...Architects and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta Feb 2005 1 of 16 ALTERNATE FORMS OF PROJECT DELIVERY 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND .1 In the building industry today, conventional methods of project delivery are being challenged by Clients, Consultants and Contractors alike, in an attempt to save time, reduce costs, avoid litigation, minimize conflict or to improve the overall building quality. .2 All methods of project delivery can be defined to be in one of the four following primary categories: .1 Traditional Method (Design - Bid - Build) .2 Construction Management .3 Design - Build .4 P3 (Public Private Partnership) .3 Within each category there are optional variations, which may be preferred by the client or may be more appropriate depending on the type of project. Each method of construction delivery has advantages and limitations, which vary according to the type and conditions of the project. .4 Across the Alberta Construction Industry, which includes Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Owners, there appears to be a lack of consistency of opinion regarding: .1 The advantages and disadvantages of each method and .2 The appropriate criteria to use when selecting a method for a particular project. 1.2 AFPD WORKSHOP .1 In March 2003 a two-day workshop was held in Edmonton on Alternate Forms of Project Delivery. .2 The Joint Board of Practice of the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) and the Association...
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...Table of Contents Introduction: 1 Project Delivery Methods: 3 1) Design-bid-build 4 3) Design-build delivery method 4 3) CM/GC Project Delivery method 5 Constructability and Project Delivery Methods 6 1) Constructability and Design-Bid-Build project delivery method 6 2) Constructability and Design-Build projects 7 3) Design-Assist 7 Conclusion 8 References 10 Introduction: The Construction Industry Institute (CII) defines as “The Optimum use of construction knowledge and experience in planning, engineering, procurement and field operations to achieve overall objectives.” To further investigate the concept of constructability, it can be looked at as a measure of how easy could a certain project be constructed. It introduces integration between both the design and construction teams in order to have an end built product of lower costs, higher quality, shorter time and efficient design. Constructability principles could be applied to small, medium, and large scale projects. They have a significant effect on the overall project performance in terms of cost, time and quality. The purpose of constructability principles is to identify design errors, unclear design aspects, features that could be difficult to implement or very expensive. Applying constructability to construction projects has proven many advantages to the construction industry. The value added of applying constructability to construction projects was the reason for the wide spread of constructability...
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...SOCIOLOGY – AQA – UNIT 4 - CRIME AND DEVIANCE The exam is split into 3 questions: • Q.1 is a pure methods section which contains two parts a) 12 marks and b) 21 marks. You should spend 45 minuets on this question. • Q.2 is a method in context question. Part a) is for 9 marks [could also be a 3 and 6 mark question] and part b) is for 15 marks. You should spend 30 minuets on this question. • Q.3 is a theories essay for 33 marks. THIS QUESTION IS SYNOPTIC! You should spend 45 minuets on this question. Below is a list of all the areas and studies you need to know for each section of the exam. Don’t worry if you don’t know all the studies, each college/school are likely to teach slightly different ones, just make sure you know about that amount for each section. Q.1 For the first two pure crime parts you need to know: Functionalist theories of crime and deviance Durkheim – Social control, social regulation including suicide Merton-Strain theory, blocked aspirations Cohen – Status frustration Cloward and Ohlin – Deviant subcultures New Right/Right Realism James Wilson – Strict law enforcement needed Wilson and Kelling – Broken windows, zero tolerance Murray – Cultural deprivation, single parents and ineffective, the underclass Erdos – Families without fathers Subcultural theories Cohen – Delinquent subcultures Cloward and Ohlin – Delinquency and opportunity, criminal, conflict and retreatist...
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...1. Two commonly used methods of financial analysis are payback and present value. Payback determines the length of time for an investment to return its original cost (1). Using the assumptions stated below the payback of the Jiminy Nick wind turbine with a cost of about $3.3 million would return the investment in about four years time. Net present value summarizes the initial cost of an investment, the estimated annual cash flows, and expected salvage value, taking into account the time value of money (1). A NPV calculation for the scenario SED is reviewing equals $7,697,286 minus the investment costs of $3,318,000 totaling $4,379,286. The capital budgeting analysis reflects the assumptions stated in the case scenario that the initial investment cost and installation of the wind turbine is $3,900,000 and there is a grant available from the Renewable Energy Trust Fund in the amount of $582,000. A bank loan of $3,300,000 at 7.3% will be obtained leaving an $18,000 difference. The turbine will follow MACRS double-declining balance depreciation schedule for a period of five years including half-year depreciation in the first and last recovery years. Jiminy Peak has an income tax rate of 40%. The company has sufficient taxable income to benefit from any deductions and credits available, and the after-tax weighted average cost of capital of 6%. The turbine’s useful life is 25 years with no terminal disposal value. There will be $100,000 net cash inflow from extended operations and...
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...Running head: SERVICE LINE DEVELOPMENT Business Summary for Trinity Community Hospital Orthopedic Service Line Development Background Information Trinity Community Hospital, a 150-bed hospital with 20 operating rooms and an emergency department on a 25-acre campus, is a community-owned hospital located in a growing community in the southeastern U.S. with a population of 400,000 people in the city and 900,000 in the county. The community is made up of high tech business and industry as well as retirees. It is home to several colleges and a university. The hospital is 25 years old and the campus is comprised of the main hospital with four medical office buildings (MOBs). There are two primary competitors within a 10-mile radius of Trinity which are both private, not-for-profit medical centers. Also, there is a nationally recognized medical center approximately 60 miles from Trinity however this facility is not considered a competitive threat. Numerous specialties with a broad range of medical/surgical services are represented on the hospital staff and all physicians are board certificated. Trinity Community Hospital also boosts of its full Joint Commission accreditation, newly remodeled, modern patient rooms, award-winning dietary department, expert nursing staff, and the highest patient satisfaction scores in the region. Trinity Community Hospital is governed by a six-member Board of Trustees. The board members come from diverse backgrounds but each has a vested interest in the...
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...Amt Task1 Service Line Development Running head: SERVICE LINE DEVELOPMENT Business Summary for Trinity Community Hospital Orthopedic Service Line Development Background Information Trinity Community Hospital, a 150-bed hospital with 20 operating rooms and an emergency department on a 25-acre campus, is a community-owned hospital located in a growing community in the southeastern U.S. with a population of 400,000 people in the city and 900,000 in the county. The community is made up of high tech business and industry as well as retirees. It is home to several colleges and a university. The hospital is 25 years old and the campus is comprised of the main hospital with four medical office buildings (MOBs). There are two primary competitors within a 10-mile radius of Trinity which are both private, not-for-profit medical centers. Also, there is a nationally recognized medical center approximately 60 miles from Trinity however this facility is not considered a competitive threat. Numerous specialties with a broad range of medical/surgical services are represented on the hospital staff and all physicians are board certificated. Trinity Community Hospital also boosts of its full Joint Commission accreditation, newly remodeled, modern patient rooms, award-winning dietary department, expert nursing staff, and the highest patient satisfaction scores in the region. Trinity Community Hospital is governed by a six-member Board of Trustees. The board members come from diverse backgrounds but...
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...The aim of this design method is to effectively predict the performance and response of a pavement under particular conditions. Flexible pavements structures comprise of more than one layer of different materials placed on a prepared subgrade. This type of pavement structure is known as an elastic layered system. This means that when a load is applied to the pavement the pavement will deform, but as soon as the load is removed the pavement will return to its original shape. However, at a certain point, the pavement will no longer be able to return to its original shape and as a result permanent deformation will occur in the form of rutting or...
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...colleges, like Somerset College are unable to retain lecturers in the area of Construction. As reported by Somerset College (2015) the College was founded in 1856 originally with its roots being in Science and Art. It eventually merged with the Technology School in the 1970’s and settled on the site the community are familiar with on Wellington road. One of the Colleges main aims is to create a College that produces students who are ready for the workplace. In September 2013 the new Industry Skills Centre was opened; this centre focuses on Automotive and the vocational Construction trades. A Colleges survival is dictated by student numbers which in turn links into funding, however a successful College will have quality teaching staff that have appropriate teaching qualifications as well as vocational experience. The Learning and Skills Development Agency (2005) published a research project centred on Recruitment and Retention of individuals with industrial experience. The paper speaks of good practice in retention such as professional development e.g. teaching qualifications, teaching pay initiatives, enhancing pay and flexible working. The aim of this report is to: establish why, after implementing the best practice cited in the LDSA report- Strebler et al (2005), is Somerset College unable to retain lecturers in Construction? A secondary aim is to also prove the hypotheses that Construction Lecturers are leaving the teaching profession to go back into the trade because...
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...PM3150 – Construction Techniques Chapter 5 Questions, pg 219 3. What are the differences between balloon framing and platform framing? Platform: a) Studs in platform framing extend only from the top of one level of framing to the bottom of the next. b) In platform framing the studs and sole plates rest on the top of the floor platforms. Balloon: a) Studs in balloon framing extend unbroken from the foundation to the roof. b) Firestops are required in balloon framing to close the cavities in the wall against the passage of fire. c) Floor joists in balloon framing rest on a wood ribbon (also called ribband) recessed into the studs. d) Studs n balloon framing rest on the sill. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Platform: Advantages: Platform framing is much easier to erect. Size of lumber is standardized and easier to manufacture. Almost no additional fireblocking is required. The walls bear upon the platform rather than directly upon the walls of the story below. House can be one or three stories instead of just two. The platforms are convenient working surfaces for the carpenters who build the frame. Disadvantages: Platform frame settles considerably as the wood dries and shrinks. Balloon: Advantages: 40% cheaper than mortise and tenon frame. Two men could attain the same results in a day that required twenty men using the old-fashioned method. Disadvantages: Lumber lengths are much greater, needing to span from the foundation to the...
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...Scheme-G Sample Test Paper- I Course Name :- Diploma in Electronics Engineering Group Course Code :- EJ/EX/ET/EN/IS/IC/IE/IU/ED/EI Semester :-Fourth 17434 Subject Title :- Industrial Measurements Marks :-25 Time:-1 hour Instructions: 1. All questions are compulsory. 2. Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. 4. Assume suitable data if necessary. 5. Preferably, write the answers in sequential order. Q1. Attempt any THREE of the following. (9 Marks) a. Define i.) Active transducer ii) Passive Transducer b. List any three non elastic pressure transducers. c. Draw a neat diagram showing the construction of C type bourdon tube pressure transducer and label it. d. State the principle of operation of piezoelectric transducer. Q2. Attempt any TWO of the following. (8 Marks) a. Draw constructional diagram of U tube manometer, label it and write the working of U tube manometer. b. State the reason for connecting the secondary coils in series opposition in LVDT. What is residual voltage in LVDT.? c. Draw and label the neat diagram for pressure measurement using bourdon tube and LVDT. Q3. Attempt any two of the following. (8 Marks) a. Define Primary and secondary transducer. Give two examples of each. b. Is piezoelectric transducer active or passive? Give reason. Also state the principle of operation of piezoelectric transducer. c. Draw and label the block diagram of instrumentation system. State functions...
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...How do concrete and steel compare in the construction of large commercial buildings? Office buildings, Hotels, Sports Complexes, and other buildings have the purpose of bringing people inside. The goal is to keep occupants comfortable and safe, while keeping the cost associated withe the construction and maintenance of the building low. Both materials have advantages and disadvantages. However, when it comes right to it, the differences between the tow materials balance themselves out . There is no truly better building material. There are many advantages in using steel as a building material. Steel is a very structurally stable material. It is also eco-friendly and energy efficient. construction steel is recyclable with the rates of over 90 perce there’s no need to worry about the material rotting or damages caused by insects. It is very durable and can withstand most weather conditions. There’s also no need for deforestation that are harmful to the environment. Steel frame compared to wood is stronger and sturdier. It is also lighter and flame resistant. With the advancement of technology, steel can be form and bend to the user’s need. Constructing steel is faster than most materials, thus making it more cost-effective. Though steel contains many advantages, there will always be a few disadvantages along with it. Steel may be more resistant than wood, but it can also develop molding during the winter. Since steel also contain metal material, if not treated carefully...
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...have not changed significantly in the last 25 years, though time and cost overruns are still prevalent throughout the industry (Smith and Love, 2001). In a response to reduce the incidence of time and costs overruns, the disputes that may often arise, and the likelihood of project success, alternative forms of procurement method such as partnering and alliancing have been advocated (Love et al. 1998). Not all forms of procurement method, however, are appropriate for particular project types, as client objectives and priorities invariably differ (Skitmore and Marsden, 1988; Love et al. 1997). The objectives and priorities of a client need to be matched to a procurement system. To do this effectively, it is essential that the characteristics of various procurement systems and selection methods available are understood by clients and their advisors before a procurement method is selected. In this report, the characteristics of the most common procurement systems and methods are presented. In conjunction with this report the reader should also refer to the material developed by the New South Wales Government (2005) ‘Procurement Methodology Guidelines for Construction’ and the Western Australian Department of Housing and Works ‘Local Government Procurement Guide’ (2006). 2.0 PROCUREMENT STRATEGY New building or renovation/adaptation of an existing building is necessary only when no other building exists or appears to exist that will meet or appears to meet the needs of a client (Turner...
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...Project Management Summary This report explains theories and assumptions of current project management methods, and compares it to the Lean Production Delivery System (LPDS) by showing advantages and disadvantages of each method. This report also includes how the LPDS is more efficient than other methods by eliminating wastes and save cost and duration. Introduction: Client needs nowadays are getting more stylish due to the continuous new challenges in the environment, economy, technology and society for the necessity of creating or upgrading new projects. Meeting these requirements involves changing old methods in managing projects into new ones which are more essential to meet the needs of the market. Moreover, new concepts have been considered in addition for the time, cost and quality to guaranty the success of a project. Many new concepts could be presented for production management, but the Lean Production Delivery System (LPDS) is one of the most successful practices concerning the development of project management. For this matter, this report will include an investigation and discussion comparing the advantages and disadvantages of current project management methods and Lean Production Delivery Systems (LPDS). Current project management methods, Advantages and Disadvantages: As described in the text, ―Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and technique...
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...realize personal value. Although companies could do survival of the fittest to their employees, loyal and conscientious employees are great wealth to the company undoubtedly. The core issue of sustainable development for a company is how to achieve the balance between company goal and personal development. And the key to solve this problem is have an effective management system and management method. Performance management is the effective management method which we are looking for. This paper will go into Lenovo's performance assessment system and analyze its advantages and disadvantages. Enterprise Performance Assessment -- The Performance Assessment Systems of Lenovo Performance assessment is the assessors follow by job objective or performance standard and use scientific method to assess employees' task progress, responsibilities-fulfilled degrees, and development situation, then give the feedback to employees. Meanwhile, performance assessment is the process of companies use specific standard and scientific method to judge all levels of management, and in order to achieve the objective of production and operation. The core of performance assessment is promoting company's profitability and comprehensive strength, its essence is trying to make talented professionals do their best according to their lights. Performance assessment made a...
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...SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product, place or person. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. The technique is credited to Albert Humphrey, who led a convention at the Stanford Research Institute now called SRI International, in the 1960s and 1970s using data from Fortune 500 companies. Performing SWOT analysis allows setting achievable goals or objectives for the organization. SWOT analysis is important for organizations to plan future steps that are to be taken for development or to compete with other companies. Through SWOT analysis, a company or organization come across advantages, disadvantages, possibilities, capabilities and problems that they may face in a project takes visual. In this paper different sectors are considered where SWOT analysis is done successfully. Some other techniques of analysis such as Benchmarking, PESTLE, M.O.S.T Analysis etc. are also discussed in brief in comparison to SWOT analysis. Table of Contents Page Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ i Chapter 1: Introduction to S.W.O.T Analysis................................................................................. 3 1.1...
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