Construction worker

Principles of construction are passed down and improved upon as construction technologies advance. For example, mud and straw were considered suitable materials for building shelter, but now they are not. Frederick P. Brooks Jr lays out timeless principles of software engineering in The Mythical Man-Month. Brooks writes about common problems faced by software engineers and how the principles are applied. While elaborating on common problems encountered Brooks goes into specific details about…

The economy has slowly been moving in a direction that has allowed the construction industry to pick back up. New homes are once again being built and improvements on existing homes are being contracted. Mechanic's liens are a vital tool within this process. Though most people don't even know what these liens are, they play a crucial role in most construction type projects. Because of this, it is important for homeowners and contractors to understand how these liens work. What is a Mechanic's…

Wilco construction company case study 1. What are the problems at Wilco? The problems at Wilco construction are numerous and they include the aspect of having a bulk of employees who have varying pay scales. The employees are 50 in number and all of them can multitask and carry out masonary, carpentery, equipment operators and general labour whenever they are assigned the task. Thus, the concept of working for several hour as a mason, other hours as a carpenter is complex because it does not…

Asbestos awareness in Chester is important, especially for those who are in the construction or building maintenance industry. Whether you are a home builder, landlord, or run a construction business, being aware of the risks associated with asbestos is essential to keeping you and those you work with safe. Asbestos, which was once thought of as an essential and save-all building material, has been researched and found to be very dangerous. While it provides great insulation for both homes and…

integrating local materials, used material, local craft, on site water resources and local labor to produce all materials in this building design. Apart from that, by involving the surrounding communities through the building design process and construction, it also created the community and cultural engagement. The project was designed with the purpose to optimally utilize…

successfully continue its residential construction business, management needs to reduce the amount of rework being done on the jobs. The amount of rework is affecting forecasting and all components of the supply chain. Implementing quality assurance checkpoints throughout the processes will add efficiencies, thus requiring less inventory costs for materials and human capital. Because the typical HCI employee is accustomed to the less stringent commercial side of construction, they tend to…

wood, especially wooden interior fittings in a house, as moldings, doors, staircases, or windowsills" ("Carpentry Tools"). Also, there are an innumerable amount of tools for carpentry and are needed to perform carpentry at its best whether in the construction of furniture, building, decorative or other objects. Although, specific crafts and wood work can be made easy if carried out with woodworking or carpentry tools. Carpentry tools can be divided into carious groups for the various amount of…

The History to Today of American Construction and advice High School Student Who Wish to Pursue the Construction Industry Due to cultural, economic, technological reasons, the construction profession has evolved throughout American history and into contemporary American society. Contemporary American high schoolers can prepare themselves to be a constructionist. Likewise, American high school graduates must complete training and processes to become professional constructionist. What marketable…

Besides communicating an objective with a team, listening and understanding to other is crucial when executing a project. For example, in a construction project, a project manager request for constructors to move faster in finishing a project to meet a deadline but the constructors’ advice that would a faulty decision because the building wouldn’t be high quality. The project manager should not…

Advancements are being made in Maryville’s plan for the upcoming asphalt and mill overlay project. The asphalt and mill overlay project, which was proposed on February 13 during the city hall meeting which will allow the construction of many roads in the city. The project is being headed by C.E. Goodall and Maryville’s department of Public Works as well as City Manager Greg McDanel. The project is set to start in July and is in the early planning stages. McDanel said that the project has not…