Category: Construction
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The structural systems have evolved from mud and wooden skin cover huts to moder
The structural systems have evolved from mud and wooden skin cover huts to modern buildings and skyscrapers defying gravity. These new constructive systems have been possible by develop and materials with high resistance and versatility. However, regardless of era, the structural systems keep two main components: substructure (foundations) and superstructure (beams and columns). For this…
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Purpose The purpose of this case study assignment is to place you in the shoes o
Purpose The purpose of this case study assignment is to place you in the shoes of a building construction project superintendent. You will articulate how you plan to keep your project on schedule (production), control project cost, ensure safety, and maintain quality of work in place. In the process you will also demonstrate why clear…
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Purpose The purpose of this case study assignment is to place you in the shoes o
Purpose The purpose of this case study assignment is to place you in the shoes of a building construction project superintendent. You will articulate how you plan to keep your project on schedule (production), control project cost, ensure safety, and maintain quality of work in place. In the process you will also demonstrate why clear…
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Submit your scholarly resources in APA 7TH format that you plan to use for the f
Submit your scholarly resources in APA 7TH format that you plan to use for the final library assignment. 3 resources are required for submission. TOPIC ALREADY SELECTED : Structural Components of Iconic Buildings: Topic Approval The building I have selected for this assignment is the Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest structure in the United Arab Emirates…
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A Professional Perspective on Sustainability in the Construction Industry: Analytical Essay
1. Background The construction industry is the pinnacle of human development. Construction defines the process of reshaping the physical environment to establish human settlements. Construction however alters the physical landscape including soils and the natural drainage system. It is therefore irrefutable that the construction industry negates the natural environment, disrupt ecosystem services, and perpetuate climatic…
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Identifying and Positively Addressing Real and Perceived Barriers to Inclusion in Construction: Analytical Essay
As the construction industry has grown drastically in the past few decades, the industry is no longer starved for work, however, construction companies are now struggling to find and retain employees. Vital to the success of the construction industry, construction companies, large or small, must increase their inclusiveness and diversity to remain competitive and continue…
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Uas4safety: The Potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Construction Safety
Article Critique Construction leads every other industry in worker casualty as a result of occupational hazards (Jones, 2018). The type of activity carried out on site, the simultaneous interaction of personnel, plant and equipment; coupled with the dynamic movement of construction resources and constantly changing site environment makes the construction environment inherently accident prone (Kim…
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Effectiveness of Construction Safety Competency Assessment in Improving Overall Safety Aspects on Construction Site
Abstract The present study aimed to determine the relationship between competency assessment and the rate of fatalities in the construction industry. Using the construction assessment and some information provided by, the effectiveness of construction safety competency assessment in improving overall safety aspects on construction site can be determined. Introduction 1. Background Construction work is known…
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Reasons for Increasing Demand for Drones in the Construction Industry
The far-reaching utilization of commercial drones across numerous industries is accounted for day by day, however, an ongoing report has discovered that UAV development in the construction segment is accelerating quick. This vast drone information storehouse covers rural utilizations, existing tall structures, and mining and removal regions, however, the most prominent clients of crewless ethereal…
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Quality Management of Construction in Nigeria in the Last 5 Years
1.0 Introduction To improve quality management, this report examines the effect of quality management on building construction in Nigeria. Construction failures and, in extreme cases, building collapses have been blamed on a variety of factors, including poor quality management. Quality control measures employed in quality management by the Nigerian construction industry include physical checks and…