Construction Methods, Materials and Codes (CON-1003) 1 Construction Methods, Materials and Codes (CON-1003) Project #1 Due: Week 12 Marked: 15% The objective of this assignment is:  Gain an understanding of the scope of the construction industry, different phases and activities that make up the building design and construction planning process  Explain the roles and responsibilities of owners, architects and contractors  Project Delivery Process, selecting contractors  Use of different relevant codes and specification for all the construction phases  Become familiar with professional and trade organizations and their contribution to the construction industry  Explain process a design professional must go through to choose materials that adhere to certain requirements in a variety of considerations including weather condition  Explain pre construction activities and required experimentations (laboratory or field testing involved in residential buildings  Regulation, certificates and permits required during a construction of two-story residential building You are assigned as project coordinator/site supervisor for two-story residential building (Timber) (Drawing set is attached) with the following assumption:  The project is located in Toronto, Ontario.  Owner has no knowledge of construction.  Trades: Carpenters, Plumbers, technicians, civil technicians, geotechnical investigator, surveyor and ….Construction Methods, Materials and Codes (CON-1003) 2  Number of workers: 15 - and more than 6 persons working at a time (in different shifts)  The project needs soil investigation and environmental site assessment You are required to consider all the steps essential through main four project phases: Pre-design, design, pre-construction and construction phases. You should explain all sub-tasks required in each phase and perform related consideration. Project is a group assignment. Each group must submit their project (Pdf and hardcopy) based on the evaluation timetable deadline. Project report should include cover sheet with group team members. 1. Assessment criteria The assignment will be graded on the basis of the following:  Demonstrating an understanding of the content and application of construction standards and specification, construction stages and activities.  Accuracy of the information presented.  Clearness and effectiveness: Use of appropriate language, clarity, conciseness, appropriateness of terminology, use of tables, diagrams, images, AIP referencing, etc. Groups: 3 to 5 members Assessment Break down Project Definition Project assumption, limitation and scope 10% Step 1 Predesign activities 20% Step 2 Design activities 20% Step 3 Preconstruction activities 20% Step 4 Construction activities 20% Final Report Submit a well structured report and presentation 10% Total 100%