Construction Method Material Selection Building Services Dr Faizal

Construction Method, Material Selection & Building Services Dr. Faizal Baharum

Construction Method

Construction Method • • Conventional IBS Modular or Combination

Construction Method Conventional Common technique applied

Construction Method Industrialized Building System (IBS) term used in Malaysia for a technique of construction where by components are manufactured in a controlled environment, either at site or off site, placed and assembled into construction works Worldwide - Pre-fabricated/Pre-fab Construction, Modern Method of Construction (MMC) and Off-site Construction

Construction Method Modular Construction • Off side construction • “Modules” constructed remotely The modules can be placed sideby-side, end-to-end, or stacked, allowing a wide variety of configurations and styles in the building layout

Construction Method Which method would you like to utilize? • Conventional, IBS, modular or Combination • Justify why you would like to proceed with that method? • What is the advantages and disadvantages of such method? • Elaborate the construction process using the • proposed method

Material Selection

Material Selection Superstructure and substructure

Material Selection Substructure • The lower portion of the building, which located below ground level which transmits the load of the super structure to the sub soil. • Includes Foundations

Material Selection

Material Selection Superstructure • The superstructure is the part of building which is above the ground and which serves the purpose of building’s intended use. • It includes – – – – Plinth Wall and columns Beams Arches Roofs and Slabs Lintel and arches Parapet Steps and Stairs

Material Selection Superstructure • Roof – Covering on the uppermost part of a building. – A building's roofing material provides shelter from the natural elements, and insulation against heat and cold

Material Selection Roof PVC roof Sheet metal roof

Material Selection Roof Copper Clad roof Wooden roof

Material Selection Roof Terracotta roof Bitumen roof

Material Selection Green Roof

Material Selection Superstructure • Column and beam Concrete structure

Material Selection Superstructure • Column and beam Steel structure Wooden structure

Building Services

Building Services • Building services are broadly grouped as mechanical and electrical installations and plumbing installations • It includes v. HVAC v. Power v. Lighting v. Day lighting v. Fire protection

Building Services • • HVAC Air-conditioning system Ventilation system Heating

Building Services • Lighting – Lighting or illumination is the deliberate application of light to achieve some practical or aesthetic effect. – Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources such as lamps and light fixtures, as well as natural illumination by capturing daylight.

Building Services • Fire protection

Building Services • Fire protection - Active