LiveIn Quarters Corporation presents a steel modular construction method for affordable housing. The method uses prefabricated steel components that are assembled on-site by mobile machines, reducing costs by 15% compared to traditional construction. It is also faster, using about half the time. The lightweight construction is independent of heavy infrastructure needs and suitable for developing countries. Key advantages include less transportation, foundations, and waste. It also provides earthquake resistance, accuracy, and long lifespan. The method creates local jobs and is environmentally friendly.
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Decorative grid slabs in historical structures
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Reinforcements Details
Modification in Grid Slab for Utility
Services Provided in Grid Slab
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Iconic Landmarks using Grid Slabs
Dynamic analysis of steel tube structure with bracing systemseSAT Journals
Abstract Nowadays, competition towards rise of tall steel structures made certain factors are compulsory like serviceability and comfort of human relating to lateral loads caused by wind or earthquake. Earthquake is dangerous to the living beings in terms of its effects on manmade structures. Structures like tall buildings are built to resist gravity loads. However many tall buildings are not so resistant in lateral loads due to earthquake so need an improvement in resisting lateral loads. So there are many structural systems which resist lateral loads by varying orientation, addition of different structural systems. Like steel tubular structural system is considered and compared for their results against lateral forces and also by providing mega bracing system and diagrid bracing system. In this dissertation work, four structural systems are considered in which one is framed structure and rest are tubular system with addition of different bracing systems as mega bracing and diagrid bracing system. For the purpose 45 storey steel structure with rectangular plan of dimension 44mx24m uniform throughout the height is considered and analyzed for gravity and lateral loads using ETABS software. Its intention is to obtain the functioning characteristics like displacements, storey shear, time period, frequency, peak displacement and peak acceleration in both x and y direction to get most economical structure in all ways. Results shows that the steel tubular structure with mega bracing system performance is much better than the framed structure, tubular and tubular structure with diagrid bracing system. Keywords: Steel Tube Structure, Mega Bracing, Diagrid Bracing, Dynamic Analysis, ETABS, Time and History Analysis.
Classification of Frames , building construction, fixed end rigid frame structure and pin ended rigid frame structure, What are the Types of Frame Structures?
Portal frame construction by Rhythm MurgaiRhythm Murgai
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The seismic performance of the frame shear wall tall building with and withou...eSAT Journals
Abstract Recently, High-rise buildings are developed very quickly to satisfy the production and peoples’ living needs and development. There are so many reasons for large number of developments of the high- rise building, commercialization, industrialization and urbanization. This quick development of the high-rise building necessitates study and analysis of the seismic performance of high-rise buildings, especially when the high-rise building has irregularity in its horizontal plan or vertical section. In this present study, main focus to analyze the relative earthquake performance for the tower portion of a 34 storey Reinforced Concrete (RC) with 103.4m total height frame-shear wall buildings with and without setbacks subjected to an earthquake excitation scaled down to be of peak ground acceleration appropriate for China, and analyze the setback influence on this high-rise building to identify weakness positions in the high-rise building structure. The comprehensive use of SAP2000 software V16.1 for the elastic calculations aid to assess nonlinear time history analysis for their applicability to tower models (first model with setbacks, second model without setback) of height-rise frame-shear wall building under same conditions of the site category, earthquake acceleration type and standards in structural design. This study is carried out first to judge the shear for the tall building model 1 belongs to which type of the torsion, second to study how the vertical (elevation) setback impact in tall building resisting seismic activity. Key Words: Setback; SAP2000; Irregular high-rise building; Frame-shear wall; Seismic analysis; Time history analysis.
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Different types of structural steel framing systems for buildings such as skeleton, wall bearing and long span framing systems and their applications and configurations are discussed.
Dynamic analysis of steel tube structure with bracing systemseSAT Journals
Abstract Nowadays, competition towards rise of tall steel structures made certain factors are compulsory like serviceability and comfort of human relating to lateral loads caused by wind or earthquake. Earthquake is dangerous to the living beings in terms of its effects on manmade structures. Structures like tall buildings are built to resist gravity loads. However many tall buildings are not so resistant in lateral loads due to earthquake so need an improvement in resisting lateral loads. So there are many structural systems which resist lateral loads by varying orientation, addition of different structural systems. Like steel tubular structural system is considered and compared for their results against lateral forces and also by providing mega bracing system and diagrid bracing system. In this dissertation work, four structural systems are considered in which one is framed structure and rest are tubular system with addition of different bracing systems as mega bracing and diagrid bracing system. For the purpose 45 storey steel structure with rectangular plan of dimension 44mx24m uniform throughout the height is considered and analyzed for gravity and lateral loads using ETABS software. Its intention is to obtain the functioning characteristics like displacements, storey shear, time period, frequency, peak displacement and peak acceleration in both x and y direction to get most economical structure in all ways. Results shows that the steel tubular structure with mega bracing system performance is much better than the framed structure, tubular and tubular structure with diagrid bracing system. Keywords: Steel Tube Structure, Mega Bracing, Diagrid Bracing, Dynamic Analysis, ETABS, Time and History Analysis.
Classification of Frames , building construction, fixed end rigid frame structure and pin ended rigid frame structure, What are the Types of Frame Structures?
Portal frame construction by Rhythm MurgaiRhythm Murgai
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The seismic performance of the frame shear wall tall building with and withou...eSAT Journals
Abstract Recently, High-rise buildings are developed very quickly to satisfy the production and peoples’ living needs and development. There are so many reasons for large number of developments of the high- rise building, commercialization, industrialization and urbanization. This quick development of the high-rise building necessitates study and analysis of the seismic performance of high-rise buildings, especially when the high-rise building has irregularity in its horizontal plan or vertical section. In this present study, main focus to analyze the relative earthquake performance for the tower portion of a 34 storey Reinforced Concrete (RC) with 103.4m total height frame-shear wall buildings with and without setbacks subjected to an earthquake excitation scaled down to be of peak ground acceleration appropriate for China, and analyze the setback influence on this high-rise building to identify weakness positions in the high-rise building structure. The comprehensive use of SAP2000 software V16.1 for the elastic calculations aid to assess nonlinear time history analysis for their applicability to tower models (first model with setbacks, second model without setback) of height-rise frame-shear wall building under same conditions of the site category, earthquake acceleration type and standards in structural design. This study is carried out first to judge the shear for the tall building model 1 belongs to which type of the torsion, second to study how the vertical (elevation) setback impact in tall building resisting seismic activity. Key Words: Setback; SAP2000; Irregular high-rise building; Frame-shear wall; Seismic analysis; Time history analysis.
What are the types of structural steel framingnajeeb muhamed
Different types of structural steel framing systems for buildings such as skeleton, wall bearing and long span framing systems and their applications and configurations are discussed.
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Affordable Housing company in India WorldHaus Inc.WorldHaus
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Vision: Tackle India’s Housing Crisis by Designing and Delivering One Million Homes With a Price and Amenities Within the Reach of India’s Lower and Middle Income Groups
Our Model: WorldHaus is a "Design and Build" construction technology firm that delivers low-cost housing solutions at prices 20-30% lower than existing nstruction methodologies, we achieve this through:
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Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
Generating a custom Ruby SDK for your web service or Rails API using Smithyg2nightmarescribd
Have you ever wanted a Ruby client API to communicate with your web service? Smithy is a protocol-agnostic language for defining services and SDKs. Smithy Ruby is an implementation of Smithy that generates a Ruby SDK using a Smithy model. In this talk, we will explore Smithy and Smithy Ruby to learn how to generate custom feature-rich SDKs that can communicate with any web service, such as a Rails JSON API.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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3. TECHNOLOGY
Entire construction is made
from COMPONENTS,
built ON SITE with MOBILE
computerized machines.
Raw material –
GALVANIZED STEEL
(0,75 - 1,0 - 1,2 mm
thickness)
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8. MAIN ADVANTAGES vs. Traditional Methods
1. PRICE & SPEED – costs
abt. 15% less than traditional
construction methods, speed
circa. 2 times faster – saves
construction finance, like “2000
apartments built in 12 month
period”.
2. INDEPENDENCE -
traditional “heavy” infrastructure
NOT NEEDED (cement,
prefabricated blocks, heavy
cranes). Especially important in
DEVELOPING countries with
undeveloped infrastructure.
9. OTHER ADVANTAGES
1. LESS TRANSPORTATION (in time!). 1 10 wheeler truck
will build 1.800 m2 of housing. LESS HEAVY MACHINERY (cranes
not needed), LESS WATER (abt. 10 times)
2. FOUNDATIONS – circa. 40% less cement, as building is much
lighter.
3. EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE - steel‟s high strength and
flexibility make it the best construction material for earthquake
resistant designs.
4. ACCURACY. Components made by machine, including holes for
joining – i.e. high accuracy and uniform quality. Skilled labor not needed.
5. EASY INSTALLATION for electrical wiring and plumbing.
6. LONG LIFETIME 100% termite, rodent and dry rot proof. No
splitting, no warping and no cracking.
7. FLEXIBILITY in DESIGN – easy to make any shapes (within
given limitations – max. 4 stories HIGH, 8 meters SPAN)
10. SOCIAL ADVANTAGES
1. CREATS LOCAL
EMPLOYMENT – building
process is “assembling
numbered parts”, i.e. much
LOWER SKILLED employees
needed.
2. ”LOCALLY MADE” (less
dependence on imports and
the need for HARD currency)
3. ENVIRONMENTALY
FRIENDLY (nearly zero waste,
using much less water,
transportation and energy usage).
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20. SOME OF THE MAIN ADVANTAGES OF USING AN
OFFSITE MODULAR APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION.
• High quality end products as a result of factory
disciplines and quality control audits, resulting in less
snagging at contract completion.
• Faster construction times as site works commence at
the same time as the factory builds the rooms.
• Earlier completion saves contractors preliminaries.
• Bathroom pods can be incorporated in the factory room
modules.
• The light weight solution with its inbuilt floor usually
will save in the foundation and slab costs.
• Faster completion times saves construction finance
and enables an earlier point at which revenue can be
generated.
• Normal finishes both inside and outside can still be
used.
21. SOME OF THE MAIN ADVANTAGES OF USING AN
OFFSITE MODULAR APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION.
• As a result of contracts being completed on time, staff
training and recruitment can be programmed efficiently.
• Where contracts are extensions of existing operations, there
is a minimal impact and a greater reduction in noise and
pollution
• Contracts can be undertaken nationwide with the same
quality throughout.
• Minimal waste on site reduces land fill and associated costs
• Smaller urban sites become feasible with minimal disruption
to neighboring sites.
• High levels of acoustic and thermal properties achievable in
minimal wall thickness compared to masonry.
• Guaranteed delivery and price certainty.
22. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Structural Steel Cage or Panels
LIQ engineer designed to meet the dimensioned criteria laid down by
the client using galvanized cold rolled construction grade steel S280,
S350 or S390 of between 0.8mm and 1.2mm thickness with galvanized
lifting frames or high load areas of 3mm cold rolled steel. Steel is pre-
galvanized to provide a minimum zinc coating of 275g/m². Joists will
generally be at 400 centers and will be generally constructed from 90 or
140mm deep depending on the configuration and position of the floors
or lattice to a required depth for long spans. The steel cage of the
module is manufactured to a tolerance of +0mm-5mm. Bracings to meet
the disproportionate collapse and structural requirements of the
engineers will be designed in hot or cold rolled steel as its function
dictates and will be fixed as the module erection progresses to ensure
continuity of the structural integrity of the building.
23. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Floors
Generally 18mm t&g chipboard or similar flooring grade material.
For separating floors a specialist acoustic floating floor is laid on
the chipboard. The final finish to the floor is to be vinyl sheeting in
wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms carpet elsewhere where
fitted by LIQ. Other client finishes can be applied to meet the clients
requirement.
Roof
Depending on the final design of the roof structure the roof will be
constructed of cassettes, steel trusses compatible with the frames
or built into the a module with the insulation to ensure a complete
weather tight shell in minimum time. Tradition timber truss roofs
can also be incorporated where a match to an existing building is
required. Elements such as plant rooms can be constructed as
modules and lifted directly into the roof void.
24. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
External walls
140mm steel studs at max 600 c/c generally with bitumen
impregnated sheathing to prevent cold bridging. Internally a
plasterboard or similar sheathing of a thickness to achieve the
required fire rating of the wall is applied. All boards will be over a
vapor barrier with mineral fiber insulation between studs. Final
external claddings can be to the clients or local vernacular
requirements and are none structural.
LIQ advise the use of dry claddings to add additional insulation to
the walls.
25. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Internal walls
Depending on their function, fire and acoustic requirements internal
walls are constructed of galvanized steel stud clad in plasterboard
with where necessary insulation between the studs. Where party
walls between bedrooms and between bedrooms and communal
areas and staircases a very high level of acoustic separation occurs
due to the inherent properties of twin skin construction. Any internal
wall can be further acoustically enhanced by the introduction of
resilient bars or additional boards the latter also creating much
greater fire resistances.
26. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Ceilings
Ceilings to modules be are double plasterboards fixed to
resilient bars fixed to lightweight steel ceiling joists at
centers to engineers requirements but not exceeding 600mm
c/c. Top of joists to have a minimum 12mm osb walking deck
for erectors with a suitable waterproof final finish to maintain
weather tightness of the module during erection and until the
final roof cassettes and finishes are applied. Mineral fiber
insulation is to be placed between the joists to assist sound
attenuation at intermediate floor levels and thermal
resistance at roof level with additional insulation
incorporated within the roof structure during the
construction of the final roof to achieve the thermal values of
the roof as a whole. Generally ceilings to panel projects
plasterboard direct to joists or on resilient bars depending
on the fire acoustic requirements of the ceiling or floor
above..
27. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Staircase and Lifts
If incorporated into a module the staircases will be constructed in
steel with carpet inserts to the treads. Staircases would be
prefixed into the modules where possible depending on the design
and will be part of the module manufacturer package. Where
staircases cannot be fitted in the factory and have to be fitted on
site all necessary fixing points for the stairs, landings, handrails
etc. must be embodied within the module fabrication. The lift
shafts would be completed by the module fabricator including all
necessary plasterboards and linings, fixing points, door openings
and lifting beams to ensure that the lift supplier can erect their lift
without compromising the finish and therefore the fire and
structural integrity of the lift shaft. The module fabricators
engineers will ensure that there is compatibility between the
requirements of the lift supplier and other members of the design
team.
28. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Windows
Windows as a general standard will be thermally broken double
glazed pvc-u white to an approved design to be easily cleanable
from the inside whilst providing all the necessary ventilation
requirements of the Approved Document. Windows are fitted
into the module at the factory in an agreed position through
the wall depending on the architects‟ design and the external
cladding. Windows will include within the fitting all necessary
fire barriers and dpcs. Although the MCM standard is pvc-u any
style and type of window can be incorporated to meet the
clients requirements.
29. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Doors
Doors will be solid timber or quality hollow core with
applied laminates or a finish as determined by the
client and standard stainless steel ironmongery [or client
standard] including closers as necessary. Frames will be
pre-finished door sets to allow ease of fitting and
removal if necessary at a later date and if designated fire
resisting will be complete with intumescent strips and/or
smoke seals.
30. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Bathrooms
Where bathrooms are not pre-manufactured pods the
bathrooms and high service areas will be manufactured as
modules and fitted out by the module manufacturer. Sanitary
ware will be white with chrome fittings and will be plumbed
back to the ducts integral to the modules to allow full
maintenance from outside of the flat to the connections to the
soil stacks. Any tiling within the bathrooms will consist of
full height within a shower area and two or four courses
above the basin depending the tile size agreed. All sanitary
ware will be fitted in the factory or pod module. Where there
is vinyl sheeting in the bathroom this is to be laid before the
sanitary ware is fitted to ensure that a higher level of water
tightness is achieved.
31. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Kitchens
Kitchens when in modules will be fitted out with
cupboards and worktops to a design and specification
agreed with the client and will include as necessary
sinks and taps. There will be tiling above the worktops
to the same criteria as the bathrooms. All kitchen
fittings including any appliances or built in white goods
specified will be installed at the module fabricators
factory.
32. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Mechanical and Electrical
The use of modules does not preclude any form of space
heating or water heating. MCM will advise where an alternative
solution may be preferable to facilitate fabrication or similar
that solution would be advised to the client and the clients
design team for consideration. As a standard electrical fittings
will be ivory colored and be of an approved brand and will be
positioned in accordance with the clients design team
drawings after consultation with MCMs design team.
Bathrooms and kitchens will have extract ventilation either
direct extraction or to the ducts. Fire alarm and security
systems are readily incorporated either direct or through draw
string conduits.
33. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
Decoration
Decoration generally throughout the module and the
common areas will be vinyl emulsion to walls and
ceiling and satinwood or similar paint or stain to all
woodwork not pre-finished all to the clients color
schedule. As the construction is dry other wall finishes
such as decorative wall paper can also be applied in the
factory. All decoration is carried out where possible
within the factory and before modules are supplied to
site. Where this is not possible or where it is considered
more beneficial to the scheme to final finish on site
MCM will complete the prime and base coats with only
the final decoration being carried out on site by the
main contractor using the same materials and
specification to that used in the factory.
34. BRIEF SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED
MODULES AND PANEL AREAS
NB. THIS BRIEF SPECIFICATION IS INDICATIVE OF THE
SPECIFICATION OF MODULES AND OFF SITE
FABRICATION PRODUCED BY MCM. THIS SPECIFICATION
IS NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION – A
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION WILL BE PRODUCED
FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND THE FINAL COSTS WILL
REFLECT THE ACOUSTIC, THERMAL AND FIRE
REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PROJECT TOGETHER WITH
ANY ADDITIONAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CLIENT. ALTERNATIVE CLADDINGS AND SHEATHINGS
ARE AVAILABLE AND IN SOME CASES ADVISED TO
COMPLY WITH LOCAL STATUTORY REGULATIONS
PARTICULARLY FOR OVERSEAS PROJECTS.
35. TYPICAL MODULE OR PACKAGE COSTS
OF RECENT LIQ PRODUCTIONS
LiveIn Quarters Methods quote projects on a scheme by
scheme basis but recognize that many clients like to get a
„feel‟ for a budget. LIQ have therefore listed below some
budget costs for modules or packages from the factory
and are coasted at factory gate.
The specification used is a standard specification that
would be suitable to meet the requirements of the UK
Building Regulations with modest finishes such as would
be found in low cost housing and 3 star hotels.
36. TYPICAL MODULE OR PACKAGE COSTS
OF RECENT LIQ PRODUCTIONS
TYPICAL 3 STAR HOTEL BEDROOM
MODULE SIZE 6.6M X 3.6M INTERNALLY £16K
TYPICAL NURSING HOME BEDROOM
MODULE SIZE 5.4M X 3.4M INTERNALLY £16K
TYPICAL 41 SQM 1 BEDROOM FLAT OF
TWO MODULES £35K
TYPICAL 33 SQM STUDIO FLAT OF A
SINGLE MODULE. £27K
TYPICAL 3 BED 60 SQM KIT IN KNOCK
DOWN PACKAGED FOR EXPORT £4K
TYPICAL 4 BED 2 STOREY 188 SQM KIT
IN KNOCK DOWN PACKAGE FOR EXPORT £10K
37. TYPICAL MODULE OR PACKAGE COSTS
OF RECENT LIQ PRODUCTIONS
LIQ would welcome the opportunity of discussing your
specific requirements and needs and can provide you with
not only a cost for the LIQ off site component or module
supply but how best to maximize the potential savings
through the contract. These savings include reduced
preliminaries from the shorter build program, potential
heating savings from enhanced insulation values, lower
foundation costs from the light weight construction and
more.
CONTACT JAMES WRIGHT AT MCM OR Engr. RONEL
ROJAS AT LIQ AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT
FROM MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION BY LIVEIN
QUARTERS STEEL CONSTRUCTION.
38. How To Contact Us
Contact MCM UK
James Wright Tel: 07973 700 525
Email : james@jameswright.org.uk
Contact LIQ Philippines
Operation Manager
Arch. Ricardo Belizario Tel: 09177568858 / 09224853567
Email: boybelizario@yahoo.com
Corporation President
Engr. Ronel Rojas Tel: (+63)926 604 0640
Email: engronel@yahoo.com
Address:
611 Boni Avenue, Plainview
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Website: www.liveinquartersteel.com