Category: Construction
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The structural systems have evolved from mud and wooden skin cover huts to moder
The structural systems have evolved from mud and wooden skin cover huts to modern buildings and skyscrapers defying gravity. These new constructive systems have been possible by develop and materials with high resistance and versatility. However, regardless of era, the structural systems keep two main components: substructure (foundations) and superstructure (beams and columns). For this…
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Purpose The purpose of this case study assignment is to place you in the shoes o
Purpose The purpose of this case study assignment is to place you in the shoes of a building construction project superintendent. You will articulate how you plan to keep your project on schedule (production), control project cost, ensure safety, and maintain quality of work in place. In the process you will also demonstrate why clear…
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Submit your scholarly resources in APA 7TH format that you plan to use for the f
Submit your scholarly resources in APA 7TH format that you plan to use for the final library assignment. 3 resources are required for submission. TOPIC ALREADY SELECTED : Structural Components of Iconic Buildings: Topic Approval The building I have selected for this assignment is the Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest structure in the United Arab Emirates…
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Week 3 Assignment Case 24: Everlane: Ethical Chic and Radical Transparency in G
Week 3 Assignment Case 24: Everlane: Ethical Chic and Radical Transparency in Global Supply Chains Submit your responses to the following case in a Word document. Be sure to follow APA 7th guidelines. Please answer the questions completely. **All cases can be found at the end of the textbook** Please answer the following questions: 1.…
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Case 1: Walmart: The Main Street Merchant of Doom Submit your responses to the
Case 1: Walmart: The Main Street Merchant of Doom Submit your responses to the following case in a Word document. Be sure to follow APA 7th guidelines. Please answer the questions completely. **All cases can be found at the end of the textbook** Please answer the following questions: 1. What are the major issues in…
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Discussion week 1 Why is there a tendency to focus on large-sized rather than sm
Discussion week 1 Why is there a tendency to focus on large-sized rather than small- or medium-sized firms? For example, have the corporate ethics scandals of the past decade affected small- and medium-sized firms? If so, in what ways have these firms been affected? please use a scholarly appropriate article as a reference.
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Week 4 Discussion How does Total Quality Management (TQM) relate to safety progr
Week 4 Discussion How does Total Quality Management (TQM) relate to safety programs, and how would you as a safety professional or manager enhance safety in the construction industry by using TQM? Give some examples within your post.
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Power Suburbs and the Construction of Race by Nicolaides & Wiese
In the chapter named “Power Suburbs and the Construction of Race” by Becky M. Nicolaides and Andrew Wiese, the authors discuss suburbanization and its effects on racial segregation in postwar America. They claim that, while white people could access the market freely, which gave them access to property ownership and upward mobility, “blacks and other…
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Construction of the Sense of Meaning and Identity
Introduction Working context has always had a considerable effect on the person’s achievements and social behaviour. There are a number of factors that affect the way a person behaves or acts in a definite situation. All these factors account for the formation of a person’s identity and his/her attitude towards the outside world. I had…
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Achieving Success in Construction Project Management
Table of Contents Introduction Criteria For Defining Project Success Methods To Achieve Project Success A Case in A Specific Project Conclusion References Introduction The construction industry has a great impact on the development of the economy. The effective implementation of construction programs depends on many factors, among which the management of construction organizations can be…