Building code

Sort By:
Page 8 of 50 - About 500 essays
  • Good Essays

    Summary………………………………………………………3 2.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………….3 3.0 NZ Standards for Steel Mesh……………………………………………..5 4.0 Reasons and Causes for the occurring problems of Steel Mesh………….5 5.0 Impact on the companies………………………………………………….5 6.0 Home Building regulations in New Zealand……………………………...6 7.0 Action Taken……………………………………………………………...6 8.0 Relevant Quality Management Concept…………………………………..7 9.0 Conclusion……………………………………………………………...…8 10.0 References…………………………………………………………………9 1.0

    • 1898 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Better Essays

    Since the proposal is required to apply for a change of use on land, from dwelling to a food and entertainment area, the Local Council of the City of Cockburn needs to grant a planning approval and building permit is to be issued before any use and construction work are to commence. The proposal of a dwelling area to be redeveloped as a new tavern or restaurant with an outdoor entertainment area requires being in the correct zone to avoid being deemed of refusal by the Council. According to the Town

    • 1612 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Better Essays

    Introduction During my investigation, I will look at how changing legislation is affecting the fatality rates in the construction industry in Wales and Tripura. I will do this by comparing the legislation between these two places and by determining which area has the best legislation protecting their workforce. I will also look at which kind of accidents caused the fatalities. Wales In Wales, there is a specific piece of legislation designed to protect the workforce and anyone else who could encounter

    • 3151 Words
    • 13 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Better Essays

    Executive Summary The construction industry plays an integral role in the economies by providing infrastructure to all other industries. This report discusses the factors that are pertinent to establishing construction operations in the European market, with a main focus on Prime Constructions Company Ltd. The assessment of the markets is discussed with an entry mode proposed. Moreover, the supply chain the company would need to adopt as well as the innovation strategies and risks therein are also

    • 1759 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Construction Case Study

    • 858 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Assistance and Infrastructure Bureaus Meeting request is being submitted to discuss a potential project located at the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) property. The potential project involves the construction of a new building on the subject site. Currently, a +/- 25,000 square foot building with a +/- 6,500 square foot attached canopy is being considered. The additional space would provide for a commercial tire installation and sales facility as well as related parking. Completing the project as planned

    • 858 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Better Essays

    The Freedom Tower also known as “One World Trade Center” is the tallest skyscraper in the western hemisphere, and the fifth tallest skyscraper in our planet earth. The building structure consists of 104 stories can also be described as the North Tower of the original World Trade Center. The Building location is 285 Fulton Street, Manhattan New York, United States 10007, as depicted in the map below Figure 1. Figure 1- Location of One World Trade Center Some of the important

    • 1249 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Decent Essays

    In 2006, The City of East Lansing referred to The Trowbridge Road Corridor as an important area for future redevelopment in their “Big Picture” Comprehensive Plan. Being a main route to East Lansing and Michigan State University it allows high visibility and access to and from the surrounding neighborhoods. In order to encourage future development in this area, most of the properties along that corridor needed to be redeveloped. Review for this project began in 2007. Due to the original design for

    • 1183 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Cold Storage Fire

    • 1151 Words
    • 5 Pages

    number one request dispatch to strike a second alarm due to the size of the building and with the second alarm Engines 2, 16, aerial scope 2, and car 2 are all dispatched to the scene. At 6:20pm Incident Commander number one request building information from dispatch but no building plans were ever found creating confusion on how the interior of the building was designed. At 6:26pm Incident Commander one enters the building through a door from the first floor and goes up the stairway into the second

    • 1151 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Good Essays

    Building Regulations

    • 1281 Words
    • 6 Pages

    Unit: Building Regulations and Control in Construction Title: The origins and purpose of building control Pass 1 UK Building Regulations: The first building control legislation in England dates back to the Great Fire of London in 1666. The reasons why it spread out so quickly were the proximity of the timber buildings. The government of the day realised this and introduced by-laws to try to prevent it from happening again. So in 1667 they introduced the London Building Act. However it was

    • 1281 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Better Essays

    Corporate Social Responsibility or Corporate Social Necessity? Evaluation of the effects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in construction, real estate and related industries and analyzing the marketing strategy of the company ‘ENKA’ upon its level of commitment to CSR. For: CEM Assignments Office Date: 27/02/2013 From: Deniz Berkan Unsal Moscow, Russian Federation List of Contents 1.0 Summary 2.0 Question 1: Discussing the issues involved in CSR, and giving examples illustrating

    • 3322 Words
    • 14 Pages
    Better Essays