Construction Essays

Participants in Construction Projects
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: A construction project is a task undertaken in the production of construction products. The term project in this context is being used for the total activity from inception to commissioning and occupa...

Osha 1994 in Malaysia's Construction Industry
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: The construction industry is the builder of our modern world. Nowadays, rapid economic development has not only led to the significant improvement in incomes and the quality of life, but also resultin...

Problems and Challenges Facing the Construction Industry
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: There are numerous important challenges facing today’s construction industry that are motivating the adoption of new technologies such as RFID and sensors technology. Some are new to the industr...

Building Information Modelling: Effect on Quantity Surveyor
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a revolutionary technology and process that has transformed the way buildings are designed, analysed, constructed, and managed” (Hardin, 2009, p. 2). BIM ...

Long Span Roof Construction
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: 1.0 INTRODUCTION A roof, which is the one of the most essential parts of a building, is the covering on the uppermost part of the building that protects the building and its contents from the effects...

Performance Criteria For External Walls
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: External walls are referred to as cladding if they are made of masonry or panels. External walls are vertical elements which enclose the building. In the design of the specified building, the main per...

Development of Water Treatment Plant
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: ASSIGNMENT Access to safe drinking-water is essential to health, a basic human right and a component of effective policy for health protection. The nature and form of drinking-water standards may vary...

The Evolution of Quantity Surveying
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Introduction: Quantity implies amount, number, measure, extent, size, magnitude and mass. Surveyor denotes inspector, assessor, examiner, reviewer and evaluator. The name Quantity Surveyor was originally derived fr...

Management Principles: The Latham Report
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: The Latham report (July 1994) commissioned by UK Gov, written by Sir Michael Latham was an influential report defining the construction industries failures, constraints and procedures. The report iden...

Bidding Strategy of Construction Companies
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: Introduction This report aims to assess the value to construction companies of having a defined bidding strategy that is complied with when tendering for new work. The majority of construction compani...

Design and Build Procurement Method
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: If the potential readers of this dissertation within the Middle East region are going to get a better appreciation of the Design and Build procurement method, initially they must understand the advant...

Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: Introduction Climate change is a major world issue, average temperatures have risen across the globe by 1oC between 1906 and 2005 with a more rapid increase over the last 50 years (Conserve Energy F...

Causes of the Construction Defects
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Introduction: Construction defects are very common and often arising or spot in the construction project, especially in the project which has poor management or supervision in the construction site. Construction de...

Green Roofs in Malaysia
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: In Malaysia, green roofs are considered as a fairly new concept although the concept offers many benefits. Green roofs promotes amenity and aesthetic benefits, environmental benefits, and economic ben...

Bascule Bridge Design and Construction
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: “DOUBLE LEAF BASCULE BRIDGE” 1. OBJECTIVES: Become familiar with the wood work. Become familiar with lathe machine and drilling machine. Build a simple pulley. 2. INTRODUCTION: A bascule bridge...

Performance Management Initiative
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: Significance of Performance Management Initiatives It is known that the performance management is having importance for the both, the employers and the employees. In relevance, employers having the ...

Cost Control Techniques in the Construction Industry
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: 1.1 Objectives Project cost control weaken the common problem. Strengthen cost control, change the efficiency of enterprises is fundamental the survival and development projects in a market economy. M...

Construction Issues and Reflective Assignment
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Introduction: Introduction This report evaluates and analyses 4 issues which arose from a construction project and solutions have been recommended. A reflective essay is included to provide an amicable solution to...

Tender Reports in Construction
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: Tender report is an analysis or evaluation report that was prepared by a quantity surveyor about the tenders which submitted by the tenderers. This report was prepared to give suggestions to the publi...

Professional Ethics in Construction Industry | Proposal
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: Background In the complex and hectic world of work, it is becoming harder to live and work by values and behaviors based on integrity and principles. Pressures are placed upon professionals of the con...

Risks In Bandra Worli Sea Link Project
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: The Movement of Vehicles in Mumbai city and the Bandra-Worli Sea link project are like disease and anti dote. It is the perfect solution for the site’s endless Movement of Vehicles issue. The na...

Construction Budget Over Runs and Late Project Completion
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: Construction projects are graded very successful if the work is completed within budget and to the deadlines agreed in the specification. However, the sad truth is that not all projects are guilty of ...

The Role of a Quantity Surveyor
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: Quantity Surveyors are also widely known as construction economist or cost manager. They are known as one of the professional advisers to the construction industry. As an advisory, Quantity Surveyors ...

Modern Construction Methods & Sustainable Built Environment
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Jul 2018
Introduction: The term Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) generally refers to off-site and prefabricated construction. Over recent years the use of MMC has increased within the construction industry as Constructi...

Planning for Demolition of Building
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Jul 2018
Introduction: Identify a derelict building and taking into account factors such as its previous use, condition, structural features and location, prepare a plan for the safe demolition of the building that identifi...