Client design brief for Minor Works/Refurbishment to Buildings 56 and 57 RMIT University has a program of minor and refurbishment projects scheduled for 2016/2017 with a value of under $10,000,000 which have to be documented for competitive tendering by qualified contractors for the project. The project is proposed to be completed in 12 months. The overall scope of works to be proposed will be for mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP) services. All works will have to comply to meet Australian codes and Building Code of Australia. It is to be noted that Building Code of Australia (BCA) is Volumes One and Two of the National Construction Code (NCC). The BCA is produced and maintained by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) on behalf of the Australian Government and State and Territory Governments. The BCA has been given the status of building regulation by all States and Territories. Recommended link for students to obtain information on floor plans for buildings 56 and 57 is as follows: https://propertycentral.rmit.edu.au/customDefault/home/ Students can click on “Room enquiry” and “Map enquiry” to navigate to floor plans. Project 2 What is wrong with the operation with Metro trains in Melbourne? Submit an engineering solution. All works will have to comply to meet Australian codes and Building Code of Australia. MEP Services Proposal by Engineering Contractors/Suppliers You are to provide an engineering solution under your area of expertise to provide a solution within a budget of $50 million and a time frame of 12 to 18 months. You shall be qualified engineering contractors/suppliers to meet specific discipline objectives to complete the works. Recommended link for students to obtain information on Metro: http://www.metrotrains.com.au/ http://www.metrotrains.com.au/academy/ The following stages of works are recommended to be included in the tender bid submission: a) Stage 1: Brief design development description with schematics b) Stage 2: Contract documentation with cost breakdown and timeline schedules c) Stage 3: Contract administration during construction and post construction that includes project closing