BTEC Assignment Brief
Qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction and Built Environment
Unit number and title
Unit 13 Environmental Impact
Assignment title
Assignment 1: The Environmental Impact of a construction project
Assessor
Hannah Qaisi
Hand out date
09/03/2017
Hand in deadline
Presentation: 25/03/2017
Vocational Scenario or Context
You are employed as a trainee for an Environmental Consultants practice. The practice has been selected to work on a consultant basis for the Architects practice who are designing St Michaels Development in Manchester City Centre.
You have been tasked with producing a presentation and report to form part of the environmental impact statement for the proposed Project.
In total, St. Michael’s will offer 700,000 sq ft of mixed-use accommodation within Manchester’s Civic Core and will comprise:
· 159 luxury residences
· 138,000 sq ft of Grade A offices
· A 201 bed 5* Hotel
· 49,000 sq ft of leisure space
· 200 car parking spaces
· A new synagogue
Task 1 & 2
Task 2: Presentation (L02: 2.1, 2.2, D1)
In regard to the projects location in the City of Manchester and the stages of construction mentioned above, take into account how the local residents would evaluate how the project’s environmental impact should be handled.
You are required to produce a PowerPoint presentation to industry standard which includes the following information:
•Environmental issues of concern which are instigated by the construction and built environment sector, taking into consideration local issues which may affect this environment as a direct result of this project.
•Examine the methods used to address environmental issues.
D1: Provide a conclusion which includes a critical self-evaluation of how you preformed in the presentation, highlighting your strengths and weakness
Checklist of evidence required
Produce a report that demonstrates evidence of LO1 and produce a presentation which includes information for LO2
Criteria covered by this task:
Unit/Criteria reference
2.1
Discuss local environmental issues of concern to the construction and built environment sector.
2.2
Examine the methods used to address these issues.
M1
Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
D1
Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
Sources of information to support you with this Assignment
Sources of information:
Books & Journals
Grace K.C. Ding. Sustainable Construction—The role of environmental assessment tools.
Mc Evoy, Mike., Dye, Ann. (2008) Environmental Construction Handbook. RIBA Publishing
Indoor air quality and impact on man. Report No. 4 Sick Building Syndrome: A Practical Guide. http://www.buildingecology.com/publications/ECA_Report4.pdf.
Websites
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/feb/23/wanton-vandalism-neville-giggs-manchester-towers-st-michaels-council
http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/news/st-michaels-manchester-controversial-scheme-gary-neville-ryan-giggs
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/gary-neville-ryan-giggs-say-10127813
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/gary-neville-jacksons-row-manchester-10028941
Videos
http://www.thenbs.com/nbsTV/Sustainability/programme.asp?refCode=313281&title=BREEAM+2011
http://www.thenbs.com/nbsTV/Sustainability/programme.asp?refCode=313358&title=Building+Regulations%3A+Changes+to+Part+L
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