3 - The Design and Construction Process Flashcards
A process of creating a description of the facility
Design
A process of identifying activities and resources to make the design a physical reality
Construction Planning
The implementation of a design envisioned by architects and engineers
Construction
______ in design are highly valued not for their own sake but for their contributions to reducing costs and to the improvement of aesthetics, comfort or convenience as embodied in a well-designed facility
Innovative Concepts
_______ are often preliminary and tentative, screening studies are carried out to determine overall technological viability without pursuing these concepts in detail
Innovative Concepts
__________ is regarded as an engine which can introduce construction economies and labor productivity
Innovation
Refers to the definition or description of a design problem in broad terms through the synthesis of ideas describing alternative facilities
Formulations
Refined the problem definition or description by separating important from peripheral information and by pulling together the essential detail. Interpretation and prediction are usually required as part of the analysis
Analysis
Involves gathering a set of potential solutions for performing the specified functions and satisfying the user requirements.
Search
The objective of a ________ is to treat the facility as a complex system of interrelated spaces which are organized systematically according to the functions to be performed in order to serve a collection of needs
Functional design
The objective of a _____ is to create a design concept in order to serve a specific function that is not necessarily part of a whole function
Physical Structure
Brings about design of complicated and complex structures
Computer-Aided Engineering
Provides simulation capabilities to select the best design solutions
Computer-Aided Engineering
Expedites the analysis of alternative design and preparation of drawings
Computer-Aided Engineering
Site Conditions that concern the DESIGN TEAM
- Site topography to layout facility on site to maximize use of space in compliance with various restrictions
- Impact of facility to existing traffic
Site conditions that concern the CONSTRUCTION TEAM
- Site topography to layout possible staging area
- Access roads and service utility tapping
- Suitable location for temfacil
- Object that can interfere with construction
- Environmental factors and its impact
An organized approach in identifying unnecessary costs in design and construction and in soliciting or proposing alternative design or construction technology to reduce costs without sacrificing quality or performance requirements
Value Engineering
Usually involves the steps of gathering pertinent information, searching for creative ideas, evaluating the promising alternatives, and proposing a more cost effective alternative
Value Engineering
3 Stages of Construction Planning
- Estimate Stage
- Monitoring and Control Stage
- Evaluation Stage
Involves development of a cost and duration estimate for the construction of the facility as part of the proposal of the contractor
Estimate Stage
Keeps track of both the activities duration and the ongoing costs
Monitoring and Control Stage
Is the one in which results are matched against the estimate. Results from this review will be an aid for the planning of future projects
Evaluation Stage
Involves transferring a significant portion of construction operation from the construction site to a remote site where individual components of building and structures are produced
Prefabrication
Fabricated elements will be assembled on-site using appropriate machinery and equipment
Prefabrication
Ranges from piping, HVAC, electrical heavy equipment, even temporary structures such as formworks
Prefabrication
