Construction Technology 1 Study Notes
Construction Technology 1 Study Notes
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Topic 1: Introduction TOPIC
LECTURE NOTES
Personnel
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Architect = Drawing, floor plans, design. Engineer = Structure, services. Heritage consultant = Houses are protected, it cannot be knocked down. Town planner = Reviews zoning (LEP).
Documentation
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Contract = Legally binding agreement between the owner and the contractor. Specifications = Often the ‘scope of the works’ (general description of work) has little notes. A document is attached to a tender, which outlines in more detail (standards, quality) and a more accurate price (otherwise variations occur). Plans = Include drawings. Must always review plans for errors: o Survey. o Sewer diagram. o Architectural.
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Standards and building codes
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Government Development Controls
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Approval process for typical cottage
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Local Environmental Planning Codes (guide planning decisions – zoning and development controls): o NSW Housing Code. o BASIX. Australian Standards. BCA/NCC. Local government controls: o Local Government Act 1993. o Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. State government controls: o State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP). ▪ Can apply for the state government to build if it doesn’t follow local plan. o State Significant Development (SSD) – If a development is of state significance (Barangaroo) – this authority must approve it. Approval process: o Development approval (DA) (lodged with Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)) must be granted first, then construction certificate. o Engineer shows their plans. o Council can force changes upon, company must comply or can challenge approval. o Compliance and Occupation Certificate – Certified by a private certifier to assure the correct requirements were met.
16109
Topic 1: Introduction TOPIC
LECTURE NOTES
Personnel
-
Architect = Drawing, floor plans, design. Engineer = Structure, services. Heritage consultant = Houses are protected, it cannot be knocked down. Town planner = Reviews zoning (LEP).
Documentation
-
Contract = Legally binding agreement between the owner and the contractor. Specifications = Often the ‘scope of the works’ (general description of work) has little notes. A document is attached to a tender, which outlines in more detail (standards, quality) and a more accurate price (otherwise variations occur). Plans = Include drawings. Must always review plans for errors: o Survey. o Sewer diagram. o Architectural.
-
-
Standards and building codes
-
Government Development Controls
-
-
Approval process for typical cottage
-
Local Environmental Planning Codes (guide planning decisions – zoning and development controls): o NSW Housing Code. o BASIX. Australian Standards. BCA/NCC. Local government controls: o Local Government Act 1993. o Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. State government controls: o State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP). ▪ Can apply for the state government to build if it doesn’t follow local plan. o State Significant Development (SSD) – If a development is of state significance (Barangaroo) – this authority must approve it. Approval process: o Development approval (DA) (lodged with Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)) must be granted first, then construction certificate. o Engineer shows their plans. o Council can force changes upon, company must comply or can challenge approval. o Compliance and Occupation Certificate – Certified by a private certifier to assure the correct requirements were met.
