Building engineering

Liability in Civil Engineering – A Case Study Carillion Construction Ltd v Woods Bagot Europe Ltd & Ors [2016] EWHC 905 (TCC) Introduction This report presents a liability case study regarding the extension of deadlines in civil engineering projects, and the damages that might occur as a result of these delays. The liability aspect of the dispute presented in this report are reviewed and discussed, highlighting the importance understanding the implications of any delays in civil engineering…

There have been many structural failures in recent history due to engineering oversight, material use, building practices and many other problems. The Harbour Cay Condominium in Cocoa Beach Florida is one example of a structural failure. The Condominium was being built in 1981, would be five stories tall, contain forty five units, and twenty eight townhouses. On March 27, 1981 the workers were placing the concrete roof slab when the top floor collapsed subsequently causing the lower floors to…

architects and designers very creative and ambitious in building projects. The designs are becoming innovative and attractive. To achieve this, tremendous amount of weight placed was on materials leading to their inability to bear this significant weight. Consequently, to be able to achieve the structural design and strength engineers developed the truss. Trusses are web-shaped structures that are able to bear tremendous weight. They are used in buildings and bridges of all sizes. Trusses allow…

Building structure is a combination of several aspects that act as a building. The information about the building structure is significant to assess the structural vulnerability of a building from various hazards. The construction materials, style and type of the buildings depends on the usage such as residential, commercial, light industrial and special buildings. The building construction types for the residential buildings are separate houses, semi-detached and apartment buildings.…

interested in his work. His work fascinated others since he was an incredible designer. While designing, most architects use a ton of imagination and creativity. Architects want their building or house to be unique. Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the best architects of all time, changed the way people thought about homes and buildings in the incredible world of architecture. Before exploring the successes and impact of Frank Lloyd Wright, it is first necessary to understand his background.…

The Jeffrey Smart Building plans to be a purpose built, state of the art learning centre, open to all students. The new learning zone will combine an innovative space, with resources and support never before seen at the University of South Australia. A project of this size and importance needs strong governance policies and procedures to keep the project on time and cost. This essay will discuss the importance of required reporting and document control, which coincides with gaining the correct…

Finally we offer a conclusion for consideration based on the information provided within this report. 2.0 The project The works proposed for Philpot Lane can be broken down into two parts, as follows: External/ Building • Structural alterations, demolitions and extension of the building…

occupants health. Development and promotion of energy-saving technology are an important way for actually sustainable buildings. The question for sustainable buildings is that different climate, function, application mode and demands require different energy-saving technology.…

Ever since I was small I would go “work” with my dad and uncle in the house they were building. My dad and my uncle would teach me the proper way to nail and how to measure the studs so when they cut them they would fit exactly where they have to go. Since I was small I would obviously do something wrong, but at the same time I was learning something. Seeing what things could me made with wood really grabbed my attention, and since then, I have kept my eyes on this job. When considering a…

To control the construction budget I would ask for input from the construction manager especially regarding cost control and later on, value engineering. The construction manager will be more likely to assist in this role as they are also at risk of paying overages if the project goes over budget. On the architect side, it will be useful for the documents to be drawn carefully with divisional…