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The Right Brief Case for the Construction Job

Rolling briefcases are not all built the same. If you are a professional in the world of construction you are likely faced with the issue of finding brief cases that not only looks great but also fits everything you need in it. Many construction related documents are not your average size, in fact they are […]

Scope, Budget and Schedule of Construction Projects

Construction Projects are defined by their scope, budget, and schedule. For example, an Agency is to undertake a project to design and build a new maintenance facility for its fleet of buses (scope), at an estimate of $30 million (preliminary budget) over a three-year period of construction (schedule). The schedule specifies a defined beginning and […]

Good Reasons To Have A Business Coach

Business coaching can provide lots of benefits, and this is why lots of business people and executives are seeking this kind of help. You could hire a coach to help with a particular issue or you could hire one to help you become more determined and productive. Why don’t we focus in on a few […]

Civil Engineer Specialisations

Civil engineers usually work in one of the following areas: structural, water resources, soil and foundation, transport, town planning or construction. A civil engineer may specialise: Airport Engineer specialises in preparing designs for airports, hangars and control towers supervises the construction, maintenance and repair of runways, taking into consideration factors such as weight, size and […]

Find Smart Ways To Select the Right Business Coach

Using a good business advisor has been proven good for many salespeople, business owners and executives. However the challenge is to find a coach that is very effective at what they do. This article will take a look at some traits that would make a great business or personal development coach. The critical thing to […]

Professional Construction Management

Professional construction management refers to a project management team consisting of a professional construction manager and other participants who will carry out the tasks of project planning, design and construction in an integrated manner. Contractual relationships among members of the team are intended to minimize adversarial relationships and contribute to greater response within the management […]

Construction Risks Analysis and Management

Analyze and manage risks in construction is very important for project management. This help to avoid or limit risks in construction projects. The construction risks can be broadly grouped under the following categories: . Technical Risks * Incomplete design. * Inadequate site investigation. * Uncertainty over the source and availability of materials. * Appropriateness of […]

Acceleration of Concrete Hydration in Cold Weather

Cold weather concreting can not be successfully achieved if you don’t understand the process of concrete hydration in low temperature. The reduction of setting time and the acceleration of strength gain often result in substantial savings due to shorter protection periods, faster form reuse, earlier removal of shores, and less labor in finishing flatwork. • […]

Common Construction Job Interview Questions

Normally, construction job interview questions break down into a couple of categories. One category includes questions which are intended to show the interviewer how you work, and what kind of working conditions you enjoy. Some examples of these kinds of job interview questions include: “How well do you work with a team?” “How do you […]