Databases | Database Construction and Management 1. What is a database? A database is one or more large structured sets of persistent data‚ usually associated with software (database management system) to update and query the data. A simple database might be a single file containing many records‚ each of which contains the same set of fields where each field is a certain fixed width - From FOLDOC A database is a collection of data elements (facts) stored in a computer in a systematic way
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CoNSTRUtTiON PPE PPE: Helping Protect Empleyees frem Construction jobsites can be dangerous places to work. There often are many activities going on at the same time‚ with various trades working side by side. Work can be done below-grade in excavations‚ above-grade on scaffolding and in scissor hfts and on the ground with forklifts and other heavy equipment. BY MARK STROMMr A ll of the activity above‚ below and on the ground at a construction worksite can create hazards for your employees and
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Within the Construction Industry marketing 5 Basic Marketing 5 Specific Marketing Mechanism 6 Marketing strategies and policies for construction Projects 7 Knowledge Transfer Partnership 7 PEST Analyses 7 SWOT Analysis 9 Strengths and Weaknesses 9 Threats 10 Opportunities 10 Marketing mix 11 Relationship marketing 11 Place and significant of marketing within project management 12 The extent to which marketing is beneficial for the different stakeholders within the whole construction supply
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New Building Materials & Technologies 2010 CONSTRUCTION BLOCKS SYNOPSIS Criteria for selection of walling elements: Economy Non- erodability Low thermal conductivity Color & Texture Least amount of consumption of raw material Construction block technology offers a speedier‚ cost effective‚ environmentally sound alternative to conventional walling materials. It is based on the principle of densification of a lean concrete mix to make a regular shaped‚ uniform‚ high performance
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Introduction 3 Professional Ethics and Construction 5 Professional Ethics 5 The case in Ethiopia 13 Ethical Issues 15 Construction Business and Ethics 22 References 25 Acknowledgement The group would like to take this opportunity to thank our Ethics and Legal Environment Instructor‚ Dr. Tilahun Goshu‚ who gave us the chance to explore the ethical issues in the construction industry at present time. Introduction Construction is the largest industry in the world‚ benefiting
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PLEASURE PRINCIPLES: THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF GAMBLING AND SEX ADDICTION TREATMENT A Dissertation Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in The Department of Sociology by M. Kelly James B.A.‚ University of Memphis‚ 1988 M.A.‚ University of Memphis‚ 1991 August 2002 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Although many people have helped me accomplish this goal
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“Entrepreneurs” “Entrepreneurship” “Startup Company” “Entrepreneurial Economics” Entrepreneur Key terms: * Entrepreneur * Social entrepreneur * Serial entrepreneur * Lifestyle entrepreneur * Treps Paraphrasing: Entrepreneur is a person who is willing to put his career and financial security on line with risk in name of new idea and spending time as well as money in new venture. Entrepreneurs have managerial skills‚ team building skills‚ problem solving skills‚ skills
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CE1203 Geotechnical Properties & Construction Methods AN INTRODUCTION TO SITE INVESTIGATION Site investigation is the study of the local environment and ground conditions on and around a specific piece of land. This is used to ascertain the suitability of a site for a proposed building project: The condition & strength of the soil Details of any man-made or natural hazards present on the site The economic viability of the site There may be three components‚ the walkover survey‚ the
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Department of Architecture ENAR 335 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 3 PRECAST SKELETON CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM Done By: Dina Khouri 1090999 Islam Hijazi 1080984 Marian Shomali 1090213 Instructed by: Dr. Mohammad Abd-al-hadi Date: Precast Concrete Every construction material and system has its own characteristics which to a greater or lesser extend influence the layout‚ span length‚ construction depth‚ stability system‚ etc. This is also
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Introduction Construction activities are often exposed to various weather conditions‚ and often construction productivity is dependent on these weather conditions. Weather conditions are local‚ seasonal‚ and sometimes unusual. Inclement weather conditions often result in project disruptions‚ delays‚ and disputes between the project parties. Many trades such as earthwork‚ concrete‚ roofing‚ and landscaping are often affected by severe weather‚ meanwhile other trades such as carpet installers
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