TS2B Site Diary
In second year we
should to discuss, think and enriching our knowledge, not only with drawings and designs, but also the knowledge of how going process of constructing buildings buildings. Based on site visited and assistance from builders we can understand all their professionalism.
Principal contractor and the team of their managers daily supervise the process of construction on the site and check if the builders are in safe conditions. GT managers monitor builders’ comments on site conditions as well and maintain the smooth running of the work. The contract specifies which risks are managed by whom, this way the responsibility for risk is evenly spread between the members of the project. Ultimately, the Principle Designer is responsible for managing and monitoring Health and Safety throughout the life of a construction site, which should be outlined in the Risk Assessment Method Statement, within the Health and Safety Folder. The RAMS should be regularly assessed and updated to reflect the current state of the construction site. While the client is responsible for the overall success of the project it is important for the Principle Designers and Principle Contractors to be in close co-ordination to ensure safe practices are conducted on site. The workers who are potentially creating the risk should be proactive in reporting unsafe methods to their supervisors as-well-as suggesting new methods, and working towards making a safer environment for everyone.
003 Were there any specific design details that were revised in order to comply with CDM before construction work
started?
The Charlotte Street Association objected to UCL’s vision for Astor Hall because it claimed the addition of a cafe is contrary to policy that seeks to avoid intensification of A3 use in Charlotte Street. The association told Camden Council that the space would be better used by turning it into a seated area with plants.
However, the Charlotte Street Association’s greatest objection to UCL’s plans centred around the height of the rear extension, which it said would “prejudice a satisfactory residential development of the adjoining workhouse site”.
The Charlotte Street Association objected to UCL’s vision for Astor Hall because it claimed the addition of a cafe is contrary to policy that seeks to avoid intensification of A3 use in Charlotte Street. The association told Camden Council that the space would be better used by turning it into a seated area with plants.
However, the Charlotte Street Association’s greatest objection to UCL’s plans centred around the height of the rear extension, which it said would “prejudice a satisfactory residential development of the adjoining workhouse site”.
004 In your view as a pair, what are the key risks during the construction process and the eventual use of the building? Have all these risks been identified by the CDM team? Have you spotted any others? Visually/graphically, how can you
represent this?
The project involves refurbishing of the exterior facade, facing Charlotte street, construction team potentially has to be careful to work on the scaffolding in that area not to fall down. GT made suer to provide a covering screen for this case.
On my opinion, one of the risk it is incorrectly embedded value of any materials or an unaccounted factor of their rise in price can lead to losses, as a result, you will have to spend more than planned.
Such risks as industrial accidents increase during high-rise construction without the use of protective structures on the upper floors of the building. Risks in buildings are associated with the destruction of parts of the construct. For example, corrosion of reinforcement, thawing of concrete, stratification of brickwork, the formation of cracks in the monolith.
The project involves refurbishing of the exterior facade, facing Charlotte street, construction team potentially has to be careful to work on the scaffolding in that area not to fall down. GT made suer to provide a covering screen for this case.
On my opinion, one of the risk it is incorrectly embedded value of any materials or an unaccounted factor of their rise in price can lead to losses, as a result, you will have to spend more than planned.
Such risks as industrial accidents increase during high-rise construction without the use of protective structures on the upper floors of the building. Risks in buildings are associated with the destruction of parts of the construct. For example, corrosion of reinforcement, thawing of concrete, stratification of brickwork, the formation of cracks in the monolith.
0.04 Additional risks identified.
1.05 Who are the key professionals and companies involved in the project?
University College London
Arcadis
Design
Design
Galliford Try (main contractor)
one of the UK leading companies
one of the UK leading companies
Levitt Bernstein
Architect and urban designer
Architect and urban designer
DLA architects
Architects, landscape architects, technologist, graphics
Architects, landscape architects, technologist, graphics
1.06 Draw a diagram of the basic contractual relationships of the project.
Location.
Where is the site, what is the purpose of the building?
«Accommodation - second home»
0.01 Where is the site, what is the purpose of the building?
The new hostel for students will be in 2018. Altogether, there will be 297 rooms in the Astor College, 60 more than the current one. Improvements, new rooms, recreation areas, stepless access, additional rooms with bathroom and landscaped yard. In addition to repairing the room, Astor College must be filled with a brick system and expanded with a new socle, cafe-pavilion and a rear drawer.
0.02 How did the project originate? Who is the client?
UCL-Client
The University of USL began to receive complaints from the students that the association was very old, not cozy, poor and they want to have bigger and nicer rooms. After the collected comments, USL decided to invest in these student hall.
0.03 What makes the project financially viable? How is it funded and why?
UCLA principal for funding. An increasing number of students and rooms give the project financial support, so students pay in advance for their rooms.
1.04 What is the contract value of the project? What is the time scale?
Value: £ 25million
Start: 14th of November 2016
Finish: 31st of August 2018
1.07 What is the architect’s appointment and role on the whole project?
Levitt Bernstein (lead architecture) were appointed by UCL from the tender set, for further work with them. L.B. and are the most important, which are responsible for all questions about the design building and all what about it.
1.08 What is the architect’s role whilst the project is on site? Is it effective?
The architects carry out the supervision of the architects so that during the construction process the architects' projects are not changed and everything was done correctly-this is very important in the construction and efficient. Thats why Levitt Bernstein working with Employers designer who check all.
The new hostel for students will be in 2018. Altogether, there will be 297 rooms in the Astor College, 60 more than the current one. Improvements, new rooms, recreation areas, stepless access, additional rooms with bathroom and landscaped yard. In addition to repairing the room, Astor College must be filled with a brick system and expanded with a new socle, cafe-pavilion and a rear drawer.
0.02 How did the project originate? Who is the client?
UCL-Client
The University of USL began to receive complaints from the students that the association was very old, not cozy, poor and they want to have bigger and nicer rooms. After the collected comments, USL decided to invest in these student hall.
0.03 What makes the project financially viable? How is it funded and why?
UCLA principal for funding. An increasing number of students and rooms give the project financial support, so students pay in advance for their rooms.
1.04 What is the contract value of the project? What is the time scale?
Value: £ 25million
Start: 14th of November 2016
Finish: 31st of August 2018
1.07 What is the architect’s appointment and role on the whole project?
Levitt Bernstein (lead architecture) were appointed by UCL from the tender set, for further work with them. L.B. and are the most important, which are responsible for all questions about the design building and all what about it.
1.08 What is the architect’s role whilst the project is on site? Is it effective?
The architects carry out the supervision of the architects so that during the construction process the architects' projects are not changed and everything was done correctly-this is very important in the construction and efficient. Thats why Levitt Bernstein working with Employers designer who check all.
1.09 Documents (1:100) and drawings.
Roof level 5.
1.10 Who are all the various professionals on - site and in meetings?
1.11 What happens in a site meeting?
During the general meetings between the architects, the project of the construction company and the importance there is a discussion of the construction project. The parties discuss the project itself, express each their expert opinion on the development. As a rule, the architect controls that the future building fit seamlessly into the existing building of a specific area, not the usual permissible height and density of development. Representatives of the construction company explain the advantages and prospects of the project, argue the need for its construction. If necessary, access permits and work permits. As a result of the meeting, the parties, after listening to each other, agree to each other's proposals and come to a common opinion regarding the development project.
PTM 10am. 31.01.18
List what was in the meeting.
FIRST: covering the questions one-by-one following the list provided by Galliford TRY.
1. BIM model: was it updated and was it shown to client (UCL)? Who worked on BIM model updates?
2. UCL representative: is the emulsion stated on the list washable?
3. UCL representative: was the alcave issues sorted out?
GT: we thought that was sorted 5 weeks ago
UCL: no, this needs revision
GT: ok, we will consult our Revision 5 notes and sens you new comments.
5. UCL representative: has GT provided all kitchen supplies required?
GT: We thought UCL would be in charge of this.
UCL: no, UCL can’t by all kitchen supplies. It’s on GT to provide more samples. For next time we want a mock-up with samples and costs.
BIG DISCUSSIONS
6. GT: lift shafts are slightly bigger, so this will affect front walls, as there needs to be a connection to the substructure of the lift.
UCL represenative: Is H2O touching the lift? What is the source? (lift going to the sub-level is below the recorded H2O level).
Why have you not installed a pump to sunk of the water?
GT need to decide (chech) whether the lift stops before ether sub-basement or not (it would be preferable that it did go, but we
don’t students to go to the sub-basement, as it’s only for technical purposes).
7. GT: we checked the cost of the new beautiful tiles we found and they are £1000 per 1m2
UCL representative: what?!?!?!
GT: we found another solution which is a finish with a glass look (looks posh as well)
UCL rep.: we want a mock-up with views and costs for next time. We want «workable solutions that would look good».
8.GT: we have sample og natural york stone, but it doesn’t resolve the drainage issue.
UCL rep.: we need to compare natural atone and resin-bonded stone.
Levitt Bernstein: we ant a mock-up with samples and costs to show them to planners.
1.12 Detail examples where the construction team has worked efficiently together.
They finished with RCframe build earlier than programmed.
1.13 Detail examples where the construction team may not have worked efficiently together.
During the construction process, various important details of the project may not be taken into account, which is from the side of the builders, which is from the architects. Therefore, as a rule, the customer can change his team. But for a project, this is a process of inhibition, and does not reach pre-set goals. Therefore, the employees are dismissed and a new team comes to their place. For example on first meeting we have one manager, and when we came second time was another person.
2.01 What is the nature of the agreement between the Architect and the client?
DLA-design managers check the design and send their comment back-UCL: approval/status A*-Galliford Try.
2.02 How has the Architect’s fee been calculated? Why is the architect doing the project?
1 - Arcadis discussed this in a contract, as well the fee established by the position of the employee.
2 - Arcadis choose them by tender.
2.03 Who are the Design Team? Draw a diagram showing the consultants.
2.04 Who is administering the contract? Architect / Project Manager / another ?
2.05 In your opinion has the Design Team worked efficiently together?
Structure can make or break a team, and the one I’ve seen work time and again is the “agency” model they forming the foundation.
Here’s how I see each role, its responsibilities, and its criteria for success and the are worked.
Structure can make or break a team, and the one I’ve seen work time and again is the “agency” model they forming the foundation.
Here’s how I see each role, its responsibilities, and its criteria for success and the are worked.
2.06 What is driving the project? Budget: Programme: Quality.
2.07 Is the project on course to be completed within the contract period? If not why?
The construction team is planning to finish the project within the set boundaries - by the end of summer 2018. The beginning of the study year is driving the process, as students need rooms in September.
2.08 What are the penalties to the contractor if the project over runs?
If the construction team delays the end of the project, a figure agreed on in the contract will be paid every week. It can get up to £10000 per week. Since students depend on the rooms that were paid for in advance (this funding drives the project right now), UCL would be obliges to place them another rooms, if the halls are not finished on time.
2.09 What is the process and procedure for information and instructions going to the contractor? Is it efficient?
Yes, they have program-site «4project» where architects can lead their cements about technical drawings, but they don't like it because moments uploads really long. Architects think that for time when upload their comments they could change a lot.
2.10 Are any Modern Methods of Construction, such as prefabrication, being utilised? If not, do you think they could?
Yes, they use Pre-fabricated bricks are used for the facade.
2.11 How does the Design Team share and Co-ordinate information and drawings? Is this efficient?
Designers gather at rallies with all the drawings and drawings and discuss everything. So they always use
the dating site in "4project", where the information is constantly laid out.
2.12 Identify how, if any, digital technology is influencing the progress of the site?
A system called Field View helps to run the progress and builder health. It is an online record taking and sharing system.
2.13 What opportunities are there for digital technology to influence site operations?
The site manager said that any new digital technology or other construction industry. With its words "I'm very pleased that the technology has advanced so far, because now you can build a 3d path through the building and change the material to see what the building looks like.»
Revit model.
BIM-Building Information Modeling or Building Information Mode.
3.01 How did the project achieve Planning permission? Was it complicated?
It was difficult, since many attention was paid to the central buildings and led to many amendments (only after 1.5 years they were given permission) stat building only at 2017.
3.02 Look up the project on the Planning Portal and view the Planning Drawings – are they being
strictly adhered to?
3.03 Are there any outstanding Planning Conditions still to be discharged?
Сonstantly discussed and did a lot of things that change after each meeting, but one of the most important and big question is where the bicycle parking will be located, as far as I understood which still did not solve.
3.04 How are the Building Regulations being dealt with, i.e. Approved Inspector, Local Authority, why was the particular route chosen?
Once a month a Building Regulations inspector is coming to the site to record if the process is running without any rule violations.
3.05 What is the strategy for Inclusive Design and Access for All? Do you agree with this and how could this be improved?
A total of ve wheelchair adaptable units are proposed, with four located on the upper ground floor and one on the lower ground floor. All wheelchair adaptable units will include full Part M ensuite/shower rooms, with wardrobes located close to them.
Four of the wheelchair adaptable bedrooms will be studios. When they are not used by wheelchair users they can be adapted to a double bed and larger desk. One of these studios will be adaptable for use for a student requiring extra needs, including hoists between the bed and shower room.
3.06 Draw a diagram / mark up the plans / details showing the Strategy for Inclusive Design.
3.07 Are there any Party Wall issues?
Office spaces to the right of the site were complaining about the noise level, which made it difficult to hold office meetings in these spaces. The contractor installed a special protective accosts screen which resolved the problem.
3.08 If so how long did they take to reach Party Wall agreement?
1 week.
4.02 How was the main contractor selected for the project?
4.03 Who are the specialist sub - contractors?
DLA Architecture Ltd
Michael Barclay Partnership Llp
BIM TECH
Alfor Fire Safety Ltd
Technical Services Ltd
Oander Ltd
Sandberg LLP
Planancy Ltd
Lucion
Morrison Construction Ltd Infrastructure Division OU 5004
Energist UK Ltd
RSK Environment Ltd
Soiltechnics Ltd
Sumo Services Ltd
Ashford Environmental Services Limited
Kent Drainage Ltd
Ridge And Partners LLP
Space Architecture (Europe) Limited
Stroma Technology Ltd
Milton Keynes Surveys Ltd
Lorne Stuwart
Greenpebble Consulting Ltd
RSK Environment Ltd
Soiltechnics Ltd
Sumo Services Ltd
Ashford Environmental Services Limited
Kent Drainage Ltd
Ridge And Partners LLP
Space Architecture (Europe) Limited
Stroma Technology Ltd
Milton Keynes Surveys Ltd
Lorne Stuwart
Greenpebble Consulting Ltd
4.05 Who are the suppliers of specialist products?
Logistics - Madigan Grill
Fire Stopping - Fire Integrity Ltd
Demo - Wooldridge Ecotec Ltd
Temp Electrics - Cape Electrical & Mecha nical) Ltd
Scaffold - Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services UK Ltd (SGB)
Groundworks, concrete Frame, Drainage, Landscapin & Crane Driver - Modebest Builders Ltd
Making good , BW, Alteration - Adex Drilling Services (UK) Ltd
Piling - Roger Bullivant Ltd-BK ACC 9779
Structural Steel Asbestos - JCC Engineering Limited
Painting - A C Beck & Sons (Contracts) Limited
Site Set up - Middlesex Ltd (site setup)
Office Fit out - TCI (GB) Limited
M & E - Lorne Stewart Plc
O & M - Createmaster Ltd
Asbestos survey - Lucion Environmental Ltd
Carpentry & Joinery - PJ Engineering Consultants Ltd
Intumescent Painting Roofing - R Lewis & Co (UK) Ltd
Roofing - Avonside Roofing Ltd
Brick slips, ceiling and Internal Partitioning - Middlesex Ltd
Windows - Oxted Window Systems Limited
Facades - Adept Facades Limited
Flooring - Avonline Plc
Builders Clean - Builders Clean
Blinds - Blinds
Wall Tiling - Wall Tiling
Roller Shutter - Roller Shutter
Sinagege - Signage
Security +CCTV - Reliance
Lifts - Titan
Metalwork - AMI Metalwork
FF & E including Kitchen - Havelock
Hoist - Southern Hoist -Oxted Window Systems Limited
4.06 In the students’ opinion, has the work of the contractor and specialist sub contractor’s been satisfactorily interfaced, and if not what could have been improved?
At my discretion, the work of the developers is very good because they built the frame faster than the schedule, so we can conclude that the workers worked together and together.
4.07 In your opinion, is the architectural vision as represented in the architect’s drawings being made manifest through the work of the builders on site?
After two visits to the construction site everything goes as planned (according to the drawings) the rooms are built correctly.
4.08 What do you think about the Design of the building? Would you make any changes?
I really like the color and the facade and the bulging wall, look very harmoniously, but I really do not like the color of the bottom platform, it would be better to do in pastel beige shades.
6.02 What materials, building processes and/or technologies have you observed that you may wish to incorporate in your own projects in the future?
Yes i really like PCframe and material what use in facade i want to use them in my future projects future.
6.01 In Conclusion, what have you learnt by
following the site diary project on site?
So, by summing up my visits to the construction projects, I want to say the following. I saw the relationship between the customer and the construction team and architects. The process of construction itself, its steps. The quality of the materials used and how this affects the final result. The relationship between builders and architects, when it's a strong team. And most important is my impressions, seen with my own eyes Construction, this is a very interesting process,
from its beginning to the end. Primary data processing for the beginning of construction, the selection of a project, a selection of a professional team. Then the debate over the correctness of the decisions made... and here's the start! And then choosing the right materials, monitoring what is happening and still a lot of work that lasts until the end of the process.
6.03 How has the Site Diary experience informed your possible career direction in architecture?
So, by summing up my visits to the construction projects, I want to say the following. I saw the relationship between the customer and the construction team and architects. The process of construction itself, its steps. The quality of the materials used and how this affects the final result. The relationship between builders and architects, when it's a strong team. And most important is my impressions, seen with my own eyes Construction, this is a very interesting process,
from its beginning to the end. Primary data processing for the beginning of construction, the selection of a project, a selection of a professional team. Then the debate over the correctness of the decisions made... and here's the start! And then choosing the right materials, monitoring what is happening and still a lot of work that lasts until the end of the process.
6.03 How has the Site Diary experience informed your possible career direction in architecture?
