Lesson 1Landscaping and external works scope: softscaping, paving, drainage, lighting, and excluded long-term maintenanceDefines landscaping and external works scope, covering softscape, hardscape, drainage, and lighting. Stresses links with civil and utilities, record standards, and clear exclusions for long-term maintenance duties in Ghanaian contexts.
Softscape planting and soil preparationHardscape paving, curbs, and edgingSite drainage and grading interfacesExterior lighting and power provisionsIrrigation systems and water sourcesMaintenance and warranty exclusionsLesson 2Electrical scope: service connection, distribution, lighting, power outlets, metering for retail and apartments, and excluded tenant fit-outDefines electrical scope from service entry to final circuits, including distribution, lighting, outlets, and metering. Clarifies teamwork with utility providers, code following, testing, and exclusions for tenant fit-out in Ghana.
Utility service entry and main switchgearDistribution boards and riser routingGeneral lighting and emergency lightingPower outlets and dedicated circuitsMetering for retail and apartmentsTenant fit-out and equipment exclusionsLesson 3Demolition scope: included tasks, site protection, hazardous materials exclusion, and utility disconnectsExplains demolition scope, including selective removal, structural protection, and debris handling. Highlights needs for surveys, temporary works, dust and noise control, and exclusions for hazardous materials removal in Ghanaian sites.
Pre-demolition surveys and recordsSelective demolition and sequencingTemporary shoring and bracing needsDust, noise, and vibration controlsDebris handling and disposal routesHazardous materials scope exclusionsLesson 4Exterior façade and glazing scope: cladding systems, curtain wall, waterproofing, flashings, and excluded signageClarifies scope for exterior façades and glazing, covering cladding types, curtain wall, waterproofing, and flashings. Addresses performance standards, testing, coordination with structure, and clear exclusions like signage in Ghana.
Cladding materials and support systemsCurtain wall design and interfacesAir, water, and thermal performanceFlashing, sealants, and terminationsGlazing types, coatings, and safetySignage and branding scope exclusionsLesson 5Foundations and concrete structure scope: excavation, shoring, formwork, reinforcement, concrete pours, and excluded geotechnical remediationDescribes foundations and concrete structure scope, from excavation and shoring to reinforcement and pours. Covers formwork, embeds, tolerances, curing, and links with geotechnical data, excluding extra remediation in Ghana.
Excavation limits and stockpile areasShoring, underpinning, and safetyFormwork design, stripping, and reuseReinforcement supply and placementConcrete mixes, pours, and curingGeotechnical remediation exclusionsLesson 6HVAC scope: central plant vs packaged units, distribution, ventilation, controls, commissioning, and excluded tenant HVAC connectionsClarifies HVAC scope, including central plant or packaged units, ductwork, piping, and ventilation. Defines controls, balancing, commissioning outputs, and exclusions for tenant HVAC extensions in Ghanaian buildings.
System basis: central plant vs packagedAir distribution ductwork and grillesHydronic piping and equipment linksVentilation, exhaust, and makeup airControls, BMS, testing, and balancingTenant HVAC extensions and exclusionsLesson 7Finishes scope: flooring, wall finishes, ceilings, doors/frames, painting, and exclusions for specialty fixturesCovers finishes scope for floors, walls, ceilings, doors, and painting. Defines substrate readiness, mockups, quality standards, and links with other trades, clarifying exclusions for special fixtures in Ghana.
Flooring types, prep, and transitionsWall finishes and substrate criteriaCeiling systems and access panelsDoors, frames, and hardware limitsPainting systems and surface prepSpecialty fixtures and FFE exclusionsLesson 8Plumbing scope: domestic cold/hot water, sanitary drainage, stormwater disposal, roof drainage, and excluded tenant fixturesDefines plumbing scope for water, sanitary, and storm systems, including roof drainage. Addresses routing, pipe materials, testing, and code compliance, with exclusions for tenant fixtures in Ghanaian projects.
Domestic cold and hot water routingSanitary drainage and venting layoutStormwater and site drainage linksRoof drainage and overflow designPipe materials, insulation, and testingTenant fixtures and equipment exclusionsLesson 9Masonry and drywall scope: load-bearing masonry, blockwork, partition walls, insulation, and finish tolerancesDetails masonry and drywall scope, including load-bearing walls, blockwork, partitions, insulation, and finish tolerances. Covers structural coordination, fire and acoustic ratings, openings, and backing duties in Ghana.
Load-bearing masonry and engineering dataNon-load-bearing blockwork and infillDrywall partitions and framing layoutFire and acoustic rated assembliesInsulation types and installation limitsFinish levels and tolerance criteria
