Reference no: EM133183443
Project Assessment
Overview
This project assessment will require you to apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and Class 10 buildings.
This project is divided into three parts:
1. Classify Buildings
2. Determine Construction Compliance Requirements
3. Determine Fire Protection Requirements
Resources required for assessment
To complete this project, you will need access to the following:
• Computer with Internet and email access and a working web browser
• Installed software: MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Government building and construction laws (both national and state/territory)
• Government building and construction regulations
• Current Australian building and construction codes
• Current Australian building and construction standards
• Building Code of Australia Volumes 1, 2, and 3
• A workplace that can provide the following:
o Project plans to the following:
• One unbuilt Class 2, 3, or 9 building
• One unbuilt Class 5, 6, 7, or 8 building Project plans must include:
• Information on the following building properties:
- Energy efficiency
- Services and equipment
- Fire protection
- Health and amenity
- Structure
- Access and egress
- Ancillary provisions
Information must include at least one of each of the following:
- Construction method used
- Materials used
- Products used
- Other specifications common in building project plans such as floor area, orientation, number of storeys, etc.
o The following professionals:
• Design professional
• Building professional
• Construction professional
o Digital tools used for communication
Digital tools refer to the programs or software that facilitate communication, such as messaging apps and e-mail.
o Digital devices used for communication
Digital devices refer to the devices where the programs or software are installed, such as personal computers, laptop computers, and smartphones.
o Assistance from supervisor to secure access to three different buildings
Assessment forms and templates are provided in each task in this Project Assessment.