Cragside Recovery Centre – Level 5 Coursework Design Project

Student Number: 18009582

KB5022 – Construction Project Management and Digital Engineering (BIM)

This project includes an outline, site layout and preparation of a construction plan for the proposed site.

Word count: 1278

Giving residents/patients the healthcare they deserve.

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Contents
Introduction: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Clients Design.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Site layout proposition .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Site Layout Plan: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Project Plan (Gantt Chart): ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Resource Overview: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Program Narrative ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Digital engineering statement ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

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Introduction:

The National Trust site of Cragside has just proposed a new building to help with the
Covid-19 pandemic. It is to act as a recovery centre for residents who need specialized
healthcare. This building is supposed to be a new, modern building, but it's not to
overshadow the natural beauty of the National Trust park. The recovery centre will be
situated next to Tumbleton Lake, and this picturesque view will be taken advantage of.
The recovery centre's brief requires a 24 m x 8 m, single-storey building, and the
building must have a clear floor to ceiling height of 4 m. The building will include a
reception area, staff office, kitchen and toilets for staff and visitors, a lounge/dining area
with panoramic views and bedrooms with an en-suite shower and toilet to
accommodate five patients. Figure 1.1 below shows the initial design in conjunction
with their specified details of the plan.

Clients Design

Figure 1.1 outlines the initial design of the structure and surroundings. A is the car park,
B is the Recovery Centre, C is a backup generator in case of emergency power cuts.
The path that was originally there has now been rerouted to ensure the panoramic
views aren't interrupted.

Site layout proposition

The site layout plan is used to illustrate where every different station would be, as a
'bird's eye view. This plan allows the building's operation to be completed to the highest
standard, with maximum efficiency, without sacrificing safety. The Site layout plan for
this project can be viewed in figure 1.3 Figure 1.1 – Initial Design using Digimap

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 Site Layout Plan:

The site layout is an analysed brief to consider all aspects of the construction project, outlining any
potential hazards which could be overlooked if not planned correctly. Location is the first aspect that
requires research. Further research into the local surroundings needs to be considered to determine
whether cranes/HGV can be used to develop the build. B6314 is a major road into the National Trust
site, and this road could be used. Because of this location, it is a rural place, so that noise level will
need little intervention. Minimum Security is required due to the location of the site.
Upon research, dense woodlands were found to be where the building was specified to be built, and
this means extensive clearance will be needed. Also, the topography required to be taken into
consideration as the ground needs ground levelling works.
Because the building will be situated alongside Lake Tumbleton, the tests came back from the
ecologist stating that it wasn't suitable for the building to use the water from the Lake.

Figure 1.2 – View of site prior to any construction work – Using Digimap

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A The perimeter of the Construction site - this will be Temporary metal fencing that will
stay erected for the project's duration. Because of this, the public footpath will be closed.
B Building's blueprints.
C Storage for any machinery/hire equipment (Cranes, Rollers, Dumpers, Diggers etc.)
D Where Crane will be situated with the radius outlines for the reach of the Crane
E Materials storage area allows the Crane to pick up materials if stored within a radius.
F Temporary offices, kitchen and lunchroom.
G Temporary toilets and first aid room
H Security Cabin at the entrance. It is also used for the Fire assembly point.

Figure 1.3 – Site layout proposal – Using Digimap

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Project Plan (Gantt Chart):

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400 hrs
600 hrs
800 hrs

0 hrs
1,000 hrs
1,200 hrs
1,400 hrs
Civil Engineer
Construction Site Manager
Site Engineer
Office Manager
Architect
RESOURCE STATS:

Construction Project Manager

H & S Manager
Logistics Manager
Resource Overview:

Machinery Operator
Architectural Engineer
Work status for all work resources

Surveyors

Actual Work
Structural Engineer
Labourer
Brick Layer
Window Fitter
Plumber
Electrician

Remaining Work
Painter and Decorator
Roofer
Furnisher
Landscaper
Gardener
Ecologist

Baseline Work
Office Worker
Accountant
Resource Manager
Security Manager
Carpenter
Scaffolder
Gas Engineer
Interior Designer
Tree surgeon

Figure 1.4 – Bar chart to show each resource and represent how much work each profession entails.

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ends.
Figure 1.5 – Resource overview – giving dates when each profession starts and
ID Resource Name Type Std. Rate Ovt. Rate Base Calendar Code
1 Civil Engineer Work £50.00/hr £75.00/hr Standard
11 Surveyors Work £50.00/hr £75.00/hr Standard
12 Structural Engineer Work £50.00/hr £75.00/hr Standard
5 Architect Work £45.00/hr £67.50/hr Standard
6 Construction Project Manager Work £45.00/hr £67.50/hr Standard
7 H & S Manager Work £40.00/hr £60.00/hr Standard
10 Architectural Engineer Work £40.00/hr £60.00/hr Standard
30 Gas Engineer Work £40.00/hr £60.00/hr Standard
2 Construction Site Manager Work £30.00/hr £45.00/hr Standard
23 Ecologist Work £30.00/hr £45.00/hr Standard
3 Site Engineer Work £25.00/hr £37.50/hr Standard
8 Logistics Manager Work £25.00/hr £37.50/hr Standard
25 Accountant Work £25.00/hr £37.50/hr Standard
26 Resource Manager Work £22.00/hr £33.00/hr Standard
16 Plumber Work £20.00/hr £30.00/hr Standard
17 Electrician Work £20.00/hr £30.00/hr Standard
19 Roofer Work £20.00/hr £30.00/hr Standard
31 Interior Designer Work £18.00/hr £27.00/hr Standard
4 Office Manager Work £15.00/hr £22.50/hr Standard
9 Machinery Operator Work £15.00/hr £27.50/hr Standard
14 Brick Layer Work £15.00/hr £27.50/hr Standard
15 Window Fitter Work £15.00/hr £27.50/hr Standard
18 Painter and Decorator Work £15.00/hr £27.50/hr Standard
21 Landscaper Work £15.00/hr £27.50/hr Standard
28 Carpenter Work £15.00/hr £27.50/hr Standard
32 Tree surgeon Work £15.00/hr £22.50/hr Standard
13 Labourer Work £12.00/hr £18.00/hr Standard
20 Furnisher Work £12.00/hr £18.00/hr Standard
22 Gardener Work £12.00/hr £18.00/hr Standard
27 Security Manager Work £12.00/hr £18.00/hr Standard
24 Office Worker Work £10.00/hr £15.00/hr Standard

Figure 1.6 – Average wages for each given resource/profession. Using an 8-hour work
pattern, this is used to determine costs.

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Program Narrative

There are 8 key construction activities stages throughout the project, with a given time allocated for each stage. The 8 stages are Pre-construction, start on site, Construction, Primary fittings,
Secondary fittings, External work, Final Decoration and furnish, Post-construction. These activities rely on the action before to be done before the next task can start. Within these 8 activities are
more minor subheadings that allow for specific activities to be addressed and completed. These activities titles can be found on the left of each key construction stages and the timeframe each task
has on the right. Each activity has which resources are needed for that specific task; this then calculates the cost for that task according to how long it takes. It is then represented as a Gantt chart,
which can find the critical path and the slack.
Some tasks are scheduled one after another; this will be due to the next job cannot start until the previous task has been completed. In Microsoft project, this would be critical as one cannot proceed
without the other. E.g., The Floor slab cannot be poured (Task 41) until all the Pipes for heating, powerlines etc. (task 37) is completed. The critical path for this project covers a vast majority of the
project due to the site being smaller, which prohibits multiple jobs being done at the same time. Some tasks, as mentioned above, cannot be completed until the previous task has been completed.
Some activities can be done at the same time to increase efficiency. The tasks that aren't part of the critical task have slack; this means there is extra time for that activity it needs to be. E.g., Task
41 has slack due to the concrete needing at least three days to cure but has a slack for another seven working days to allow for further curing.

Essential resources are the materials/equipment that is vital to complete the project. Without these resources, the build would be built to a poor standard and taken a long time to complete. The key
resources for this project fall under the 8 key construction activities. As mentioned above, key stages have smaller subheadings that allow specific activities to be addressed and completed. Under
this section, the key resources are as follows:

• Start on site - Pedestrian path relocation, Welfare installation (Toilets, Sanitary stations), Office (temporary buildings).
• Construction – Brickwork, Steel beams, Timber beams, Concrete slabs, Pilling work, and footings.
• Primary Fittings – Timber boards, pipelines, electrical cables, plasterboard, timber trim.
• Secondary Fitting – Wood trim, pipes and radiators, paint
• External work – Paving bricks, Signs
• Final Decoration – Furniture, beds, hospital units (ICU).
• Post-construction - maintenance of a building

Digital engineering statement

Building information modelling (BIM) is widely used in the construction industry to improve efficiency and reduce construction fragmentation. BIM is more than just a 3-dimensional model; it allows a
cooperative way of working to deliver masses of information over a Common Data Environment (CDE) (Jodie Carson, 2018). It helps architects, engineers, and constructors visualize what is to be
built in a simulated environment to identify potential design, construction, or operational issues. BIM is used for the delivery and duration of a project; it helps determine what stage the project is at,
at any given stage and because of this, BIM can be used to find the progress at any given stage, making better project decisions during different stages of the project (Jodie Carson, 2018). Lowering
the overall cost of labour, materials, machinery, etc., during this project could be done by improving the efficiency of the project to try and decrease the duration of the project. Once users become
more proficient with the software, the tasks will be completed even faster (Hardin, 2010).

Bibliography

Azhar, S. (2011, June 15). ASCE Library. Retrieved from https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/%28ASCE%29LM.1943-5630.0000127

Hardin, B. (2010). BIM and Construction Management: Proven Tools, Methods, and Workflows. Wiley.

Jodie Carson. (2018, January 17). Can BIM successfully deliver small construction projects? Retrieved from National Building Specification: https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/can-bim-successfully-deliver-small-construction-
projects