Category: Construction

Surveying refers to a kind of technology employing instruments to accurately determine the terrestrial or three dimensional space position relationships between points on land and express shapes, areas and other aspects by figures or drawings (Bell, 1991). Surveying dates back to the ancient times (Keay, p. 182, 2000), and were it not for this technology,…

In building, concrete is an architectural material composed of a strong, noncorrosive particle material called aggregates, typically sand and pebbles bound together with water and cement. Concrete is used in the erection of modest skyscrapers and mansions to generate the framework, from the underpinnings to the panels and structural components. Cements can be used alone…

Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of the Project Main Aspects Advantages and Benefits Conclusion References Introduction The project is devoted to the building of the new cottage town in the country and is aimed at the satisfaction of citizens’ needs and providing them with a new wonderful way of life. The proposal purpose of the…

Table of Contents Summary Construction of the London Eye Operation of the London Eye Reference Summary The chosen case study for the current assignment is the construction of the London Eye – one of Europe’s most prominent sightseeing attractions. Nevertheless, the construction of the Millennium Wheel was significantly complicated by unexpected external factors, and the…

Table of Contents Introduction Culture Conflict Organizational culture Organizational culture in Construction management firms How Organizations reconcile and harmonize the two Conclusion Reference List Introduction Globalization has created opportunities for employees worldwide. It has also enabled employers to recruit employees from every part of the world. However, this has come with its challenges namely cultural…

The development of humanity is associated with permanently growing volumes of construction. People require residential and business buildings, and concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials on Earth. Gambhir (2004) argues that concrete is the second most popular substance in the world after water (p. 1). Therefore, a more detailed analysis of…

Introduction For as long as mankind has been civilized, wood has remained an important material for the construction of housing and boats. Up until the close of the nineteenth century, virtually all the boats were constructed using wood (Hoadley, 1980). Today, wood is still a common material in the building of boats and houses. The…

Abstract Managing construction waste is often a difficult process because its poor implementation could lead to unintended consequences for contractors, clients, and the public. This is why the evidence presented in this paper demonstrates that the failure to look for effective waste minimisation strategies is unsustainable. Therefore, effective elimination and waste management processes should form…

Executive Summary Focusing on the enhancement of the staff’s quality performance is essential for any organization, particularly, the ones that operate in the context of the global market. Promoting an increase in the performance of the employees operating in a diverse environment is especially significant as the multicultural context creates premises for numerous cultural clashes…

Table of Contents Introduction Significant Environmental Impacts Waste as the Main Environmental Impact Predictive Techniques to Assess EI The Plan to Use the Technique Recommendations Bibliography Introduction The construction of the 36,000-seater Football Stadium in the district of Tipner, Portsmouth, UK, is a great event for the Tipner community. However, the construction of such a…