Buildability & Maintainability Analysis

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. Understand concepts and principles of build ability and maintainability; 2. Carry out build ability and maintainability analyses; and 3. Prepare build ability and maintainability reports for building projects.

Definition of buildability, alternative name of constructability, development of concepts and principles of buildability, stages of consideration, benefits of good buildability, support for buildability, barriers to implementation, the need for buildability, project aspects influencing buildability, the construction process, conceptual planning for buildability. Information for preparing buildability analysis; responsibilities. Techniques of assembly, personnel organisation, site organisation and layout. Project communications, operational control, availability of skills and labour resources. Maintainability analysis: a total process approach, the requirement for maintenance and repair, condition – based maintenance management. Preparation of buildability and maintainability analysis by Registered Builders; cost and construction implications of design variables.