Architectural Scope of WorksFinishes and facades List of finishes and facades selected by the architect are mostly consists of timber, cementrender, glass, ceramic, marble, granite and aluminium. Various consideration and preventionmeasurehas tobetakenduringthedesignandespeciallyduringconstructiontoavoidproblems related to facade such as:i. Crackingii. Staining/discolourationiii. Sealant failuresiv. Efflorescencev. ising dampness/!ater penetrationvi. Corrosionvii. "uckling/deflectionviii. #ile/plaster delamination#he types of facades affected by each defects are sho!n in the table belo!.$efects"uilding facadesCementrender#iles %luminium &aturalstone'lassCracking ( ( ( (Straining/discolouration ( ( ( ( (Sealant defects ( ( ( (Efflorescence ( ( (ising damp/)ater penetration ( ( (*isalignment and chip off ( (Corrosion ($elamination ( (Surface appearance+a, Erosion due to rain !ater+b, Surface abrasion+c, Surface etching((( #o avoid or minimi-e the defect to the facades, several things need to be considered in thedesign and construction.i. % proper analysis of !ind design should be made since cladding elements can beaffectedbyshort durationhighspeedgusting, local !indpressureandsuctioneffects.ii. Construction/fi.ing of the cladding elements should be made by kno!ledgeablecontractor or specialist.iii. %ttention on the /oint sealants.- 0roper /oint design- %ppropriate choice of sealant- 'ood surface preparation and !orkmanship in installation of the sealant- Consideration on the thermal/moisture changes in the design- Consideration on the ultraviolet radiation and high temperature and humidityiv. 1btain accurate information from manufacturers to avoid misuse or inappropriatechoice and use of materialsSpace, Light, and Ventilation (UBBL Part III)i. (42) Minimum area of rooms in residential buildings Smallest si-e apartment: C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C27', C37', C47' +23m . 22.5m,e8uirement %rea of smallest apartmentsooms minimum area:2st: 22.9m::;. :m 7#he height of any verandah shall not > ;.9 m 7Checked: sufficientain Water do!n Pipe (W"P)$uring the construction, it is important to make sure the )$0 positions are aligned accordingly. #his is to avoid complication in installing the )$0.#olu$ns Positioning#he columnarrangementas proposedby the architectaretobe amended!heretheC@Sconsultant !ould like to introduce additional columns in certain location due to the fact thatthe column arrangement made by the architect are unable to fully support the overall buildingstructure. %&' Scope of WorksInstallationAlat slab framing system#heimplementationof flat slabsystemfor thepro/ect benefitstheinstallationof *@Eservices. Alat slab framing !as done !ithout re8uiring internal beams !hich avoid hackingintostructural systemof thestructureduring*@Einstallation!orks. "esidesthat, thisfeature also benefits the *@E scope of !orks in terms of:i. educes *@E design team coordination effort and risk of error ii. %llo!s fle.ibility in design and adaptability in use. iii. 0ermits ma.imum off site fabrication of services. iv. ?igher 8uality !ork and 8uicker installation. ?acking of slab for *@E services installation !orks shall be according to these:i. ?oles ne.t to the column should be small and limited to t!o and on opposite sidesrather than on ad/acent sides of the column as this !ill affect the design shearperimeter of the column.ii. #he si-e and location of these holes should be indicated in the design stage toallo! coordination.iii. Large services holes should be located a!ay from the column strips and columnheads in the centre of the bays. %gain, the location and si-e of the holes should beagreed early in the design stage."uilding services under *@E scope of !orks:i. Communication lines, telephones and B# net!orksii. Energy supply +gas, electricity @ rene!able sources,iii. Aire detection and protectioniv. ?eating, ventilation and air conditioningv. Lightning protectionvi. &atural and artificial lightingvii. Security and alarm systemsviii. )ater drainage and plumbingeinforcement for *@E services opening Fire safet(%ll installed *@E services especially electrical circuit and energy supply system should beprotected from fire. #herefore for this pro/ect, passive fire proofing such as calcium silicateboards are recommended to encase *@E services lines before installation of ceiling boardCalciumsilicate is commonly used for high temperatureinsulation material and formed into cladding for passive fireprotection. Sincethis material is easilydamagedby!ater,silicon treated sheets should be fabricated to mitigate potentialharm from high humidity or general presence of !ater.