BTEC HND in Building Services Engineering Design Principles and Application

Beta Engineering & Construction Company Limited 1240 South Trunk Road San Fernando Phone: 111-552-5400 Fax: 111-552-5401 Total Employees: 26 Primary Line of Business: Construction- Design and Build Management Directory: Winston S. Churchill, Managing Manager William Blake, Construction Manager Joseph Jacobs, Project Manager Company Profile Beta Engineering & Construction Company Limited is a Construction Company offering betterquality construction and project management services to a wide client base. Our focused expertise guarantees successful completion of construction projects according to proposed and agreed programmes, frequently minimizing the duration and cost of traditional construction that also uses materials that improve energy efficiency. This outcome directly saves on interest, escalation, resource costs and professional fees for consulting leading to additional earnings for the Client/commercial developer. Projects That Illustrate Our Scope: Past Projects Client Project Bank of South Moruga Upgrade to existing Research Block Beachdrive Estate External refurbishment Beachdrive Shopping Mall Design and Build Scope Beta Engineering Company Limited is contracted to Design and Build a four (4) bedroom three (3) bathroom residential house on a plot of land 900 sq. m in an area overlooking the Gulf of Paria, in addition to following strict Building codes and policies of Trinidad and Tobago.

Value $1.5million $800,000 $11million

Drawing plan
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Planning Phase

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Commissioning (Pre-design)/Model /Design Feasibility Phase Concept- Sitting with the Client discussing life cycle of the project, schematic designs, budget and constraints Submittal Document: Approvals / compliances Town and Country (Full Planning Permission) T&TEC-Electrical Inspectorate WASA- water and sewerage connection Regional Corporation (Building permission) EMA (Environmental Impact Assessment close proximity to coastal area) Land Surveys Project and legal boundaries

Geotechnical Reports Soil assessment and testing Structural Design Drawings sustained by proper estimate Site design/layout showing access/egress points, building setback lines, drainage, road design, pool design and landscaping Detailed drawings of the exterior including, Elevations and Structural Sections Detailed drawings of the interiors including , Elevations, Furniture Layouts, Electrical, Communication and Lighting locations and other Specifications MEP Drawings Foundation Plan Building framing layouts and sections with various material structural supports Bill of Quantity estimation with measurement sheet Electrical Drawings Layouts for lighting Electrical Layout showing Receptacles, Appliances etc LV/HV electrical devices Material List for Access Control / CCTV / Telecommunication HVAC Drawings Load Calculation for HVAC Duct Design and Layout Equipment selection and Layout Vent Diagram

Plumbing Drawings
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Pipe sizing and Layout Equipment selection and Layout Domestic Hot / Cold Water System (PEX tubing) Diagram showing details of plumbing accessories and connection to plumbing fixtures Sanitary Drainage Diagram

Testing and commissioning of systems MEPs Specifics of Equipment and Systems Operation

Construction Project start date: October 6th 2012 Contract period: 1 Month Project end date: November 6th 2012

Design Phase
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Beta Engineering & Construction Company Limited is contracted to Design and Build a modern environmental energy efficient and sustainable four (4) bedroom three (3) bathroom residential house on a plot of land 900 sq. m in an area overlooking the Gulf of Paria, in addition to following strict Building codes and policies of Trinidad and Tobago. Structural Design Low emitting materials- low pollutant emissions (paints, adhesives, sealants etc.) Clear glass panes to provide daylight Skylight (Natural light) Low maintenance self cleaning glass Stucco finishing (Cooler building material) Sound lagging between spaces Timber floors Light colored roofing to reduce heat Loading and impact resistance windows Louvered internal doors to transfer air flow evenly Non skid tiles outdoor Fire suppression system (sprinklers, smoke and heat detection units) Barchip(plastic chips) mixed with cement to replace steel framing on ground Fireproofing Electrical Automatic dimming switches Sensor indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures T-5 or T-8 fluorescent(CFL) lamps with electronic ballasts Solar power access LED lighting Building Materials used Problems (Incandescent bulbs) Appropriate Solutions (Fluorescent) 1) Incandescent bulbs produce more heat. 1) Fluorescent /LED produces less heat. 2) Wavelength shorter. 2) Wavelength- longer. 3) Light much dimmer 3) Emit brighter light. 4) Longevity :2000 hours 4) Longevity: 10 to 20 times longer than the incandescent bulb.

Ventilation and Exhaust Systems

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Double doors and louvered clerestory windows (1/4 inch) placed on the eastern side to maximize air flow Centralized air condition with controls allowing zoning, individual control and auto shutdown Installation of a kitchen hood to reduce fumes and heat in kitchen area Building Materials used Problems(Window units) Appropriate Solutions (Centralized a/c) 1) Window units (a/c) installation of 1) Centralized air condition cost effective multiply units. cooling wider area. 2) Increased accident: window unit falling 2) Unit installed on ground level. from height. 3) High energy consumption-energy 3) Low energy usage saving model required. 4) More noise generated during operation 4) Less noise while operating Plumbing (Potable and Grey water) Indoor Metered sensor taps Solar water heater Low-consumption Toilets Showerheads with pause control Outdoor Drainage system to recycle storm water runoff for irrigation Metered/ timed irrigation system Water pump with float switch installed Building Materials used Problems Appropriate Solutions 1) PVC pipe- fitting are cemented and 1) PEX tubing- the fittings are crimped may become lose increasing leaks. reducing leaks and blow outs. 2) More fittings are required pipe is less 2) Less fittings required as the tubing is flexible. flexible. 3) Conventional taps increases/ waste 3) Metered taps reduce the heavy water usage. consumption of water. 4) Water heaters contain more parts to 4) Solar heaters requires less maintenance. service.

Systems to be commissioned by the occupants: Mechanical HVAC System (including Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing)
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Energy Renewable Energy Systems (Photovoltaic system) Power and Electrical Systems (Normal Power Distribution and Emergency Power Systems) Lighting and Daylighting Controls (Lighting Control System) Indoor Air Quality Elements and Systems Coordination and Management Betas Construction organizational chart

Communication matrix

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STAKEHOLDERS Client Managing Director Construction Manager Project Manager MEP Engineer Architect IT Technician Site Supervisor Planner Building Contractor Electrical Engineer Asst. Mechanical Engineer Asst. Plumber Quantity Surveyor QCO Sub Contractor

WHAT Project Updates Project Updates project updates, availability of funds,constraints, achievements Plans, schedules, updates, variations to WBS Project Updates Project Updates Project Updates Project Updates Project Updates Project Updates Project Updates Project Updates Project Updates project updates, availability of funds, constraints, achievements Quality Project Updates Updates, variations to WBS

HOW (Formal/Informal ) Formal Formal Formal Informal Informal Informal Informal Informal Informal Informal Informal Informal Informal Formal Informal Informal

FREQUENC Y Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly

Coordination and Management

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Appendix CONSTRUCTION BUDGET Expenses Hard Construction Costs (900 SF. M @ $97/SF)
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Foundation, Framing, Drywall, Flooring, Roofing $581,000 Plumbing, Electrical, Security System 80,000 Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment 50,000 HVAC 27,000 Landscaping 19,000 Site Work 18,000 Sub-total Hard Costs $862,300 Land Acquisition 75,000 Soft Construction Costs Architect and Engineers 31,000 Fees 4,000 Total 35,000 Contingency 10,000 Total Expenses $982,300 Note: Hard construction costs include any costs that cannot be physically moved, in other words site work, renovations or construction work, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, parking lot, demolition, flooring, roofing, HVAC, wiring, fire and security alarms, playgrounds, fixtures, appliances, etc. that become a permanent part of the site. Soft construction costs include fees, surveys, permits, architect and engineer fees, etc. Contingencies are usually about 10% of construction costs. Among other things, the Foundation looks at the cost per SF of the hard construction costs.

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2009 International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings 2009 International Energy Conservation Code 2009 International Mechanical Code 2009 International Plumbing Code
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Trinidad and Tobago building Code

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