PROJECT ENGINEER QUESTIONNAIRE What did/do you like about your current position? What I liked most about my previous project engineer intern position was the shear complexity of the project. Hundreds of workers for numerous subcontractors used to be present every day on site and the management of their activities, quality, schedule and cost of the project was challenging and exciting. What frustrates you about your previous/current position? I spent a major amount of time managing the document
Mr. William Detyens start the Detyens Shipyard Inc. (DSI) in 1961 to provide ship repair facilities that were lacking before in South Caroline back then. The shipyard is currently located in the city of North Charleston, South Carolina, USA. There is a total of 8,000 feet of free pier space along with the multiple housing areas. The shipyard offers extensive crane services and shops, flexible work environment including cross-craft policies, three graving docks, a floating dry dock and six deep water
1. Apparent Authority – authority beyond that is described in any contract documents; contrary to the owner, if an individual is seen to be fulfilling the actions of the owner when approving changes without the direct oversight of the owner, that individual would be seen as having apparent authority of the owner. 2. Acceptance – the “agreement” to the terms of an offer pertaining to a construction contract. The term could also pertain to the confirmation of a proposed completion of a body of work
project who are not properly paid. In essence, it allows contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, laborers, and professionals such as landscapers and architects (collectively called lienors) to place a lien on a property to collect unpaid bills. A lien may be filed by a lienor even if the owner never directly did business with that lienor but only received services through a general contractor
review will analyze the business effect of the case as it relates to the monetary bottom line and Chuckrow’s attempt to protect his profits. Subsequently, it will highlight the unethical behavior of Chuckrow and its potential effects on future subcontractors’ trust in
We discussed their choice of exterior decorative finishes on the porch of the house. Received and filed an invoice from the HVAC subcontractors Measured the driveway in order to compare it to the amount estimated and calculate the amount that would be paid to the concrete settlers. I learned the difference between fiber glass insulation and foam insulation. The houses we are building
There are no changes with M/WBE participation with 31% for MBE participation and 6% for WBE participation. During this time, PC is completing punch-out work with only 5-6 site workers and no subcontractor activity is taking place. As of July 17, 2015 no additional payments were reported or made to subcontractors, nor were there any compliance or DBA issues to report. As previously reported, the most recent payment application has been approved, though contractors are awaiting payments which should
PAST PERFORMANCE AND EXPERIENCES Green Planet Contractors (GPC) was established mainly on its beliefs of energy efficiency and a healthier planet while constructing the highest quality work and meeting all required 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
Should Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that it does not own but where subcontractors make products for Nike? In many ways, it seems obvious to me that Nike should be held responsible for working conditions in foreign companies where products for Nike are made. In my opinion a company is not only responsible for itsʼ own employees but also for the employees that produce for them even though theyʼre not in their own company. I think that every part of the supply
being profitable. • Regularly monitor success, efficiency and accuracy of the department’s budgets, GMPS bids. Review and implement strategies to sustain efficiencies and accuracy of the Estimating department’s work. • Assure that company-wide subcontractor database is maintained by estimating staff. • Drive continuous improvement and strategic planning within the group to create a “best in class” Estimating team. ¬ Vice