e) Measuring Workshop Space

Task: Record a video measuring the size of a workshop, showing calculations and determining the adequacy

A — Formal “State of the Room”

Room title: ICT Training Room — Room A

Location: (Parental Empowerment Wing A12)

Dimensions: Length 7.25 m × Width 4.25 m; clear height 3.40 m.

Floor area: 30.81 m².

Intended use: Small ICT training room / computer lab for practical instruction and demonstration.

Summary statement:

The room provides an adequate floor area (30.8 m²) and generous clear height (3.40 m) for an ICT teaching environment serving a small class. The size allows for a teacher desk, perimeter or island benching and safe circulation. Recommended attention points are ventilation for heat generated by equipment, acoustic/security treatment for the partition/door, and glare control for monitor screens. Finishes are standard — 20 mm plaster on walls — and skirting/cornice runs around the 23.0 m perimeter. Overall the room is appropriate for an ICT lab after minor adjustments to door specifications, window sizing and services placement.

Assumptions used

Room dimensions: 7.25 m × 4.25 m, height 3.40 m (you provided).

Plaster/render thickness: 20 mm (0.02 m).

Openings assumed :

1 aluminium sliding door: 1.80 m × 2.10 m → 3.78 m²

1 standard door: 0.90 m × 2.10 m → 1.89 m²

3 windows: each 0.75 m × 1.20 m → 0.90 m² each → 2.70 m² total

Paint coverage assumed 10 m² per litre per coat (common rule of thumb).

Paint coats: 2 coats on walls, 2 coats on ceiling (state this if you want 1 coat or different coverage).

Minor plastering at jambs, reveals and sills is not separately estimated (small allowance only). Allow extra for waste & jambs if required.

Calculated quantities

Floor area: 7.25 × 4.25 = 30.8125 m²

Perimeter: 2 × (7.25 + 4.25) = 23.00 m (skirting/cornice length)

Gross wall area (before openings): Perimeter × height = 23.00 × 3.40 = 78.20 m²

Total openings area (assumed): Sliding door 3.78 + Standard door 1.89 + 3 × windows 0.90 = 8.37 m²

Net wall area (for plaster/paint): 78.20 − 8.37 = 69.83 m²

Plaster volume (20 mm): 69.83 × 0.02 = 1.3966 m³ → ≈ 1.40 m³ (rounding to 2 dp)

Ceiling area: same as floor = 30.8125 m²

Paint take-off (with 2 coats walls, 2 coats ceiling; 10 m²/L coverage)

 all paint area (2 coats): 69.83 × 2 = 139.66 m² → paint = 139.66 / 10 = 13.97 L → ≈ 14 L

Ceiling paint area (2 coats): 30.8125 × 2 = 61.625 m² → paint = 61.625 / 10 = 6.16 L → ≈ 7 L (rounding up)

Total paint (allowing small wastage): ≈ 21 L 

C — Short recommendations & notes for procurement / BOQ

Plaster: order material for ~1.4 m³ of plaster (include waste 5–10% → order for ~1.5 m³).

Paint: order ~21 L of finished paint (split 14 L for walls, 7 L for ceiling). Buy primer separately if specified.

Skirting / cornice: 23 m run — order profile plus 5% waste → ~24.2 m.

Doors/windows: confirm exact sizes before ordering frames and glass; aluminium sliding door should be lockable and consider security grills or reinforced frame for ICT equipment.

Findings

The ICT room measures 7.25 m in length by 4.25 m in width, giving a total floor area of 30.81 m².

The clear internal height is 3.40 m, which is above average and supports good ventilation and service installation.

The wall perimeter is 23.00 m, resulting in a gross wall area of 78.20 m² before deductions for openings.

After accounting for doors and windows, the net wall area is approximately 69.83 m².

Standard 20 mm plastering on the walls gives an estimated 1.40 m³ of plaster material required.

The ceiling area equals the floor area at 30.81 m².

The room volume is 104.76 m³, which is suitable for multiple users with proper ventilation.

Openings assumed: one standard door, one aluminum sliding door, and three windows of 0.75 m width.

Estimated paint requirements: about 14 L for walls and 7 L for the ceiling (two coats each).

Skirting/cornice length required is 23 m around the perimeter.

Statement on Appropriateness

The room dimensions and layout are appropriate for an ICT training space intended for a small group of learners. The floor area allows for the installation of computer workstations, a teacher’s desk, and circulation aisles. The generous ceiling height enhances ventilation and lighting quality.

However, some adjustments are advisable for maximum suitability:

The door height indicated (2.9 m) is unusually tall and may be costly; a standard size (2.1–2.4 m) is recommended unless special access is required.

The window width (0.75 m) provides limited natural light; multiple windows or larger glazing with blinds are preferable for glare-free computer use.

The aluminum sliding door partition is practical for separating functions but may need reinforcement for soundproofing and security, given the value of ICT equipment.

Adequate electrical outlets, structured cabling, and ventilation/air-conditioning must be included in the design to support continuous ICT use.

Conclusion: With minor design refinements — particularly on doors, windows, and service provisions — the room is suitable and fit for its purpose as an ICT laboratory