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Is PFI about to be reborn?

Construction Law

MARCH 2, 2022

Just when you might have been excused for imagining that the discredited Private Finance Initiative (PFI) was dead as a construction procurement route, up it pops again. More balanced risk between the parties is promised along with improved governance, with a five week prequalification phase starting off a nine month tender process.

Finance

Finance Transportation Commercial Infrastructure

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Subways in America

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

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Oresund Bridge

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

It is the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe and connects the two metropolitan areas of the Öresund Region: the Danish capital of Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmo. The international European route E20 runs across the bridge and through the tunnel via the two lane motorway, as does the Oresund Railway Line.

Concrete Foundation Roads Materials

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Safety Hazard on Construction Projects

The Constructor

JANUARY 29, 2012

Overview of Hazards and Accident Causation Download this complete presentation Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

Safety

Safety Construction Concrete Foundation

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

Knowledge of the magnitude of the thermal movement is necessary to evaluate the risk of thermal cracking in situations where large thermal gradients are likely to occur, and to calculate dimensional changes in structures such as bridge decks. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Concrete Foundation Contract Materials

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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A bank that doesn’t go far enough?

Construction Law

MARCH 31, 2021

One thing that can be confidently said about the newly announced National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) is that it won’t be funding very much of the procurement of the UK’s national infrastructure. Few in the construction industry would object to that. A bigger level of support initially however might have been a better idea.

Banking

Banking Budgeting Budget Green

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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

The items that will need maintenance and or replacement include: Bearings Waterproofing membranes Road surfacing Movement joints Parapets The road surfacing will have to be replaced over long stretches of the carriageway. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Inspections Concrete Foundation Roads

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Building Hong Kong's Airport

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Construction of the new airport was only part of the Airport Core Programme, which also involved construction of new road and rail links to the airport, with associated bridges and tunnels, and major land reclamation projects on both Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon.

Airports Concrete Foundation Materials

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL.

The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2012

Related posts: DELPHI TECHNIQUE IN PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION STAGE Ground Improvement Technique BLASTING TECHNIQUE FOR PAINTING SURFACE PREPERATION ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS IN MONITORING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Structural Analysis?

Concrete Construction Foundation Materials

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth. This aspect saves quite a bit in the cost of the building. Residential site should not be located near workshops, factories, because such locations are subjected to continuous noise.

Residential Site Plans Concrete

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Team members monitor and control progress in terms of cost, time, and quality; and manage risk. Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra.

Project Management

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation

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REINFORCEMENT CORROSION-CAUSES & PREVENTION

The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

MINIMISING THE RISK OF CORROSION: The quality and depth of concrete in the cover zone are all important in minimizing the risk of corrosion as shown in fig. However, in situations where these materials are not cured properly there is a risk of increased carbonation. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Maine Materials

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BALANCED CANTILEVER METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

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Construction Concrete Foundation Materials

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Maine Materials

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BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

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PILES AND PILE CAPS

The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2012

Posted in Category: Foundation Engineering , Geotechnical Engineering , Pile Foundation Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra.

Concrete Foundation Materials Engineering

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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

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Construction Concrete Foundation Design

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CONNECTIONS FOR PRECAST FLOOR SLABS

The Constructor

APRIL 2, 2012

Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Environment Materials

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DYNAMIC SKYSCRAPPER

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

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TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING

The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2012

Reply Engr Josiah Omobhude Posted on 09/05/2012 at 20:58 Baba na dis kind tin I won day see abeg Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra.

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-3

The Constructor

JANUARY 13, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-4

The Constructor

JANUARY 12, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering Materials

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Journal of Structural Engineering

The Constructor

DECEMBER 25, 2011

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Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering Engineering Concrete Foundation

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WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE?

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

The Constructor

DECEMBER 20, 2011

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Engineering Management Concrete Construction

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Journal of Environmental Engineering

The Constructor

DECEMBER 14, 2011

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Engineering Concrete Foundation Materials

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PERMANENT FORMWORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION

The Constructor

MARCH 27, 2012

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Concrete Construction Foundation Materials

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STAAD PRO MANUELS & GUIDES

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

PLZ help me out -thankss Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra.

Concrete Foundation Software Software

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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

PRECAST METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Posted in Category: Concrete Technology , Precast Concrete Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra.

Concrete Construction Foundation Materials

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PILE LOAD CAPACITY

The Constructor

MARCH 17, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Engineering

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Mega Structure- Hongkong Sanghai

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

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Skyscrapers 2009 - The World's Tallest Buildings

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract

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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.

Foundation Concrete Construction Materials

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

Posted on 23/06/2012 at 10:21 nice Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply Your name (Required) Your e-mail (Your email wont be published) (Required) Your website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail About The Author This blog is authored and maintained by Gopal Mishra.

Concrete Foundation Materials Design

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

AUGUST 16, 2012

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Foundation Concrete Materials Design

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

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Concrete Design Foundation Materials

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SHEAR WALL - ITS TYPES AND POSITIONING

The Constructor

MARCH 23, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering Materials