PLANT LOCATION AND DESIGN ASSIGNMENT

Plant Location and Design Assignment



Plant Location and Design Assignment

Process of any project is mapped out in stages; firstly a very generic outline of the project and how the future of the work will evolve is prepared by the client. Once the client knows what they want they can then employ an architect. The architect must then decide if the client's idea is feasible - the cost, scale, and purpose of the building must be scrutinised. By now a team should now be involved with running the project including, a quantity surveyor(s), engineers, and any specialists that might be needed. Once the design has been drafted, re-drafted and the exact idea has been finalised, the local authorities can be informed of the work and any other approving authorities can agree the work. The Quantity Surveyor can now produce an information pack outlining the fees, costs and arrangements for tendering a contractor; these are known as a Bill of Quantities. Once a contractor has been found planning can begin on the arrangements to be made to start work on site. Once complete the work can start with the contractors and any sub-contractors they may have employed following the plan set out and the design that has been agreed. When the work is completed and handed over the management team can finalise any costs and evaluate the finish product to ensure it is to the clients' specifications. (Refer to Appendix 01) The design process:

 Ø      Inception; the client produces a plan of their idea, who and what is involved to produce their idea. They must also produce an action plan to monitor the scope of work, an architect may be part of the project at this stage,

For example what type of building is it and what purpose will the building serve, how big does the client want it. Other aspects such as the location of the building and factors which could affect access to the buildings. On the site used in this project the A12, (a busy major road), would be a big factor that could affect the design elements of the project. The timescale of the project, when does the building need to be finished by? And lastly what budget does the client have and can the project be completed within it.

Ø      Feasibility; at this stage the client has definitely introduced an architect and he can now produce a report showing any adjustments he has made to the idea to make it more cost effective, the scale of the work is more reasonable and the building serves its purpose. The architect should use a QS, engineers and Service Co-ordinators to asses the site and costs to help reach conclusions,

For example each member of the design team now has a task set for them - The Quantity Surveyor can look at the costs and manage the project according to the budget. The Structural Engineer needs to assess the proposed site, sample the soil and make initial contact with the local authorities ...