:
 They complete agreement among the contractor and the owner and a clear description of
any other documents, which are part of the agreement.
 The full names, ID numbers, addresses, of the parties, the contractors, registration
number, and name of the salesperson engaged, if any and the date the contract was
executed by the parties.
 The date on which the work is scheduled to start and the date the work is scheduled to be
substantially completed.

 A brief description of the work to be completed and the materials to be utilised.
 The total amount agreed to be paid for the work to be executed under the contract.
 A time schedule of payments to be made under the contract and the amount of each
payment stated in dollars, considering any fiscal charges (Liang and et. al., 2019).
 A clear and conspicuous notice referring that all home development contractors and
subcontractors shall be registered and that any inquiries about a contractor associating to
a registration should be directed to:
 Office of Consumer Affairs and business regulations.
 The contractor’s registration number must be on the first page of the contract or the
design proposal.
 The homeowner’s three day cancellation rights under MGL c 93 s 48, MGL c 140 s 10 or
MGL c 255D s 14 may be applicable.
 All warranties on the owner’s rights under the provisions of and MGL c 142A.
 Also, every contract shall contain a clause informing the owner about all the necessary
construction associated permits, that is shall be the obligation of the contractor to acquire
such permits. Those owners who secure their own construction related permits or deal
with unregistered concreters shall be excluded from access to the Guarantee fund.
 If the contractor determines that inside the event of a dispute, the contractor needs the
dispute to be settled by arbitration, this reality should be signified at the agreement and
both the contractor and proprietor shall signal this clause one at a time. The following
layout is acceptable
 Owner and contractor signatures and date in addition to a this NOTICE: The signatures
of the parties above observe only to the settlement of the parties to trade dispute decision
initiated by the contractor (Chen and et. al., 2019). The proprietor might also provoke
alternative dispute resolution even wherein this phase isn't always signed separately by
way of the events
CONCLUSION
This has been summarised form the above information that the construction sector has an
influence on the built environment and social and economic advantages. Along with this social
and economic factors also have an impact on this industry in different terms. Also, there are
different methods of construction like ICF, foam concrete forms and concrete wall forms that are

fit for commercial and domestic use. There are economic and legal policies which influence the
construction business. Also by designing proposal, the construction sector firm can use them for
their fit for purpose.