Critically discuss the 5 RICS global ethical standards and explain how adhering to these standards may address the ethical dilemma created by the structural engineer. Critically discuss the value management process and the benefits of value management on the proposed standalone shopping centre project.

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Professional Cost Management Assignment -2

Scenario
-You are working for a contractor Quantity Surveying (QS) practice organization, contracted on a mixed-use development project comprising of various single-family detached homes and a 10 storey standalone shopping centre and you are working with a diverse project team that includes architects, designers, structural and civil engineers at different geographical locations, all internally contracted to the organization.

-The project is currently at the concept design stage following the RIBA plan of works (2020) and is required to incorporate sustainable construction methods to ensure a low operating and maintenance cost upon completion.

-As part of the pre-contract work, building regulations documents have been provided by the local authority and you have discovered an error in the design for the standalone shopping centre that can significantly increase the cost of the project and impact the safety and structural integrity of the structure, however, the lead designer has dismissed your concerns, stating that not all building regulations must be adhered to.

-Your director has asked you to take off quantities for selected items of construction works for the proposed residential development, following the traditional method of measurement and prepare a report for a strategic meeting addressing the following tasks:Удалить Водяной Знак Wondershare PDFelement

Task 1

Using a Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) and following the traditional method of measurement, take-off quantities for the following substructure items as shown in the drawings:

  • QSP7PCM D0810
  • QSP7PCM D0814
  • QSP7PCM D0830
  • QSP7PCM D0831

List of items to be measured:

  • Topsoil excavation
  • Topsoil retention
  • External trench excavation
  • Disposal of excavated material
  • Concrete in trench foundation
  • Brickwork below DPC (up to DPC level)
  • Damp Proof Course (DPC).

Your submission should include:

  • a. A taking off list
  • b. Marked up drawings.
  • c. A query and answer sheet
  • d. Measurement in the traditional dimension paper.

Task 2 (approximately 2200 words)
In preparation for a strategic meeting, produce a report for your director that addresses the following points as it relates to the 10 storey standalone shopping centre only:

• Critically discuss the 5 RICS global ethical standards and explain how adhering to these standards may address the ethical dilemma created by the structural engineer.
(approximately 500 words).

• Critically discuss the value management process and the benefits of value management on the proposed standalone shopping centre project. Use specific examples to support your discussion. (approximately 500 words).

• Critically discuss the risk management process that can be applied to the proposed standalone shopping centre project and how this can contribute to overall project success. Support your answers with examples (approximately 500 words).

• Critically discuss the benefits of BIM as a collaborative tool and how BIM can encourage sustainable construction with consideration of the pre-contract and post-contract stages of
the overall project. (approximately 400 words).

Both countries and businesses are now working to find out how they can contribute to meeting the sustainability goals. What does this mean for the Construction industry?

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The UN’s sustainability goals – how can the construction industry contribute?

The UN’s sustainability goals – how can the construction industry contribute? Background The UN’s sustainability goals are the world’s joint work plan to eradicate poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change by 2030. The UN’s sustainability goals consist of 17 goals and 169 sub-goals. The goals will function as a common global direction for countries, businesses, and civil society. Both countries and businesses are now working to find out how they can contribute to meeting the sustainability goals. What does this mean for the Construction industry?

How can BIM support tacit knowledge management/capturing in construction projects?

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BIM tacit knowledge management

Task 4:

How can BIM support tacit knowledge management/capturing in construction projects?

BIM helps to capture and share knowledge within construction projects. The process provides tools to use and re-use explicit knowledge, develop information classifications, and create a framework by which explicit knowledge can be codified and structured. However, there is lack of clarity on tacit knowledge capturing through the BIM process. In this task, you need to discuss how BIM can be practised to capture tacit knowledge in construction projects. The discussion can include:

1.Tacit and explicit knowledge diversity in design and construction phases

2.Tacit and explicit knowledge management in building information modelling

3.Information modelling tools and techniques for capturing and sharing knowledge in projects.

Critically evaluate the specified manufacturing capabilities of the selected machine(s) against a quality criterion that fulfils the manufacturing requirements of parts and components.components being localised in a central database.

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Investigate and develop the use of Additive and Direct Digital Manufacturing with Vestas Blades

Introduction
Within Vestas there is the desire to investigate and develop alternative methods of manufacturing components used in the production of wind turbine blades and turbines. This could include parts of the blade, consumable items used in the production processes and spare parts for the machines and equipment used in the production of blades and turbines.

 

Project Activities
This project will identify and discuss the various types of Additive manufacturing materials and processing machines and their suitability and limitations of being used within the wind turbine manufacturing processes.

A number of these will be discussed for their ability to produce metal and plastic parts, The potential to be developed into a digital manufacturing system and finally linking multiple production sites to a central database.

A recognised testing criteria will be assessed, and a written report produced demonstrating the suitability to be used for measuring the production quality of the manufactured components.

The final objective is to deliver a solution for the manufacture of small parts using Additive Manufacturing technology at Vestas sites located globally. A follow up report discussing the potential for the manufacture of larger parts and the recognised limitations of Additive Manufacturing.

 

Learning Outcomes
1) Interrogate technologies and specifications that are outside of my normal working environment and select from these a solution for the manufacturing processes, demonstrating that the theoretical can be developed into a practical solution.

2) Critically evaluate the specified manufacturing capabilities of the selected machine(s) against a quality criterion that fulfils the manufacturing requirements of parts and components.components being localised in a central database.

3) Write a technical report to key stake holders supporting the introduction of additive manufacturing as technology with growth potential within Vestas, including the potential for upscaling to larger parts and the associated risks.

Discuss the three distinct elements in supply chain design: supply network, assembly, and distribution.

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BAM 421 #4

Discuss the three distinct elements in supply chain design: supply network, assembly, and distribution.

Based on the design of the zero-carbon house, identify a green building material or product and analyse how sustainable the material is while considering the following factors: first costs versus life cycle costs, natural resource consumption, recyclability, and the embodied energy.

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Sustainable construction

Based on the design of the zero-carbon house, identify a green building material or product and analyse how sustainable the material is while considering the following factors: first costs versus life cycle costs, natural resource consumption, recyclability, and the embodied energy. In your report, discuss the positive and negative sustainability factors and provide an answer to the question “how sustainable is this material or product.”

Plan a design solution and prepare an engineering design specification in response to a stakeholder’s design brief and requirements. Formulate possible technical solutions to address the student-prepared design specification.

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The Design of a Bookcase

For Part 3:

An industry standard design report with appropriate use of structure (and referencing where required).

For Part 4:

A formal presentation, using no more than 6 presentation slides, and a formal reflection on the presentation of the conceptual design

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1 Plan a design solution and prepare an engineering design specification in response to a stakeholder’s design brief and requirements.

LO2 Formulate possible technical solutions to address the student-prepared design specification.

LO3 Prepare an industry-standard engineering technical design report.

LO4 Present to an audience a design solution based on the design report and evaluate the solution/presentation.

Calculate the corresponding values of id and iq if the rotating dq0 frame’s d-axis is aligned with phase A axis at time zero. What are the values of id and iq if d-axis is leading the phase A axis by 90 degrees at time zero? Calculate the result using SIMULINK and explain it.

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dq0 transform（Park’s Transformation）

Introduction to the assignment：
This assignment aims to test the student’s understanding of dq0 transform（Park’s Transformation）.

Task:
Write a report for this assignment
Report Structure: The report should include the following sections:
1. Theory on dq0 transform（Park’s Transformation）
2. Results and Discussions on the results （Question 3 needs to explain the result，put content of this part in the discussion）
3. Conclusions
4. References (IEEE format should be used)

Details of the assignment：
Consider the following three-phase positive sequence currents with frequency of 60 Hz:

⦁ Calculate the corresponding values of id and iq if the rotating dq0 frame’s d-axis is aligned with phase A axis at time zero.
Solution：

 

⦁ Implement dq0 transformation of three-phase currents in (5) using SIMULINK and validate your answer in a.
The calculation results of simulink are as follows

 

⦁ What are the values of id and iq if d-axis is leading the phase A axis by 90 degrees at time zero? Calculate the result using SIMULINK and explain it.
The calculation results of simulink are as follows;

Critically discuss types of alternative dispute resolution used in the construction industry and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Adjudication Mediation and Arbitration.

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Contract Administration – Exam replacement coursework

 

Assessment Description

Task One (40 Marks)

In the construction sector, disputes and conflicts are prevalent in projects. Dispute in construction projects is one of the factors responsible for cost overrun. As a member of the team of consulting engineers, you have been asked to explain the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms used in the construction sector to the client. You are required to do the following: (i) Critically discuss types of alternative dispute resolution used in the construction industry and (ii) Critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Adjudication Mediation and Arbitration (700 words maximum).

Task 2 (30 Marks)

Congratulations, you have been appointed as the project manager for ‘Project TT”. Project TT was initiated due to a need for the construction of a bridge over an existing railway line. Table 1 provides information about the activities for the construction of the bridge.

Table 1: Activities for Project DT

No. Activity description Duration

(Month)

Predecessor(s)

A Detailed site investigation and reconnaissance survey 3 –

B Detailed planning and design 12 A

C Preparation of Site 4 B

D Relocation of services 4 B

E Re-align overhead track electrification 5 B, D

F Access road and ramp construction 1 C

G Piling 2 F

H Construct foundations and abutments 3 G

J Temporary support for bridge deck 3 E, F

K Fabrication planning of structural steel components 2 B

L Production of structural steel components (off-site) 4 K

M Transport steel components to site and erect on-site 1 L

N Erect pylons and fill with concrete 4 H

P Construction main span deck on pre-cast concrete beams 3 G, J, M, N

Q Install stay cables and lift the bridge deck off temporary supports 4 P

R Remove temporary supports 1 Q

S Electric system installation 1 R

T Asphalt surfacing of roadway 2 R

U Finishing and ancillaries 3 S, T

V Commissioning, formal hand-over and project review 3 U

You are required to produce the following: (i) network diagram for the project (ii) indicate the critical path and (iii) indicate the float for each activity (500 Words or its equivalence)

Task 3 (20 marks)

Risk management is an important process, central to the success of a construction project. Write a report on the following: (i) describe the stages of the risk management process and (ii) what is a risk management plan (300 Words)

Presentation of the report (10 Marks)

The correctness of grammar and spellings would be checked. Also, the discussions and assertions should be backed/supported with relevant sources. Finally, Harvard referencing must be properly used throughout. It is important to paraphrase properly to avoid “plagiarism

Develop a contract strategy which include procurement plan, a flow diagram mapping the tendering process, a schedule of tender documents to be supplied to interested bidders and tender evaluation criteria to be used. Critically analyse procurement routes to justify selection of the most suitable procurement for the project.

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Civil Engineering contract administration – new School of Medicine for anglia ruskin university

 

Project Scenario

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is to build a new School of Medicine on its Chelmsford campus. The £20 million project has been in development since 2014 and awaiting approval from the General Medical Council and the allocation of places from the Government for opening by September 2023.

The Essex-based medical school is a significant development in the region and is viewed by stakeholders as part of the solution to the ongoing issues faced by the region. ARU has worked closely with a broad range of partners across the regional health economy in planning the School. The proposed project will include the construction of state-of-the-art skills facilities, specialist teaching space, lecture theatre, and a cadaveric anatomy suite.

ARU being a public body procures its major projects through the SCAPE Procure, a national framework designed to achieve measurable time, quality, cost and community benefits on every public sector project. Both SCAPE and ARU are reasonably familiar with both NEC3 and JCT Contracts and are confident of being able to prepare their own tender document, but would like you to develop a contract strategy that ensures timely completion of the project, minimise confrontations and provide best return on the investment.

Develop a contract strategy for the project, and based on it write a short report to advise ARU on the most suitable procurement system and form of contract for the project.

Tasks

The report should not exceed 1500 words, and has to:

Develop a contract strategy which include procurement plan, a flow diagram mapping the tendering process, a schedule of tender documents to be supplied to interested bidders and tender evaluation criteria to be used.

Critically analyse procurement routes to justify selection of the most suitable procurement for the project.

Critically evaluate the main differences between JCT and NEC3 standard forms of contracts.

Draw succinct but clear conclusions that justify recommendations for the contract strategy that ensures timely completion of the project, minimized confrontations and best return on the investment to ARU

Credit will be given for argument supported by reference to relevant clauses from the Conditions of Contract. Credit will not be given for copying out clauses from the Conditions of Contract without evidence that you understand their relevance to the problem under consideration.

While some parts of the contract strategy could benefit from using table and illustrative figures, justifications need to be clearly discussed and supported by compelling evidence from research and practice. Excessive use of bullet points may affect the flow of your arguments thereby affecting the quality of the report.

Marking scheme, criteria or rubric

Marks are awarded as follows:

Fully developed contract strategy (30%)

Analysed and justified recommendations for procurement routes (20%)

Critical evaluation and comparison of JCT and NEC contract and their suitability for the project (20%)

Conclusion [Clearly drawn conclusions that justify the recommendations for the contract strategy] (20%)

Presentation [clear structure, logical flow and compliance with ARU Harvard referencing] (10%)