ASSIGNMENT

Semester 2, 2015/2016
Course Code/Name : BVEV 1105/Construction Economics
Total Marks
: 30% (Report-20%; Presentation-10%)
Date Due
: 11 May 2016
Tasks
Each group is required to select and study one of the following building components as
below:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)

Shallow foundation
Deep foundation
Column and Beam
Floors
Walls
Stairs
Doors & Windows
Flat Roofs & Ceiling
Pitched Roofs & Ceiling

Each group is needed to prepare a report about the building components that you selected
and studied. The report must include the following;
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

Types of a component studied

Function/use
Construction
Materials
Finishes

Instructions
1. The assignment must be prepared by a group of 4 OR 5 students.
2. Each group must prepare a report in English of not less than 3,000 words; contain a cover
page including the name of course, name of student, title of your assignment and date.
3. The format of the report is not fixed, however; please include photographs, plans,
diagrams, annotated drawing and other relevant materials that may support the clarity of
the report.
4. Any reference or sources must be stated clearly.
5. The assignment should be submitted to the Faculty Office (level 8) using the submission
form at the date announced in the Course Information sheet.
6. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
For presentation, each group:
is required to prepare presentation slides;
has been allocated for 15-minute presentation and a 5-minute Q&A; and
Each member of the group is compulsory to present.