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    Career Paper: Demolition Engineer

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    the whole garden. Explosive demolition is the weed puller of buildings. It is key in keeping whole communities up to date. It may be hard to think that using explosives can actually make an area safer, but these professionals do it all of the time. If a building is not structurally sound, there is the chance that it can collapse at any time. This is why explosive demolition is so important because it basically weeds out the buildings that have the potential to harm people. Being an explosive demolition

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    In 1773 workers used 150 pounds of explosives to implode the Holy Trinity Tower in Ireland (Grogan). The demolition industry has been around for a long, time. There are several types of demolition, such as Hazardous materials expert, explosives material expert, and demolition itself. Demolition experts have the ability to deconstruct any structure they need to for the job. Experts training, skill, and attention to detail are required to work as a demolition expert. Hazardous materials experts can

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    refurbishing buildings can be a lengthy and complex procedure. The outline of tasks and stages that have to be completed during project and when the building will be in use is presented below. This is a simple diagram of RIBA Plan of Work 2013 – bespoke planning tool used in the industry – full version is available in the Appendix 1. (RIBA, 2013a. p.16) Before we proceed with refurbishment planning I will have to carry out necessary surveys. Measurement – to assess the size of the building which will

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    in lifting materials to the higher sections of the building failed and fell into the side of the building causing the collapse. However, Author Dov Kaminetsky conducted research alongside the National Bereau of Standards(NBS), and published his book, Design and Construction: Lessons from Forensic Investigations.[2] Kaminetsky provides the conclusion of NBS 's investigation that the collapse was a result of shear construction error. The building began to collapse as construction workers proceeded

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    conditions in general have improved, as there are more access to resources and building technologies. Although the world we live in has changed greatly, the basic type of shelter needed for everyday life and the resources needed to construct them has changed very little. This is why we can see a lot of parallels between the ways people live throughout history. However, the biggest change is in the way we construct buildings and especially housing. History has taught us that as time goes by, technology

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    Assignment Building Surveying Title: Essay Name: Benjamin Tiong Student Number: 17612379 Unit Name: Building Surveying Email Address: Benjamintiong1995@gmail.com Date Submitted: 23 April 2015 Word Count: 965 Curtin University of Technology By submitting this assignment, I declare that I have retained a suitable copy of this assignment, have not previously submitted this work for assessment and have ensured that it complies with university and school regulations, especially concerning

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    about contractors for construction and they make really good money and I like how they’re able to plan out the project and manage throughout the whole project. They win really good money and I doubt they actually go to the construction site and start building. They go to the construction site and start to plan out the project with other contractors. Approximately 16% of the employment growth in 2012-2022 is really good and approximately 57% of general contractors are self-employed. Being self-employed

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    that has been appointed to carry out the site work now will be called as the constructor, and starts to complete the building on the specified time and within the approved time and quality limits. Adequate supervision is necessary in this stage so that the defined quality standards as well as legal requirement are met. Commissioning In the Commissioning stage the constructed building is inspected for probable errors or deficits from the agreed contractual or legal requirements. It is checked whether

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    expansion in the future. It should be a sustainable, adjustable and effective project. Researches in Modular Construction & Healthcare Design. A Review of Literature In the past 15 years, modular constructions are widely used in all kinds of new buildings. Architects prefer the way of built and design because of the sustainable and economic performances. Also, it is an ideal way to improve the variability of a project significantly to adjust to the development of the urban and growth of the population

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    Caledonian University, School of Engineering and Built Environment as part of the requirements of the BA (Hons) Interior Design. Word Count: 14th January 2016 TAble of Contents Introduction 1 THE BODY OF DISCUSSION 1 Synopsis 1 Client 2 Brief 2 Building & Location [1-5] 3 Aims & Objectives 5 Target Market 5 Practical Requirements 6 Statutory Requirements [6] 7 NON-DOMESTIC 7 Brand Identity 8 Case Studies 8 THE SENSUAL INTERIOR – DOES IT PROMOTE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING? 9

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