Proceedings of the 5th Asia-Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (APSEC 2003) 26 – 28 August 2003 Johor Bahru‚ MALAYSIA HAZARDS AT CONSTRUCTION SITES Abdul Rahim Abdul Hamid1‚ Wan Zulkifli Wan Yusuf2 and Bachan Singh3 1‚2 &3 Department of Structures and Materials‚ Faculty of Civil Engineering‚Universiti Teknologi Malaysia‚ 81310 UTM Skudai‚ Johor‚ Malaysia. rahimhamid@utm.my‚wanzul@fka.utm.my and bachans@utm.my Abstract. Statistic has shown that the number of fatality
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(1943) formulated that shelter is a basic requirement of humans. In the future‚ humans will have to construct sustainable shelter otherwise would they would risk depleting resources for subsequent generations. Construction is an example of a multitasking activity. The lifecycle of construction can be broken into phases. Achieving building sustainability in modern environment requires a better understanding of environmental impacts. Impacts such as climate change‚ associated costs‚ as well as utilising
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Identity construction‚ performance and management Identity refers to the image and personality of individuals‚ their characteristics‚ mental level and self esteem which differentiates them from other individuals. Today‚ human race is not only threatened by natural calamities‚ wars or scarcity of food and resources‚ but also an identity of people‚ because the era we are living in right now is intense and the people’s interests towards non-material sphere is increasing. This is leading to new facts
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Contents FACTORS OF CONFLICT AND DISPUTE IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 1.0 MAIN RESEARCH TITLE Factors of Conflict and Dispute in Construction Industry ABSTRACT Today‘s construction projects become more complex in nature. The complex‚ relational and lengthy process of designing and building makes construction a process in which disputes are virtually ensured. Furthermore‚ the involvement of multidisciplinary in the construction project also leads to conflicts among the parties. It
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Tort Law Report Terms of Reference This report is about the function of Tort Law and the responsibilities of an employer as an owner of work premises and work when working on a building site as well as legal responsibilities as an employer for his employees and their actions. The following areas have been researched: 1. General tortuous liability and contractual liability 2. Liability applicable to the owner of premises 3. Vicarious Liability and Health and Safety
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Consturction Material EGC 1131 Assignment 1 Question 1 (a) A significant tendency for large and fine particles in a concrete mix‚ separate among each others. Segregation is caused by * Too wet mix‚ extremely high workability or less cohesive mixture causes the mixture unable to hold heavy aggregate * Dropping from excessive height * Over compaction of fresh concrete. Two methods to minimize segregation in fresh concrete: * Adequate workability is enough. * Don’t over
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In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet many characters appear to suffer from what appears to be mental instability‚ most notably Hamlet‚ Ophelia‚ and Gertrude. The apparent “madness” of these characters develops and drives the plot‚ which results in the play’s tragic ending. It is the reader’s responsibility to decipher which characters are actually mentally ill and which are merely pretending. Furthermore‚ it is important to keep track of which characters believe other characters are mentally ill.
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION PAGE 1 PROBLEM PAGE 1 HYPOTHESIS PAGE 1 RESEARCH PAGE 1-4 MATERIALS PAGE 4 PROCEDURE PAGE 4-5 RESULTS PAGE 5-7 CONCLUSION AKNOWLEDGEMENTS & BIBLIOGRAPHY Introduction Ever want a room that has multiple purposes? That’s what a dimmer switch
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Rocky Gagnon has a vision and goal that he wants to achieve. He wants to build up to 18 houses every year from beginning to the end. But in order to achieve this goal he needs other contractors in order to make this vision come true. He already has team that he wants to use. His problem is that each contractor has their own job to do and they have to finish on time and clean up after themselves in order for the other team to come and their part. Rocky is afraid that the projects would not be done
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The Chartered Institute of Building CPD 24 Aug 2012 Environmental Living and Building Insulation – Revisited Presented by Mr Winston Lam‚ Envirobuilding Solutions 3 ft ? 20 ft ? 200 ft? Average emission factor of CO2 : 0.7kg CO2e per KWh Each tree can absorb 23kg of C02 throughout its life Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance (Cap. 610‚ Laws of Hong Kong SAR)‚ will be enforced on 21 September 2012. 1. Total annual electricity consumption of HK in
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