Table of contents

I REPORT/Acknowledgments

1.0 Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 1
2.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 1
3.0 Security against trespass…………………………………………………………………………………….page 1
3.1 Hoarding………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 1
3.2 CCTV………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 1
4.0 Security against theft of plant and machinery…………………………………………………….page 2
5.0 Efficient storage and safe movement of staff, plant and materials……………………..page2
6.0 Environmentally sound approaches to waste disposal………………………………..pages 3 , 4
7.0 Project phasing…………………………………………………………………………………….……………page 4

II The scope and purpose of DDA……………………………………………………………………………..page 5

III Proposal………………………………………………………………………………………………………pages 6, 7, 8

Bibliography………………….………………………………………………………………………………………...page 9

Photo 1 and 2…………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 10

Photo 3 and 4…………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 11

Photo 5 and 6…………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 12

Photo 7 and Picture 1…………………………………………………………………………………………….page 13

Picture 2 and 3……………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 14

Picture 4 and 5……………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 15

Picture 6…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 16

Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 17

Line Of Balance with diagram…………………………………………………………………………………page 18

Attachments Linked Gantt Chart

Critical Path Analysis

 I. Report

"Unless otherwise indicated, photos 1 to 6, appendix and charts, included in this document,
were created by the author”

Author: Florin Istratoiu

Student ID No: 1453495

1.0 Abstract

The site for the proposed development is located in Althorne, Essex, fifty minutes
drive from Colchester via A12 at approximately twenty nine miles distance, and twenty
miles away from Chelmsford via A130, approximately thirty minutes drive, which offers
fair options for materials supply from all major building materials merchants.
It is surrounded by a fairly big area of farmland to north and north east (Photos 1
and 2), bordered by B1010 Burnham road junction with The Endway Road as in photo
3(Google Maps, 2016), at the southern side and neighboured by the Mansion House
Residential Home (photo 4) at the western side with whom will share the drive access
once the development will be completed.

2.0 Introduction:
The following report outlines the site set up and security arrangements expected
from all bidding contractors, as required by the client, prior to submitting their tender. The
client intends to register the site under the Considerate Construction Scheme so any tender
is expected to follow the Scheme ‘guidance and standards of practice.

3.0 Security against trespass:

3.1 Hoarding –Appropriate hoarding to be erected to the front of the site with
strong and lockable site entrance gates. The hoarding needs to be adequately
constructed for protection of public, resist impact damage and resist wind
pressure. They should also be lit at night. The licence or permit for the hoarding
to be erected is to be obtained by the contractor from the Local Authority. The
rest of the site perimeter can be secured with anti-climb fence panels such as
temporary Heras fencing or steel hoarding of at least 1.8m in height.
3.2 CCTV- CCTV cameras must be installed, preferably on every corner of the site.
Not only they are an efficient visual deterrent, but in case of theft they will
provide valuable evidence (Appendix 1). An alarm system connected to a
security firm it is also highly recommended, which will provide safety during
non-working hours. Clear signs and warnings of cameras and security alarms will
be displayed clearly to discourage any criminal intent.

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4.0 Security against the theft of plant and machinery:

The theft of plant would be a significant financial loss for the subcontractor and it
will add furthermore to the cost by hiring a replacement. This in turn could cause
possible delays to the whole project, therefore, plant security and staff awareness
training is highly recommended. Additionally, the option of having only plant fitted with
electronic security devices or tracking devices, should be considered, given the remote
area in which the site is situated, making all subcontractors and their plant or
machinery a potential target for thieves.
Small plant and machinery should be linked, at the end of each shift, with larger
plant, by using the hydraulic arms of larger plants.
Other methods to be considered are the use of physical devices such as wheel
clamps or security locks.

5.0 Efficient storage and safe movement of staff, plant and materials:

“Storage of materials- this can be defined as the provision of adequate space,

protection and control for building materials and components held on site during the
construction process”. [CITATION roy14 \l 2057 ]
Small and valuable items should be kept and stored in a secure and lockable store
and large or bulk items in fenced lockable compounds. Special storage needs to be
prepared for flammable substances.
The site entrance and access to the site will be made from The Endway Road, off
Burnham Road, situated at the southern side of the site (Photos 5 and 6). Appropriate
signage to be clearly displayed where necessary, especially for vehicles routes and
pedestrian’s routes.
All deliveries must be reported to the Site management and vehicles entering or
exiting the site should only manoeuvre under direct supervision of a banksman at all
times. All personnel, visitors and subcontractors must sign in and out and only use
designated pedestrian’s routes clearly marked with appropriate signage.

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6.0 Environmentally sound approaches to waste disposal:

An adequate plan for storing materials will significantly reduce wastage through
damage. The main contractor has to include with their tender a detailed plan of Waste
Management according with the requirements of Considerate Construction Scheme.
Separate containers for plasterboard or timber, as they can be recycled.
Suitable containers for hazardous materials and substances, so they can be disposed
of in accordance with the law under COSSH Regulations.

7.0 Project Phasing

All contractors will submit a detailed Method Statement and Programming in relation
to the Natural Environment and the Built Environment, Health and safety and risk
assessment in accordance with CDM Regulation 2007 and Health and Safety at Work Act
1999. The development consists of fourteen two bedroom bungalows and a day centre
divided in plots of two and three units spanning over a period of 12 months to build
according to the Gantt chart attached, planned to start on the 29th of January 2016.

The site will be delimited with fencing as described in section 3.0, paragraph 3.1

 The client will provide all bidders with detailed plans of design for the project prior
to tender and procurement stage.
 The client will arrange meetings with locals and neighbours to discuss the project
and its impact to local community
 Prior to work starting within site boundaries, trees present on site need to be
protected. Fence of at least 2 metres in height made of weather resistant plywood
on timber frame will be erected around every tree, as well as the appropriate fencing
that will surround the site. (Appendix 1)
 Permits for services as electricity, water and sewage will have been arranged by the
client once the planning has been approved and they should be available on site
when works start and the contractor has to make sure these will be live and running;
 Site office, drying rooms, canteen, toilets and other facilities should be temporarily
connected to the mentioned above services prior of starting the levelling, cutting and
filling of site perimeter.

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 access and egress will be made through the main entrance as described above off
The Endway road. Signs will be clearly displayed to delimitate pedestrian route from
traffic route by colour and barriers. Red route for vehicles only and green route for
pedestrians
 limited car parking spaces should be reserved on site
 all operatives and visitors will have to sign in the visitor’s book which will be located
at the entrance of the site
 all personnel will have to wear the minimum PPE required by law after entering the
site boundaries: high visibility vests, appropriate footwear and hard hats as a
minimum requirement.

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II. The Scope and purpose of DDA

Under Paragraphs 1 and 2 of section 21, Part III of Disability Discrimination Act 1995 ,it is the
duty of service provider to take all reasonable steps to make sure that the practice, policy or
procedure, hasn’t got any adverse effect towards a disabled person in such way that it will limit that
person from making use of that service provided, or it would make it impossible or unreasonably
difficult. (Legislation.gov.uk, 2016)

DDA 1995 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom, which has now been repealed and
replaced by the Equality Act which was introduced on 1 st of October 2010 and it gives legal
protection from discrimination in the work place and in wider society.

The Equality Act requires reasonable adjustments to be made in relation to accessibility.

Developers, designers and owners of buildings have a responsibility to ensure that the built
environment is accessible to everyone wherever is practical to do so. This includes anyone who has a
mobility or other impairment, permanent or temporary, such as:

 Wheelchair users, their carers, people with walking difficulties and so on,
 People with pushchairs and children,
 People with sights or hearing impairment,
 Elderly people,
 People with co-ordination or respiratory problems. (Legislation.gov.uk, 2016)

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 III. Proposal

Demolition of existing poultry buildings and construction of 14 care units and day rooms and link
to existing residential home, at Mansion House, Burnham Road, Althorne

Kirk Mews is a development of high specification close care bungalows for over 55’s and the
proposed site (Pictures 1 and 2) can be approximately located by the National Grid Reference TQ
91808 98903 (Ordnancesurvey.co.uk, 2016), on Burnham Road in Althorne, Maldon, Essex (Adjacent
to Mansion House Residential Home (Picture 3) which is a Grade II listed building since 1982 and is
approximately 500 years old. However, the building was unfortunately altered in the 19 th century
and doesn’t really hold the original features). (maldon.gov.uk, 2016)
It is therefore essential that the new development will not prejudice the character and the
appearance of the countryside and the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed building. The doors and
windows will be of painted timber, guttering and rain pipe will be of painted cast metal to match the
neighbouring building, as well as the brickwork to be used.

There is a possibility that previous uses of site (Picture 4) might have caused, to a certain
extent, contamination of controlled waters, therefore a desktop study will be carried out to identify
previous site uses, potential contaminants and other relevant information. All works to site will be
carried out in relation to the followed up site investigation, risk assessment and remediation Method
Statement. (maldon.gov.uk, 2016)

Plans and drawings will be submitted by the client and the appointed architect along with the
planning application as well as copies of ownership of the land and agricultural declaration. There
are no tenants on the land and there is no use of buildings (Planningguidance.communities.gov.uk,
2016).

A landscape scheme will be submitted for approval to The Environment Agency and The
Planning Department of Maldon District Council, regarding the removal of some trees due to
location or roots causing problems to the future dwellings or parking, and planting of new ones or
relocating existing with an attention towards native trees as recommended by The Environment
Agency (Pictures 5 and 6)

“The layout of the proposed development is in the form of a courtyard of blocks of differing
widths and forms but of a uniform height. This provides the impression that the layout is derived
from an agricultural holding and this is appropriate given the rural setting of the complex. The offset
blocks help to diminish the potential dullness of a simple orthogonal layout.” The elevations will be
in harmony with “its rural setting through the use of architectural references to the rural built
tradition: form, material, layout and appearance. Like the use of weatherboarding to external faces;

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use of plain tiles to roofs; simple and minimal fenestration to external public faces; simple,
unarticulated and utilitarian form; and low profile.” (Scrimgeour, 2016)

The application will be accompanied by a Design and Access Statement as stated in article 2 of
the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure (England) Order 2015, due to
the neighbouring Grade II listed building, Mansion House. Therefore, a detailed Method Statement
will be produced, with a number of measures to be addressed, such as:

a) Access- accessibility to and within the site, for vehicles, cycles and pedestrians,
b) Appearance- aspects of a building or place within the development which determines the
visual impression the building or place makes, including the external built form of the
development, its architecture, materials, decoration, lighting, colour and texture;
c) Landscaping- treatment of land (other than buildings) for the purpose of enhancing or
protecting the amenities of the site and the area in which it is situated and includes—
i. screening by fences, walls or other means;
ii. the planting of trees, hedges, shrubs or grass;
iii. the formation of banks, terraces or other earthworks;
iv. the laying out or provision of gardens, courts, squares, water features,
sculpture or public art; and
v. the provision of other amenity features;

d) Layout- the way in which buildings, routes and open spaces within the development are
provided, situated and orientated in relation to each other and to buildings and spaces
outside the development;
e) Scale- height, width and length of each building proposed within the development in relation
to its surroundings; (Legislation.gov.uk, 2016)

The development consists of 14 spacious two bedroom bungalows designed in compliance with the
Disability Discrimination Act. They’re of two different types with similar total area and both have:

 Two double bedrooms.

 Spacious lounge with dining area.
 Kitchen including granite work surfaces, washing machine, dish-washer, fridge/freezer,
electric hob and high level oven.
 Wet-floor bathroom, designed for elderly including wheelchair accessible shower, bath and
grab rails.
 Fitted impervious carpets throughout except in bathroom, which has non-slip, tiled flooring.
 Temperature controlled water outlets to avoid scalding.
 Under floor gas fired heating. [ CITATION Cam15 \l 2057 ] (housingcare.org, 2016)

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Other measures:

 All contractors will submit a detailed Method Statement and Programming in relation to the
Natural Environment and the Built Environment, Method Statement and risk assessment in
accordance with CDM Regulation 2015 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1999.
 Method statement will describe in detail the removal of present buildings from site.
 Permits for services as electricity, water and sewage will have been arranged by the client
and they should be available on site when works start.
 Site office, drying rooms, canteen, toilets and other facilities should be temporarily
connected to the mentioned above services prior of starting the levelling, cutting and filling
of site perimeter.
 Access and egress will be made through the main entrance as described above, off The
Endway road. Signs will be clearly displayed to delimitate pedestrian route from traffic route
by colour and barriers. Red route for vehicles only and green route for pedestrians.
 Limited car parking spaces will be reserved on site.

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Photo 1 – Farmland on the eastern side

Photo 2 – Farmland on the eastern side

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Photo 3- Southern border, junction of Burnham Road and The Endway Road (Google Maps,
2016)

Photo 4: western neighbours Mansion House Care Home

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 Photo 5 –Proposed main entrance

Photo 6 – Proposed main entrance

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Photo 7 – Farmland on eastern side

Picture 1 - border of Mansion House with proposed development land(maldon.gov.uk, 2006)

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Picture 2 – Proposed development(maldon.gov.uk, 2006)

Picture 3 – Mansion House(maldon.gov.uk, 2006)

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Picture 4 - existing poultry buildings(maldon.gov.uk, 2006)

Picture 5 – South view of the proposed land for development(maldon.gov.uk, 2006)

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Picture 6 - view from Mansion House back garden(tree and pergola are positioned on the future Day
Centre) (maldon.gov.uk, 2006)

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Appendix 1

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Line of Balance (LOB) is a management control process for collecting, measuring and
presenting facts relating to time, cost and accomplishment - all measured against a specific
plan. (Valuation-opinions.com, 2016).

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