FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (FNBE 0125)

THE PROJECT BRIEF

PROJECT BRIEF

CHIA SUE YI - 0315334

TAN KAI SIN -0315213

WONG YUN SHI -0315225

LILY THEN -0313973

4 storey Multi-Functional Building

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CONTENT

# TITLE PAGE

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1 Project Introduction 4

1.1 Project description

1.2 Project Objective

1.3 Project Output

1.4 Benefit

2 Project Definition 6

2.1 Deliverable

2.2 Budget

2.3 Schedule

2.4 Constraint

3 Project Plan 12

3.1 Site Analysis

3.2 Out come

3.3 Alternative Plan

4 Project Assumption 15

5 Project Risk 15

6 Project Organization 15

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1. Introduction

1.1 Project DescriptionThe project involves the location, design, funding and construction of a 4 storey Multi-Functional Building for Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus.

Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus houses all existing tertiary programmes under one roof and its completion was in fact another step forward towards realising Taylor's mission to become a university of 20,000 students renowned for its teaching excellence and the distinctive quality of its graduates.

The beautiful campus provides all the right conditions for a vibrant exchange between academic, commercial, social and leisure activities. More than just a home to the student population, it is the nurturing ground for an energetic and dynamic community.

Therefore, the construction of the Multi-Functional Building will be able to provide a unique new experience, as well as add to the diversity at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus.

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1.2 Project Objectivethe main objective is to build a 4 storey Multi-Functional Building for Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus.

• Provide target group with unique suitable living spaces.

• Provide comfort while giving a natural feel.

• Student are able to live in the hostel with the beautiful scenery.

• A glass bridge that connects the cafe to the land but positioned low and to the edges of the lake so as not to disrupt the natural scenery.

1.3 Project Output

To utilize the empty area around the lake and produce higher complexity, safety level and attractiveness.

1.4 Project benefit The Multi-functional building needs to be able to respond to the aims of the client and should be able to embody and deliver the following elements and characteristics:

•Provide comfortable space.• Provide a space for the community to get closer to the natural environment• fully utilise the lake without disrupting the natural scenery.• does not cause disturbances to the lake’s natural environment.• The cafe and garden is built such that it functions mainly on natural lighting and ventilation.• Priority is given to the ducks, geese, fish and other inhabitants of the lake when considering the design of the Multi-functional building.

1.5 Success criteria

• Defined Specific objectives• Excellent verdict from project manager• Project team complete assigned task• Proper and conducive planning of project.• Satisfactory budget.

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2. Project Definition

2.1. Deliverable

There are 2 stories of hostel with a wide window for each room to enable the students to view the natural scenery and trap the natural sunlight into the room during daytimes.

The cafe is build at the rooftop garden for the customers relax and experience the nature while having meal at there.

The glass bridge that connects the cafe to the land will convenient the pedestrians to save time in getting from / to the commercial block to / from the academic block.

2.2. Budget

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Total Construction Budget : 231,345.00 MYR (Within 250,000.00 MYR)

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Item Estimated Cost (MYR)

Hard Construction (Budget within 150,000 MYR)

• Foundation, Framing, Flooring 25,000.00

• Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment 30,000.00

• Water piping 1,500.00

• Landscaping services 30,000.00

• Site Work 40,000.00

• Material cost

(Glasses, concrete, sand/soil, etc)

20,000.00

Sub Total Hard Cost 146,500.00

Permit and License Cost 3,845.00

Soft Construction (Budget within 70,000 MYR)

• Architect, Engineers, and Quantity Surveyor

30,000.00

• Building Planning 10,000.00

• Landscape designing 10,000.00

• Legal Fees 10,000.00

• Fees 6,000.00

Sub Total Soft Cost 66,000.00

Contingency 15,000.00

Total Estimated Cost 231,345.00

2.3 SCHEDULE

# Phase JUN

2013

JUL

2013

AUG

2013

SEP

2013

OCT

2013

NOV2013

DEC

2014

JAN

2014

FEB

2014

MAC

2014

APR

2014

1 Apply for Permits

- Submission to Local Authority through OSC

- Obtain Development Order (DO) from

Planning Dept

- Obtain Water Approval

- Obtain Hoarding & Signboard Approval

- Obtain RORO Bin Approval

- Request Water Clearance

- Water Inspection

- Water Report

-Deposit G1-G21 Forms and F Form to OSC

-Deposit G1-G21 Forms and F Form to Board

ofArchitect/Engineer Malaysia

-Obtain Water Connection

-Obtain Landscape Approval

-Obtain Building Plan Approval

2 Site preparation

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3 Excavation and support system

4 Footing

5 Foundation

6 Framework

7 Column and Beam erection

8 Concrete slab

9 Power supply system

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Air conditioning

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Water supply and sewerage system

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Computer and communication network

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Roofing

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Floor Finishes

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Paint

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Landscaping

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Cleaning

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2.4 Constraint

2.4.1 Time

Tasks Milestone

Approval from local authority obtained 23rd June 2013

Project planning and design completed 30th June 2013

Execution 2nd July 2013

Completion 31st May 2014

2.4.2 Financial

Minimum wages Workers minimum wages is MYR 900.00

Funding from government Government can only give 20 % subsidy of the total cost

2.4.3 Resources

Human resources

Working hour All workers can only work maximum 8 hours, any more is decided by the workers’ own will.

Equipment

Usage time of electric power tool,

chain or circular saw, gas or air

compressor, pneumatic power tool,

hammer and any other impacting tool or grinding equipment.

Monday to Friday: before 7 am and after 8 pm.

Weekends and public holidays: before 9 am and after 8 pm.

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Material

Concrete, bricks, or comparable hard surfacing material

Not allowed if the fall-height is more than

60cm or more for equipment which causes a forced movement of the user’s body

Pressure-treated wood Does not contain CCA, a chemical used to

preserve wood, which possess harms towards health

2.4.4 Technical

Easily to park car. Spaces is clearly marked. There are double lines between spaces and providing diagonal –60-degree spaces in

preference to 90-degree spaces.

Sufficient living spaces for the student who lives in the hostel

The minimum living space for each student is 40 sq. Feet excluding kitchen, toilet and other common space

Sound Proof of the music room A layer of drywall is applied over the existing wall, with visco-elastic coating, and an exterior door is used

Lighting of the cafe The external wall are glasses so the sunlight can penetrate through it to make the cafe bright.

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3. Project Plan

3.1 Site Analysis

Site Condition Site Activities1. Visual

Pond Fish inside Plants

Parking space car wash Hostel Musical lab Garden cafe

2. Sound car engine goose sound

3. Smell Fuel Lake smell

3.2 Output

• Upgraded the existing site.• Create more car parks for students and lecturers• Plant more on the top of building• Build a fountain

No. Procedure Time to Associated

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Complete Cost1 Submission to Local Authority through OSC (One

Stop Center of the Municipality of Subang Jaya)Agency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

1 Day MYR 480

2 Obtain Development Order (DO) from Planning Dept

28 Days No charge

3 Obtain Water ApprovalAgency: Water Authority SYABAS

14 Days No charge

4 Obtain Sewerage approvalAgency: Sewerage Service Department

14 Days No charge

5 Obtain Fire Safety CommentAgency: Fire Department

7 days No charge

6 Obtain Hoarding & Signboard ApprovalAgency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

7 Days MYR 1,514

7 Obtain RORO Bin ApprovalAgency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

7 Days No charge

8 Obtain Car Park ApprovalAgency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

7 Days No charge

9 Request Water ClearanceAgency: Water Authority SYABAS

1 Day MYR 1,000

10 Water InspectionAgency: Water Authority SYABAS

1 Day No charge

11 Water ReportAgency: Water Authority SYABAS

11 Days No charge

12 Deposit G1-G21 Forms and F Form to OSCAgency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

1 Day No charge

13 Deposit G1-G21 Forms and F Form to Board ofArchitect/Engineer MalaysiaAgency: Board of Architect/Engineer Malaysia

1 Day No charge

14 Obtain Water ConnectionAgency: Water Authority SYABAS

1 Day MYR 30

15 Obtain Landscape ApprovalAgency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

7 Days No charge

16 Obtain Street Lighting ApprovalAgency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

7 Days No charge

17 Obtain Building Plan ApprovalAgency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

17 Days MYR 1,301

18 Obtain Permission to start work from Building Department Agency: Municipality of Subang Jaya (MPSJ)

1 Days No charge

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3.3 Alternative plan

360 view library

Student life centre 2

Facial and beauty center

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4. Project Assumption

Assumption Confidence Impact PriorityApproval from local authority are obtained

High High High

Project Sponsor will fund construction High High HighSufficient skilled human resource will be provided

Medium Medium Medium

Project milestones are reached in time Medium Medium MediumSupplier will supply material and equipment

High High High

5. Project Risk

Risk Probability Impact Mitigation ApproachesFailure to complete on time

Low High Project plan has set the milestone dates, and the project team will refer to it every week.

Insufficient budget Low High Quantity surveyor will provide the latest budget planning and give advice on using the cheaper material.

Insufficient skilled workers

Medium Medium Most of the workers are skilled workers and had been cooperated before.

Insufficient supply Medium High Cooperate with more than one sub-contractor

6. Project Organization

a) Project Requestor Taylor's University Sdn Bhd

b) Project Sponsor Taylor's University Sdn Bhd

c) Project Owner Taylor's University Sdn Bhd

d) Project Manager CHIA SUE YI

e) Team Members Architect - CHIA SUE YIContractor - TAN KAI SINQuantity Surveyor - WONG YUN SHIEngineer - LILY THEN

f) Challenge Members Taylor's students and lecturers

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