PROJECT PROPOSAL
1.0 Project Scope
1.1 Project Name
The official name of the project will be: Construction of an Eighteen-Storey Residential Condominium in Kowloon District, Hong Kong. This development proposal will entail the construction of a 66-unit residential condominium in Kowloon District in Hong Kong. A condominium consists of multi-unit dwellings wherein each unit is individually owned (or rented) and the common areas are jointly-owned by all the unit owners or tenants. Kowloon District is chosen due to its population density. As an urban dwelling with 47 square kilometers, the Kowloon District serves as the abode 48% of Hong Kong’s total population.
1.2 Project Objective
The purpose of the project is to construct an 18-storey, 66-unit loft-style residential condominium with 1, 030 – 2, 060 unit square feet range from November 2008 to October 2009 at the Kowloon District at a cost estimated at $583, 000.
1.3 Project Deliverables
There are a total of 12 deliverables for this project. It is expected that throughout the duration of the project there are emergent deliverables. The residential condominium project deliverables would be as follows:
ü 18 stories
ü 66 residences in total
ü 12’ cemented ceilings residences
ü 3 units per floor at 3rd to 9th floors
ü 5 units per floor at 10th to 18th floors
ü 2 (1 with bathroom) to 4 (2 with bathroom) bedroom units + provision for den
ü Kitchen with dining area + solid maple cabinets and laminated countertops
ü Bathroom on main level
ü Hardwood floors and ceramic tile on main level
ü 4’ by 8’ 2nd floor balcony
ü High efficiency furnace
ü 1 parking space
1.4 Project Milestones
Six major project milestones are listed. These milestones will be accomplished prior to the actual implementation of the project. The time allotted for the accomplishment of these milestones is four months, from July 2008 to October 2008. This eighteen-storey condominium project will accomplish the following milestones:
Ø Completion of condominium general review form by July 2008
Ø Compliances with local building code by July 2008
Ø Compliances with general plan and zoning regulations by August 2008
Ø Formal submission of Project Site Plan for approval to the local authorities by September 2008
Ø Acquisition of necessary permits and licenses required for the construction of the residential condominium by September 2008
Ø Approval of the proposed building plan by October 2008
Actual Project Milestones
Site preparation and mobilization that includes acquisition of materials and transferring of materials to the site by November 2008
Excavation including earthworks and soil poisoning by December 2008
Concreting works, form works and masonry works by January 2009
Structure building and accomplishing ‘behind the walls’ works by March 2008
Wall finishes by April 2009
Floor finishes by May 2009
Carpentry works by June 2009
Architectural works by August 2009
Plumbing works by September 2009
Electrical Works by October 2009
1.5 Project Technical Requirements
Technical requirements center the actual project which is the residential condominium. These technical requirements are massing, landscaping, height, roofscape and car park. There are also technical requirements that are central on the maintenance of electric and power supply within the premises of the residential condominium. The technical requirements in the construction of the condominium are specified as:
v Massing – Conforming to the existing topography of the site will be required to have pavements
v Landscaping – Complementing the surrounding vertical greenery on roof decks, terraces and balconies
v Height – Development of the residential condominium shall not exceed 18 stories including all structures and fixtures at the 18th floor
v Roofscape – Pitched roofs with unglazed interlocking clay tiles of the earthen tone
v Car Park – Parking spaces/garages will be provided
Other technical requirements shall include: 1) accessible entrances to accessible routes; 2) accessible and common use areas; 3) usable doors; 4) accessible routes into and through the dwelling unit; 5) accessible light switches, electrical outlets and environmental controls; 6) reinforced walls in bathrooms to allow installation of grab bars and 7) usable kitchens and bathrooms that are disabled-friendly (keener, 2004).
1.6 Project Limits and Exclusions
Seven of the project limits and exclusions are identified. The limits and exclusions of such project consist of:
- Construction standards and obligations of the builder will be only define in warranty contract
- Submission of requirements will be assigned to the project manager including site safety plan and site plan
- Periodic inspection of construction will be implemented
- Warranty of habitability will be required
- Authority having jurisdiction will have the exclusive right to stop the construction operation
- Corrective actions will be allotted with 1 month period
- The condominium act will be applied (Dunphy, MacGregor and Jarvis, 2006)
1.7 Project Reviews with Customer
The developer, contractor, design/build contractor, architect, construction manager, condominium association, condominium unit owners-to-be and the project team will be the stakeholders for the project. Representatives from this group of stakeholders will have an ongoing dialogue regarding the pros and cons of living in a condominium and solicit from them concerns regarding the project. The dialogue will be led by a representative from the project team. Topics of consideration are storage space, access to transportation, establishment and basic facilities, outdoor space and parking area. Others will include regulations, association fees, reserved funds, insurance, governance and customised needs.
2.0 Project Priorities
2.1 Project Resources
The project resources for constructing the residential condominium are divided into: the pre-construction costs and the administrative costs. The total pre-construction cost is estimated at $542, 850 and the administrative cost at $39, 800. The following is a sample estimation of the pre-construction and administrative costs of the residential condominium:
Site Preparation
Foundations and Structure $130, 000
Specialties 73, 100
Equipment 15, 900
Special construction 2, 800
Conveying systems 1, 600
Plumbing 24, 000
Fire protection 12, 600
Exterior Enclosure $167, 750
Demolition 13, 880
Concrete 14, 820
Masonry 19, 400
Steel 23, 400
Carpentry 37, 120
Roofing, insulation 19, 630
Doors and windows 16, 400
Finishes 23, 100
Interior Construction $131, 000
Unit fit-out 48, 000
Lobby fit-out 37, 000
Corridors circulation and service 23, 600
Stair railings 3, 400
Pool finishes and equip 7, 800
Elevator 11, 200
Mechanical and Electrical $96, 000
Plumbing fixtures 24, 000
Fire protection and parking 25, 000
Heating 13, 500
Ventilation 11, 000
Electric power and lighting 14, 000
Lighting 3, 000
Site lighting 5, 600
TOTAL PRE-CONSTRUCTION COST US$542, 850.
There are administrative costs for the pre-construction:
Transportation $8, 000
Communication $4, 800
Project Team Compensation $ 27, 000
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE COST US$39, 800
TOTAL COST US$582, 650
3.0 Work Breakdown Structure
The work breakdown structure of building the 18-storey residential condominium is divided into 9 phases namely feasibility study, compliances with authorities, mobilization, excavation, concrete, building the structure, ‘behind the walls’, finishing the site and miscellaneous activities. The stage of building a residential condominium is outlines as follows:
1.0 Feasibility Study
2.0 Compliances with Authority Having Jurisdiction
2.1 Acquisition of Permits and Licenses
2.2 Conforming to Zoning Regulations
3.0 Mobilization
3.1 Acquisition of raw Materials
3.2 Transferring of Raw Materials to the Site
4.0 Excavation
4.1 Cleaning the Land
4.2 Digging the Hole
5.0 Concrete
5.1 Building the garage
5.2 Setting the foundation
6.0 Building the structure
6.1 Pre-casting
6.2 Brick-laying
6.3 Installing the Windows
7.0 ‘Behind the Walls’
7.1 Drywall Partitions
7.2 Plumbing
7.3 Electricity and flooring
8.0 Finishing the site
8.1 Tiles
8.2 Carpentry
8.3 Fire Finishing
9.0 Other Construction Activities
REFERENCES
Dawson, M 2002, Is Condo Living Right For You? Reality Times.
Dunphy, D, MacGregor, D and Jarvis, D. 2006, Risk Management Strategies for Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Development, Real Estate and Business Seminar Series.
Keiner, J D 2004, Mixed-Use Condominium Projects: Cautionary Tales.
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