Reference no: EM133121999

Risk and Cost Engineering

Assignment

Format: The assignment to be prepared as Feasibility Report for the project based on the project information provided to help client make decision. Exclude any inflation / cost escalation impact on the cost / revenue of the project. The financial analysis is based on a 25-year period. Bonus marks will be given for inclusion of Life Cycle Costing analysis and discussion in the assignment.

Requirements: the report is to include the following:
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Assumption
- Discussions
- Recommendations
- Financial Analysis
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Life Cycle Costing Analysis (Bonus Requirement)
- Group journals by each team member for meetings / discussions, etc.
- Each group to write a short paragraph outlining the work that they conducted in the assignment.

Project: Getting to Yes - Social Housing in Central Melbourne

Design Brief

1.0 Occupancy Profile
1.1 Dwelling Type
• Total social housing units: 30 (maximum)
• 5 units - tenants with mental health conditions and at risk of homelessness
• 5 units - tenants with a disability (modified units)
• 10 units - elderly tenants at risk of homelessness
• 10 units - families
• Balance of site - private market dwellings
1.2 Staff Numbers
• 1 onsite support staff member
• 1 rotating housing staff member
• 1 concierge during night hours
• 1 Hot desk
1.3 Car Parking Numbers
• 50% of units to have a car space - including all family units
• 2 staff car spaces
• 5 visitor car spaces
* Subject to planning requirements

2.0 Conceptual Requirements
2.1 General
• Ideally all dwelling types to be mixed through the development rather than concentrated by type
• Elderly tenants and tenants with a mental health condition work well when dwellings are located together
• Multiple entries and/or multiple buildings can minimise traffic and help to avoid an institutional feel
• Ensure privacy from the street whilst engaging with the streetscape
• Prevention of noise transference between units is essential
• Security is critical, including CCTV and peep holes where necessary
• Public spaces must be well lit
• Ensure solar passive design and cross ventilation
• Meet minimum energy star ratings in BCA
• Provide Universal Access throughout development (including common areas and entry doors)
• Lift access must be included for buildings more than two storeys
• Use quality finishes to reduce maintenance costs
2.2 Independent Living Units
• Refer to Housing Choices Outline Specification - High Density_2013
• 1-2 bedroom units for singles and couples, mix of elderly tenants and those with mental health conditions
• Provide adequate space for dining/congregating
• Linen Cupboards/internal storage should be provided to all dwellings
2.3 DDA Units
• Refer to Housing Choices Outline Specification - Accessible(DDA)_2013
• Provide 2 bedrooms to accommodate equipment or carer (wheelchairs)
• Provide additional wall protection to dado level to minimise damage
• Provide adequate space for family to gather in apartment
• Ensure windows allow tenants in wheelchairs to see out
• Provide a flexible layout that can accommodate different types of disabilities
• Avoid carpet as it is difficult for wheelchairs
• Provide adequate space for dining/congregating
• Linen Cupboards/internal storage should be provided to all dwellings
2.4 Family Units
• 3+ bedroom dwellings
• Careful consideration should be given to noise levels and how these units are integrated in the development
• Family units should have secure yard/play area
• Provide a bath for bathing children
• Provide adequate space for dining/congregating
• Linen Cupboards/internal storage should be provided to all dwellings
2.5 Communal Facilities
• To have all weather access to communal facilities and good access to the lift
• Be conscious of selecting materials that endure wear and tear but are warm and inviting

2.5.1 Entry Foyer and Circulation
• Ensure accessibility
• Provide opportunities for sitting/gathering in circulation spaces
• Ensure entry is clearly locatable from the street
• Provide secure mailbox for each dwelling, to be located in public, well lit space
2.5.2 Multi-Purpose Space
• Provide a flexible space that can be divided into smaller spaces
• Multi-purpose space to accommodate groups of residents, resident meetings, community activities to relate to the secure external space where appropriate
2.5.3 External Space
• Provide a safe and secure external communal space accessible to all tenants to "come together"
• Include community garden facilities (raised beds)
• To relate to multi-purpose space where appropriate
2.5.4 Communal Laundry
• A small coin operated common laundry that is secure and within public view should be provided
• Allow 2 No. domestic washing machine
• Allow 1 No. domestic dryer

* All dwellings are to have taps and space for laundry facilities
2.5.5 Car Parking/Plant and Utilities
• Car parking should be secure
• Storage Cages constructed of wire mesh should be avoided as they get broken into. Cupboards work much better and ideally would be located close to dwelling (i.e. on the same floor level)
• Bin storage area needed
2.6 Office
• To be near entry and easily accessible to visitors and residents
• Provide space for desk, hot desk, and file storage
• Ensure second safe means of egress
2.7 Commercial Space
• In considering a mixed-use building, it works well to tailor ground floor commercial space with street interface
• Community based support services and/or retail outlets work well with social housing

Attachment:- Risk and Cost Engineering.rar