Sample Work Break down Structure:

WORK BREAK DOWN STRUCTURE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROPOSED BUILDING

WBS Element Definitions

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1
Enabling work
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Preparing the site for construction activities includes clearing and cutting to remove unwanted
vegetation and the removal of topsoil from construction site for general level surface. This
element covers the cost of providing facilities to create site suitable for individuals and to overall
control over site. Installation of fencing to control access or to provide security for selected areas
is also part of this WBS element.
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1.1
Site set up
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Element includes temporary errection of site office, appointing the office staff and coordinating
with head office regarding day to day work
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1.2
Site access
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Developing access road to site for transport of vehicles and men at site. It should be free from any
obstruction
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1.3
Line out work
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Element includes studying the drawings and plotting them actually on ground with scale as per
the drawings
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2
Foundation
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Foundation is part of substructure which includes excavation as per specifications in drawings
and concreting the footings for superstructure.
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2.1
Excavation
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Excavate pits or trench for concrete framework.
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2.2
Footing
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Element includes all structures below and up to grade i.e. all concrete formwork and reinforcing
steel their placement, curing and weather protection of structural concrete and slab on grade
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2.3
Plinth construction

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The element includes providing construction of ground & plinth beams and filling within them
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3
External works
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Work involving major activities to bring shape to structure
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3.1
RCC work
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Involves construction of RCC frame and slab with top slab behaving as roof of building
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3.2
Masonry works
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This element includes erection of the exterior and interior brick masonry wall, door and window
frames.
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3.3
Building finishes
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Provide plaster to external and internal walls.
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3.4
Landscaping
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Element include designing and creating the landscape around the building.
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3.5
Parking
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Provide reserved car park spaces with proper markings and exit location points
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3.6
Paving
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This element includes the costs of on-site paving for roads and sidewalks
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4
Internal works
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Work elements to be provided within four walls of building
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4.1
Electrical installation
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Provide and install complete power distribution system including, lighting, outlets, branch wiring,
fire alarm system, communication systems, fiber optic data transmission system, grounding,
lightning protection system, UPS systems and access to the site monitoring and control system.
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4.1.1
Lighting

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Install lighting internally and externally in accordance with the latest Building regulations and
codes. Separate inverter lighting will also be provided with an 8 hour battery backup. Adequate
external lighting will be provided at entrances to and from the building as well as in parking.
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4.1.2
Power supply (individual MCBs)
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This element includes the on-site primary and secondary electrical distribution system down to
the connection points for individual units
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4.1.3
Security
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Install security system to the building comprising fire alarms, CCTV and video surveillance.
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4.1.4
Passage Lighting
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Provide Passage lights in the building and in all selected places outside the building.
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4.1.5
Telecommunications
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Installation of all telecommunication systems required like, telephone, Broadband, LAN line
network within the building
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4.2
Mechanical Services
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Element includes installation of gadgets and piping system
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4.2.1
Water Services
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Install water supply pipelines, its insulation and fittings.
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4.2.2
Waste collection system
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Provide all sanitary ware, soil and waste pipe work form WCs and toilets and connect to existing
external manhole.
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4.2.3
Rainwater pipes
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Gutters and downpipes to be installed to keep rainwater away from the foundation of the building
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4.2.4
Air Conditioning
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Provide cooling and dehumidification during the summer by installation of split AC units
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4.2.5
Ventilation

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Natural stack effect with mechanical extract in urinals and WCs
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4.3
Partition Wall
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Installation of all internal partition walls made of plywood or Aluminum for dividing room space.
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4.4
Flooring
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Installation of floor system and floor finish like laminate flooring or tiles.
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4.5
Ceiling
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False ceiling system made in POP finish
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4.6
Building finishes or painting
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Interior finish applied to the inside walls and ceiling. Provide ceiling and wall coverings,
doorframes and window frames, stairs and floor covering.
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5
Site clearance
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Cleaning and washing entire flooring area, parking space and cleaning glass panes of windows.