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Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

INTRODUCTION. Significant improvement across the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, operation, owner) requires an understanding of the critical parameters. Improving construction planning, procurement, and project delivery involves consideration of core “competencies”, “process”, “efficiency”, and “technology” Or, put another way, People, Process, Information, and Technology.

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What are Construction Site Layout Considerations? [PDF]

The Constructor

Many considerations need to be accounted for while setting the layout of the construction site, for example, considerations for site access, offices.

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Construction Clients: Who is the conductor of your project orchestra?

DebunkTheBIM

Construction Clients: Who is the conductor of your project orchestra? As a career starting architect, some 30 years ago, I considered Jørn Utzon as one of my top 5 hero architects to look up to. Even in the pre-internet era, I searched internationally for related material and read everything I could get to, regarding his life, work and projects. While how the Sydney Opera House came to life, and to large extent Utzon’s role in it, was then and still is a controversial topic, for me, he is an exc

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Gantt Chart in Construction Management – Features and Advantages [PDF]

The Constructor

Gantt chart provides a simple visualization of the project’s tasks associated with a construction project. It is one of the simplest tools used.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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How to Structural Design a Building/House Step by Step Part-2 (Two Way Simply Support Slab)

CivilJungle

Two Way Simply Support Slab Calculation /Design. Two Way Simply Support slab Below Point Calculation Required. 1. Effective Depth (d). 2. Effective Span. 3. Load Calculations. 4. Mid Span Moment. 5. Effective Depth of Flexure. 6. Reinforcement in Mild Strip. 7. Check for Cracking. 8. Check for Deflection. 9. Check for Development Length. Effective Depth (d).

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Himba, Namibia: The forgotten tribe who survive in one of the world’s wildest corners

Construction Test

We arrive in the Himba village in the late morning. Seven tribeswomen sit in the dappled shade of a mopane tree, laughing and gossiping and rubbing otijze paste – a mixture of red ochre, butter and fat – into their skin, giving it its distinctive red sheen and protecting them against the sun. The women are bare-chested, clad only in animal skin skirts and elaborate jewellery made of metal, shells and leather.

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Lawsuits Fly Amid State, Federal Changes in California Water Delivery and Use

ENR Construction

Environmentalists, water districts sue separately over gaps, changes in huge state water network, with added U.S. government complications.

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London best places to eat: Chef Lee Tiernan’s picks for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Construction Test

T. THE MEAL PLANNER LONDON. THE EXPERT. Having worked with Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver’s legendary nose-to-tail group, St John for a decade, Londoner Lee Tiernan is now head chef at his own restaurant, the much lauded Black Axe Mangal in Highbury, north London. He will take part in the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival in March. BREAKFAST.

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Overland Track and Cradle Mountain, Tasmania: Nine things you must see and do at Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

Construction Test

Play Video. Replay Video. Play Video Don’t Play. Climbing Cradle Mountain. Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park offers some of the most beautiful hiking trails in Australia. And the best part is, you can do it in a single day. Video: Craig Platt. I WANT A LUXE STAY, CLOSE TO THE PARK. You’re in luck. The best accommodation is right on the boundary of central Tasmania’s spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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UK has bungled coronavirus infection data and missed up to TWO MILLION who may already have had it, German study claims

Construction Test

BRITAIN has bungled coronavirus infection data and missed up to TWO MILLION people who may already have had it, a new study in Germany claims. The findings suggests that the 1.5 million people currently infected with the killer disease across the globe probably represents only around six percent of the real total, a number the study says is more likely to be in the “tens of millions” German Study Prof.

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The top 10 giant Buddhas around the world

Construction Test

TIAN TAN BUDDHA, LANTAU ISLAND HONG KONG. Cast in bronze and seated on a lotus leaf overlooking Po Lin Monastery on the island that also hosts Hong Kong Disneyland, this is one of the world’s largest al-fresco bronze Buddhas, a 34-metre sumo weighing in at 250 tonnes. The statue’s raised right hand signifies that this is the Protection Buddha, protection from fear, delusion and anger, a pose attributed to the Gautama Buddha after he attained enlightenment.

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The Milestone hotel review, London: Get the royal treatment at this old-school hotel

Construction Test

THE PLACE. Part of the Red Carnation collection of hotels, celebrating its centenary this year, the Milestone exudes old-world English charm with its cosy public rooms, antique furniture and oak panelling. Founded by Beatrice Tollman, the family-owned Red Carnation group is known for its thoughtful approach to hospitality, and the hotel has won countless awards for its focus on service excellence and warm, chatty and knowledgeable staff – qualities that were constantly in evidence during m

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Brits flout lockdown rules by ‘inhaling hippy crack’ – as others sunbathe across UK

Construction Test

A GROUP of selfish Brits were caught inhaling balloons as they flouted coronavirus lockdown rules in Hampstead Heath today. Others were spotted sunbathing topless and enjoying barbecues on the beach. A group of teens were seen inhaling balloons on Hampstead Heath today. The group were seen breaking the lockdown rules on Hampstead Heath. Police were seen talking to a couple having a barbecue on the beach in Brighton Credit: eddie mitchell.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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GP, 76, who ‘felt it was his duty to help’ becomes 21st medic to die of coronavirus

Construction Test

A RETIRED GP who returned to work to help the NHS in the battle against coronavirus has died aged 79 after contracting Covid-19. . Fayaz Ayache, who said he “felt it was his duty to help”, was taken by ambulance to Ipswich Hospital on April 2 and died six days later. Dr Fayaz Ayache had been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia and coronavirus Credit: PA:Press Association.

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Hermes delivery driver dad in his 50s dies of coronavirus as partner, 46, left to care for four children

Construction Test

A HERMES delivery driver in his fifties has died of coronavirus – with his partner left to care for his two children and stepchildren. Kevin Davies, from Stoke-on-Trent, passed away in hospital on Wednesday morning, one of a growing number of key workers being lost amid the global pandemic. Hermes worker Kevin Davies, from Stoke-on-Trent, passed away in hospital on Wednesday morning Credit: GoFundMe.

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Europe begins going back to school: France and Holland become latest countries to reopen classrooms, with young children to return in small groups from May 11

Construction Test

and the Netherlands are the latest European countries planning to re-open schools after a weeks-long break because of the pandemic. . French primary school children are due to return to school on May 11 with a maximum of around 15 children per class. . Older children will return a week later on May 18, but schools will only be allowed to resume if they meet strict health conditions. .

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Think YOU could win Landscape Photographer of the Year 2020? These amazing entries show just how tough the competition is

Construction Test

Do you think you have what it takes to scoop a prize in the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year contest? If you’re a keen snapper and you’ve yet to enter, there’s still time. The competition – which has a £20,000 prize pot – has had its entry date extended by just over a month due to the breakout. The competition is split into four main categories: Classic View, Your View, Urban Life and Black and White.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Premier League recruit cardiologists to investigate effects of coronavirus on players ahead of potential return to football during pandemic

Construction Test

The has drafted in a group of cardiologists to provide a report on the potential effect on players of , amid concerns over the harm a potential return to football may cause. Sportsmail understands that the government have also asked to be informed of the findings which are part of the competition’s wide-ranging study into the safety of restarting the suspended season.

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Where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Queenstown, New Zealand

Construction Test

. THE EXPERT. Championing green cuisine in a land where meat reigns supreme, Trent Watson is the head chef at No5 Church Lane in Queenstown, which recently introduced a refreshed menu in favour of vegetarians and vegans. BRUNCH. The Grille by Eichardt’s sits on the shore of Queenstown Bay – opposite a popular tourist photo spot. There’s a new brunch menu here and it’s the chargrilled calamari and prosciutto salad with mung bean, coriander, Vietnamese mint, topped with a spicy

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‘What is your good name?’: The funniest English you’ll hear and see in Asia

Construction Test

Public notices and warning signs are doubtless dull affairs to locals – mere government finger-wagging or insurance against lawsuits. You should always pay attention to them when in Asia, though. You’ll find entertainment, instruction and cultural insight wherever you look. “Beware tripping”, say ambiguous signs in Yangon shops. “Beware of snatch thief”, warn yellow diamond-shaped street signs in Kuala Lumpur. “Strictly no playing with sparklers”, says a

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Melbourne to Sydney: New vintage rail journey aboard the Spirit of Progress launches in March 2020

Construction Test

An old train will bring a slow-travel mentality to what has become a commuter run, when the newly commissioned Spirit of Progress makes her first journey in 33 years between Melbourne and Sydney in March. Australia’s oldest operating train began her working life running from Melbourne to the NSW border at a time when Victoria and NSW were on different rail gauges.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Jellyfish is spotted swimming through Venice’s unusually clean canals after coronavirus lockdown rid the waterways of pollution

Construction Test

A jellyfish was filmed gliding in a Venetian canal after the city’s emblematic waterways became their clearest in living memory because of the coronavirus lockdown. . Zoologist Andrea Mangoni filmed the creature swimming in ‘exceptionally calm’ waters near the city’s Bareteri Bridge last week. . The barrel jellyfish was visible through the water of the canals, which are usually murky but now clear enough to see schools of fish. .

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Up to 70% of patients in intensive care suffer from physical and mental health problems such as fatigue and anxiety a YEAR after they are released from hospital, study finds

Construction Test

The majority of patients admitted to intensive care suffer long-term physical and mental health problems, scientists claim. Seven in ten ICU survivors end up with post intensive care syndrome, which can include fatigue, frailty, anxiety or difficulty holding a conversation. The findings, based on 1,300 people, are the first from an ongoing five-year study across hospitals in the Netherlands.

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Take a flight of fancy from the comfort of your own home over never-before-seen parts of Pompeii, thanks to extraordinary new drone footage

Construction Test

Sit back, relax and take a stunning flight of fancy over a never-before-seen part of one of the world’s most extraordinary ancient sites. Amazing drone footage has been released of new excavations of sections of Pompeii not seen since Vesuvius erupted in AD79 and buried it in up to 23ft of ash, giving locked-down would-be tourists a sneak peek from the comfort of their sofas.

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Bar Kismet, Halifax: The surprising place you’ll find one of Canada’s best restaurants

Construction Test

It’s the perfect time of year to be in the second smallest of Canada’s 10 provinces. The temperature has dropped enough to turn the dense foliage that surrounds the small city of Halifax a stunning array of colours, and it’s not too cold to wander the Nova Scotian capital. It’s also much easier to slip into one of its lauded restaurants, minus a booking, for Halifax is fast becoming a culinary destination, with excellent breweries and distilleries too.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!