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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design and functionality‚ some of which can still be used today. These monuments also stand as a testament to those who built them. The surveyors of Rome played an essential role in the construction of the roads and the aqueducts‚ and developed many of the fundamental principles of surveying and construction. Essential to every engineering project‚ presently as well as in ancient times‚ was the need for consistency and precision in measuring. The use of measuring equipment assisted the surveyors
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NS4874 CMGT 3280-01 Homework #1 Slavin v. Borinstein (1994) The issue in this case is between the plaintiff‚ Leon Slavin‚ and the defendant‚ Joan W. Borinstein. Slavin is suing Borinstein over a dispute that erupted over payments on a construction project that were not received; on a project Slavin was building for Borinstein. Borinstein and her people agreed to pay Slavin 10 percent of the cost on a house they wanted to build in Los Angles. They would make the payments in installments.
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is one of the most pressing challenges facing by the Malaysia Construction Industry as the “Wet Trade” construction approach at present relies heavily on the availability of the large number of foreign labour. Economic Report 2001/2002 stated the employment of 769‚300 workforces in the construction sector‚ foreign workers are estimated to constitute 70% (or 538‚500) of the construction workforce. The Malaysian Construction Industry has revamped its employment of foreign workers beginning
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Lean construction is an efficient way to design production system in order to eliminate the waste of material‚ time and bring more value to the project. The article used the example of Toyota production system to explain the lean construction. The engineer Taiichi Ohno’s pursuit of perfection and his redesigned production process reduced the cost and improved the value of the new production system. The article compares the lean construction with current practice in Toyota. As the result they
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John O’Donnell Gallagher Construction and Development are based in north London. They are a property development and refurbishment company. They have been in the construction industry for about twenty five years. They have a workforce of twenty directly employed and about fifty self employed workers at the moment. The major political influences on the construction industry in London at the moment are the Mayor of London’s Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Guidance
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“Silver Linings Playbook” Just as the title says it‚ “silver lining”. What is it? It is seeing the bright side of things‚ see the positive thing at every situation. “You have to do everything you can. You have to work your hardest. If you stay positive‚ you have a shot at a silver lining.” In a session with his therapist‚ Pat expresses his view on life. While it might not read as very optimistic‚ Pat’s attitude throughout the book is quite positive‚ and he says this as he has his commitment to
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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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CSR in Construction Industry CONTENT 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Corporate Social Responsibility: a Brief History 1.2 Definition of CSR 2.0 DISCUSSION AND INTEGRATION 2.1 CSR Practices and Sustainable Development in Construction Industry 2.1.1 Social 2.1.2 Economy 2.1.3 Environment 2.2 Push and Pull Factors Influencing CSR and Sustainable Development Adoption 2.3 Challenges 2.4 Conclusion PAGE 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 14 15 Module: FEM 205 Page 1 of 15 CSR in Construction Industry
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hastily swimming away from something. I try to spot what it is. Is that a shark fin…? I’m running around until Long John Silvers stops me. Long John Silvers is Jeffrey’s uncle who used to be a sailor or “sea dog” as he likes to refer to himself. He seems to have a permanent scowl on his face. He doesn’t talk very much. “Help. Jeffrey. Water...SHARK” I wheeze out. Long John Silvers nods. He seems to understand my nonsense.
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