Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project

1.A building code is a set of instructions that specify standards for constructed objects such as buildings and non building structures.

the main purpose of building codes are to protect public health,safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures.the building code becomes law of particular jurisdiction when formally enacted by the appropriate governmental or private authorityas we follow the standard codes of building in software it gives us the drawing as per the specification in code book which are ready for construction and can be followed by vendor.

residential and commerical building codes provide comprehensive set of minimum health,safety and energy standards for design,construction and maintanence of of new houses and buildings, and major renovations.

2.Essentials in modelling a projrct in revit.

a)Civil engineer

b)Structural engineer

c)Project manager

d)Electrical engineer

e)Urban engineer

f)Security system

g)Interior engineer

h)Architect

3.The project management divided into five diffrent phases.

1.Initiation

2.Planning

3.Execution

4.Monitering and control

5.Termination

"Initiation" lays the foundation for all future steps you will determine how feasible is the project is.

"planning" this phase is everything to do with the planning and preparation of the project.

during "execution" you need to create a detailed plan that includes project workflows, budget, resources available.

during execution you will implement your plan.

"monitering and control"these will run simultaneously. these will include risk monitering,quality of outputs and inputs,cost etc..........

"termination" this stage is also called as final stage.this is all about winding everything down and closing up the projrct by making sure you have completed all tasks and sent out final reports to key stakeholders.

4.

a)Civil engineer

b)Structural engineer

c)Project manager

d)Electrical engineer

e)Urban engineer

f)Security system

g)Interior engineer

h)Architect

i)Geotechnical engineer

J)Environmental engineer

k)Construction engineer

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

structural engineers are involved in design analysis and maintanence of structures, buildings and bridges.these structures are designed to fit budget requirements and strength loading and capacity factors from various sources.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS:

environmental engineers are used to help to protect the preserves areas of nature and building sirtes water sources,and air free pollution and environmental detriment.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS:

geotechnical engineers utilize their uderstanding the soil strength and structural design to design foundations,analyze pavement strengths and depths.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS:

they are needed for any construction project and thus they have the potential to see a wide range of projects unfold before them.construction engineers are responsile for ensuring that the projrct is constructed safely.

5. a. Four unit apartments-
b. School with capacity of 1000 students-educational building
c. A single unit shop-mercatile building
d. Multi story Shopping complex-commercial bulding
e. Steel machine factory-industial

EDUCATINAL BUILDINGS:

these buildings are housing educational institutions such as schools and colleges which are affliated and recognized by appropriate board.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS:

these are buildings which are used for normal residential purposes and should facilitate activities such as sleeping , living, cooking.

MERCHANTILE BUILDING:

buildings used to manufacture, assemble or process products or materials are termed as industrial buildings.they include manufacturing units, assembly plants, factories, mills,laboratories etc........

6.DUTIES OF DESIGN ENGINEER:

->use specialized software to create models and drawing of products.

->research new materials and methods of development

->organize and maintain existing engineering records

->perform physical testing on engineering prototypes

->ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry

->key responsibilites of project manager

7.Refer to NBC, Identify the modeling requirements for the project ( from week 4).
a. Height Limitations
b. Area Limitations
c. Room sizing
d. Wall height
e. Thickness based on fire life and safety
f. Passageway requirements

1.Open the project file in revit

2.Select the ground floor and see the dimensions of rooms etc...

3.Satisfy the ncb clause and modify if required

4.Select the 3D view and see the changes

5.Complete the model as per the NCB standards

8.Height of the street should be 1.5 times the width of the street

area limitation can be seen from table 3 of floor area ratio

room size is standard as per NBC