Modern Methods of Construction

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Assignment 2 Description of the project The utility of this building will form the basis of the construction. Having an understanding of the preparation, design, construction and use process is the key to initiate the project. The building will consist of various spaces which will used to make classrooms, halls, administrative sectors, laboratories, toilets, kitchen, theatres, outdoor facilities, sports room, and parking spaces among many others. It is essential to keep in mind the time and cost of the project while maintaining the quality of this building. A good design of the build will be reflected in the suitability of its intended use, adaptability, sustainability to construct and use and its overall presentation. Emphasis should be laid on the material used in the construction of the project, to ensure it is environment friendly, energy efficient, durability and sustainability of the building; using Modern Method of Construction. Applying building regulation and the CDM regulation are also essential. The building will be used for education and recreation, hence should be able to cater the needs of the occupiers. The locality of the construct should be easily accessible for the neighborhood ensuring good public transport and connectivity to the surrounding areas. Following the fire and hazard regulations, locating fire assembly point and having sufficient exit points to ensure safety of the occupiers should be identified. To adapt to future needs of the building it is important to invest time in the early stages of the design; to ensure that the spaces can be modified over the lifetime of the building. It is therefore essential to have a vision of the needs that the project is expected to fulfill. Security for the building should be outlined to help maintain a safe environment and prevent any undue duress for the occupiers of the
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