Written Assignment Discuss the problems caused by poorly trained workers and evaluate different ways to provide effective training in the construction industry in China Nowadays‚ construction industry in China is experiencing a fast development and an abundance of skilled workers are needed to meet such development need. However‚ the situation in China is unsatisfactory. Because of the huge number of the workers involved and mobility of the workforce‚ it is difficult to ensure the professional
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Nature of Construction Contracts Introduction For this assignment the writer is going to discuss the nature and types of construction contracts and will explain the legal responsibilities of the various parties involved in the design and the construction process. Using different types of sources an explanation to the basic principles of contract law and how they apply. From doing this there will then be an explanation to what extent standard forms of contract are special types of contract. Contract
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Brandon Leung CAE 460 – KL February 2‚ 2015 Assignment #1 2.1: What are the three major types of construction bonds? Why are they required? Name three items that affect bonding capacity. Three major types of construction bonds are: Performance Bonds‚ Payment Bonds‚ and Securing Bonds. They are required because a bond allows one party (Obligee) to protect itself against default in a relationship with a second party (Principal). A third party (Surety) provides this protection. Three items that
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P4 four key methods used to protect the natural environment from the impact of construction Minimisation of pollution Pollution has a marked effect upon the environment as well as on our health and well-being. There are several ways to minimise pollution including: * Fitting fume scrubbers to chimney outputs to remove solids and any pollutant chemicals that would be realised into the air. * Treating water of foul drainage before it is discharged into sea outfalls to reduce the effects
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Chadwick Construction Case Analysis Introduction Chadwick Construction Company has had a significant increase in demand over recent years and has encountered multiple project management problems during this time. As a result‚ CCC’s general manager is considering the possibility of hiring a project manager for project scheduling and keeping track of the progress of subcontractors at work sites. CCC management is interested in knowing the expected completion time for a house if a project manager
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II. Statement of the Problem • State the problems facing the manager/key person The manager Joe of Project Scheduling at Blanque Cheque Construction (B) is facing late competition of his first project due to schedule slipping and unforeseen circumstances and it can be damaging to his career due to serious consequences and other penalties. • Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems. Upon analyzing this case I identify the warning sign of schedule slipping. The manager
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groups‚ a loose construction and a strict construction. A loose construction is a broad interpretation of the Constitution‚ meaning that congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution. A strict construction is A narrow interpretation of the Constitution ‚ meaning that congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution. Jefferson was a Republican and wanted a strict construction while Hamilton was a Federalist and wanted a loose construction. Jefferson thought
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The inequalities that women face in relation to men has been an important social issue that has lasted for hundreds of years‚ still affecting women in our contemporary society today. Classifications that are of “particular importance for social image construction are age‚ social class‚ ethnicity‚ sex and sexual preference”‚ and “our perceptions of women and men are shaped by our symbolic constructs of femininity and masculinity” (Hunter College Women‘s Studies Collective‚ 1995). Psychologically
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Chapter 1: Introduction The materials that usually used for construction such as reinforced concrete‚ timber‚ brick‚ and also steel. In Malaysia‚ the steel has been used especially for the construction of electric tower‚ industrial building (factory)‚ roof truss‚ bridge and more. However‚ the usage of steel for residential is limited because their usage depends on the accompany with the other material. Steel framed structures are designed with the connections between the separate members treated
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Construction and the Environment Assignment One The year 1992 and the Earth Summit ’ in Rio de Janeiro marked a paradigm shift in the attitude of the governments of the world‚ as over 150 delegates attended and recognised the importance of ecological issues to the future of humanity. This was of great significance to the construction industry‚ as one of the greatest consumers‚ and producers‚ of our economic system. Construction accounts for 40% of the total flow of raw materials into
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