Your group, as the main stakeholder of the proposed development project at 18 Patterson Street, Carnegie, has been provided with the preliminary town-planning drawings prepared by the architect. Additional

Project Overview

Your group, as the main stakeholder of the proposed development project at 18 Patterson Street, Carnegie, has been provided with the preliminary town-planning drawings prepared by the architect.
Additionally, the survey plan of the existing building has been provided.

Assignment Requirements

Your group is required to prepare a comprehensive report addressing the following components:

1. Evaluation of Town-Planning Drawings and Building Classification (10%)

• Evaluate the provided town-planning drawings for the proposed development.
• Determine the building class in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC).
• If multiple building types exist, list each building and its corresponding classification.

2. Evaluation of Footing Systems (25%)

• Using the proposed levels in the town-planning drawings and the survey plan of the existing property, evaluate various footing systems discussed in Lecture Week 8.
• Discuss the applicability, suitability, and feasibility of each footing system for the proposed development.
• Justify your choice with relevant engineering and soil condition considerations.

3. Selection and Evaluation of Wall Type (25%)

• Identify and discuss the wall type you intend to use in this project.
• Provide a comparative analysis of your selected wall type against other available wall types.
• Clearly explain the reasons for your selection, including factors such as:
  • Structural performance
  • Thermal efficiency
  • Acoustic performance
  • Cost and sustainability

4. Selection and Evaluation of Floor Type (20%)

• Evaluate and discuss the floor type you plan to use for the first floor of the development.
• Provide a comparison with other floor types and explain your selection based on:
  • Load-bearing capacity
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Thermal and acoustic properties
  • Construction efficiency

5. Construction Sequence (10%)

• Based on your responses from Points 1–4, outline a detailed construction sequence for the proposed development after obtaining a building permit.
• The sequence should clearly present the step-by-step stages of construction from site preparation to project completion.

6. Sustainable Material Selection (10%)

• Identify and discuss at least three (3) sustainable materials that could be implemented in the proposed project.
• For each material, provide:
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages
  • Challenges associated with their adoption in construction projects.
• Examples may include recycled concrete, cross-laminated timber (CLT), or green insulation materials.

Additional Instructions

• Form a group of 2 to 3 members.
• Prepare a 5-minute group presentation summarizing your report findings in Week 12.
• The report must be clear, concise, and logically structured.
• Avoid contradictions or inconsistent arguments—these will result in negative marking.

Report Formatting Guidelines

• Use a formal academic writing style.
• Include appropriate headings and subheadings for each section.
• Use Times New Roman or Calibri (12 pt) font and 1.5 line spacing.
• Include page numbers and student names in the footer.
• Cite all references using the Harvard Referencing Style.

Assessment Summary

The CSM80011 – Assignment 2 (Semester 2, 2025) required students to develop a detailed technical report for a proposed development project at 18 Patterson Street, Carnegie. Acting as the project’s main stakeholders, students were provided with preliminary town-planning drawings and the survey plan of the existing building.

The purpose of this assessment was to apply theoretical and practical construction knowledge to a real-world scenario by evaluating planning documentation, selecting appropriate construction systems, and proposing sustainable materials.

The report needed to address six major components:

1. Evaluation of Town-Planning Drawings and Building Classification (10%)
   • Assess drawings and determine building class per the National Construction Code (NCC).
   • Identify and list multiple building classifications if applicable.
2. Evaluation of Footing Systems (25%)
   • Examine footing systems discussed in lectures.
   • Assess applicability and suitability for the site using soil and level data.
3. Selection and Evaluation of Wall Type (25%)
   • Choose a preferred wall type and justify selection based on structural, thermal, acoustic, cost, and sustainability factors.
4. Selection and Evaluation of Floor Type (20%)
   • Evaluate suitable flooring options for the first floor.
   • Compare structural capacity, cost, thermal performance, and construction efficiency.
5. Construction Sequence (10%)
   • Develop a step-by-step construction sequence from site preparation to completion once the building permit is obtained.
6. Sustainable Material Selection (10%)
   • Identify three sustainable materials (e.g., recycled concrete, CLT, or green insulation).
   • Discuss their advantages, disadvantages, and implementation challenges.

Additional requirements included forming groups of 2–3 members, preparing a 5-minute presentation in Week 12, and ensuring clarity, conciseness, and logical structure in the report using Harvard referencing.