Research Paper ‘How BIM affects a construction manager’s role and through management techniques improved organisational and employee performances’ 6106BEUG Business Management 623963 Word Count - 1500 i. Abstract Building information modelling (BIM) is a new technology that is undoubtedly reshaping the construction industry as we know it. BIM is designed to change the way in which we communicate. The biggest construction industry client is the government. They back the use of BIM on projects
Civil Engineer – Asian Atlas Engineering and Construction Network: • Preparation of the project schedule. • Review the project plans and specifications and comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems • Raise and discuss relevant issues at the job site meetings. Prepare & issue minutes of all site meetings • To assess the needs for new training programs/projects • Improving the trainee’s capacity to train villagers on business initiatives
Manhattan, New York; a 76m high tower crane collapsed killing 6 construction employees and 1 civilian in a nearby apartment. The crane was being used in the construction of a 43 story building located at 303 East 51st Street and collapsed when employees were placing lateral support ties from the 18th floor of the building to the mast of the crane. The crane broke away from its anchors and toppled south causing extensive damage to adjacent buildings in addition to the 7 fatal casualties. On the morning of
Did the Government Construction Strategy deliver? BIM Education: Education is at the starting point with all successful implementations that is why this report is starting with a focus here. According to Underwood and Ayoade (2015, p6), although there is generally support with regards to the importance of BIM usage, studies show it is imperative that Educational Institutions collaborate with Industry to implement BIM accordingly as they are underperforming at present with approximately 40% of
1.0 Introduction The construction industry much like other industries is dependant with the distribution of “scarce resources” (Drake,1994). Many of its resources known as the factors or production i.e. labour, capital, land etc. are limited (Gregory-Mankiw, 2008), however, wants and desires within the industry are infinite (Myers, 2013). Kishtainy notes that this creates two problems; at any given time, there will be a fixed number of resource, against numerous wants. Sloman 2003 adds that in an
quality standards. It is also important that all our projects are built safe, completed on time, and within budget. GPC is a Miami based Construction Company specializing in new construction and renovations of commercial buildings. Since our inception, we have completed over 30 projects each over $5 million dollars in value. With over 10 retail buildings in the past 15 years, GPC brings a wealth of experience to the Office Max project. The experience GPC has gained within the past few years
MEMORANDUM TO: Winston P. Dunnah – President Dunnah Construction FROM: Michael Carter - Vice President of Dunnah Construction DATE: 12/03/2013 SUBJECT: Proposal to improve Employee Safety in the Work place Mr. Dunnah the purpose of this memo is to inform you that the Research into improving Workplace Safety is now finish and ready for your review. I have look at the statistics on work place violence over the past three years, 2011 through 2013. As I stated in my earlier memo
Egan Report - Has the construction industry met its goals? This essay is written in particular reference to the emerging use of BIM software solutions. Sir John Egan made several remarks based on the findings of his original report in 1998 and the progress of the construction industry in the 10 years since in his 2008 address. The purpose of this essay is to look at some of the main points raised by Egan in his 2008 address and evaluate their relevance with regard to the structure and practices
helps you respond to change and facilitate continuous improvement in your business. It should be planned, systematic and cover all reasonably hazards and associated risks. In accrodance with OHS Regulations section 5.1.3-high risk construction work means construction work— (a) where there is a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres; (b) on telecommunications towers; (c) involving demolition; (d) involving the removal or likely disturbance of asbestos; (e) involving structural alterations that
distinct retail operations. ITI willing to relocate these three offices into one single devoted call center building to meet the growing needs of the customers and to secure at least 10% market share by the end of 2018. Project Includes: Project does not Includes: Relocation and merger of three branches of the India Travel Inc., to Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai East Construction of 6000- m2 office building Co-coordinating and managing the external consultants, suppliers and contractors involved in the installation