LVM

202: Development Controls and Construction

Assignment 2


Date due: 31 October 2017
Weight of this assignment: 16% of final grade

Use your own words. Paraphrase. Do not plagiarize. Cite your sources.
Do not confine yourself to the resource materials in the course site.


Answer the following:


1. (20 points) Compare the following modes of procurement:
(i) Design-Bid-Build,
(ii) Design and Build, and
(iii) Management contracting.

Devise your own set of criteria (use a maximum of 5) for comparison. Examples are
(1) ease of management, (2) completion time etc. Explain why you selected each
one. Present your answers using a matrix. Use a maximum of 1,000 words.


2. (50 points) You are consulting for a company that is looking into either (1)
purchasing an existing 20-storey 5-year old building that isn’t LEED-certified or (2)
purchasing land and constructing its own green building for use as its headquarters.
The acquisition team is not well versed with LEED-certification requirements.

A. Make a concise document to the acquisition team on the benefits of a green
building. Use a maximum of 500 words.

B. Devise your own set of criteria (use a maximum of 3) to compare options 1
and 2. Present your answers using a matrix. Use a maximum of 1,000 words.


3. (30 points) The Building Code is a document showing a comprehensive set of
standards for building structures. It is an interesting document to read for builders
and non-builders alike.

A. Enumerate 6 items in the Building Code that fascinates you. Explain why.

B. Identify 3 items not found in the Building Code that should be included.
Explain why. Use a maximum of 1,000 words.


Important: Consult your Course Guide for instructions on naming your file, using MS Word,
penalties for not following instructions, etc.

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First Semester AY 2017 – 2017
Instructor: Eden April Dayrit