IGNOU MBACN MMPN 3 Planning and Construction of Buildings Solved Assignment ENGLISH

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MMPN 003 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

MBACN

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

MMPN-003

PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS

Maximum Marks : 100

Course Code: MMPN-003

Weightage: 30%

Assignment Code: MMPN-003/TMA/JAN/2026

Last Date of Submission: April 30, 2026

Note: All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks. Submit response to this assignment to the coordinator of your study centre. Your answer must be in your own words.

Q.1 A plot of land measures 30 m x 30 m. The front is east facing and is on the 18 m wide road. A 6 m wide service lane is on the rear of the plot. Prepare a suitable, proportionate and dimensioned plan of a primary school building with following requirements:

• Five class rooms
• One activity room
• One indoor games room
• Five toilets
• A stair case
• One staff room for the teachers, and
• One head master's room

Q.2 Discuss various factor affecting site selection for a residential project giving examples as to how such factors may dictate our choice. Further, also suggest a possible solution to overcome such a limitation so imposed.

Q.3

(a) Discuss the minimum standards for rural housing as prescribed by NBO.

(b) Describe the materials used in the application of water proofing layers on thatched roofs. Also comment on the expected costs justifying its viability.

Q.4

(a) Describe the general requirements of "Hazardous Buildings". Also explain the important points to be considered in the planning of these buildings.

(b) Discuss the various factors on which depth of foundation of a multistoried building depends.

Q.5

(a) Explain the different materials used to clad the internal walls of any building. Also, list the benefits of cladding of walls.

(b) What do you mean by thermal insulation? Explain its significance. Also, list the materials used in providing thermal insulation.

Q.6 Calculate the carpet area of a building having a plinth area of 2100 m² It may be assumed that 30% of the built-up area will be taken by the corridors, verandah, lavatories, staircases, etc. and 10% of the built up area will be occupied by walls. Also prepare a preliminary estimate of this building. It is given that:

(i) Plinth area rate                                                                     Rs. 1700 per m²

(ii) Extra for special Architectural treatment                              2% of building cost

(iii) Extra for water supply and sanitary Installations                 5% of building cost

(iv) Extra of internal electric installations                                 20% of building cost

(v) Extra for other services                                                         5% of building cost

(vi) Contingencies                                                                      4% of overall cost

(vii) Supervision charges                                                            8% of overall cost

Q.7 (a) Discuss the various factors influencing the accuracy of estimates in building construction.

(b) Explain the uses of computer in tender document preparation

Q.8. (a) State the features of the software relating to analysis of rates in a building project, that you may have come across or else you may collate the information as available on the world wide web on some relevant software and discuss its feature and limitations, if any.

(b) Critically examine the role of specifications in quality control.

Q.9

(a) Explain various factors affecting valuation of land.

(b) Discuss the significance of "Case Laws" in valuation of a property

Q.10 A building fetches a gross rent of Rs. 87500/- per month. Assuming: 31.2% outgoings for taxes, 15% for repair and maintenance and 5% to set aside to accumulate the cost of buildings; determine its capitalized value at 6.5% per annum. Also calculate its depreciated value after 40 years assuming a depreciation of 1% per annum on its value at beginning of every year.

MMPN 003 (July 2025) - ENGLISH

MBACN

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

MMPN-003

PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS

Maximum Marks: 100

Course Code: MMPN-003

Weightage: 30%

Last Date of Submission: October 31, 2025

Note: All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.

Q.1 Determine the minimum area of a plot for a three storeyed residential building having four flats of 210 m² area in each floor, if FAR is to be restricted to 1.50 and area for staircase and access should not exceed 25% of the ground floor area of the building.

Q.2 Give the classification under which the following buildings fall:

(i) Milk Dairies

(ii) Computer installation

(iii) Hospitals

(iv) Stores

(v) Gymnasiums

(vi) Refineries

(vii) Restaurants

(viii) Cold storages

(ix) Offices

(x) Jail 

Q.3 (a)

Explain the important steps in the planning process of a building.

(b) Describe the principal components of office for professionals. Also discuss the important points to be kept in mind while planning of space of these offices.

Q.4 (a)

Explain in brief the various types of rural houses.

(b) Under what circumstances, would you adopt a pile foundation? Explain the features of such a foundation in brief

Q.5 (a) Discuss the influence of orientation on thermal comfort.

(b) Discuss the various points to be considered in deciding the location of doors in a room.

Q.6 Discuss in detail the various factors, which should be considered while preparing an estimate of an office building.

Q.7 Prepare a preliminary estimate of a building project taking a total plinth area of all buildings as 2500 m².

Q.8 State the features of a software which is available in the market and useful for estimation for a building project. 

Q.9 Calculate the cost for 1 m³ of lime concrete in foundation with 40 mm gauge Brick Ballast, white lime and surkhi. Take the proportion as 1 Lime: 2 Surkhi: 6 Brick Ballast.

Q.10 Differentiate between the following:

(a) Amount and Compensation

(b) General specification and Detailed specification

(c) Book value and Market value

(d) Layout plan and Preliminary plan.

(e) Res Judicata and Ultra Vires

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