Construction

According to the results of the study survey (Safety Management in the Construction Industry Report by McGraw Hill Construction 2013) and similarly to jobsite workers, On-the-job-training is reported to have the greatest value among foremen. This is consistent across all firm types and sizes. Classroom training recorded a high value of 55% of the respondents especially large firms that can afford the investment of off-site training. Online training is considered a great value by only 26% of…

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 projects. The construction of the High…

main material is wood after all-, would be the ones I have been asked the most by people I have been talking about the subject of my dissertation. International Perspective on Building Height Regulation Historically, buildings of “combustible construction” have been categorized differently…

Sustainable Best Practice in Construction • Locally sourced construction materials (a) What is it? Locally sourced construction materials are materials produced within a specific distance from the construction site; different certification programs specify a variety of distance. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’s (LEED) definition of locally sourced is, “building materials or products that have been extracted, harvested, or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles of…

Introduction Off-site construction is part of modern methods of construction (MMC) and relates to construction activities that are carried out in a high quality controlled factory environment away from the site. Subsequently, the building components fabricated in the factory, are transported to the site location in order to be assembled on-site. This leads to a greater degree of finish than in traditional piecemeal on-site construction due to elimination of on-site work and rapid site assembly.…

Modern day building construction has progressed over centuries with the incorporation of new construction methods. This includes the various building types, designs of structures, and the application of building and fire codes. The effect of building construction has changed how firefighting operations are conducted, the hazards associated with building types, and the effects of fire on each type. The potential for building collapse remains a safety issue for firefighters and situation awareness…

approach the construction industry from a different and a more holistic approach, I find my training somewhat lacking. I feel very strongly about learning more about the construction industry, how it works, and how buildings are managed and maintained. To do so, my Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, though ample for a comprehension of certain parts of the industry, seems limited if you consider that architecture and design comprise a stage in the entire course of action. Construction, for me, is…

The attainment of framework of sustainable construction principles is implemented through legislation, policies and strategies (i.e. methods, building tools and construction practices). Legislation and policy were introduced by construction organisation, and the governments worldwide to control the impact of construction activities on society and the environment. It is a minimum requirement and compliance of construction firms to follow professional and industry codes of practice and guidelines…

studies give more details regarding external stakeholders in the construction industry, their possible implication in developing country while drafting a list of external stakeholders on which the survey will be developed. In the next step a questionnaire is made with regard to previous research on the topic on which an hypothesis will be determined. The theory which implies that external stakeholders do have an impact on construction projects is tested and with usage an applied methodology is…

traditional procurement strategy, the design and construction work will be separated. A design team will be employed to carry out the design drawings, specification and the bills of quantities. While the design stage is completed, contractors then received the Architect drawings and carry out the construction work. The contractor always involved a number of nominated sub-contractor to assist particular items of the work. Due to the separation of the construction and design, the communication…