SITE DIARY POONAM ALE W1618614
Why I chose this site specifically
The hunt to obtain a site for the site diary were a series of hits and misses. After contacting sites I found on the internet and failing to get any correspondence , I became more aware of my surroundings and looked for scaffoldings and construction site. I found my site as I was on the bus to university and decided to contact the main contractor, Andy Lock and he agreed for a site visit.
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CONTENTS BACKGROUND Site Context Site & surroundings Project Users & Occupiers Key site Principles Key Professionals & Companies Timescale Architect’s Agreement & Role
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THE DESIGN TEAM Contractual relationship RIBA Plan of Work Design Team Site Meetings Efficiency of construction team Drive for the project Time period & penalties Sharing Information Modern methods of Construction
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S TAT U T O RY A P P R O VA L S Planning Permission Inclusive Design & Access
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BUILDING THE BUILDING Main Contractor Specialist sub-contractor Architectural Vision and Design
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CONSTRUCTION TIMELAPSE Construction Sequence of External Wall Axonometric Diagram Section of Wall on Site
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CONCLUSION Final thoughts Thank you letter Risk Assessment
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BACKGROUND
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Site Context
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The proposed site is 1.93ha in size and located at the Previous to the construction phase, The site comUniversity of Westminster prised of an undeveloped area of land partially occubase of Greenwich Peninsula on the corner of MillenProjection: British National Grid pied by St Mary Magdalene Greenwich Peninsula nium Way and John Harrison Way. temporary school building on the western corner and The site is located at one of the key entry points to site compound cabins. the Peninsula from the A102 and has good transport links with rail, bus and underground network stations within easy walking distance. Greenwich Ecology Gardens and the central park spine are connected with the main civic and transport hub at the North of the Peninsula by a number of pedestrian routes.
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Site & Surroundings
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Project
St Mary Magdalene CE School (SMMS) and Southwark Diocesan Board have identified a vision with the Royal Borough of Greenwich for a high achieving, allthrough school where children are given the very best opportunities to succeed and reach their full potential. The aim is that St Mary Magdalene pupils will be able to develop and learn in a safe and stimulating environment, built on a strong and explicit Christian foundation.
FUNDERS
Client
The school building is seen as a tool for school improvement and pupil achievement in all key stages and particularly with GCSE and A-Level results. The school aims to support the whole young person throughout their entire school career and beyond. The school, both inside and outside, is to be suitable for nurturing children with care and dignity: developing them academically as well supporting spiritual and special individual needs.
CONTRACT VALUE
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Users and Occupiers
COMMUNITY INCLUSION will be at the heart of the new building. The integration of the chapel, main hall and sports facilities will create a holistic community provision. The extent of community integration is an important part of the School’s Christian ethos so the school building is also seen as the ‘tool’ to enable community activities and strengthen the ties between the school and it’s surroundings.
GROUND FLOOR: the foyer is articulating both primary and secondary school with two separate receptions addressingthe main entrance area.
Several areas will be open for community use and have been designed with this in mind: -- Sports Hall block comprises standard secondary school 4-court hall with separate entrance for out of hours use and direct access to changing facilities — Main secondary hall, drama room and chapel: this area is at the heart of the school and can be controlled directly from the main reception. Layered secrurity system will enable a variety of uses for community groups or events. — Primary main hall and studio: similarly, located within direct reach from the main entrance and controlled by the reception area.
FIRST FLOOR: the learning support link connects bothwings and is populated with shared functions such as the pastoral hub and administration hub.
SECOND FLOOR: Year 6 is located the closest to the secondary school, having a privilege of direct access to the Science laboratories and Design and Technology specialist facilities.
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KEY: 1. Drama Studio as Performance Stage 2. Folding door opens between Drama Studio and Main Hall to connect both areas 3. Main Hall extra seating space 4. Bleacher seating extended for performance arrangement 5. Folding door closed between Main Hall and dining whilst performance ongoing 6. Dining as a socialising space during events 7. Folding/Sliding door closed between dining and Chapel
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THIRD FLOOR: Culture and Society faculty which is also a Year 7 base is located in close proximity to primary school roof terrace.
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Key Site Principles
SITE BOUNDARY, ACCESS & ENTRANCES The perimeter of the site will have a sculptural edge treatment with a mix of robust, solid walls and voids created with coloured, vertical metal fencing or grating to coordinate with the building facade.
OPEN SPACE
BUILDING ZONES
The secondary ‘superblock’ divides the outdoor space, creating a safe external play area away from HSE Consultation Zones. Secondary MUGAs are located at the north of the site adjacent to the Sports Block. Secondary all-weather pitch (mini soccer) and the primary MUGA are located by John Harrison Way. A range of smaller outdoor pockets allows dining and Infant outdoor classroom spaces to spill out directly next to the building.
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The 3 building elements include the Sports Hall block that sits at the North, Secondary ‘superblock’ to the South towards Millennium Way and Primary finger to the south east. Shared main entrance leading directly to the heart of the school controlled by one main reception area
Key Professionals & Companies
Contractor
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Architectural Design
Landscape Design
M&E / Environmental Design
Structural Design
Fire Strategy
Project Manager
Acoustics Design
Civil Engineerying / Drainage
Cost Consultants
CDM Coordinator
Planning Consultant
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Time Scale
JUNE 2015
Submitted proposal for planning permisiion
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FEBRUARY 2016
Received planning permission
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Enabling works contract (deliveries and assembly on site)
NOVEMBER 2016
Main contract works (Phase 1)
OCTOBER 2017
First site visit
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DECEMBER 2017
Second site visit
JANUARY 2018
NOVEMBER 2018
Third site visit
Removal of existing school and BAM site accomodation
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Project completed
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Architect’s Agreement & Role
Currently there is no direct agreement between the architect and the client. The architect is appointed by BAM Construction. The architectural firm has worked with the contractors before on previous projects. The architects appointment framework is based on RIBA plan of work 2013. The role of the architect on site is to provide strategic advice to achieve our objectives and to meet our expectations on performance and design quality. The architect’s role is to monitor the contractor work progress, discuss solutions incase there is an unexpeted problem during the construction phase. They make sure that the site is complying with health and safety regulations. The architect is making sure that everything is working out the way planned.
HOW HAS THE ARCHITECT’S FEE BEEN CALCULATED? The architects split the fee per what work they have done. There is a project level of fee and the firm makes sure each one is paid based on their work. Each month they submit an activity schedule on what they did and each each activity has a portion of money against it. Ater submitting this checklist the client they get paid after reviewing by the client to the quantity surveyor of client (BAM or Greenwich).
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Kate Edmondson
Louise Boddie
Sam Frankland
Tom Schwartz
Architects working on project currently
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THE DESIGN TEAM
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Contractual relationship
Type of contact: Design & Build
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RIBA Plan of Work
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Stages
The RIBA Plan of Work 2013 organises the process of briefing, designing, constructing, maintaining, operating and using building projects into a number of key stages. The content of stages may vary or overlap to suit specific project requirements. The RIBA Plan of Work 2013 should be used solely as guidance for the preparation of detailed professional services contracts and building contracts.
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Core Objectives
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Develop Project Objectives, including Quality Objectives and Project Outcomes, Sustainability Aspirations, Project Budget, other parameters or constraints and STAGE 1:develop In thisInitial initial stage a Project Brief. lot of preparatory research Undertake Feasibility Studies and review of Site Information. takes place. Some examples
Identify client’s Business Case and Strategic Brief and other core project requirements.
Prepare Developed Design, Prepare Concept Design, Prepare Technical Design including coordinated and including outline proposals in accordance with Design updated proposals for for structural design, building Responsibility Matrix and structural design, building services systems, outline Project Strategies to include services systems, outline specifications and preliminary all architectural, structural and specifications, Cost Cost Information along with building services information, STAGE 3: The subcontractor architects were STAGE At this stage they and Project Information relevant Project 2: Strategies specialist nowwith working on specifications, the project in lookedwith into the site Strategies in morein accordance in accordance Design design and Programme. the nextin level Programme. accordance with Design of detail setting detail Agree and zoomed Design in view. alterations to brief and issue Programme. out everything and grounding They went over changes in Final Project Brief.
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Offsite manufacturing and Handover of building and onsite Construction in conclusion of Building accordance with Construction Contract. Programme and resolution of Design Queries from site as they arise.
Undertake In Use services in accordance with Schedule of Services.
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Developed Design, including the coordinated architectural, structural and building services design and updated Cost Information.
Completed Technical Design of the project.
‘As-constructed’ Information.
Updated ‘As-constructed’ Information.
‘As-constructed’ Information updated in response to ongoing client Feedback and maintenance or operational developments.
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Not required.
ARCHIECTS’ POV Not required.
CLIENT: BAM Required.
As required.
STAGE 5: A design and build STAGE 4: The contractors, now contract had established. BAM on board, went to the market and realized the cost was was administering the project and it had gone on site and millions of pounds over. No one are ite investigation & analyconstruction had begun. P&P was to blame in particular but the ideas. They looked into how sis, take pictures & annotate. the layout of the site and the delivery for bam just in general how the project the building envelope needs to Find out Prepare whatProject the Roles current addedThemore green areas. Initial considerations for Table Administration of Building Conclude administrationprovides of procurement strategy does not fundamentally alter the progression Procurement and then provide that to the hadincluding gone.regular the client had Contract. also perform now consider- Contract, urban is and perform They had issuesor the in level aligning assembling the project team. grain and Contractual Tree and Building of the design of detail prepared at a givenand stage.were However, *Variable task bar assembling the and review how much was Information Exchanges willand vary depending on elevations the selected procurement client. BAM was the main underestimated ing and materials and site inspections sun and continue noise analysis. The the building with the plot team. and the Building Contract. A bespoke RIBA of Work 2013 set contractor and had sub-conneeded for project. They hadPlan meetings withwillplanners. By of progress. architectsproject worked with master as a route result proposal now out the specific tendering and procurement activities that will occur at each tractors workings for them. weren’t completely on top of now the master planners were plan developers of Greenwich has skewed stage angles with in relation to the chosen procurement route. The design manager and cost and had to undergo anothon board with the project and Peninsula as it is undergoing hardly any right angles. They construction manager still er result set in of value engineering. submitted to planning first on and may development. They Programme. tried to also started considering about Establish Project Programme. Review Project Review Project Programme. The procurement route may dictate the Project Programme certain Programme stages overlapping concurrently. RIBA Plan of Work work closely with P&P so the Now they almost had to take Julyor being 2015undertaken and after havingA bespoke it find best boundary line for the the internals and developed *Variable After my first task sitebar visit, Kate clarify the stage Project Programmeout will setthe out ceiling finishes and design fits with everything by overlaps. value The engineering school which included a lot of the classroom layouts. These 2013 will costed (Project Architect) offered us the specific stage dates and detailed programme durations. and they do it the right way. reductions in the buildings. The they submitted it again with coordination. Gas holder near included experiments with an office visit in Penoyre and architects are hoping the qualiplanning amendments. This time the site was another spatial diagrams on spaces of Pre-application discussions. Pre-application discussions. Planning applications are typically made using the Stage 3 output. Prasad (Town) to provide us some Planning ty of the finishes are the same were constraint with consultation the building. These A bespoke RIBA ideas Plan of and Work 2013 willdesigns identify when the made planningsimpler, less background ontask thebar project so *Variable application is to be planting, made. as they would have liked. They change in access zones that had restrictions on sketches were then developed far and how it has developed had to remove the “nice to points, position of the ramps the development that can to in 2D view (plans and over the stages. These are my Prepare Sustainability Prepare Handover Strategy out activities listed in Review and update Review and update were changed. Conclude activities listed and update Review Feedback from and focused Carry on having They resubmitted Reviewhaves” occur around. This played a sections). Consult with HSE. Suggested Strategy, Maintenance and and Risk Assessments. Handover Strategy including Sustainability, Maintenance Sustainability, Maintenance in Handover Strategy Sustainability Strategy notes summarising each previous projects. the programme to fulfil the planning in November 2015 and huge role in informing the Soon after massing models Support Operational Strategy and Feedback for use during the and Operational and and Operational and including Post-occupancy and implement Handover design Key stage in the office Agree Schedule of Services, got planning permission purpose the school design of the project. Penoyre made to workHandover out theStrategiesfinally reviewwere Handover Strategy future life of the building or on Handover Strategies and and Evaluation, review of Project Strategy, includingofagreement Tasks meeting. Design Responsibility and Risk Assessments. future projects. Risk2016. Assessments. Risk Assessments. Performance, Project of information required for in February With cost with and Prasad architects worked circulation inside of the Matrix and Information Outcomes and Research at the end of commissioning, training, closely with landscape archischool. They worked closethird party being considered Undertake third party Prepare and submit Building Undertake Exchanges and prepare Updating of Project and Development aspects. consultations as required submission consultations the stageRegulations they had a bit ofand a lag handover, asset management, tects for the formal and Plan inforwith the primary school about as required Project Execution Information as required. future monitoring and and any Research and any other third party and conclude Research and Technology and in the process going through maintenance and ongoing mal playincluding areas, and with the ideas they wanted to Updating of Project Development aspects. submissions requiring consent. amendments since they didn't compilation of ‘AsstructuralCommunication engineers Strategies when preserve. some Development ideas aspects. Information, as required, in and consideration of Common Review and update Project and update Project Review and update Project response to ongoing client have a Review cost consultant in the constructed’ Information. considering about removed by value engineerStandards to bestacking used. Execution Execution Plan. Execution Feedback until the end of the team previously. volumes. Lots of communicaing. Plan. circulation between thePlan, including Change Control Procedures. building’s life. Update Construction and Consider Construction Review Construction tion and sharing ideas was school. Health and Safety Strategies. Strategy, including offsite Strategy, including Review and update taking place within the design fabrication, and develop Health Construction and Health and sequencing, and update team. and Safety Strategy. Health and Safety Strategy. Safety Strategies.
Sustainability Checkpoints
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Strategic Brief.
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Concept Design including outline structural and building services design, associated Project Strategies, preliminary Cost Information and Final Project Brief.
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Design Team
WHO IS ADMINISTERING THE PROJECT? The project is being administered by the project manager
Senior Architect
Architect
Design Manager
WHY ARE THE ARCHITECTS DOING THE PROJECT? The architects were simply appointed to the project by the firm
Sub contractor
Main Contractor
Consultant
Architect
Architect
Quantity Surveyor
Diagram of all the various professionals on-site and in meetings
DESIGN TEAM
Structural Design
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Landscape Design
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Site Meetings
Site meetings occur every other Thursday after the architects and the contractors walk around the site. The contractor informs the architects about any issues regarding the contruction and updates them with new build. They then go to the meeting room and talk about what has being done so far. They set an agenda on what they need to chase up and schedule deadlines for any new drawings requested from the architects. During the conversation, they go through every detail and construction process for the week. Main contractor and sub-contrac-tors will inform the architect and structural engineer about any issues on site they come up with solutions to solve those problems. Problems for each week might be different. For example, they were discussing about poruring concrete inside shutters initially and few months later they were discussing installing and brining in permanent furniture into the building.
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New set of drawings brought in by the architects to the site meeting in order to resolve issues
Detail examples where the construction team have worked efficiently together
SAMPLES SPACE The construction team alotted a separate classroom as a sample in the first floor. This room is meant to be constructed ahead than the other classrooms. Mock up rooms also allow the ability of the proposed design to be tested for constructability by the contractor. The designers can learn about potential design complexities and conflicts, so they can be modified and corrected in the drawings before the real rooms are built, saving potential change orders down the road.
I thought the idea of of buidling samples first was clever and time saving. Lessons can be learned from failures discovered through the tests that are performed. The benefits of site-built mock-ups are that the installation can take place under the actual conditions that the actual structure will be exposed to, there are no additional travel or hire fees, and there are likely to be fewer time constraints. First sample window in the building
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First set of walls to be mounted with plasterboard and joined
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Detail examples where the construction team may not have worked efficiently together CONSIDERING THE DEFLECTION OF A BUILDING The construction team and the structural engineer worked closely together to coordinate the building of the school. As there are many measurements to be accessed. However since most of the the drawings were drafted by the architects firm, some structural details were left out in the drawings. For example, the architect, Kate forgot to consider the building deflections in her drawings and as a consequence had to bear with having “uneven lines� in the walls of the primary hall. The gap for deflection was only added during the contruction phase.
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Third site visit Gap left on the wall for defelction
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DEFLECTION
Deflection is the degree to which a structural element is displaced under a load. The deflection distance here is 25mm. As this was not considered in the drawings from the architect, it was only added in the construction phase and it was too late to change the design by then
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Drive for the Project
According to the main contractor as well as the architects budget played a huge role in the project outcome. A number of cutbacks were taken in the design and material finishes of the school to fall inside the budget. Secodly, as it was a school, it was important that the main programme of the building remained infact and served it purpose.
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Time Period and Penalties
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES TO THE CONTRACTOR IF THE PROJECT OVER RUNS? In case the project over runs, the contractor gets penalty of 20K pounds per week.
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IS THE PROJECT ON COURSE TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE CONTRACT PERIOD? On our 2nd visit which was on mid December, the constructors were finsihing off the installation of metsec and brick work. On our 3rd visit on mid January the installation of windows had already begun as well as some internal finishes. From the buidling schedule & in my opinion he project is on schedule for completion within the contract period.
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Sharing information
CLIENT
Information to By digital communication + meetings
ARCHITECT
Passes information + drawings to
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
During RIBA stages 0-3
CLIENT
Information to By digital communication + meetings
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Passes information to
SUB-CONTRACTORS
SPECIALIST CONTRACTORS
During RIBA stages 4 onwards
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Modern Methods of Construction
BATHROOM POD CUBICLES As the sports block and shower cubicles are open to community, it was essential that they were made with high quality. Pods factory produced three-dimensional elements that are incorporated into the superstructure of a building. These are ready made rooms which can be pieced together to make complete premises when set within a light steel framework. All the building services will typically be pre-installed with just the final connection made on site.
“Quality is good. Programme benefits were achieved. Fewer defects with shower pods as there is more quality control when it is factory assembled.� -Andy Lock (Construction manager)
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INFLUENCING THE SITE Most of the project was built on CAD drawings which were drafted on architectural softwares like AutoCAD and Revit. There were few 3D renders as well for details to show the contractors.
BIM was not used at any time in the project. Although I believe using BIM wouldve been helpful as this is a project with a large number of people involved and it would make sharing and collaborating with models is easier than with drawing sets, as there are a lot of functions that are possible only through a digital workflow.
Aside from pods other modern methods of construction werent used. There were traditional methods like brickwork as the main material of the buildings were bricks and the concrete was used for the core of the building like concrete flooring.
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STATUTORY A P P R O VA L S
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Planning permission 25th June 2015 Delivered by email and post
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Construction of new school, associated playground and sports areas, hard and soft landscaping and planting, service areas, cycle and car parking provision, for the expansion of St Mary Magdalene Allthrough School on the masterplan plot 18.01 at land north of John Harrison Way and to the east of Millennium Way, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10.
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Application Proposal
Planning permission approved
A planning application was submitted to RBG in July 2015 for the following proposal on the above site, at land to the north of the junction between Millennium Way & John Harrison Way, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10.
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The project had to go undergo several changes in order to achieve planning permission. The project was first submitted an application to the Local Planning Authorities (LPA) of Greenwich council. In response to that, they then had to making amendments in the project regarding budget and materials. The process of receiving Full Planning Permission was complicated and time consuming.
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Planning permission The amendments incorporate changes resulting from design development and the change of project scope and budget, but also take the opportunity to address comments received during the consultation process on the planning application where possible. The amendments presented ensure that the principle of the proposed development remains unchanged in terms of the level of ambition and design quality, to deliver an all through school in line with Royal Borough of Greenwich and London Plan strategic policy objectives. Update to facing materials
Update to Bin Store
Plant enclosure amendment
Secondary Second Floor Balcony removed Elevation updated
Update to Terrace accent material
Update to Ground Floor openings
Plant enclosure Update to Chapel amendment accent material Primary Terrace Canopy removed
Plant enclosure amendment Primary Canopy design simplified
Primary First Floor Balcony removed Elevation updated
Corner shelter & seating removed, tree relocated
Update to external finishes
Update to solid fence type
Beech hedge to top of wildflower planted bank Fence line set 1.5m within Plot Boundary edge
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Wildflower planting to perimeter
Habitat area extended Trim Trail elements & trees reduced
Amendments to get planning approval
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Planning permission
ARE THEY ADHERING TO THE DRAWINGS IN PLANNING PORTAL? Yes they are following the drawings in the planning portal as new drawings with amendments and approvals are being updated every now and then. For example, to solve an issue regarding the column near a chapel there are new drawings produced by the architects that are work in progress (see figure 1) and are then handed over to the contractor to pass it to the builders
ARE THERE ANY OUTSTANDING PLANNING CONDITIONS STILL TO BE DISCHARGED? Yes there are some outstanding conditions to be discharged that are mainly related to BAM construction in terms of site utilities and road closures. Submission of value engineering amendments and some building materials dont have discharge of conditions. HOW ARE THE BUILDING REGULATIONS BEING DEALT WITH? The P&P architects design to building regulations and while working on the design of the school work closely with an approved inspector and building control to get sign off for the projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On site, BAM construction employ building control to review the installation on site, who also liase with P&P when required to help with building regulation within their design prior to issuing for construction.â&#x20AC;? Andy Lock (construction manager)
ARE THERE ANY PARTY WALL ISSUES? No as it is a free standing building it does not share any party wall with others. Figure 1
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Inclusive Design & Access
The expansion of St Mary Magdalene Church of England School considers the requirements of the London Plan and Royal Borough of Greenwich planning policy, creating an accessible and inclusive environment. The new school building and facilities will compliment and meet the needs of the existing community while at the same time serving a new cohesive community.
ACCESSING THE SITE
The site is at one of the key vehicular entry points to the Greenwich Peninsula from the A102 and has good transport links with rail, bus and underground network stations within easy walking distance. The overriding principle is to provide a car-free scheme with dedicated parking for disabled people. Principally access to the site will be primarily pedestrian via by public transport or by bicycle. Step-free access is provided to all entrance points of the building. The main entrance will be clearly identifiable through the form of the building
I think an inclusive approach across the site has been taken to the design brief, enabling pupils, staff and visitors of all abilities to access and navigate the site, buildings and internal accommodation at all levels without detour.
Two core lifts for disabled acess Disabled Car Parking Staff & Visitor car parking Small daily deliveries Minibus & Large timed deliveries Refuse collection Emergency vehicle route
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BUILDING THE BUIDLING
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Main Contractors
SERVICES OFFERED The main contractor for the project is BAM Construction LTD. BAM operates in the construction, property, civil engineering, public private partnerships, mechanical and electrical contracting and consultancy engineering sectors.
Property Development
Design
HOW WAS THE MAIN CONTRACTOR SELECTED FOR THE PROJECT? The client and P&P invited four different contractors to bid on the project. The main contractor was selected through a tender selection process. It was also interview process as the contractors would talk about their intentions in delivering the project and basically “sell themselves”.
Construction
BAM construction won the project as they had -Better understanding of project needs -Shorter tender and construction times -Greater efficiency and cost savings In addition to this, they had previously worked with Penoyre & Prasad and had good working relation thus they were pleased to work together again.
Plant
Services Engineering
Facilities Management
In my opinion the BAM team and their construction Manage, Andy Lock, showed that they had clear understanding and skills in the construction sector. Approach to planning, specification, scheduling, choosing the right team, managing sub-contractors, liaising with all the project stakeholders, resolving issues as they come up… in other words: project management was fanastic. 4.01 / 4.02
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Specialist Sub-contractors
WEST PILE JP DUNN B&K STRUCTURES BELLWOOD INTERIORS PACEBROW BRIGGS AND FORESTER ALUMENT ALTECH
Piling contractor Groundworks, foundations and upper floors Steel frame Metsec external walls and internal dry lined walls and ceilings Brick work MEPH Windows and curtain walling Roofing works
WERE ANY OF THE SPECIALIST SUB-CONTRACTORS BROUGHT IN DURING THE DESIGN PHASE? None of the subcontractors had a role or brought in during the design phase as they were employed by BAM. At this point the project was in stage 4-5 and by then the design of the project was fixed and approved.
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SUPPLIER OF SPECIAL PRODUCTS: There were some permanent fixtures to be done in the sports hall like the tracks for curtains and trampoline. They got these customized special sports equipment from a supplier called “Universal Suppliers”. Universal Services (Sports Equipment) Ltd are the leading manufacturer, supplier, installers and maintenance company in the UK of sports hall, gymnasium, physical education, fitness and outdoor equipment.
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Architectural Vision & Design
The architectural vision is represented through the architects drawings and manifested by the work of the builders. It is due to the organisation of the team as well as the meetings that take place within the site. Leaders of subgroups also help advance the progression of the site.
I think the design of the school is very well thought out and through. The architects have taken several aspects into consideration. As an extension of a primary school, they have to respect the ethics and customs of the school while designing the classrooms. They have used /designed every space available to meet the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirement complying local council regulation and the masterplan of the peninsula. The classrooms and school spaces have also been cleanly organized.
The work of the contractor and sub contractor have been interfaced well. During design meeting, I witnessed the bricklayer from Pacebrow Sub-contractors resolving an issue regarding the bricks size and alignment with the main contractor (see image above). It is through such regular meetings as well as the application of the project manager who assists greatly with relaying information from different parties in order to aid towards the progress of the site. Scanned by
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TIMELAPSECONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
1. 22 MAY 2017
2. 29 MAY 2017
Composite structual deck
Concrete with exposed soffit
Structural deck
Composite deck is designed for use with structural concrete, and is manufactured with mechanical embossments in the webs to create mechanical and chemical bond between the deck and the concrete.
Structural concrete is a composite material that is poured into the deck.
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Decking on second floor
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3. 12 JUNE 2017
4. 16 JUNE 2017
METSEC installed on site
Light steel framed wall structure system (METSEC)
METSEC is a light gauge, galvanised steel structural framing systems used in construction
Cement board
They are a combination of cement and reinforcing fibers that come in wide sheets and are used as a tile backing board
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Cement board
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5. 28 JUNE 2017
6. 25 JULY 2017
VCL (yellow and red sheets)
EPDM (black rubber membrane) Vapour control barrier to external face of sheathing board
Insulation in cavity
EPDM Membrane
Vapour control layer (VCL) helps to protect the building from the consequences of condensation. It is built in the room side of the cavity so it blocks the passage of warm moist air entering the structure or letting any heat out. EPDM is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane.
Rigid insulation in cavity was used to optimise the full cavity with high performing thermal insulation, so U-values and Building Regulations can be met without altering standard construction designs.
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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
7. 13 AUGUST 2017
8.16 SEPTEMBER 2017
Steel channels for brick laying
Plasterboard
Steel channels for brick laying
Brick laying channels are drilled on to the insulation wall for the bricklayer to mount bricks
Floating cementitous levelling screed system
Plasterboards mounted and joint in the sample classroom
Plasterboard is made of gypsum and is good for cutting down noise transmission. The site chose tapered edge boards that were ideal for either jointing or skimming. These boards can later be painted on.
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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
9. 2 NOVEMBER 2017
10. 16 DECEMBER 2017
Finished brickwork on the sports block
Outer brick skin
Window installation Windows ready to be installed
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AXONOMETRIC SEQUENCE
EXTERNAL
Bricks
INTERNAL
Steel channels
Insulation cavity
EPDM
VCL
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Cement board
METSEC
Plasterboard
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S E C T I O N V I E W O F WA L L O N S I T E
Bricks
METSEC Steel channels
Cement board
VCL
Plasterboard
Insulation cavity
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CONCLUSION
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Final thoughts
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT BY FOLLOWING THE SITE DIARY PROJECT ON SITE? The Site Diary was fantastic opportunity for me to get first hand experience on what happens in a construction site. I learnt how the initial stages of design develops into a building in reality and most things done in architecture school apply in the work industry as well. Moreover, I realized how designing and drawing is only one part and there are several other factors and technical issues to consider to preserve the architectural vision by the contractors and sub-contractors. This assignment gave me a better understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and the stages. Over the past few months, with the help of site visits, my knowledge in the field of construction has expanded broadly in terms of terminology as well as procedures of building. My favourite part of the assignment was the construction sequence. By studying each components functions and redrawing it in detail I learnt that theres more to walls in buildings than just bricks or concrete.
HOW HAS THE SITE DIARY EXPERIENCE INFORMED YOUR POSSIBLE CAREER DIRECTION IN ARCHITECTURE? In terms of career, being a female, it was interesting to note that the few females involved in the project were incredible at doing their work and contributions for the project. They were also regarded with high esteem. Furthermore, as I approached the site by getting in contact with BAM Construction rather than Penoyre & Prasad I was able to get detailed explanations by the construction manager on what the structure of the building is and how it is built. Being a part of a large project, lots of different companies and professionals were involved. Therefore, it has definitely made me think that there are various paths and roles to choose from with an Architecture degree and all that are of equal importance to that of an Architect.
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WHAT MATERIALS, BUILDING PROCESSES AND /OR TECHNOLOGIES HAVE YOU OBSERVED THAT YOU MAY WISH TO INCORPORATE IN YOUR OWN PROJECTS IN THE FUTURE? The project used high quality bricks for the building. It helps to maintain a unified and strong palette of durable materials throughout Primary and Secondary elements as a backdrop to more engaging elevational treatment around the ground floor, entrance areas. They used lasting, textured materials for all elevations which will age well and require little or no maintenance. I am interested in the idea of two contrasting finsihes in materials for example here they used light and dark bricks.
The dark facing brick is a mix of reds and blue, providing visual interest and variety across the length of the facade with a mottled surface
The light facing brick is a complete contrast to the dark facing brick. In addition, the light facing brick type has a more even surface with a granular texture compared to the dark facing brick.
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Rish Assessment
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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Activity: Site Visit Dept./School: FABE Location: Greenwich Peninsula 1. What are the hazards?
2. Who might be at harm and how? E, C, S, Mp, V, Em, Mp, Dp *
Travel Students + Public to/from site
Brief description of trip/: The site (St. Mary Magdalene School) is located in Greenwich and is under construction.
3. Current control measures
4. Initial Risk Rating: H/M/L *
Always travel with your pair using Low public transport
Working at a Students + Employees + Securely store ladders after use height Contractors
6. Action by whom?
Students
Medium
Employees
7. Action by when? (Date)
15th October
8. Date done
9. Residual risk rating. H/M/L
15th Low October Low
Falling objects Students + Employees + -Securely put fences around the Medium Contactors + Members of working area along with warning public signs
Working panels could have mesh Employees panels and toe boards from + Contractor preventing falling objects
Low
Fire
Fire extinguishers should be available on site Combustible things should be stored in appropriate areas
Students + Employees + Contractor
Low
Employees
Low
Students + Employees + -Be well aware of the ďŹ re exits and Medium Contactors + Members of emergency procedures public + Visitors -Smoking should not be permitted
(Poorly Students + Employees + maintained) Contractors Electrical equipment
-Securely store all electrical equipment after use -All electrical equipment have been tested by a Portable appliance testing regime
Low
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5. Additional control measures (if required)
Assessed By: S.Batty Date: 29 September 2017 Review Date:
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Injuries
RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Students + Employees + -Wear appropriate safety gear at Low Contractors + Visitors all times PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) eg. Helmet, hard boots -Check details of ďŹ rst aid provision
Lack of Students + Employees + -Exchange of Health and safety Medium awareness of Contractors + Visitors policies between contractors and risks students -Following site safety rules about procedures and equipments
Students + Employees
Low
Students + Employees + Contractors
Low
Hazardous substances
Students + Employees + -Secure storage of hazardous Contractors + Visitors substances with labelling
Low
Wear face masks to reduce the Students + eďŹ&#x20AC;ect of fumes Employees
Low
Noise
Students + Employees + Noise cancelling headphones can Low Contractors + Visitors be worn
Students + Employees
Low
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