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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Question1 The type of foundation used to support a building is dependent on the type of in-situ soil‚ the bearing pressure of that soil and the loads imposed by the structure on the soil. The Building regulations state that the minimum depth to the underside of a strip found is 0.45 for frost protection and this should be extended to 0.75 in clay soils‚ largely due to the water retention in these materials ( Osbourn and Greeno 2007). This depth is also required to protect the foundation from seasonal
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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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Industry analysis The construction industry of Bangladesh has improved substantially during the last twenty years. About 10% of GDP of the country comes from this sector alone. It absorbs a very big labor force as well as enhances big job opportunities for engineers‚ architects‚ managers‚ foremen‚ supervisors‚ technicians‚ electricians‚ machine operators‚ drivers etc. At present this is a booming industry and people engaged in this sector are earning a reasonable salary and other benefits. And this
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The social construction framework was proposed by Schneider and Ingram in 1993 and sought to explain the allocation of burdens and benefits to different groups of people in society based on their power and social construction‚ that is “the cultural characterizations or popular images of the persons or groups affected by the public policy.” In this essay‚ I will be evaluating the social construction framework on various levels of analysis and explain why I think this framework is effective in explaining
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Differentia Wood/timber Building material these are raw woods that have been converted in the forms of minimally- processed logs stacked on each other‚ timber frame construction‚ and light- frame construction. It is used as load- bearing material depend on the quality criteria. Concrete composite building made from combination of aggregate material and a binder such as cement. It is one of the most durable building materials
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STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS 1. Statutory Construction - is the art or process of discovering and expounding meaning and intention of the authors of the law‚ where that intention is rendered doubtful by reason of the ambiguity in its language or of the fact that the given case is not explicitly provided for in the law - is the drawing of warranted conclusions respecting subjects that lie beyond the direct expression of the text‚ conclusions which are in the spirit‚ though not
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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 organizational health and safety
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY with Air & Odor Management (AOM)CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGYECV3144Alexandre DUSHIMESCM – 019559Lecturer: Mr Chan Joo Aik | Date : 17th October 2012 | | | Contents A. INTRODUCTION 2 Green Building 2 About Air & Odor Management (AOM) 2 1. AIR CLEANING AND PURIFYING 3 1.1. Air purifier 3 1.2. Fresh air system 3 1.3. Ceiling mounted electronic air cleaner 3 1.4. KITCHEN EXHAUST ELECTROSTATIC AIR CLEANER 4 2. ODOUR CONTROL 5 Examples: 5 Portable
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What is national unity? National unity and integration is a situation where by people of diverse cultures‚ religions‚ languages‚ political‚ social and economic systems are brought together to have a common goal The people have mutual understanding‚ love‚ co-operation and trust among them. They are united‚ tolerant and have faith in their fatherland. They de-emphasize their differences and stress more on their common goals and aspirations and any other thing that can bring about unity in diversity
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