City-building games

What Needs To Be In Your Roofing Contract It is a large task to have a brand new roof installed on your home, which is why you will most likely have it done by a professional roofing contractor. When you are hiring a contractor for a big job like this, it is important to ensure your contract spells out everything that needs to be done. Here are 3 items that should be included in any roofing contract. List of Materials A very important part of any roof installation is the kind of materials that…

place in a time potentially not to far from that of now, reflecting on current events or that of those very close in time proximity. Though no location is really known, a Connecticut-esque vibe is expected in a place residing some place between the city and sea. The cast is upperclass for the most part other than Matilde, who is obviously of a lower status having Coke to work as a maid. The only known religious correlations is that of Judaism to Ana, who claims to be Jewish when bringing up the…

Spolia refers to the repurpose, or reuse of structural or decorative components from one piece, to another. Spolia, or “the spoils of war” is seen on a lot of different artworks, or monumental constructions. Like many roman constructions like the coliseum, the arch of Constantine doesn’t go unnoticed for its use of repurposed material. The use of spolia has many advantages that were very meaningful in the time of the Roman Empire. Recycling older material is a lot more cost effective than…

Every building needs a great foundation to withstand the severest weather. Every athlete has to master the basics first to become the champion. Every climber has to build up his physical and mental strength, to reach the top. Only hard work and leads to the best results. Our lives are the same. But, hardly anyone has a perfect life. We all have our weaknesses, the foundation might not be ideal, or we do not have enough strength. Whatever it is, the longer we linger to solve our problems the more…

On January 12 2010, an earthquake hit Haiti. This earthquake was 7.0 on the Ricther scale which lead to catastrophic damage and 150,000 deaths. Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, suffered the most damage and lost the most people. Haiti is one of the poorest counties in the Western hemisphere and this disaster left the people of Haiti homeless and helpless. In response to this horrendous disaster and to help the people of Haiti, Crisis Relief Singapore led six teams of medical personnel and…

MONDAY This morning I received a call from the subcontractor who is to provide the floating floors for the project. The subcontractor asked about how to view the most recent construction documents. I directed him to our file transfer protocol (FTP) site, which houses all of the documents that have been issued, approved requests for information (RFIs), and submittals. After checking the site to make sure the subcontractor was set up on the site, I was able to give him the information he needed to…

This is where the scum of the earth goes to die. Under the buzzing glow of electric street lamps, Scarlet women glide like snakes, ready to pounce on any unsuspecting mouse that finds he has wandered onto the wrong street. Locals have taken to calling it “two-bit” street, cheap and dirty. The only people who don’t mind being seen on two-bit are the types who can be bought of by some sweet words and free liquor; just the type I love to pump for information. The summer night is sweltering, with…

2. Homer's friends, the "rocket boys," were at first skeptical of Homer's interest in rockets. However, they quickly came to encourage his dream. Do we tend to encourage or discourage the dreams of our friends and peers? Why? Answer: I personally have never discouraged my friends that i remember of, but i would imagine if someone was jealous of his friend and see the progress he is making towards his goals then he might discourage him so he would feel better about himself because let's face it…

Fundamentals of a Roof Warranty Learn the basics of roof warranties and what homeowners should know before they buy. Roofing contractors and roofing material manufacturers both offer a variety of warranties designed to protect their customers from incurring excessive costs in the event of roof damage. However, it is essential for homeowners to understand a few basics about warranties, including what they are and are not, why reading the fine print is important, and how a warranty can benefit…

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…