The Work And Construction Standards

According to the Government of BC website, the Employment Standards Act is provincial legislation put in place to protect the rights and freedoms of BC workers and employers (2011). Furthermore, the Act itself exists to ensure that there are basic standards for employment throughout our province, as well as allowing both employees and employers to be protected by these standards in the case of a dispute (bclaws.ca, 1980). The act includes regulations which outline employee’s rights with regards to such things as minimum wage; overtime and vacation pay. It is imperative for human resources professionals to understand this Act - as it not only protects organizations legally, but it

 To ensure that all concerns / complaints are dealt with in accordance with the

The guide of a company which dictates what happens / how things are governed in a setting and how they are expected to work / the manner that they must act in accordance to the ethics, and principles and values. It is based on a childcare practitioner:

The health care sector is impacted by numerous changes and challenges, such as increasing need for health care provision, changing demands from patients or rapidly evolving technologies. In the context of evolving technologies, the developments occur not only in the actual provision of the medical act, but also at the level of the complementary operations, such as health care information management.

An environmental impact assessment for the Queensferry Crossing Bridge has been a topic of discussion for a while because of the concern about the future of the Forth Road Bridge. The new cable-stayed Queensferry Crossing bridge doesn’t aim to replace The Forth Road bridge but co-exist parallel to it.

The London Borough of Barnet Council sought to acquire the subject land, and the new rights over it, in order to facilitate the regeneration of the West Hendon Estate and its immediate surroundings. The scheme aims to provide; up to 2,000 residential dwellings, a new primary school, a community facility, commercial units, and improved infrastructure in the area. The proposal is intended to provide significant social, economic and environmental improvements for existing residents (The London Borough of Barnet Council, 2014). It is to be delivered by Barratt Metropolitan LLP, a partnership of Barratt London and Metropolitan Housing Trust, forming part of the wider Brent Cross-Cricklewood regeneration area, although being progressed independently.

National Builders Guild, a brotherhood of professional Black men, kicks off its community outreach program focused on assisting the elderly with the upkeep of their homes. NBG will periodically select an elderly homeowner in the Black community to benefit from its pool of expert craftsmen. These craftsmen will be performing minor repairs, as well landscaping and beautification.

Everyday Americans all over the nation proudly wave a red, white and blue flag. A flag with thirteen horizontal stripes, equal in width, and fifty white five-pointed stars in a blue rectangle in the upper-left corner. A flag that symbolizes the unity and strength of the country. As the flag is flown all over the nation it proudly holds the name of the American Flag. As many people see the flag some may begin to wonder why the American Flag is red, white, and blue and what the meaning of the flag is.

1.1 Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting.

1.“According to a recent report by the WorldWeave foundation, a nonprofit organization funded by American Garment workers’ unions, Transterra owns five factories in Third World companies”

Desktop Surveys – This survey takes place before the site has been visited and before construction has begun which is during the very early stages of planning. The survey involves a number of different things like the internet, books, maps, geological maps and council offices which all play a part within the survey. A good starting point is to consult a number of large scale maps of the proposed site to check the site boundaries, building lines, existing buildings and other man-made, or natural, features which will affect the future buildings. A comparison with older maps may give some clues to determine former use and potential hazards that may arise.

National Occupational Standards are used to identify what skills are required for work posts and if you have the ability, skills and knowledge to do what is required for the post. As in my role as an Outreach Worker the NOS are there to ensure that I have the skills and knowledge to support vulnerable families, show respect and support families into becoming self-reliant, independent. NOS ensures that I can continue to develop and obtain training for my role and continue my professional development.

Carpentry has been around for quite some time yet has experienced a growth which includes updating the tools and safety of the profession.

The BIM introduction into the New Zealand’s construction industry has been discovered as the step to improve productivity and to improve efficiency. This paper seeks to the application of BIM to the New Zealand construction industry successfully and to the proper analyzing of the growth of BIM in New Zealand. Also this report elaborates the opportunity of BIM in New Zealand’s construction industry as well as compared with the other major countries using BIM. Furthermore, in this literature, the future expectation of BIM in New Zealand is discussed.

Summary: The study of New British Library and B.P’s Andrews field development had different approaches in the way the construction was planned. The two projects started their construction work at the same time and had same financial status. Although both the projects was constructed on same time, the New British library was the failure due to the over budget and lack of management leading to many delays during the construction.In the project they did not tackle the expertise and there was not a proper direction of responsibilities for the team during the work. The B.P’s Andrew field development was a successful project because of Good management, Good teamwork, Good spirit among the employees where able to submit the project on given deadline with low cost.