When selecting construction equipment used to build a building, the contractor should always do the following, except Consider the costs of the equipment and weigh options between overall costs and efficiency. Consider the size and capacity of the equipment to ensure is appropriate for the job. Consider the weight of the equipment for soils. foundations and underground utilities/infrastructure. None of these, all are contractor considerations in equipment selection. Follow the Architect's directions for construction equipment as specified in CSI Division 11 - Equipment.

QUESTION 1 We have a three storey structure from a client and the requirement is to complete in 5 months for shell and core only. Attached are the architectural and structural drawings. As a construction manager/ site engineer (A) Elaborate on the steps needed to be taken to complete this task on time, explaining the roles of the different personnel needed for this task. (B) Determine the realistic programme, test requirement and procurement schedules needed for this task (C) What tools/personnel and materials do you think will be needed to set out the building in question and how will you ensure that there is no misalignment of the floors going up. (D) Provide a skeleton of a bill of quantity for the above drawings. No rates, quantity or amount is needed.

What tools or methodologies that were developed and employed in Lean manufacturing have relevance in Lean Construction?

What are the criteria in designing a good primer?  Please answer at your own words.

If the project doesn't include the creation of a new IT system, show how process modeling may still be useful. How are logical process modeling techniques used to the analysis of concrete system needs?

Calculate total cost per cubic yard of concrete, given the following: Concrete materials and batching costs = $70/cy Trucking = $6.00/cy Paving equipment = $340.00/hr - Paving labor = $500.00/hr Paver production = 120 cy/hr Incidentals $4.00/cy Overhead and profit = 20% of direct costs 1.87.0 = O2.106.8 O 3.104.4 4.99.6

how would i create a prototype for a full size pumice stone bathmat?   Provide a detailed description of the product, including how it will be developed.

Please choose all factors that need to be considered for the selection of construction materials. Maintenance of damage Manufacturing costs Transportation Placing in the project site