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CE1BSP Assignment Brief

Guidelines

• See the guidelines and details of the project brief on page 3 of this document.
• Developed Revit Model of the layout and dimensions obtained from Blackboard.

Formatting Criteria

Present your work as a single combined report (all together a maximum of 15 pages of one side (7.5 pages of both sides) of an A4 sheet, Appendix no more than 5 pages, one side of A4) clearly showing all sections. Any pages beyond the stipulated pages will have significant marks deductions or it will not be marked.

For presentation and page layout of the report, it must be strictly:

• single-spacing and 2.5 cm margins
• A font size 12 pt. Times New Roman (only)

Note that any other unspecified margin size, font type or size would not me marked/given zero for presentation.

Credit will be given for citing appropriate references. Please ensure that you cite papers properly, using the Harvard referencing (see http://libguides.reading.ac.uk/citing-references). Do not cite lecture notes or slides.

Project-Functional Considerations of Building Services 

Semester 2 (2025)

Project Summary

The Floor layout of the proposed Multipurpose Building, which is designated for this project, is of the size and configuration as indicated in the Revit model provided on the blackboard (BB). This is a single multipurpose Building (MtPB) built as part of a building complex, and it is shared over a ground and underground area. The underground area, also known as the basement level is includes main services connected to the building and a car park, which is integrated in all floor designs of groups. A Revit model of all the MtPB with services, with floor-by-floor specifications, is uploaded. Each MtPB floor has a different combination of functions. Detailed drawings of the chosen floors- Offices (as would be assigned) are required. Depending on the MtPB floors selected by each group, locations and specifications would vary.

Arcadis, one of the World's leading Consultancy companies, has secured the contract to build one MtPB in London. Your group has been sub-contracted by the MEP Sector in Arcadis House, London, to manage the installation of the MEP systems of the MtPBs in the respective cities. All services enter the property. Details of the building, which are documented within specifications provided by Arcadis.'

Your client, Arcadis, requires that the new building as a minimum would have the following key features

• Environmental Considerations
• Relevant fittings and finishings
• Occupancy consideration
• Effective zoning to avoid clashes of services
• 3D model with each service
• Safety considerations

Note: This is by no means an exhaustive list

The building must meet all the key sustainability requirements of a 21st-century building. The structural frame of the proposed Building is as indicated on BB. Otherwise, where internal partitions are required, assumptions may be made (i.e. only if agreed with the project tutor) as necessary. Standards in all locations should be assumed to be UK standards.

Objectives

• To consider any risks and document the necessary risk assessments implemented before installations (submitted before the start of Week 2, see point 1.1.7).
• To ensure that the internal space layout is completely functional and compatible with modern requirements of the building type and the most recent Building Regulations for means of escape, circulation, safety, additional services, and other amenities.
• To produce practical (methodological) descriptions of the fire and electricity services installations necessary to provide a satisfactory environment for the complete functionality of each building, compatible with maintenance and other requirements.

To simulate a working environment, students will be asked to sign in at the start of their respective starting times (no lateness will be tolerated). The first day's briefing session will be done together with the Arcadis Staff. Signing out would be granted only after approval by the project structure. Information and materials have all been made available on Blackboard, with additional materials available via the library e-portal.

Note

Failure to attend one session on a Tuesday will impact the group. As a result, that individual may be excluded from the group thereafter, attracting a corresponding mark of zero for the project.

Relevant References