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The document outlines an assignment for Building Administration N4, consisting of multiple questions that assess knowledge on construction roles, site preparation, material management, and planning tools. It includes specific tasks such as completing statements, explaining interactions between professionals, and creating a material management plan. The assignment is structured to evaluate understanding of essential construction concepts and practices, totaling 100 marks.

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BA n4 Class Assignment 03

The document outlines an assignment for Building Administration N4, consisting of multiple questions that assess knowledge on construction roles, site preparation, material management, and planning tools. It includes specific tasks such as completing statements, explaining interactions between professionals, and creating a material management plan. The assignment is structured to evaluate understanding of essential construction concepts and practices, totaling 100 marks.

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BUILDING ADMINISTRATION N4

Assignment 03
Marks: 100
QUESTION 1 [20 marks]
Complete the following statements by choosing the correct word from the list below. Write only the
answer next to the question number in your answer book.
architect; quantity surveyor; contractor; structural engineer; clerk of works; site agent; building
program; critical path; hoarding; site establishment

1.1 The _______ is responsible for the aesthetic design of the building.
1.2 A _______ manages the day-to-day activities on the construction site.
1.3 The _______ prepares the bill of quantities and monitors costs.
1.4 The temporary fence around a construction site is called _______.
1.5 The sequence of activities that determines project duration is called the _______. (5 × 4) (20)

QUESTION 2 [30 marks]


2.1 Explain in detail how the following professional consultants interact during a construction project:
a) Architect and Quantity Surveyor
b) Structural Engineer and Contractor
c) Clerk of Works and Site Agent (3 × 5) (15)

2.2 Describe FIVE essential elements of site preparation and explain why each is important for project
success. (5 × 3) (15)

QUESTION 3 [25 marks]


3.1 Create a detailed material management plan for a three-story office building project, including:
a) Storage requirements
b) Handling procedures
c) Security measures
d) Quality control
e) Waste management (5 × 3) (15)

3.2 List and explain FIVE factors that can affect the building program timeline. (5 × 2) (10)

QUESTION 4 [25 marks]


4.1 Explain the importance of proper planning in construction projects and describe FOUR main
planning tools used in the industry. (5 + 4 × 5) (25)

TOTAL: 100 MARKS

MARKING GUIDELINE
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION N4 Assignment 03

QUESTION 1
1.1 architect✓ 1.2 site agent✓ 1.3 quantity surveyor✓ 1.4 hoarding✓ 1.5 critical path✓

QUESTION 2
2.1 Professional interactions:
a) Architect and Quantity Surveyor:
 Share design information for cost estimation✓
 Collaborate on material specifications✓
 Work together on payment certificates✓
 Review variations and their cost implications✓
 Coordinate on project documentation ✓(5)
b) Structural Engineer and Contractor:
 Review structural drawings and specifications✓
 Discuss construction methods✓
 Address technical queries✓
 Monitor structural work quality✓
 Coordinate on testing and inspections✓ (5)
c) Clerk of Works and Site Agent:
 Daily site inspections✓
 Quality control coordination✓
 Progress monitoring✓
 Material approval process✓
 Documentation of site activities✓ (5)

2.2 Site preparation elements:


Each point must include a description and importance (3 marks each):
 Site clearance involves the systematic ✓removal of vegetation, debris, and any existing structures from
the construction area, including surface and subsurface obstacles. ✓
 This preparation step is crucial because it provides a clean, unobstructed workspace for accurate building
layout, prevents contamination of new construction materials, and enables proper foundation work. ✓
 Temporary services installation encompasses setting up essential utilities✓ like water, electricity,
drainage, and sanitation facilities needed during the construction phase.✓
 This element is vital because it provides the necessary infrastructure for construction activities - from
powering tools and equipment to maintaining worker welfare facilities. ✓
 Access routes establishment involves creating temporary roads, pathways, and entry/exit points that
allow for the safe movement of vehicles, equipment, and personnel throughout the construction site. ✓
 This preparation is essential✓ because it ensures efficient material delivery, enables emergency vehicle
access, and creates safe passage for workers. ✓
 Storage area preparation requires designating ✓and preparing specific zones for different construction
materials and equipment, considering factors like weather protection, security, and accessibility. ✓
 This element is critical because proper storage prevents material damage, reduces waste, and ensures
materials are readily available when needed. ✓
 Security measures implementation includes installing perimeter fencing, lighting systems, surveillance
equipment, and access control points around the construction site. ✓
 This preparation is fundamental because it protects valuable materials and equipment from theft, prevents
unauthorized site access ✓that could lead to accidents, and ensures compliance with insurance
requirements.✓

QUESTION 3
3.1 Material management plan:
Each section requires three specific points (3 marks each):
a) Storage requirements:
 Covered storage for weather-sensitive materials ✓
 Secured storage for valuable items ✓
 Organized layout with clear labelling ✓
b) Handling procedures:
 Proper equipment for different materials ✓
 Trained personnel for handling ✓
 Safety protocols for movement ✓
c) Security measures:
 24-hour security personnel✓
 Access control system✓
 Inventory tracking✓
d) Quality control:
 Inspection upon delivery✓
 Regular monitoring of stored materials✓
 Documentation system✓
e) Waste management:
 Segregation of waste types✓
 Recycling procedures✓
 Disposal methods✓
3.2 Building program factors (2 marks each): Any 2
 Weather conditions✓
 Material availability✓
 Labour resources
 Equipment breakdowns
 Design changes

QUESTION 4
4.1 Importance of planning (5 marks):
 Resource optimization✓
 Cost control✓
 Time management✓
 Risk reduction✓
 Quality assurance✓

Planning tools (5 marks each):


1. Gantt Charts:
 Timeline visualization✓
 Activity sequencing✓
 Progress tracking✓
 Resource allocation✓
 Dependency mapping✓
2. Critical Path Method:
 Activity identification✓
 Duration estimation✓
 Path calculation✓
 Float determination✓
 Schedule optimization ✓
3. Work Breakdown Structure:
 Project scope definition✓
 Task organization✓
 Responsibility assignment✓
 Cost allocation✓
 Progress monitoring✓
4. Resource Histograms:
 Resource allocation✓
 Capacity planning✓
 Workload distribution✓
 Peak identification✓
 Resource levelling✓

TOTAL: 100 MARKS

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