Fisher Building

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…

Clay Tiles Vs. Concrete Tiles: Which Is Best For Your Roof? Roofing tiles have been a commonly used roofing materials for centuries, and you will often see them used on villas that line the coast of the Mediterranean. That is why a tile roof can give your home a bit of class compared to other roofing materials. If roofing tiles are something you are considering for your house, two materials you have to pick from are clay and concrete. Both are very good options, but comparing the two will help…

misconception is that they build houses for free. In fact, the homeowners pay for their own house, they just pay much less by going through the organization. The reason why they pay less is because most people building the house do it for free. The homeowners are required to spend 200 hours building their home. The organization also gets many donations. For example, one house I worked on had solar panels that were…

Different tribes used different materials, weaving techniques, basket shapes, and characteristic patterns. Northeast Indian baskets, for example, are traditionally made out of pounded ash splints or braided sweetgrass. The Cherokee and other Southeast Indian baskets are traditionally built from pine needles or river cane wicker. Southwestern Indians make baskets from tightly coiled sumac or willow wood, and Northwest Coast Indians typically weave with cedar bark, swamp grass, and spruce root.…