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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Based on my working experience‚ co-workers who I have worked with can be classified into four types. The first type‚ I call the commoner. This kind of co-workers is typically a good person and he or she usually causes very little trouble. This type of co-worker is friendly‚ helpful and usually participated in every meeting.If I get along with this type is generally a breeze‚ tasks would be finished on time. When I worked in a project and they were my team member‚ it was grateful for working at least
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JPS 447 Ms. 10 April 2012 Reflections on Co-Facilitation Co-Facilitation is a process that can either be very rewarding experience wherein a small group of people meet regularly to complete an assigned project. There is supposedly strength in numbers and the work load is divided up according to the number of people and their level of expertise. Dividing up the work load is certainly not the only advantage. Team collaboration is very important and the gathering and sharing of information
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 4 MANAGE THE PLANNING OF WORK METHODS‚ RESOURCES & SYSTEMS TO MEET CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS MANAGE THE PLANNING OF WORK METHODS‚ RESOURCES & SYSTEMS TO MEET CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS Objective1 Manage the evaluation & selection of construction methods Objective 2 Manage the planning of work activities & resources to meet contract requirements Objective 3 Manage the selection & formation of contract team Objective 4 Manage the operations of organisation & communication system
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Construction planning is a fundamental and challenging activity in the management and execution of construction projects. It involves the choice of technology‚ the definition of work tasks‚ the estimation of the required resources and durations for individual tasks‚ and the identification of any interactions among the different work tasks. A good construction plan is the basis for developing the budget and the schedule for work. Developing the construction plan is a critical task in the management
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Case Study: Logitech 1. Explain how trade lowers the costs of making computer peripherals such as mice and keyboards? Trade helps in reduction of product prices due to following reasons:1. Components are procured from any part of the world where they can be produced/ manufactured at the best cost. (Motorola plant in Malaysia makes the mouse’s chip; Agilent Technologies supplies optical sensors)2. The intellectual capital going into any product is created at the place wherethe right talent is available
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------------------------------------------------- Etymology The term tsunami comes from the Japanese 津波‚ composed of the two kanji 津 (tsu) meaning "harbour" and 波 (nami)‚ meaning "wave". (For the plural‚ one can either follow ordinary English practice and add an s‚ or use an invariable plural as in the Japanese.[7]) Tsunami are sometimes referred to as tidal waves‚ which are unusually high sea waves that are triggered especially by earthquakes. [8] In recent years‚ this term has fallen out of
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Identifying Key Risks in Construction Projects: Life Cycle and Stakeholder Perspectives Dr Patrick. X.W. Zou1 ‚ Dr Guomin Zhang2 and Professor Jia-Yuan Wang3 1 and 2: Faculty of Built Environment‚ University of New South Wales‚ Sydney 2052‚ Australia; 3: College of Architecture and Civil Engineering‚ Shenzhen University‚ Shenzhen‚ P.R. China E-mail addresses: 1 p.zou@unsw.edu.au‚ 2 guominz@fbe.unsw.edu.au‚ 3 wangjy@szu.edu.cn Abstract Managing risks in construction projects has been recognised
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Currie Road Construction Ltd (A) Executive Summary Martin Cook‚ President of Currie Road Construction Ltd has to decide on expansion plan immediately due to anticipated stimulus spending in both Texas and BC‚ Canada. The company has market share of 2.7% in BC‚ Canada. Competition in BC is stiff and it is impossible to increase market share. On the other hand‚ competition is less in Houston‚ Texas and Currie Road Construction has higher probability of securing sizeable
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After the closure of Turner Trucks workshop‚ because of economic downturn‚ competition and decline in customers‚ Ralph Turner was jobless. He found a job at Thomas Motor Co. at a low salary as there were no other alternatives available. Robbins‚ the workshop foreman‚ perceived that Ralph was happy with this because he felt lucky to have found the job. The major issue in this case is the temperamental behaviour of Ralph. Some examples of his explosive behaviour are; complaining about the workshop
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