Assessment 1
Assume there is an industrial site within your locality. For this assessment assume that you are dealing with a commercial building in your area. a. You are required to complete ruled sketches of elevations through the building of the following construction methods: * Tilt-up wall construction * Concrete block construction * Structural steel frame b. You are also required to research and report on the following requirements (this means identifying the essential elements you would expect to be included in the construction methods in part (a) of this question and using dot points on these in your report).

The construction methods utilized in Question (a) above are associated primarily with commercial use; factories, warehouses and the like. The following discussion explores the authorities (as identified) and provides a brief outline of the types of applications, consents and requirements that may be encountered. * Development Approval authority
Development approval authorities range from Council Planning Departments, State Government bodies including VCAT and land developers such as Lend Lease, Stockland and the like who place restrictions on the land within their estates by virtue of covenants, Section 173 Agreements and Memoranda of Common Provisions.
The restrictions applied by developers are such that approval from the developer/representative of the estate is first required before a building permit can be issued. By virtue of the 173 Agreement and MCP, building surveyors must obtain this consent prior to the issue of a building permit. In addition, assessment under the 173 Agreement and MCP is mandatory, as many exemptions or further restrictions may apply that are outside the current regulatory requirements.
For the development above, a Planning Permit from the local municipality is anticipated, outlining the