Construction Technology

Bachelor of Science (hons) in Quantity Surveying ITS April 2008

Construction Technology Module This Year’s Module is divided into two areas of assessment:.          Continuous Assessment based on individual project and project and practical

work exercises, • and a final exam.         Continuous assessment- Formative and Summative

30%         Final Exam

70%

Syllabus

• The structure of the Syllabus will follow the general layout of the agreed Rules of Measurement:

•  • D Excavation and Earthwork• Excavation • F Concrete Work• In-situ concrete• Sundries• Reinforcement, Formwork, Precast Concrete and Composite Construction

G Brickwork and BlockworkBrickwork and Blockwork Ancillaries to Brickwork and Blockwork

 I Roofing, Cladding and Waterproofing

Mastic Asphalt, waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Sheet Coverings J Woodwork

Structural and First FixingBoarding and Second FixingsComposite ItemsIronmongery, Accessories and Sundries

 O Flooring Wall and ceiling Finishes

Finishings  Q Painting and Decorating

Painting R Drainage

Disposal Above ground Below Ground

 Indicative Syllabus; will be applicable to simple domestic

construction 1.      Site Survey: Site investigation/analysis Sustainable design

principals. Subsoils. Trial holes. Site selection. Radon.  2.      Substructure: Earthworks, Excavation support. Backfilling.

Types of foundation. Strip. Raft. Pad. Short-bored piles. 3.      Superstructure: walls Solids and cavity wall construction.

Floors and stairs. Solid and concrete insitu concrete stairs.  4.      Joinery: Windows. Timber. Metal and uPVC double glazing. 5.      Temporary Work: Timber trenches. Formwork. Scaffolding.

Shoring. Site safety.

6. Services: Water supply. Cold and hot water systems. Central heating systems.

 1.      Drainage: Principals and regulations systems. Materials.

Testing septic tanks and percolation. SR6 (Standard regulation No.6)

 2.      Materials and Construction Science: Dampness in buildings.

Capillarity. Surface tension. Condensation Required reading Homebond House Building Manual. Building Construction Handbook 6/7th Edition. Finishes, Mitchell’s Building Series. 

Site Selection

The successful siting of a new house in the countryside requires care and consideration.

It should involve an analysis of the impact the house will have on the appearance of the land, the

impact it will have on the comfort of its occupants together with practical consideration of connecting to

Power, water and roads.

A dwelling badly sited will alter the character and appearance of the landscape.

Today’s approach to siting a House has evolved out of a need to minimise negative impact building has on the

Environment.

The following slides are an extract from case study by Cork County Council into good design for rural housing.