ICI - The project proposal

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: FINAL PROJECT

FNBE AUGUST 2014

INTRODUCTION TO

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FINAL PROJECT REPORT

ALIA NISA BINTI RAFLLY (0320774)

NABILAH HANIM BINTI SALLEH@MAN (0321368)

TUTOR: MISS ANN SEE PENG

PROJECT PROPOSAL CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL AREA & RECREATION AREA


CONTENTS

Introduction to Final Project 1

Understanding of;

- Commercial Area 2-3

- Recreation Area 4-7

Introduction to Site 8-9

Site plan 10

Site Analysis and Observation 11

Development Proposal;

- Commercial Area 13-14

- Recreation Area 15-16


INTRODUCTION TO FINAL PROJECT

Introduction to Construction Industry final project requires student to initiate a

small scale construction project. The scale of the empty land is between

900 meter sq (30m x 30m) – 1200 meter sq (30m x 40m). Student were to choose

a project proposal that serve a specific purpose. Student have to choose one out

of 6 purposes that are recreation area, commercial area, industrial area,

agricultural area, tourism area or residential area. In a group of two, students

have to work together to prepare a project proposal for the construction project.


UNDERSTANDING OF: COMMERCIAL AREA

What is a Commercial Area?

A commercial is used for commercial activities such as buying and selling goods

and services in retail businesses, wholesale, financial establishments and wide

variety of services that are broadly classified as “business”. Commercial activities

area extremely important to a community’s economy even if it uses a small

amount of land as it provides jobs and income to the community.

Different kinds Neighborhood Commercial area?

Neighborhood Commercial 1, this zone is planned for small sites or in dense

residential neighborhoods. This zone encourages the provision of small-scale

retail and services for the nearby residents. Development is intended to be

pedestrian-oriented and compatible with the scale of the surrounding residential

areas.

Neighborhood Commercial, this zone is planned for small commercial sites and

areas or a less dense residential neighborhoods. The importance of the zone is on

uses which will provide services for the nearby residential areas and on other uses

which are small-scale and have little impact. Uses are limited in intensity to

promote their local orientation and to limit adverse impacts on nearby residential

areas.

Examples of commercial area buildings:

- Bank

- Call centre

- Chain store

- Grocery store

- Pharmacy

- Sports arena


Rationale of the Site and Proposal:

The main reason I choose to propose a commercial area is because this site is

an empty land that is surrounded by residential area and primary school. Based

on my research, the nearest commercial area from this residential area is about

1000 meter away. This empty land has the potential of a commercial area

because it is in walking distance from most of the residents of Taman Gembira.

Benefit and Needs of the Construction Project to the Community:

This project plans the usage of an empty space efficiently that will bring

benefits to the community. Efficient usage of and empty land. Convenient for

surrounding residents to buy grocery and also students to buy stationery and

books. Students can also go to the library. By constructing this commercial area,

more local business is create to improve social issues and also open a few jobs

and bring money into the ommunity.


UNDERSTANDING OF: RECREACTION AREA

Understanding on Recreation Area

It is proposed to build a recreation open spaces area at the 30m × 30m site

which is located in Lorong Hilir 5, Taman Gembira, 41100, Klang. Recreation area

is an area used by public for recreation. Generally, recreation open spaces are the

outdoor open-air space which is used principally for active or passive recreation

purpose. It is developed either by the public or private sector and is counted

towards the open space standard of provision.

Rationale of the Site and Proposal:

1. Site chosen

The reasons I choose the site because the site is an empty space

surrounded with residential area and there is a primary school which is located

about 400 m from the site. Other than that, the site also got no green area, which

I seem it is not balancing the element between environment and construction.

30m×30m site


2. Proposal of a recreation area

A recreation area is seemed to be important in that area. It is because in

that particular area, there is no green area. This will be a leisure services provided

for the community user. Recreation area provides vital green area in a fast-

developing residential area and also vegetative buffers to construction and

development. With the existing of recreation area, we don’t lose sight of the

greenery of the plants, it also reminds us of the importance greenery space to our

life. Recreation area is one of the ways to improve the quality of life and make the

communities livable.

Benefits of Recreation Area

Based on Nationwide Study of the Perceptions of the American Public

research on "The Benefits of Local Recreation and Park Services”, the percentage

of individual and family benefits identified by users of local parks and recreation

services are:

Personal 42%

Social 38% Facility/Activity 12% Environmental 6% Economic 2%


Benefits towards surrounding community

i. Social benefits

The recreation area will be the gathering space for the surrounding

community in Taman Gembira. As we know, due to development and limit

leisure time, there are some neighbors that don’t know each other

although their houses are adjacent.

Park and recreation area facilitate social interactions that are critical

to maintaining community cohesion and pride. Parks provide a meeting

place where community members can develop social ties among them.

People gather to share experiences, socialize and to build community

bonds in common green spaces.

These public commons are the glue that holds the community

together and maintaining and improving future positive social interactions.

Besides, the interaction between adults and kids also can be enhanced.

ii. Environmental benefits

In order to balance between elements in natural environment and

fast-developing construction, the existence of recreation area is seems

much suitable in this condition. Parks, greenway and open spaces are

critical components to protecting and preserving our natural environment.

The presence of plants can improve the quality of air and at the same

time provides fresh air which is beneficial for students nearby and

surrounding community user. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and polluted air

that is produced by transportation, construction and release oxygen, thus

reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide and polluted air around the

area. Recreation area keeps the living environment healthy.

iii. Physical benefits

Recreation area would provide spaces for community user to do their

physical activity. Physical activity is an essential part of an individual’s

efforts to stay healthy, fight obesity and prevent chronic conditions that

lead to coronary disease, high blood pressure, kidney failure and diabetes.

Having a convenience access to recreation area is one of the most

important factors that determine whether people will become active or

stay in unproductive way.


iv. Psychological benefits

Leisure activities in park and recreation area can improve moods,

reduce stress and enhance a sense of wellness. In an increasingly complex

world, more people are placing high value on achieving the feelings of

relaxation and peacefulness that contact with nature, recreation and

natural open spaces. People go to the park and recreation area to get in a

better mood, to reinvigorate themselves and to decrease the anxieties of

daily life.

This recreation area is suitable for students and community users

who want to handle their stress in a very gentle way.

Impact of Recreation Area

Every construction must have its bad consequent. Although construction of

recreation area has many benefits, it also has its own impact. The impact is the

cost of constructing a recreation park is expensive.


INTRODUCTION TO SITE

The selected site is located at residential area in Klang, Selangor. Originally, this

site is nothing but an empty land that is overgrown nature. However, this site has

raw potentials as it is surrounded by residential area and school.

The site is located in Lorong Hilir 5, Taman Gembira, 41100 Klang, Selangor. It is

surrounded with housing area namely Taman Gembira. This housing area consists

of landed properties which includes terrace houses and semi-detached houses.

This neighbourhood is located in Klang City Centre and it just takes a few

minutes to reach nearby towns such as Shah Alam and Port Klang. This

neighbourhood can also be easily linked via roads and highways such as Persiaran

Raja Muda Musa, Persiaran Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Jalan Jambatan Kota,

Persiaran Pegaga, Federal Highway, New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Kesas

Highway and Selat Klang Highway.

Klang, Selangor


Taman Gembira, Klang, Selangor

Lorong Hilir 5, Taman Gembira


SITE PLAN

Lorong Hilir 5, Taman Gembira

30m x 30m site


SITE ANALYSIS AND OBSERVATIONS

The area of the site is 30 m × 30m. The site is surrounded with housing area.

There is primary school located about 400 m from the site that is Sekolah

Kebangsaan Taman Gembira. Dynamic Environ Sdn. Bhd which is an industrial

waste management located about 300 m from the site. The site also located

merely walking distance to Pantai Hospital Klang and Harbour Place Shopping

Mall.

In term of accessibility, the site is located about 10 minutes’ walk away

from the Teluk Gadung KTM Station and also within a very short driving distance

away from the Kampung Raja Uda KTM Station.


DEVELOPMENT

PROPOSAL


COMMERCIAL AREA (Alia Nisa)

Suggestion: 3 buildings consist of 2 story stationery shop, 3 story grocery shop

and bookstore/library.


This proposal consist of:

- 3 story bookstore/library

- 3 story grocery shop

- 2 story stationery shop

- Green area

- Parking area

Elevation of the building.


Recreation Area ( Nabila Hanim)

Proposed Site Plan

The plan shows the 30 m × 30 m proposed recreation area. Parent can bring their

children to play at the playground. While parent also can do their leisure

activities. The pathway provided can be used to jogged, cycling and many more.

The recreation area is surrounded by trees. The trees act as natural shades for the

recreation area. Benches also are provided to around the recreation area.


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