Construction Management Practice Report

Construction Management Practice (BUIL-1258)

Introduction

The following report is the proposal of construction of the ticket booking office of boating pond at Greenwich park, Millennium Sundial site in United Kingdom. It is meant to create a point of sale of boating tickets to the visitors in order to enshrine their experience especially this is a test area for boating. The office will therefore be located near this pond for easy distribution of tickets to visitors and a well-coordinated procedures for all parties involved. Together with the addition, the building will be one storey tall, with an outer dimension of 20 by 8 feet and a floor-heigt of 9 feet in south-eastern orientation. Functionality, practicability and assimilation with the landscape of the park will be the design principles that will be adopted. This report involves work related to architectural design like floor plan, elevation plan, sectional view and roof plans also includes structural details and some other requirements like utility and environmental. Hence the general aim will be to come up with a functional environment that enhances the existing layout of the park.

Site Details

The proposed ticket booking office is situated at the heart of the Millennium Sundial site in the famous Greenwich Park within London-UK. This park is a place of interest for both residents and guests that can enjoy the picturesque view of the park area as well as historical evidences, and recreation facilities. The site chosen for the office is located in proximity to the site containing the boating pond or a recreational area used by many people to engage in boating for aesthetic purpose. The pond is one of the main attractions in the park, many request tickets of boats.

Figure 1: Site Location

(Source: Google Map)

The office must be located in a way in order that it is visible to people coming to the pond or close to it. The office will open towards the south-east to allow natural lighting within the building during the day, as well as to ensure the creation of a satisfactory ambiance to all the people going into the building for their business.

As such it blends into its environment that comprises of green plush vegetation, a number of walking paths, and the magnificent Millennium Sundial. There is a need for the introduction of the office, into this natural environment assuming necessary amenities, but an issue of interest to avoid the spoiling of the park. In addition, it will remain for all persons including the disabled to access the physical office space that will be designed to accommodate the office.

Habitat of the site

Greenwich Park, where the Millennium Sundial and site of the proposed ticket booking office lies, is one of the royal parks in London and is the seventh largest park in this area and one of the oldest and the most bio diversified natural habitats of London. It has a complex vegetation type as it comprises of the woodland, the grasslands, and the gardens that support vegetation and many animals hence making it an ecological park.

It has many trees which are indigenous to this region and which include oak, ash, and lime trees thereby giving home to many birds, insects, and small mammals. From the information available, it is understood that the woodlands especially in the northern area is also home to birds such as the woodpecker, the robin as well as the kestrel. Squirrels, rabbits, and foxes are some of the small animals frequently seen in the park : they are known to feed and rest on the park’s lawns.

Certainly, the place where the ticket office is to be situated is already filled with an aquatic environment of a boating pond. This has attracted water birds such as duck, swans, and geese where one is likely to capture a glimpse of these birds and their activities such as feeding and quacking. It also has some other fauna which include mainly insects such as dragonflies and water beetles which are most probably found within the aquatic environment of the pond.

Greenwich Park’s flowerbeds and gardens are also in good maintenance and these are other parts of the park inhabited by bees, butterflies, and other flies. There is ability to record birds especially during the spring and the autumn holidays because of the natural environment of the park.

However, in constructing the ticket booking office, special consideration must be given to ecological balance of the park. It is also noted that the construction of the office will be done in an environmentally friendly manner thus preserving the environment and the wildlife within the park for provision of service to visitors.

Design Drawings

Figure 2: Office Elevation

(Source: Self-created)

The face of the building is in the south-east direction. This is the front elevation of the office.

Figure 3: Office Floor Plan

(Source: Self-created)

The office is a single floor building with two rooms for ticket booking, storage, & operational activities.

Figure 4: Office Roof Plan

(Source: Self-created)

The roof of the office is a sloped roof.

Figure 5: Side Elevation

(Source: Self-created)

Side (south-west) elevatiion of the office is shown here.

Figure 6: Sectional Elevation

(Source: Self-created)

The section is taken through the wall seperating the two rooms.

Budget Calculation

1. Preliminary Costs

Contingent expenses are the expenses that are incurred in the preliminary stages of the project such as surveys, plans, permits, legal expenses as well as the expenses incurred in the preliminary stages of any construction projects.

Item	Estimated Cost (£)
Site Survey & Analysis	£1,500
Architectural Design & Plans	£4,000
Planning & Building Permits	£2,000
Legal Fees & Documentation	£1,000
Subtotal	£8,500

2. Site Preparation & Foundations

This involves the removal of vegetation and top soil, kinding and burning, tilling and/or ploughing, and laying of the concrete floor.

Item	Estimated Cost (£)
Site Clearance & Excavation	£3,000
Foundation (Concrete/Brick)	£4,500
Drainage and Water Management	£1,500
Subtotal	£9,000

3. Building Construction Costs

This evaporated comprises of the constructing structures of the ticket offices such as the walls, the roof and the other facilities.

Item	Estimated Cost (£)
Materials for Walls (Bricks/Blocks)	£6,000
Roofing Materials (Tiles/Sheets)	£3,500
Windows and Doors	£2,500
Flooring Materials (Tiles/Concrete)	£2,000
Interior Walls & Finishes	£3,000
Subtotal	£17,000

4. Electrical & Mechanical Systems

This is all associated with all the electrical works and lights that was installed, as well as the mechanical systems necessary for heating, cooling and ventilation purposes.

Item	Estimated Cost (£)
Electrical Wiring & Fixtures	£3,000
Lighting Fixtures (Inside & Outside)	£1,500
Heating & Ventilation Systems	£2,000
Subtotal	£6,500

5. Interior Fittings & Equipment

This ranges with the cost of painting, drapes, and other items of value that can be placed inside as well as requirements such as ticketing machines needed at the ticketing office.

Item	Estimated Cost (£)
Ticket Counter & Desk	£1,500
Storage Cabinets & Shelving	£1,000
Office Furniture (Chairs, Tables)	£1,200
IT Equipment (Computers, Printers)	£2,000
Signage & Branding	£1,000
Subtotal	£6,700

6. Landscaping & External Works

These costs comprise of landscape development around the building with assured compliance in line with the park physical environment when constructing the office.

Item	Estimated Cost (£)
Landscaping (Trees, Shrubs, Grass)	£2,500
Pathways and Access Areas	£1,500
External Lighting & Signage	£1,000
Subtotal	£5,000

7. Contingency & Miscellaneous Costs

Contingencies should at all times be provided for in the budget in case of an occurrence of other expenses or variations in a project.

Item	Estimated Cost (£)
Contingency (10% of Total)	£5,000
Miscellaneous Expenses	£2,000
Subtotal	£7,000

8. Total Estimated Project Cost

Category	Cost (£)
Preliminary Costs	£8,500
Site Preparation & Foundations	£9,000
Building Construction Costs	£17,000
Electrical & Mechanical Systems	£6,500
Interior Fittings & Equipment	£6,700
Landscaping & External Works	£5,000
Contingency & Miscellaneous Costs	£7,000
Total Estimated Cost	£59,700

Total Estimated Cost: £59,700

Contingency & Miscellaneous: £7,000 (to cover unexpected costs)

Risk Management

A risk management plan is necessary in the process of completing the ticket booking office project at the Millennium Sundial site in the Greenwich Park. From the above approach of risk management, risk management is a detailed plan of possible contingency risks and measures of avoiding them.

1. Environmental Impacts: This is since construction of the structure bears the risk of interfering with the surrounding environment such as the flora and fauna of a park. To minimise such risks, a careful analysis of the environmental impacts on assessment will be made in order to identify sensitive areas. Measures to erect an effective wall around the construction site and proper scheduling into various construction phases will help to disturb the ecosystem and hinder plant and animal growth as little as possible.
2. Construction Delays: Accidents may happen due to the weather conditions, the supply chain and technical difficulties that may not have been foreseen earlier. To manage this challenge, there will be a keen observation of time and scheduling that will include additional time for any unanticipated challenges that may crop up in the course of the implementation of the project.
3. Some of the risk factors that one is likely to encounter in the construction site as well as later on when the door opens for public use includes; There will be signs and barriers installed, and compliance cheques will also be put in place in terms of safety. Since a minimum workforce will be involved, they will observe health and safety measures and people will not directly access the temple during construction.
4. Budget problems: Due to the issues of pricing and naivety many a time the cost of construction stretch high due to revision on the designs and quality of the material to be used in construction. To this end, strategic financial plan that includes contingencies will be prepared and realistic, strict management over the scope of a project will be implemented. Existing budget controls will ensure that spending is monitored and provide solutions for any irregularities found in a regular basis.

Risk Matrix

Risk	Likelihood	Impact	Risk Level	Mitigation Measures
Environmental Impact	Likely	High	High	Carry out an evaluation of the effects on the natural environment, refrain from disturbing plant and animal life and raise the use of protective barriers.
Construction Delays	Possible	Medium	Medium	Working on the basis of a detailed time plan, there should be time contingency incorporated in the overall project plan and a constant observation of the project’s progress.
Safety Hazards (During Construction)	Likely	High	High	But since construction is going to happen, then it should be done safely The government should follow strict measures such as having barriers around the area going through construction and allow only minimal public access.
Budget Overruns	Possible	Medium	Medium	Adhere to the plan by creating a detailed budget inclusive of contingency, monitor and analyse the costs of different activities and be watchful of changes in the scope of work.
Weather-related Delays	Likely	Medium	Medium	This can be achieved by factoring-in of weather conditions and inserting contingency time for what it may bring.
Damage to Public Property	Unlikely	Medium	Low	There should be good sign posts, barriers as well as construction planning to avoid causing havoc to the park areas which are close to the construction site.
Material Shortages	Possible	Medium	Medium	Delivering all materials should be confirmed in advance and there should be back up supply chain plan.
Public Disruption	Possible	Low	Low	This plan incorporates the follow-up-up: A communication plan of the public, proportional liberal access and disruption control during construction.

Procurement Time

1. Pre-Procurement Activities

That usually involves project documentation preparing and setting the procurement requirements before actual procurement commences.

Activity	Time Estimate
Preparation of Procurement Plan	1 week
Vendor Identification & Selection	2 weeks
Issuing Requests for Quotes (RFQs)	1 week
Evaluation of Proposals & Contract Negotiation	1 week
Signing Contracts	1 week
Pre-Procurement Total	6 weeks

2. Procurement of Major Materials and Equipment

The materials necessary for the construction are the construction material, roofing material, windows, doors, electrical material and furniture. Purchasing of these materials will require some few weeks especially when sourcing and transporting the material.

Item	Time Estimate
Construction Materials (Bricks, Cement, etc.)	3 weeks
Roofing Materials (Tiles/Sheets)	2 weeks
Windows and Doors	3 weeks
Electrical Fixtures & Wiring	2 weeks
IT Equipment (Computers, Printers)	1 week
Office Furniture	2 weeks
Landscaping Materials	1 week
Procurement Total	7-9 weeks

3. Delivery and Storage of Materials

Transportation of the material to the construction site comes after procurement and proper storage is also done. This triggers potential problems with timely delivery of the project and hence the project timeline.

Activity	Time Estimate
Delivery of Materials to Site	2 weeks
Storage and Organization on Site	1 week
Delivery & Storage Total	3 weeks

4. Procurement Time Summary

Total procurement time is as a result of the following times which are the pre-procurement phase, the procurement time of the major material and the delivery or storage time.

Stage	Time Estimate
Pre-Procurement Activities	6 weeks
Procurement of Major Materials	7-9 weeks
Delivery & Storage	3 weeks
Total Procurement Time	16-18 weeks

Conclusion

The ticket booking office proposed at the Millennium Sundial site in the Greenwich Park is convenient and quite necessary part of the park. The goal of this project is to enrich the ludic landscape with convenient, functional, and architecturally blended ticket kiosk in the area of the boating pond. Being cultivated with postmodern architectural features, the design is fully accessible and non-invasive on the environment.

There is also a clear budget and risk management plan put down to address both the financial and the operational risks within the project. The procurement duration is expected to last 16-18weeks and will source materials and services to prevent any procurement related issues from arising at the constructional phase.

By following the events set in the timeline, and understanding the importance of the park’s nature and history, this project will be a great requirement that will help deliver the service intended for the park without displeasing Greenwich Park.

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