| Pearson Higher Nationals in | |
| Construction and the Built Environment | |
| UNIT: | 2. Construction Technology |
| Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment | |
| Assignment Brief Number: 1 | |
Higher National Diploma in
Construction and the Built Environment
Assignment Brief
| Student Name/ID Number | |
| Unit Number and Title | 2. Construction Technology |
| Academic Year | 2020/21 |
| Unit Tutor | Andrei Naghi |
| Assignment Title | ConstructionSubstructureandSuperstructure |
| Issue Date | 2/10/20 |
| Submission Date | 4/12/2020 |
| IV Name & Date | Majd Khador |
| Submission Format |
The submission comprises two related items:
- The recommended word limit is 3,000–5,000 words, but you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit. This report should be well-structured, comprising sections such as an introduction, main body, conclusion, references and appendices. You are encouraged to make use of images, graphics, drawings and other research material in support of your presentation. Any material that is derived from other sources must be appropriately referenced using a standard form of citation.
- You will need to have an additional appendix of relevant literature which has been carefully reviewed to verify suitability and accuracy around the health and safety surrounding materials.
Submission Guidelines
Submit your assignment by Friday 4 December 2020 before 9:00 a.m. (UK time).
Remember: it may take several minutes to upload your file – leave yourself plenty of time. Late assignments will be penalised.
You should use the Harvard Referencing System.
Save your assignment using the following naming convention: Unit 21.Yournamedate
You must also include your name and student number on the first page of your assignment.
This assignment uses plagiarism detection software. Remember to reference your work.
Grading
This assignment is worth 75% of your total grade for the module.
You will be marked according to Pearson’s assessment criteria. For more information, please check the course handbook.
| Unit Learning Outcomes |
| LO1 Discuss the terminology used in construction technology. LO2 Describe the different techniques used to construct a range of substructures and superstructures, including their function and design selection criteria. LO3 Identify the different types of civil engineering/infrastructure technology used in support of buildings |
| Assignment Brief and Guidance |
You are working as an Architectural Technician for large design practice, and your employer has asked you to produce a technical report to be distributed to new employees. The document is to consider the functional requirements and design selection criteria for different elements of typical commercial buildings and structures. You are to focus on three current projects being undertaken by the practice; these are as follows: A ten-storey shared occupation/apartment building in the Nottingham City Centre. A steel portal factory and storage unit in the outskirts of Glasgow. A single storey unit with a glazed frontage and includes an in-store bakery and a car park with capacity for 120 spaces in Derbyshire. Section 1: Describe the differences between residential, commercial and industrial buildings Explain how the functional characteristics and design selection criteria are informed by the proposed building use Discuss the ways in which sustainability can be promoted in the projects Evaluate how the functional characteristics and design selection criteria impact on the eventual design solution of the projects Section 2: Describe the pre-design studies carried out and types of information collected for the construction site projects Describe techniques used for remediating the site prior to construction commencing Describe the types of substructure works carried out by civil engineers Explain the functional characteristics and design criteria for primary and secondary elements of a building substructure and superstructure (choose one of the projects) Compare different types of structural frame used to carry the primary and secondary elements of the superstructure illustrate how the component parts of an element allow it to fulfil its function This document should consider the pre-design studies to be carried out and the type of information to be collated in order to design the most suitable foundation type for different types of structures above. The document should also consider the construction of different types of foundations and their suitability for use with different types of structures above. The document should contain a description of the functional characteristics of each of the above elements and the design selection criteria for their use. Both sections should contain diagrams to illustrate technical content. Each section is to be indexed with a checklist for use by technicians when carrying out design considerations. In addition to these you will be required to specify materials from appropriate manufacturers and include this information as an appendix and referred to in your technical narrative. |