Volume 3‚ Special Issue 1‚ 2010 Evaluating Research Methodology in Construction Productivity Studies Panas‚ A. and Pantouvakis‚ J. P. cvapanas@mail.ntua.gr and jpp@central.ntua.gr Centre for Construction Innovation‚ Department of Construction Engineering and Management‚ Faculty of Civil Engineering‚ National Technical University of Athens‚ Greece Abstract Despite the large number of published papers in the area of construction productivity‚ a critical review of contemporary thinking with a
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Water Dispose of water ASPECTS OF DESIGNING BUILDING There are 2 important aspects in making building: Building performance Building construction ASPECTS OF DESIGNING BUILDING The architect/designer are limited to certain physical limitation: How much land How heavy a building soil can support How long a structural span is feasible Materials performance in a given environment Construction budget Legal restriction on a building Sequence of Building Operation
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University Modular Framework Construction Economics [pic] Module Guide 2011/12 Module Tutor: Dr. Turker Bayrak Module Title: Construction Economics‚ LEM2030 Module Value: 1 (20 credits) at level 4 Rationale: This module aims to develop decision making skills by introducing economic principles that underpin construction industry. This module provides an insight into the ways in which the economic environment affects the construction industry. The module has been designed
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Relations is precisely what the title implies. It is about the impact American GI’s had on Britain during the Second World War‚ between 1942 and 1945; and the relations between those three million American troops and their British hosts. David Reynolds organizes his concepts in short‚ meaty chapters that address the essence of the relationship between the United States and Britain at every level- social‚ political‚ military‚ civilian‚ diplomatic‚ male and female‚ black and white‚ formal and informal…
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Causes of Construction Disputes 1) Poor Contract Documentation that arises from the organizational system. • Inadequate or incomplete design information like information like Sizes‚ type‚ Colour‚ Make‚ Company etc is not mentioned in documents. • Ambiguities in contract documents like how the extra item will be settled‚ extension of time‚ liquidated damages etc. scope of work. The written (or unwritten) contract is what guides the parties’ expectations as to payment and performance. The contract
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STRAITS QUAY Task 1: The Straits Quay at Tanjung Pinang Figure 1: Map to Straits Quay‚ Tanjung Pinang Figure 2: At Straits Quay‚ Tanjung Pinang Straits Quay is a Mediterranean-style sea-front integrated development which is claimed by many to be one of the prominent landmark of Penang. Sited in Tanjung Tokong‚ this vibrant development neighbours Quayside and The Brezza. This masterpiece hosts marina‚ a retail mall serviced apartment. The marina us fully equipped with berths‚ pier‚ warehouses and
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Table Of Content: Assignment 1: P 1.1 Discussing the use of approved codes of practice to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. PAGE 2 P 1.2 Explaining the responsibilities for providing welfare facilities on-site. PAGE 4 P 1.3 Explaining the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. Evaluate the penalties for non-compliance with current health and safety at work legislation. Give at least two examples for easy understanding. PAGE 7 P 2.1 Analyse
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LITERAL CONSTRUCTION 1. When should Statutes be Literally Construed? a. Salvatierra vs CA [G.R. No. 107797. August 26‚ 1996] PURITA SALVATIERRA‚ ELENITA SALVATIERRA NUNEZ‚ ANSELMO SALVATIERRA‚ JR.‚ EMELITA SALVATIERRA‚ and ROMEL SALVATIERRA‚ petitioners‚ vs. THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS and SPS. LINO LONGALONG and PACIENCIA MARIANO‚ respondents. D E C I S I O N HERMOSISIMA‚ JR.‚ J.: The intricate yet timeworn issue of prescription has come to the fore in this case. Which
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Identifying Construction Resource Factors Affecting Construction Cost: Case of Johor Aftab Hameed Memon*‚ Ismail Abdul Rahman‚ Ade Asmi Abdul Aziz‚ Kumarason V. Ravish‚ and Noor Ikmalah Mohammad Hanas Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering‚ Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia‚ 86400 Parit Raja‚ Batu Pahat‚ Johor‚ Malaysia *Corresponding e-mail: aftabm78@hotmail.com Abstract The success of any construction project highly depends on proper and effective management of construction resources
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ITHACA (WENY) - Construction is now in its final stages at Simeon’s Restaurant on the Ithaca Commons. This after the building was severely damaged two years ago when a semi-truck crashed into the front of the restaurant‚ killing a bartender. Walls are up‚ stoves are in and staff applications are being processed. With an opening date of just three to four weeks‚ Simeon’s Restaurant‚ on the Ithaca Commons‚ is hopeful to once again be a local favorite. "It’s getting exciting. Everything is starting
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