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There a various activities which are involved in a project, these are embedded in the definition of a project. A project is therefore a group of temporary activities which are non-repetitive which involve the creation of a unique outcome. Projects are carried out within a defined time frame as stipulated in the planning stage of the project, it could range from several weeks to several years depending on the scope and size of the project. The processes of a project will usually be carried out by…

Architecture and Sculpture One of the most obvious relationships between architecture and sculpture is that they are based directly on the cultures beliefs and needs. As cultures evolved, so did the architecture and sculptures. At the beginning of the module when we discussed the prehistoric cultures, architecture was used to meet the basic human need for shelter and security. The art in the prehistoric period was also related to the need to survive and can be seen in cave paintings that…

Pressure of deadlines is one of the most important factors that led to interpersonal conflict between Eden and Abrams. While Eden’s main objective is to deliver the product on time, Abrams has a time strain on using the machine. He can only use it when the subcontractors are not and as you can see, this can lead to Eden interrupting constantly on Abrams while in the middle of a train of thought. This has been happening for a while and understanding the way of work of each person is important to…

THE COMPETENT SUCCESSFUL PROJECT LEADER Project Management Leadership Styles and Effective Behavior of Project Success. Many Project Managers (PM) that have been successful in completing projects as laid out and agreed on by the project administrators. These Project Managers did complete their projects but failed to succeed in their leadership and unwillingness to manage and ethically lead, develop and guide their team members in delivering a quality project. There has been…

Loads There are different types of load and they have to be taken into account when the construction of a building is going to take place. The subsoil has to be able to carry these loads. The primary loads are natural loads, forces due to gravity. That are as follows; Dead load This is the permanent elements of the structure, a consistent load…

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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…

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…

a. Consider authorization of a contract with San Benito Heating and Sheet Metal for roof repairs to the Community Services Building. (NTE $5,184): E.D. Flores reached out to Steel Solutions for an additional proposal but was not provided a proposal. E.D. Flores requested authorization to issue the contract to San Benito Heating. A motion was made to approve the contract with San Benito Heating. If Royce does respond back to CSDC please let board know. M/ Diaz S/ Wright V/U b. Consider…

How the architecture of Jay Gatsby’s house from the Great Gatsby movie 2013 is an embodiment of the “American dream”? By Anchal Tibrewal Abstract The author examined the significance of the significance of the American dream in the architecture of film. It is an analysis Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 rendition of The Great Gatsby. Analysis of The Great Gatsby reflected an Art Deco style, the period of 1920s, and the representation of characters in the film. Without the intricate and well-planned design,…