Component 1 – Video Presentation (15 mins)
You are required to use the scenario below for this component. Based on the proposed development scenario, you are required to prepare and present and record an individual video presentation (Approx. 10 – 12 PowerPoint slides) to explain the different structural forms that could be used in the production of a development, which will include domestic houses, a supermarket, and a medical surgery. You also need to discuss choices of suitable materials for the development project.
Presentation Guidance:
You can structure your PowerPoint slides as follow:
Slides 1 – 2 = Introduction
Slides 3 – 4 = Construction technology concepts, and your rationale for choosing your proposed type of construction
Slides 5 – 6 = Key features and design elements, including rationale.
Slides 7 – 8 = Chosen materials profiling and lifecycle.
Slides 9 – 10 = Conclusion and reference list.
Note: this is an advisory structure, you may choose your own structure within the 10 – 12 slides limit.
Proposed Development Scenario
You have been appointed as a trainee Project Manager for a small-medium size construction company, which is working as part of the Project Management team to deliver a new multi-use development project. You have been asked to outline your proposal and chosen methods to a board for final decision during a 15-minute presentation.
The development includes 90 new domestic houses ranging from two-bedroom houses through to five-bedroom detached family homes. The development will also include a new civic centre comprising of a 2000m2 supermarket and a medical centre.
The Project Architect has asked you to explore the different types of construction methods and materials that could be used for the building of the three different structural forms that make up the project. Once you have done this, you will need to select an appropriate construction method for each type of building and present this during your presentation including the reasons for your choice.
Component 2 – Essay (2000 words)
Selecting an example of one of the buildings above (e.g. residential, medical centre or supermarket), you are required to compose a 2000-word essay covering the following information:
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