Self Build Charts

Site Clearance page 54

Laying Foundations page 54

Roof Structure page 54

Within the Construction Industry, there is a wide variety of trade journals

These photos are from Bricks on a Budget in Build It Magazine, Issue July 2010

This house was designed and project-managed by Michelle Taylor

Of special interest, is the type of bricks used, the detailing at the Quions and the corbelling

It also provides an example of Internal Brickwork. This type of work needs particular care, since any blemishes are like big zits.

Despite an otherwise beautiful face, the eye is always drawn to those spots!

Roof Tiling page 55

Internal Brickwork page 58

Completed Work page 62

Adapted from Timetable Page 62
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Adapted from Cost Breakdown Pg 62
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Student Activity

Answer the following questions, using the data provided in the charts

You may need to revise the section about Programme of Works, first

1) A quarter of the budget was spend on "Misc. Fees & Labour". Give five examples of what this might include

2) What does Preliminaries mean?

3) How long did it take the bricklayer to build up to Wall-Plate?

4) State five occupations that are involved in 'Floors. Walls & Ceiling Finishes'?

5) What month did the electricians achieve their First Fix?

6) When was the First Fix Carpentry completed


7) Excluding 'Misc. Fees and labour', what was the most expensive element of this build?

8) Why?

9) Assuming bills are paid on time, which was the most expensive month?

10) The Building Inspector will need to check that the drainage system is working correctly. When was this done