Category: Construction

  • Shortage of Skilled Workers and Its Impacts in Middle East Construction Industry

    Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Hypothesis Literature review Methodology Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In recent times, the construction industry in the Middle East has been facing the risk of rising labour cost and labour shortages, which in turn is squeezing up the smaller contractors. It has primarily been driven by an elevated liquidity environment…

  • Portfolio Construction: Choosing a Suitable Investment Option

    Table of Contents Objectives Choices Reference List Appendix A: Share Trading Portfolio Managing an investment project in the environment of the global economy is fraught with numerous risks. Primarily, the possibility of a crisis deserves to be mentioned. Herein the need to adopt the strategies aimed at investing in developing entrepreneurship lies. Objectives The key…

  • Construction. The Hines Group and Babcock & Brown

    Table of Contents Site Management Safety on the Construction Site Traffic Control Post-Construction Bibliography Site Management The Hines Group and Babcock & Brown have done their best to provide the highest standards of security of workers and the best organization of the material delivery, storage and usage. Another important aspect of the site management that…

  • Economic Environment for a Construction Firm

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction The construction industry is plagued by a lot of difficulties in the UK and other parts of the world. This study mainly focuses on economic conditions affecting construction firms based in the UK. This focuses more on those industries which are trying to expand. Construction firms basically…

  • Critical Path Method in Construction Practice

    The critical path method has a significant role to play in managing resources on construction projects by relating time and money. Different combinations of construction methods, equipment, crew sizes, and working hours are performed in any construction project. The key factors dominating the selection of the best combination may be cost and time or both…

  • Water Cooling Tower Construction Sites Problems

    Introductory Summary I have been working at the construction site of the nuclear power plant in Jensen, Missouri for the past three weeks overseeing the construction of the water cooling tower. While the work at the site is only two days behind schedule, there are a few problems regarding safety and scheduling which I would…

  • Construction Management: Organizations, Cash Flow & Controls on Site

    Types of organizations Organizations are formed based on certain factors such as ease of formation, ability to raise capital, taxation, control of the business, and distribution of liability. Construction businesses are formed in different types of organizations. They can be a proprietorship, partnership, or corporations. Joint ventures When a project is large, several organizations may…

  • The Aircraft Runways Construction

    The construction of runways is similar to that of roads, only that the materials used are strong in holding heavyweight. Airport constructions necessitate careful use of instructions during the construction of runways and taxiways. Many airports rely on manufactured materials, including concrete or a mixture of aggregates and binders. Furthermore, building runways entails using natural…

  • Engineering, Procurement and Construction Strategy

    Introduction Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) is an innovative strategy applicable to big and complex projects. EPC activities are conducted by specialized contractors who undertake actual work on behalf of the owner. The details of engagement are outlined in an EPC contract, including the control, costs and risks. The EPC contractor is tasked with the…

  • Towards Green Construction: Timber as Material

    Introduction Today, there is a variety of options allowing to construct buildings in accordance with the populations needs and modern tendencies, and a range of materials are available for realizing designers ideas. Timber is a resource, which has been used since early ages, and it is possible to construct with it without high-tech equipment. However,…