Question 1

(a) Illustrate in chronological order your understanding of the development stages of a building project from inception of the proposal to completion. Detail all the milestone submissions to authorities and approvals required at each significant stage of the development.

(b) Elaborate the requirements of the application for approval of building works plans as spelled out in the Building Control Regulations.

(c) Explain the circumstances under which the Commissioner of Buildings can reject the application for approval of plans

(d) Inspect the cases when the Permit to carry out Structural Works are required.

Question 2

(a) Elaborate the requirements for site supervisors in respect to structural elements of building projects of value between $30 million and $75 million.

(b) Inspect the requirements for the issue of the Certificate of Statutory Completion by the Commissioner of Building for a building construction project.

(c) Evaluate and explain the requirement of a certificate from an Accredited Checker for the following building works.

(i) constructing a retaining structure with a visible height of 3.9 meters

(ii) structural alterations and additions work to an existing building

(iii) construction of a boundary wall

(iv) installation of new water tank on the roof level of a building

Question 3

You are the Facilities Management Director of a Hotel collaborating with an event organiser to plan an international conference in the banquet halls of the hotel. In championing sustainability in facilities and event management, propose FIVE (5) sustainability actions you will implement for the following:

(a) Management Approach

(b) Waste Management

(c) Energy Management

(d) Community Involvement

(e) Water Management