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Unit 15 Principles of Refurbishment - Pearson Higher Nationals in Construction and Built Environment
Assignment - Building Refurbishment: Sustainability, Scale, Obsolescence and Approvals.
Your essay should be presented in A4 portrait format. It should be around 3500 words (+ / - 10%) for the main body, be well-structured, comprising sections such as an introduction, main body, conclusion, references, bibliography and appendices.
You are encouraged to make use of images, drawings and other research material in support of your assignment. Any material that is derived from other sources must be appropriately referenced using the Harvard referencing standard form of citation. You may need to include an appendix of relevant literature which should be carefully reviewed to verify suitability and accuracy.
Learning Outcome 1: Explain the need for refurbishment.
Learning Outcome 2: Compare different options for refurbishment projects.
Learning Outcome 3: Analyse the refurbishment process.
Assignment Brief: In this assignment, assume that the company you currently work for are interested in expanding their portfolio of domestic and commercial refurbishment projects. The company's objectives include:
- being considered for future maintenance, repair and refurbishment contracts,
- gaining a regional reputation in sustainable construction practice, and
- expanding their workforce in construction skills related to refurbishment.
You are to prepare a report which will be presented to the company, explaining the following information:
- factors determining building obsolescence, such as function. (P1, P2, M1)
- sustainability issues surrounding refurbishment, such as longevity. (P3, M1)
- scales of refurbishment and their application, such as improving insulation. (P4, P5, M2)
- how Planning and Building Regulations influence the nature of refurbishment projects, such as aesthetic considerations. (P6, P7, M3)
- an overall evaluation of the refurbishment process. (D1)
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