Dissertations on Construction

Construction regards processes involved in delivering buildings, infrastructure and industrial facilities and associated activities including planning, designing, building, and fit out. Construction also covers repairs, maintenance, and demolition.

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Pressure on Development Land in the South East of England

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The purpose of this dissertation is to discuss and evaluate the pressure on development land in the South- East of England, and how that pressure relates to the need for sustainable architecture....

Last modified: 15th Jul 2021

Analysis of the Healing Efficiency of Self Healing Concrete

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This research intended to analyse the crack-healing efficiency of autonomously self-healing concrete developed through the incorporation of bacteria and an organic medium into the cement matrix as a means of inducing MICP....

Last modified: 23rd Jun 2021

Striking the Balance Between Goal Setting Theory and Expectancy Theory on Linear Repetitive Construction Projects

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Striking the balance between goal setting theory and expectancy theory on linear repetitive construction projects Introduction Linear construction projects largely consist of repetitive construction a...

Last modified: 16th Dec 2019

Visualizing Convergence of BIM and Green Building Certification

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  An investigative study of Green Building Management ABSTRACT A growing number of AEC industry practitioners are approving benefits and efficiency of BIM (Building Information Modelling) for proje...

Last modified: 16th Dec 2019

Fee Estimate of Construction Contract

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Considering the constant risk of loss and damage during the course of a building project, it is essential that all the parties involved (such as contractor, subcontractor and employer) obtain proper insurance as well as understand their liability and insurance responsibilities....

Last modified: 16th Dec 2019

Community Sports Hall Project: Information Management and Construction Methods

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Community Sports Hall Project Introduction This report is an analysis of information management and construction methods. It details in seven parts the different approaches that a client could take ...

Last modified: 16th Dec 2019

Cultural Differences in Construction Projects

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 Research Methodology Introduction The research methodology in this study begins with a critical review of the research objectives followed by highlighting the process of data collection and analysis...

Last modified: 16th Dec 2019

A Study of Seismic Retrofitting Techniques on Existing Structures

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Abstract Earthquake engineering is a subject where a person can be overwhelmed with information but still crave for knowledge due to its unpredictable nature. Earthquakes are a natural repetitive occu...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

Acceleration-based Approach to Timber Floor Serviceability Design

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A dynamic, acceleration-based, approach to timber floor serviceability design Abstract Pre-fabricated solid timber panel construction (such as cross-laminated timber) is experiencing rapid growth i...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

ESTIMATION OF EMISSIONS NEAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND THEIR IMPACTS ON WORKERS HEALTH

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ABSTRACT Highway maintenance workers spend most of their work time in traffic and are constantly exposed to traffic-related emissions produced from various sources that have severe impacts on their h...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

An investigation of the effectiveness of professional bodies in developing the competence of construction project managers in the UK

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Abstract The construction industry plays a vital role in the economic and social development of contemporary society in the United Kingdom (UK) contributing to the economy and providing employment. I...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

Comparison of Railway Construction in Canada and India in the 1880s

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In the late nineteenth century, Canada and India had politically similar climates, despite being on opposite ends of the globe. Canada only broke away from being directly controlled by Britain in 186...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

Joint Venture in the Construction Industry in Spain

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An estimated 20,000 joint ventures have been formed worlwide over the past two years. Such strategic alliances can provide business owners with long-term security, new revenue channels, and , often, ...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

Project Management and Leadership in Construction Company

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Management There are several key elements that contribute to the success of any organization – good management, inspirational leadership, proper service-orientation, and economic stability. Toda...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

NEC Engineering and Construction Contract 2013

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The NEC Engineering and Construction Contract 2013 permits the contractor to rebut a liability presumption if optional clause ‘Option X15’ is invoked. This clause limits the contractor’s liabil...

Last modified: 13th Dec 2019

Earthquake Simulation for Buildings

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Abstract Earthquake is an independent natural phenomenon of vibration of the ground which can become dangerous mainly when it is considered in relation with structures. Earthquakes can be very weak, w...

Last modified: 12th Dec 2019

Effect of Structural Pounding During Seismic Events

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Abstract This project entitled aims at the investigation of the effect of structural pounding to the dynamic response of structures subject to strong ground motions. In many cases structural pounding ...

Last modified: 12th Dec 2019

Knowledge Management in Engineering and Construction

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Abstract Knowledge management (KM) is now recognized as a core business concern and intellectual assets play a vital role in gaining competitive advantage. Within the architecture, engineering and con...

Last modified: 12th Dec 2019

Development of Sustainability in Urban Living

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The Compact City and Sustainable Development Recent research has proved that the form of a town or a city can affect its sustainability (1). This is not only because of the socio cultural factors but ...

Last modified: 11th Dec 2019

Unethical Act Among Contractors: Class F in Selangor'

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Contractors are the independent entity that agree to construct certain number or quantity of goods, material, equipment personnel ,or services that meet the requirement of specificati...

Last modified: 11th Dec 2019

Impact of Stakeholder Management on Construction Industry

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1.0 Introduction/Background Project management is an evolving discipline which is relatively new in both practice and academics hence knowledge is drawn from other disciplines to further advance both ...

Last modified: 11th Dec 2019

Strategies for Risk Management in Construction

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1.1 Introduction Risk management is one of the subfields on nine knowledge area in project management. Risk management is about managing uncertainty that inherent in most projects that require formal ...

Last modified: 11th Dec 2019

Legal Issues of ICT Use in the Construction Industry

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Abstract While in the 21st century the construction industry prefers to conduct business using the information and communication technologies (I&CT), the presence of legal issues pertaining to th...

Last modified: 11th Dec 2019

Integrated Project Delivery Process (IPD) Management

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1.3 Aims and Objectives The overall aim of the project is to managing project communication in IPD process by selection of team which include owner, architecture, builder and management of project thr...

Last modified: 11th Dec 2019

Occupational Health And Safety Impact in Construction

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The main aim of the research is to study the impact of occupational health and safety in construction industry. It will also aim at identifying the attitude of construction organisations as well as em...

Last modified: 11th Dec 2019