Measuring Building Perimeters And Centrelines - Worked Examples,
2015
Technological University Dublin
Measuring Building Perimeters And Centrelines - Worked Examples, Tony Cunningham
Other Resources
Quantity surveyors are expected to be able to measure the perimeters of buildings as part of their routine practice. Building perimeter measurements are very useful in finding out the overall lengths of foundations, external walls, external wall finishes and associated items. One of the earliest difficulties faced by quantity surveying and construction management students, is mastering the technique of calculating perimeters of awkwardly shaped building plans. The student is typically required to calculate a perimeter and adjust this to derive the centrelines of various elements in the associated construction details. In this paper, the author aims to explain these processes, …
Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter,
2015
Western Kentucky University
Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter, Cheryl Stevens, Dean
Ogden College of Science & Engineering Publications
No abstract provided.
The Professional Constructor, Full Issue, Volume 39, Number 02,
2015
Clemson University
The Professional Constructor, Full Issue, Volume 39, Number 02
The Professional Constructor
No abstract provided.
Bim; Postgraduate Multidisciplinary Collaborative Education,
2015
Technological University Dublin
Bim; Postgraduate Multidisciplinary Collaborative Education, Malachy Mathews
Conference papers
BIM Technologies and Process are steadily increasing in the design and construction industry. The amount of undergraduate courses delivering BIM based applied and theory courses is also on the rise. These students will be entering a job market where their skillsets in digital modelling and collaborative practice will be in demand. However, existing AEC (architectural, engineering, construction) professionals are recognising the changes happening in the industry. Each domain is influenced and challenged by BIM. The traditional process and workflows will change as BIM adoption grows. Tobin [1] states the long-term impact of any innovation is often not understood when it …
Bs News September/October,
2015
Technological University Dublin
A Cost-Effective Integral Bridge System With Precast Concrete I-Girders For Seismic Application,
2015
Dordt College
A Cost-Effective Integral Bridge System With Precast Concrete I-Girders For Seismic Application, Justin R. Vander Werff, Rick Snyder, Sri Sritharan, Jay Holombo
Faculty Work Comprehensive List
To promote accelerated bridge construction in seismic regions, a large-scale experimental investigation was conducted to examine the seismic sufficiency of precast concrete I-girders in integral bridge super-structures. Such structures are not frequently used in high seismic regions due to lack of design guides and overly conservative design approaches. A half-scale,17.8 m (58.5 ft) long test unit modeling a portion of a prototype bridge incorporating a concrete column, ten I-shaped precast concrete girders, and an inverted-tee concrete cap beam was used to experimentally verify that precast concrete members employing accelerated construction techniques can be used in integral super-structures and provide excellent …
Project Delivery Methods For The Construction Of Public Schools In The Southeastern United States,
2015
Clemson University
Project Delivery Methods For The Construction Of Public Schools In The Southeastern United States, Dennis C. Bausman
The Professional Constructor
Construction of new facilities is a risky enterprise due to the situational aspects of the project, multiple parties involved in the process, timing and budget constraints, and the design features and quality levels required by the owner. Decision makers are charged with selecting a project delivery system to successfully manage the design and construction process in order to meet the owner’s needs. This paper documents the delivery methods utilized for the construction of public schools in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina from 2006 to 2012 and provides insight into the reasons for the delivery method selections made by …
Construction Degree Graduates: An Evaluation Of Depth Of Skill Understanding And Skill Priority By Construction Industry Professionals,
2015
Texas A&M University
Construction Degree Graduates: An Evaluation Of Depth Of Skill Understanding And Skill Priority By Construction Industry Professionals, Ben F. Bigelow, Edelmiro Escamilla, Lauren Kuecker
The Professional Constructor
Previous studies have been conducted to determine the skills the construction industry expects graduates and entry level professionals to possess. The majority of those studies report soft skills and technical expertise as the main qualities graduates should have upon entering the industry. Many differing skills have been reported, but neither the expected depth of understanding in those skills nor the industry’s priority of those skills have been explored. To do so, a survey was administered to members of the Construction Industry Advisory Council at Texas A&M University asking these questions. Depth of understanding was evaluated on a four level basis …
Accident Patterns In Road Construction Work Zones,
2015
California State University, Long Beach
Accident Patterns In Road Construction Work Zones, Tariq Shehab, Leah Phu
The Professional Constructor
Traffic safety in road construction zones has always been a major concern for engineering practitioners, departments of transportation, law enforcement professionals, researchers and many others. Due to the deteriorated condition of road and underground infrastructure facilities in the United States, the number of rehabilitation projects and their associated traffic accidents have increased over the past few years. To perform the needed road and underground utility rehabilitation activities in safer environments, researchers need to understand the causes behind these accidents. Although many researchers have been exploring the safety of many construction activities, research pertaining to road construction projects is lacking and …
Reviewer Thank You,
2015
Clemson University
A Framework For Small-Scale Construction Projects By Ngos In Developing Countries,
2015
University of Nebraska
A Framework For Small-Scale Construction Projects By Ngos In Developing Countries, James D. Goedert, Bradley Cory
The Professional Constructor
This paper outlines a theoretical framework for NGOs who are building small-scale construction projects in developing countries. The framework is a step-by-step procedure to guide NGOs from developing project parameters at the start of the project with the partner to a locally controlled sustainable project closeout. The authors used the integrative project delivery approach along with past construction research models and personal experience to guide the development of the framework. Steps within the framework are illustrated using five projects from three countries. This work assumes that the ultimate objective of the project is local operational sustainability with the NGO’s presence …
Bs News July/August,
2015
Technological University Dublin
Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter,
2015
Western Kentucky University
Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter, Cheryl Stevens, Dean
Ogden College of Science & Engineering Publications
No abstract provided.
Assessing Gait And Postural Stability Of Construction Workers Using Wearable Wireless Sensor Networks,
2015
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Assessing Gait And Postural Stability Of Construction Workers Using Wearable Wireless Sensor Networks, Houtan Jebelli
Department of Construction Engineering and Management: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Falling accidents are a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in the construction industry. This fact demonstrates the need for a comprehensive fall-risk analysis that incorporates the effects of construction workers’ physiological characteristics. In this context, the objective of the thesis is to investigate and validate the usefulness of the gait- and postural-stability metrics in assessing construction workers’ fall risks. Diverse metrics that assess the capability to keep the body balanced and maintain coordination of body segments during locomotion (gait stability) and stationary postures (postural stability) have been introduced and used in clinical applications. However, their usefulness in the …
Bs News May/June,
2015
Technological University Dublin
Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter,
2015
Western Kentucky University
Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter, Cheryl Stevens, Dean
Ogden College of Science & Engineering Publications
No abstract provided.
Bs News March/April,
2015
Technological University Dublin
Building And Growing With Mobile Technology,
2015
Colorado State University
Building And Growing With Mobile Technology, Chris Lierheimer
The Professional Constructor
Today’s construction managers have an arsenal of mobile technologies at their disposal, all of which make managing projects vastly more organized and efficient than ever before. In this paper, I will explore in detail three different mobile technologies that the modern contractor has at his or her disposal, their benefits, potential pitfalls that they may present, and my thoughts on the future of these tools. I will share personal experience with, and research based on topics ranging from building information modeling, to RFID chip tracking of resources, to cloud based programs that streamline information flow.
Using Mobile Technology For Managing Construction Projects,
2015
Industrial Capstone
Using Mobile Technology For Managing Construction Projects, Paul Shaw
The Professional Constructor
This essay examines the use and application of emerging mobile technologies in the construction industry. Mobile phones and tablets are discussed in-depth, and can be used to replace office tools, to collaborate, and to bring building information modeling (BIM) technology out into the field. Next, wearable computing technology is discussed, including Google Glass and smart hard hats. This technology provides another avenue for construction information access in the field. Finally, unmanned aerial vehicles are discussed, along with their challenges and potential benefits. Increased technology use will absolutely improve efficiency and profitability in the construction industry.
Solar Orientation For Low-Energy Residential Building In Pagosa Springs, Colorado,
2015
Colorado State University
Solar Orientation For Low-Energy Residential Building In Pagosa Springs, Colorado, Torry D. Hessman, Caroline M. Clevenger, Maryellen C. Nobe, Katharin Leigh
The Professional Constructor
This research compares the energy performance of 43 homes. Seven homes, constructed by a single builder using passive design principles, are the focus of the study. The remaining 36 homes, more conventionally built, establish a baseline for local residential energy performance. All of the homes are located within a six square-mile geographical region in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Researchers collected utility data over a two year period, from September 2009 to August 2011. While other factors impact performance, for this study the dependent variable was energy consumption in British Thermal Units (BTUs) per square foot per season. The independent variable was …
