A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to achieve a particular aim. At the most basic level, a project is actually the response to a need, the solution to a problem. Further it is a solution that promises a benefit... (Continue reading)
PROJECT PLANNING In planning phase, plan is made and strategies are set, taking into consideration the company policies, procedures and rules Planning provides direction, unifying frame work, performance standards, and helps to reveal future opportunities and threats In Planning, the... (Continue reading)
Pushover analysis – cyclic loading, deterioration effect in RC Moment Frames in pushover analysis Rehabilitation – Evaluation of drift distribution Analysis of large dynamic structure in environment industry Theoretical study on High frequency fatigue behavior of concrete Seismic analysis of... (Continue reading)
CLASSIFICATION OF RISK Understanding and addressing the risks of a PPP project early on is important for both the parties in PPP. This chapter presents many of the risks involved and actions that can be taken to mitigate them. Promoters... (Continue reading)
Public Private Partnership (PPP) project, which is based on a contract or concession agreement between a government or statutory entity on one side and a private sector company on the other side, for delivering an infrastructure service on payment of... (Continue reading)
The underlying theme of the development will be to enhance Abu Dhabi’s natural wealth of water and beach frontage. The Development is a massive project and spreads over 5 square kilometres. The development includes construction of 11 precincts that will... (Continue reading)
UAE is not only advancing in common infrastructure but also specialized infrastructure which are energy efficient. It stands first in the category by taking the initiative to create a city concerned with energy management. Chicago-based Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill... (Continue reading)
One more marvelous project to be completed soon in UAE to make it a heaven for tourists, it is the Yas Island. The island is the site of a US$36 billion development project by Aldar Properties. It occupies a total... (Continue reading)
The acquisition of a constructed facility usually represents a major capital investment, whether its owner happens to be an individual, a private corporation or a public agency. Since the commitment of resources for such an investment is motivated by market... (Continue reading)
Construction cost estimation is done to know in advance the expected cost in varying degree of accuracy, at different phases of the project. Owner’s Purpose of Estimate Making investment decision in the conceptual stage. Negotiate and finalize the contract at... (Continue reading)
Modern construction project management has incorporated quality management principles and initiatives in their activities. Modern quality management systems such as ISO 9000 series of standards require incessant monitoring of construction processes. This presentation attempts to consolidate key quality management tools... (Continue reading)
Hazard identification is fundamental to construction safety management; unidentified hazards present the most unmanageable hazards. Maximum hazard identification levels were found to be 0.899 89.9% for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels... (Continue reading)