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“Circular Economy” As An Imperative Indicator Of A Sustainable Urban Development Derived By Construction Industry – Case Study Pristina, Binak Beqaj, Blerta Vula Rizvanolli

UBT International Conference

Construction field is an important industry for improving resource productivity and with impact on urban development and GDP of the Country (actually in Kosova, as calculated on the level of 15.76%). The intention of the system promoted by the European Union as “Circular Economy” is to keep the added value of the products for as long as possible and virtually eliminate waste from urban spaces as a fundamental guide of urban sustainability. The process of turning waste into a resource of new modes seems to reshape the development of construction industries, especially now when the need for building materials is …

My Catalyst, Gabrielle Gambino Lyon

Celebration of Learning

Over the course of my internship and shadow program with Pepper Lawson Construction and Ziegler Cooper Architects, I was able to explore the various career paths involved in the design, construction, and civil engineering fields. My work on the construction site of a high-rise apartment building located in the heart of Houston, TX allowed me first-hand experience working and learning alongside project engineers, contractors, building developers, and the construction team.

This project was the perfect confluence of my main areas of interest: structural, mechanical, civil, and environmental engineering, as well as architecture. My daily work consisted of on-site walk throughs, …

Risk Assessment In The Implementation Of Construction Projects In Developing Countries, Bashkim Alili

UBT International Conference

The construction industry plays an important role in the economic growth and the socio-economic development, which are particularly important for the developing countries. The current general situation in the construction of buildings in a country like ours is that the product of a construction company is mainly characterized by the poor quality of work, exceeding the costs and the time for realization. These characteristics exist as many risks are taken into account very little in the project planning and realization or not taken into account at all. Therefore, it is necessary that the managing of the risks for improvement of …

The Concept Of “Green Roofs” In Tirana, Eduina Zekaj, Franceska Delia

UBT International Conference

The term “green roof” is a pretty old concept in the history of Architecture, and it begins since prehistoric times with attempts of our ancestors to cover up their housing with greenery. But this term is not well known in Tirana and it is just starting to apply in the new era of projects.

The first attempts started in 2010, but there are very few existing projects that fulfill the construction details that a real green roof needs. First of all, we have to understand why we do need green roofs in Tirana. According to “The Guardian”, Tirana was called …

Mother's Room - Design | Build, Zoey Koester, Shelby Orr, Damian Smith, Andrew Estabrook, Sarah Barth, Caroline Simmons

ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium

The lack of a comfortable environment for mothers on campus was challenged by the Non-Traditional Student Services department of a public university this past year. The department recruited a team of architecture, interior-design, and construction management faculty and students to design and build a mother’s room for the campus library.

Research Of The Problems Faced By Construction Companies In Kosovo, Muhamet Ahmeti, Mimoza Sylejmani

UBT International Conference

This paper presents the research of several construction companies that deal with building design and execution. The questionnaire was conducted with about 140 companies which are interviewed, the case identified the main problems faced by construction companies design the execution today in Kosovo. This paper has a special significance since it identifies the main problems faced by companies, the main factors affecting the delays and problems during the execution of the works, identifies and gives a clear overview of the different options that companies operating in Kosovo to deal with mega projects such as infrastructure as well as in construction. …

Systems Engineering And Project Management In Architectural Design And Construction At Postwar Countries, Lulzim Beqiri

UBT International Conference

This paper presents the relation and involvement of project management and systems engineering in construction projects implemented in post was countries. The process of design, construction and investment in creating an architectural structure in Kosova hasn’t applied elements of systems engineering. The design and construction from the investor’s perspective are yet being developed individually. This paper aims to bring the model of project management and systems engineering based on case study experience in order to introduce the modern approach to the design and construction and facilitate the implementation of any construction project. Furthermore this model was designed based on best …