Necessity of Building Services

Can you imagine a building without MEP services?

Mechanical

Electrical

Public Health Services

State-of-the-art BMS systems etc.

We further highlight here that we specialize in designing and specifying state-of-theart
HVAC systems like VAV (Variable Air Volume), VWV (Variable Water Volume) &
associated BMS (Building Management System) based control systems. Designs
including VAV terminals, variable speed drives for AHUs, DDC based control logic can
be offered for control of indoor conditions and free cooling.
Also, Integrated Building Management system, encompassing HVAC, Fire Alarm,
Access Control & Security systems can be designed and configured to suit the needs.
BMS is a Utility with which all the aforesaid services can be centrally Controlled and
Monitored. The system is Microprocessor based and can be even designed to
control Lighting inside the premises, in order to achieve energy conservation.
Further, by introducing the Energy Management System in the BMS, effective
power savings can be implemented for the controlled Utilities.
All our designs for HVAC Heat loads, ducting etc. are carried using computer
software and the drawings are prepared in AutoCAD. The computer software is
developed by us, in-house, and is also marketed by us to professionals.
General Scope of Service
Broadly, the consultancy service offered by us shall cover:
 Designing of various Utilities and space planning for plant rooms in close coordination
with the Architects,
 Laying out and finalizing the systems, and achieve the most economical and
feasible layout for all the services,
 Preparing Tender Drawings and Specifications,
 Floating tenders and evaluating the offers received,
 Vendor rating
 Assisting the Owners / Architects during negotiations with the Vendors,
 Award of Contract,
 Periodic supervision of the works at site till successful completion of the project.
 Providing co-ordination and assistance to the Owners during post commissioning
Warranty period and maintenance of the systems. SECTION 3 CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES
6 CONSTRUCTION CONTROL AND PRACTICES . 19
7 TEMPORARY WORKS . 21
8 STORAGE, STACKING AND HANDLING PRACTICES . 23
SECTION 4 SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION
9 SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION OF ELEMENTS OF A BUILDING . 34
10 SAFETY IN DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS . 52
SECTION 5 REPAIRS, RETROFITTING AND STRENGTHENING OF BUILDINGS
11 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT . 57
12 PREVENTION OF CRACKS . 57
13 REPAIRS AND SEISMIC STRENGTHENING OF BUILDINGS . 58
SECTION 6 HABITAT AND WELFARE REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKERS
14 HABITAT AND OTHER WELFARE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION . 59
WORKERS
ANNEX A CHECK LIST FOR STACKING AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS . 63
LIST OF STANDARDS . 64
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PART 7 CONSTURCTION MANAGEMENT, PRACTICES AND SAFETY 3
National Building Code Sectional Committee, CED 46
FOREWORD
This Code (Part 7) covers construction project management; construction planning, site management and building
construction practices; storage, stacking and handling of materials; and safety of personnel during construction
operations for all elements of a building and demolition of buildings; and habitat and welfare requirements for
workers. It also covers guidelines relating to repairs, retrofitting and strengthening of buildings.
The principles enunciated in the various sections of this Part are to be ultimately utilized and implemented in the
physical construction of the buildings with the required infrastructure. This would require sound construction
practices and efficient management thereof in order to ensure that the implementation of the project is carried out
within the estimated cost and planned period to the required quality standards and in a safe and sustainable
manner. Workers in large number, both skilled and unskilled, are engaged in the innumerable construction works.
Due to increased tempo of such a building activity and large scale mechanization, hazards of accidents could
increase considerably. It is, therefore, imperative that adequate safety rules are laid down for every phase of
construction work. It is also important to give due cognizance to habitat and welfare requirements of workers at
construction site. This Part also deals with these aspects.
Planning the various construction operations before hand and making adequate arrangements for procurement
and storage of materials, and the machinery to get work done is as important as carrying out these construction
operations in accordance with good practice. Lack of planning or defective planning may result in avoidable
delay in the completion of work and consequently increased hazards from the point of view of fire, health and
structural soundness. This Part covers provisions in this regard.
A construction project is an endeavour undertaken by a project team on behalf of owner/client to create a built
facility suited to the defined functional objectives. From inception to commissioning, the project goes through
various distinct stages leading to progressive achievement of project objectives. Each stage involves specific
inputs, processes (both technical and managerial) and deliverables. Typically, the life cycle of a project from
commencement to completion involves the following stages:
a) Project formulation and appraisal . Inception, feasibility and strategic planning;
b) Project development . Project brief development, planning and design, finalization of proposals,
procurement strategy, construction documentation including tender drawings, working drawings,
specifications, cost estimates, bills of quantities, procurement documents;
c) Planning for construction . Sequencing of project components, planning tools, resource planning and
time cost trade off;
d) Tender action . Open competitive bidding/pre-qualification of agencies, issue of tender documents,
evaluation of bids, negotiation if required and award of work;
e) Construction . Execution, monitoring, control, work acceptance; and
f) Commissioning and handing over . Contractual closeout, financial closeout, defect liability
commencement, facility handing over.
The distinct features of a construction project include the temporary nature of the organizations involved, the
evolutionary process of project deliverables during project development stages and the unique output of the built
facility. As a result of these features, unless there is efficient and effective project management, a construction
project is faced with challenges of uncertainties leading to time over-runs, cost over-runs, changes in project
parameters, loss of quality and inability to meet the functional objectives. While technical soundness of a proposal
is an important aspect of a construction project, the management aspects, which involve techno-legal, financial
and other issues, have also a significant role in the success of a project. Therefore, management functions and
technical processes in a construction project need to be integrated towards achieving project objectives. Top
management commitment plays an important role in harmoniously achieving these project objectives. In some of
the public sector projects, it may be necessary to share relevant information with public at large through appropriate