Q.2: What are Common Building Defects that building owners usually encounter in the maintenance management of their properties, and their possible causes.?

Calculate the cost per cubic yard to place concrete using each of the alternatives described. The work in both cases consists of placing 140 cubic yards of concrete in footings. a. Using a crane and bucket at a price of $225 per hour, including an operator, with a crew consisting of 6 laborers, a cement finisher, and a foreman. The concrete will be placed in 7 hours using this setup, and transportation of the crane costs $390. b. Using a concrete pump at a price of $295 per hour, including an operator and a crew consisting of 5 laborers, a cement finisher, and a foreman. With this setup, concrete is placed in 6 hours and transportation of the pump costs $290.

Prepare a typical bay estimate based on the following information: a. Bay size of 350 feet and a building perimeter of 1,100 feet. b. There are 50 bays in the building. c. Unit prices: • Concrete piles: $950.00 each • Concrete pile caps: $725.00 each • Slab-on-grade: $12.50 per sq. ft. • Structural steel frame: $4.90 per sq. ft. • Roof structure: $10.75 per sq. ft. • Roofing: $8.20 per sq. ft. • Plumbing & HVAC: $9.80 per sq. ft. • Electrical: $6.10 per sq. ft. • Exterior foundations: $100.00 per linear ft. • Exterior walls: 728.00 per linear ft.