Construction Essays

Kuwait Oil Fields Reconstruction Projects Construction Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 13th Jul 2023
Introduction: During the Gulf war, Kuwait was invaded by Iraq and by the end of it almost all of oil production facilities of Kuwait had suffered extensive damage and had become defunct. Even after their Liberation...

Construction of the Eucumbene Dam
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: This essay has detailed the role Eucumbene Dam performs as part of the wider Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme, why the dam was built and the meteorological reasons for its construction in the Snowy Mountains....

Development and Construction of the Dodgers Stadium
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: In this paper, I will examine the development and construction of the Dodgers Stadium in Elysian Park, CA from the 1910-1970s. Elysian Park, a suburban neighborhood in Los Angeles, is located in central Los Angeles, surrounded on the north by Elysian Valley and on the east by Lincoln heights....

The Impact of Digital Technologies in the Management of Domestic Construction Projects
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: It is the aim of this assignment to discuss ‘’The Impact of Digital Technologies in the Management of Domestic Construction Projects’’. It will aim to explain the function, impact, advantages and disadvantages of ‘’Digital Technology’’, it will focus on the key trends of Digital technology which already are, or, can be implemented into construction....

Building Technologies to Improve Environmental and Sustainable Impact
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: The main purpose of this report is to suggest two building technologies which can be implemented to improve the existing details which may have an environmental and sustainable impact. With this said, limitations which need to be taken into account such as current state in which the building is in, where the building is situated and the use of the building...

Summary of Three Different Sizes of Construction Business Organisations
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Sep 2021
Introduction: This report is presented as a means of summarizing the three different size of construction business organization (Small, Medium, and Large). Also consideration is given on introductions of organizations, explaining company background and business control procedure....

Analysis of the Influences of Malaysian Climate Factors on Malay Houses
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Sep 2021
Introduction: This paper will analyse the influences of Malaysia climatic factors on the design of the traditional vernacular Malay houses. Basically it is part of the research on the climatic effects on the contemporary construction materials in the traditional vernacular Malay houses in Malaysia. ...

Payment Delays and Cashflow Issues in the Construction Industry
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Sep 2021
Introduction: The objective of the study is to compare the factors that contribute to payment delays for construction projects in the private and public sectors....

Building a House using Geological Knowledge
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Sep 2021
Introduction: A house provides warmth, security and comfort for us human. In order to build houses that meet the safety requirements and occupants’ expectations, geological knowledge is important as a base for the construction of these buildings. ...

Personal Reflection of Stakeholder Management in the Construction Industry
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Sep 2021
Introduction: A reflective essay on various personal experiences in a professional career as a construction project manager working for main contractors in particular in the Middle East....

Sectors Involved in the Construction Industry
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Aug 2021
Introduction: This essay will discuss the different sectors that are involved in the construction industry. Generally, the size of the organization for the private is smaller compare to public sector. The reason is because the staff of the private sector is lesser, therefore the workability will be not that effective compare to the public sector....

Cost Management & Cost Estimating
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: Cost estimating is very important step in project management where to achieve the goal targeted by client. A cost estimate representing the initial line of the project cost at different stages of development. A cost estimate at a given stage of project development represents a prediction provided by cost estimators or engineers on the data available....

Report on Procurement Methods for Construction of Foodstores
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Aug 2021
Introduction: The report has identified the strategies of the client’s objectives and selected procurement criteria using (NEDO, 1985) to establish a profile of the clients’ requirement...

Radical Sustainable Construction: Envisioning Next-Generation of Green Buildings
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Aug 2021
Introduction: This article provides a review of the values of sustainability in Construction focused on Green Buildings ‘ next generation. It describes sustainability and Green Building, and mentions fast changes in the strategy used in building, here referred to as radical sustainable building, required to implement what can genuinely be called green buildings...

Conducting Quantitative Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis
Example essay. Last modified: 5th Aug 2021
Introduction: This study covers the combination of two AACE International Recommended Practices, Range Estimating and Expected Value, in conducting Quantitative Risk Analysis to determine the adequate contingency needed using simple Microsoft Excel spreadsheet....

Defining Success in Project Management
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Aug 2021
Introduction: The report focuses upon the constituents of project success and provides key recommendations to enhance the company’s policy manual and understanding....

Effects of Late Procurement for Specialist Subcontractors
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2021
Introduction: The research will demonstrate that late procurement can harm more than the programme on a project, it will show that late procurement can affect the design and quality of the project. The evidence will also show the negative effects that late procurement can have on the BREAM status of a building/ project and sustainability....

Study on Chinese Architecture and Building Systems
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Jul 2021
Introduction: A look at the current status of Chinese architectural heritage protection processes, and an analysis of the significance of the protection framework and ideas....

The Different Types Of Decking Methods
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Jul 2021
Introduction: Tableforms are constructed as individual frames with the table top made up on the ground to eliminate any working at height issues. Handrails may be installed at this point also. The tops are then crane lifted onto the frames in the correct position. Tableforms are by far the most economical system of formwork where repetition ensues, but the initial construction is time consuming....

Using Plastic to Produce a New Type of Sustainable Concrete
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Jul 2021
Introduction: This literature review will look at previous researchers’ effort of using plastic to produce new type of sustainable concrete....

Review of the EU BIM Handbook and NBC Roadmap to Digital Transition
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Jun 2021
Introduction: This report aims to review the following Building Information Modelling (BIM) documents produced by the National BIM Council (NBC) and the European Council (EU) BIM Task Group....

Groundwater Control in Substructure Construction
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Jun 2021
Introduction: Groundwater control by pumping involves pumping from a range of wells or slumps to lower the groundwater levels in the area of the construction project.  While groundwater control by exclusion uses low permeability cut-off walls to encase the excavation site to prevent the water flowing into the excavated area.    ...

Building Control Amendment Regulations (BCAR)
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Jun 2021
Introduction: The purpose of the Regulations is to raise accountability and provide visibility to better ensure the obligations on professionals by moving through a certification process. Establishing validation within the Building Control Authority....

Individual Reflective Essay on the Preparation of Tender Documentation
Example essay. Last modified: 11th May 2021
Introduction: In this piece of coursework I will be explaining my understanding and knowledge of the process of a tender documentation. Also I will be explaining how my group performed and what I would change next time if we had to do this task again....

Esko Vest Applications in Improving Construction Safety
Example essay. Last modified: 14th Apr 2021
Introduction: The Ekso Vest is a lift assist tool that created less strain on the construction workers body. The Ekso Vest makes heavy construction tools such as a jack hammers feel lightweight. The only downside to this product is that is cost a significant amount of money....