T-ARCH 326 COURSE ASSESSMENT MANUAL

Building Technology 4: Specifications and Quantity Survey

WORKING DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATES
Professor: Giancarlo B. Aycardo, uap

I. BUILDING TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS RATIONALE

The knowledge and mastery of building technology through the development of skills in
detailing, specifications-writing, and quantity surveys is a critical and necessary learning
goal that the students need to master in order to equip them with competence in actual
industry practice. Harmonized with the Course Learning Outcomes1, the assessments
are formatted to encompass one (1) overall course project outlined in the subsequent
discussions, which facets shall tackle a step-by-step/ part-by-part detailing, and the
processes of specifications-writing, and estimating of materials.

Through this approach, lecture classes shall tackle live detailing discussions and discuss
the manner of specifications and estimating, while the laboratory classes shall be spent
for plates where the students are expected to submit specific outputs that shall be piling
on into the overall project completion.

II. COURSE CASE: DESIGN PROBLEM

a. Ownership and project concept

The local businessman and developer Dr. Rodrigo Torres VIII saw the potential and
strategic location of half of the existing lot of the Dasmariñas carnival in the post-
pandemic scene, which is envisioned to service people from Dasma and the nearby
municipalities as a mixed-use commercial facility. The site is scheduled to be vacated by
the end of March 2023, which prompted him to hire your Architectural firm and proffer his
concept for his project: a two-storey multi-use commercial rentable space for working,
dining, or other forms of recreation and unwinding. Dr. Torres provisionally allocated a
maximum of 15 million pesos for the development and asks you to ascertain that the
price is workable for the project.

The development is envisioned to have one (1) main two-storey building 2 which will
serve as the focal structure of the project and landscaped surroundings3 to complement
it, and offer a green space for people to unwind.

1
As per Course syllabus
2
The Building shall be the focus for Preliminary until Midterm Grading Period.
3
Landscape and parking space shall be the focus for the Final Period.

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b. Space requirements

Known for being prudent and frugal in his dealings, Dr. Torres, which mental health was
adversely impacted by the pandemic, saw the potential of a ‘third space’ consonant with
the concept of co-working spaces. Further, he conceptualized the project to have more
recreational functions which will allow people to wholesomely study, work or unwind and
recover. As such, the site is visualized to have a good landscaping design to compliment
user experience.

For the building requirement, the ground floor is intended to cater to five or six
commercial spaces with recreational functions such as sports, fitness, dining, and/or
health/beauty concessionaires. The expected design of the ground floor, however, are
series of open-studio-type spaces with basic CHB partitions whose layout is flexible to
accommodate such intended functions and is expected to have adequate utilities and
service spaces. The spaces shall be rented out by prospective tenants who shall
develop the interior spaces based on their concession concept and needs.

Conversely, the second floor shall be an owner-administered facility that shall include a
fully finished co-working space that caters to at least 40 persons envisioned to be
rendered in style with modernist Japandi aesthetics. Within the second floor is also a
separate board games café which shall cater to individuals seeking to chill and play
board games, managed by Dr. Torres’ wife Bettina, who loves to bake cakes and
pastries.

Upon more detailed data gathering with his marketing agent, the following are the basic
requirements and vision of the spaces for the project:
Ground Floor – Open Concession
Space Occupants Qualitative Description
A space was allocated for a 24-hour security
service guarding staff; the location of the space
Guard space 1 guard space
should maximize the view and surveillance of the
site, especially at the entry points.
1 building Space for permanent office function of the building
Building administration & administrator, 1 administrator and maintenance staff, with storage
maintenance office building maintenance unit/s.
staff
Permanent rentable spaces (studio-type) which
Rentable commercial Maximum of 35 can be flexible to tenant uses such as dining,
spaces* (5-6) persons parlor/barbershop, fitness, games, or other such
recreational uses.
Female Toilet
Compute as per legal
Male Toilet Permanent toilet facilities
requirements
PWD Toilet
Space allocated for main breaker, generator set,
Power room N/A
and other building servicing utilities.
Circulation spaces varies Lobbies and hallways are expected to be well-lit
*Parts of the site adjacent to these spaces may serve as outdoor extension spaces. The owner asks you to provide such
apron spaces to cater to al fresco which is supplemented by the beautiful landscaping works.

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 Second Floor – Coworking space and Café
Space Inclusive spaces Occupants Qualitative Description
A lobby inside the coworking space to cater to
1 coworking the development’s waiting clients. The reception
space space shall be where transactions are
Reception Lobby
receptionist processed. Ample space should be allocated for
5 persons office supplies such as printers, book stands,
spare desk lamps, and the like.
Zone 1: Singles
Zone 2: groups of Minimum of The main/general space that are laid out
four (4) persons 50-person comfortably with working tables/counters,
Coworking Zone 3: groups of capacity adequate outlets, and proper lighting.
space six (6) persons
component Conference Maximum 12 Rooms for the consumption of small to big
Rooms (2) persons groups which are rented by the hour.
Rooms for the consumption of individuals or
Solo to 3
Private rooms (4) small groups seeking noise proofed/undisturbed
persons
privacy which are rented by the hour.
Dedicated Toilet He/She/PWD A common toilet inside the coworking space.
A buffet-type counter where unlimited brewed
Food/beverage Up to 8 coffee, tea, and a selection of breads and
space/ counter persons pastries, as well as chips/junk food are on
display.
Food preparation space with adequate space for
cooking utensils that are used to prepare and
Kitchen/ Order 1 chef & 3
serve light to full meals. Mrs. Torres requires a
Counter servers
Café space for brick oven, where she can bake her
component specialty pizza and sourdough breads.
Storage/Pantry N/A A small storage for both frozen and dry goods.
Up to 35 Dining space with different dining configurations
Dining Space
persons (i.e., counters, groups of 2’s to 6’s.)
The stairs connecting the ground and the second
Stair and Stair
10 persons floor should have a defined architectural
lobby
character.
Service
Circulation spaces N/A Lobbies and hallways are expected to be well-lit
Spaces
Compute as
Permanent toilet facilities that cater to the whole
Toilets per legal
of the second floor.
requirements

Site requirements
Space requirements Description
Parking space At least eight (8) car parks with one (1) PWD slot;
Site landscaping works which enhances the overall environment
Landscaping of the development and highlight a green streetscape that
compliments the building design.
Being a believer of Feng-Shui, the client requires a small Koi
Koi pond
pond for good luck 😊.

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III. THE SITE
The following location map shows the location of the project, with the site highlighted in red:

GPS Location: 14.32965078311395, 120.93916313955796

SITE DESCRIPTION:
The lot, being located in Dasmariñas mixed-use commercial zone, is a corner lot that
measures 2,071.87 square meters. The site is relatively flat and fronts the provincial road
(Aguinaldo highway). It is within the proximity to office and commercial spaces such as
banks, food places, and schools on its northeast, and residential and subdivision spaces
towards its southwest. Towards its secondary frontage on its southern portion is Camerino
Avenue which is an alternative route in going to and from the Dasmariñas town core (Bayan).
Being accessible to students, office workers, and nearby residents, as well as a national road
the site is envisioned to cater to different individuals.

[Please refer to the attachment TCT for the actual site dimensions]

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IV.ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

a. Drawing Plans
Progress drawings shall be appropriately scaled into A3 paper using a standard title
block. The drawings shall be drafted with Autodesk AutoCAD software and final
drawing plans shall be laid out on 20 x 30 tracing paper using standard Title Block.
Please follow the given scale (tracing) :
a. Plans – at least 1:100 mts, or as appropriate to paper
b. Site Development Plan – at least 1:150 mts.
c. Blow-up details – from 1:10mts to 1:35 mts.

b. Specifications
Project outline specifications shall be laid out in the long-sized bond paper,
encoded with font Helvetica, 11pt., single-spaced. Headings shall include the
following information:

[Space for students’ logo and letterhead-own design]

Project Title: Date:
Project Location: Subject:
Designer: Student No:

OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS
[Content]

c. Estimates

Cost estimates shall likewise be laid out in the long-sized bond paper, and
supplemented by clean handwritten computations as appendix to the submittal. The
estimates shall be encoded with font Helvetica, 11pt., single-spaced. Headings shall
include the following information:

[Space for students’ logo and letterhead-own design]

Project Title: Date:
Project Location: Subject:
Designer: Student No:

COST ESTIMATE & QUANTITY SURVEY

Item Quantity Unit Cost Total
Portland Cement 20 bags 245.00 4,900.00
Gravel 4 cu.m. 1,550.00 6,200.00

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V. ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Unless with a discussed different rubric, the following shall be the default assessment rubric
which shall guide the evaluation of student works:
Component Weight Value Criteria
The drawings were drafted using industry-standard
feasible details. Drawings used proper line types
Drawings 50%
and line values. The materials/finishes are
properly/completely labeled with proper descriptors
The specifications conformed/close to the master
Specifications 25% format. Materials, finishes, workmanship, and
methods were clearly and properly labeled.
Material quantities were properly surveyed.
Quantity Survey 25%
Computations were correct

VI.SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS
The following shall be the outline of assessments throughout the course:
Assessment
Lecture/ Class discussion Schedule Expected Output
(Laboratory)
 Course Orientation, Quiz
February 18, 2023
Diagnostic Plate, and Getting (Formative Formative Assessment
Lecture, onsite quiz
to know Assessment)
Ground Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
March 4, 2023,
Front Elevation
Lecture
Side Elevation
 Overview of Specifications
Longitudinal Section
and Quantity Survey March 11, 2023
Scheme submission
List of prospective
Enabling (progress)
building materials and
Assessment canvas of cost
no .1 Schedule of Doors &
(A3) March 18, 2023
 Architectural systems: Ceiling Windows
Scheme Submission
works & tile works Reflected Ceiling Plans
(progress)
Tile/floor pattern layout
Architectural details
 Architectural Systems: March 25, 2023 o Stair Details
Detailing Architectural Drawings submission o Railing Details
Elements (Graded) o Dry Wall detail
o Cladding Details
Foundation Plan
 Structural Conceptualization
Enabling 2F-3F Framing Plan
& Systems Overview April 8, 2023
Assessment Schedule & Detail of
Drawings submission
no .2 Footings
 Typical details of Structural (progress)
(A3) Schedule & Detail of
Members
Columns

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 Schedule & Detail of
Beams
Schedule & Detail of
Slabs
April 15, 2023 Detail of Walls (CHB)
 Partition systems/ Masonry
Drawings submission Detail of Interior walls
Works
(Graded) (Drywall system)
Submission of:
Canvass of Construction
April 22, 2023 Materials
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (MIDTERM)
Deadline Complete Plans
Specifications
Detailed Estimates
Load Schedule
May 6, 2023
 Electrical & Mechanical Riser Diagram
Drawings submission
Systems Lighting Layout
(progress)
Power Layout
Enabling
May 13, 2023
Assessment CWL Layout
(Lecture)
no .3 (A3) DWV Layout
 Plumbing System Detail of Septic Tank
May 20, 2023
Detail of Catch Basin
Drawings submission
Gutter & Downspout
(Graded)
Enabling
June 3, 2023
Assessment
 Landscaping and Site Works Drawings submission Site Development Plan
no .4
(Graded)
(A3)
 Outline Specifications & Estimates & Quantity June 10, 2023 Outline Specifications
Survey (Lecture) Cost Estimates
Structural- Utility
June 17, 2023 Drawings
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (FINALS)
Deadline Full Project Specifications
Full Project Estimates

For clarifications/queries, contact your professor at gbaycardo@dlsud.edu.ph.

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