...Level of Development and Level of Detail came into play with the advancement of computers and BIM technology. As the AEC industry began move towards using computer renditions for design and analysis, it became necessary to define the certainty with which drawings could be trusted. The detailing of elements changes throughout the duration of a project, so it is important for the team to be able to recognize what level of detail is provided and how trustworthy it is. For this reason, different levels of development were created to allow for a standardized system of analyzing drawings and details. Level of Development vs. Level of Detail The level of Development (LOD) enables construction teams to specify and distinguish the content and reliability of Building Information Models at various stages of the design and construction process with high levels of clarity and reliability. The LOD describes the minimum dimensional, spatial, quantitative, and qualitative data included in a Model Element to support the authorized uses associated with such LOD. Since each Model Element develops at a different rate, the Level of Development (LOD) framework allows the project team to understand the progression of a Model Element from conceptual idea to precise final definition and description. The LOD of a given Model Element informs other Project Participants how developed the information is expected to be. This allows participants to extent to decipher which that information can be relied...
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...VOCABULABY New words | Part of speech | Definition | Making sentences | Intervention | n | The act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens | The intervention of Union helps to prevent the conflict between Pakistan and Iran | Dubious | adj | Feeling doubt or not feeling certain | I'm dubious about his promises to change his ways. | Inextricably | adv | If two or more things are inextricably linked etc, they are very closely related and affect each other | His name was inextricably linked with the environmental movement. | Assiduous | adj | Showing hard work, care and attention to detail | The Government has been assiduous in the fight against inflation. | Augment | v | To increase the size or value of something by adding something to it | He would have to find work to augment his income. | Inferior | adj | Not good, or not as good as someone or something else | These products are inferior to those we bought last year. | Relegate | v | To put something into a lower or less important rank or position | She resigned when she was relegated to a desk job. | Debilitate | v | To make someone or something physically weak | Progress has been debilitated by a refusal to share ideas. | Prescribe | v | To say what medical treatment someone should have | The drug is often prescribed for ulcers. | Taint | v | To spoil something, especially food or blood, by adding a harmful substance, or...
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...Detailed Job Description Job title: (insert job title) Reporting to: (insert supervisor’s title) Salary: (insert salary per hour, per annum or total package including base salary, superannuation, commissions or benefits) Hours: (insert average number of hours per week or type of employment such as casual, full-time) Location: (insert the location of the position and any travel required) Purpose of the position (Insert a short paragraph which describes the overall purpose of this position and how it contributes to the goals or function of the business. Include the authority level, for example, “manager” or “support staff”) Responsibilities & duties Responsibility 1 – (insert responsibility or duty of the position including frequency or duration of work, effort and skill required, complexity of tasks and equipment required) Work standard: (insert what aspect of the responsibility will be reviewed to determine if the job is being done correctly, for example, time frame, or number of completed tasks per week) Responsibility 2 – for example, “to manage the daily operations of the office including organising mail, couriers, catering and travel. Staff need to be able to use MS EXCEL confidently, to arrange global travel and to work on their own.” Work standard – for example, “at the end of each working week, all catering events for the following week must be finalised.” Responsibility 3 – (insert additional items as needed) Work standard – (insert additional items as...
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...that you follow your supervisors direction at all times. The only exception to this would be if you were directed to perform a task that was unethical, illegal, or unsafe. In the future if you fail to follow any company policy you will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including possible termination. Sincerely, Robert R. Smith Supervisor John E. Adams Employee My signature does not necessarily indicate that I am in agreement with the above statements; however, it does indicate that I was informed of the contents of this letter. Sample Employee Conduct Policy Every individual is expected to execute their assigned duties as directed during on duty time. Insuring quality in everything we do requires attention to detail and working quickly or carelessly has a negative impact on every aspect of our business. It is also critical to our success that every individual will respect and cooperate with other staff members, customers, and supervisors when performing their assigned duties. In the event there is ever a conflict it is the responsibility of everyone to bring that to the attention of their supervisor for resolution and will not engage with any...
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...Developing Project Proposals – Internet Exercises Part One: Based on the results of your search, find a sample proposal that has been posted on the Web. What Company or organization developed the proposal, and what objective was it trying to accomplish? The sample project proposal I found from the web was for server replacement (Proposal example, 2013). It was developed by ITHACA College as sample project proposal for Cheezewiz application. Cheezewiz is used by the Rodent students of the Ithaca College to support its research and teaching activities. Cheezewiz is one of the leading applications also used in the private field and it’s developed by Cheezewiz Authorities Inc. The Objective of this proposal is to clarify the project purpose and to gain approval to proceed towards developing the Project Charter. Their objective was clearly mentioned in the purpose and justification section of the proposal. Part Two: Evaluate the effectiveness of this proposal based on information you have studied in this chapter. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal. Are there any items missing from the proposal that should have been included? The author mentioned in the book (Gido, 2009) that developing a proposal for a larger company should be treated as project in itself. If the proposal is for large technical projects, it would be multivolume documents and it includes three sections such as technical, management and cost. The sample proposal I chose is not for large technical...
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... | |Candidate’s full name | |Candidate number | | | | | | | | | To be completed by the candidate 1. Have you received any help or information from anyone other than your subject teacher(s) in the production of this work? Yes No 2. If you have answered yes, give details below and on a separate sheet if necessary. | | 3. Any books, leaflets or other materials (eg DVDs, software packages, Internet information) used to help you complete this work and not clearly acknowledged in the work itself must be listed below. Presenting materials copied from books or other sources without acknowledgement will be regarded as deliberate deception. |...
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...Pro Staffing Research for Outsourcing Payroll and Tax Services 03/15/2014 Table of Contents Project Scope 4 Requirements 4 Procurement Advantages 5 Savings Analysis 5 Procurement Disadvantages 6 Risks 6 Scoring Matrix for Procurement Proposals 8 Contractual Analysis 12 Considerations 12 Proposal Information 12 Legal Compliance Subjects 12 Proposal Questionnaire 12 Instructions to Proposers 13 Project Scope Pro Staffing research of outsourcing payroll and tax responsibilities versus in-house or new software package to evaluate which process will better meet the needs of corporation in both cost and quality of services. The analysis shows the cost savings for the procurement average 31% less than in-house management either by current processes or new software. Risk/ liability for Federal Tax withholding and reports is moved to the vendor. Requirements The solution needs to provide minimal 1. Direct deposit or mail for employees and contractual workers regular payroll, bonus pay, and expense checks 2. Handle workers compensation payment 3. Payroll withholding 4. Payroll tax management 5. Knowledge of international payments to employees or contractors 6. Online payroll management by Pro Staffing 7. Web access with required registration access for previous W2 and payroll check information for up to five years 8. Documents should be printable or delivery by mail 9. Strict documented protocol...
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...Devry ENGL 216 Complete Lourse-Latest 2015 December (All Discussions All Homework And Complete Course Project) IF You Want To Purchase A+ Work then Click The Link Below For Instant Down Load http://www.hwspeed.com/Devry-ENGL-216-Complete-Lourse-Latest-2015-December-111325874.htm?categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question week 1 Technical Communication at Work (graded) As you read Chapter 1, you will learn that communication skills are critical in the workplace and that technical writing is used in virtually every work environment. For this discussion, locate a technical document from your workplace or from home or the Internet, preferably one that might be found in your career field. Note that Figure 1-1 (page 4) provides a list of technical communication examples. Using the five goals and features of technical communication listed in the textbook (page 4), describe how the document addresses these characteristics. Then, discuss whether or not you feel the document is successful in its overall goal. Provide examples from the document to illustrate. If possible, share the document by posting a link or a PDF of the sample used. Audience Culture and Analysis (graded) As our text states, “one cardinal rule governs all on-the-job writing: Write for your reader, not for yourself” (page 41). This requires a solid audience analysis. As part of this analysis, you must also consider the audience's cultural...
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...Agency: REPP (Rural Education Program Pakistan) Subject: Request for proposal for Teacher’s Training of English Language in Southern Punjab. Project Name: Improving Quality of education in backward areas. Reference Number: 2083/ FEP/RFP/2013 Submission date The proposal is to be submitted before 30th-May-2013, by 12:00 p.m. Pakistan time, as a hard copy, through TCS or OCS courier services. Proposals received after this time and date will not be entertained. The details for submission are given in the section of submission procedure, of this announcement. Summary REPP Rural Education Program Pakistan, grants funds to the organizations working in specific regions, for the improvement of the educational system all over Pakistan. Availability of funds and quality of proposals serve as the basis of funding. The organization receiving the funds is to choose from the audience and provide the services through REPP funds. Funding Project period cannot exceed 12 months, until and unless there is a valid reason, defined in section V. the funding limit is Pakistan Rupees 40,000,000. Eligibility information All the non-governmental organizations, registered with the government of Pakistan and possess the area NOC, and have had experience of working in southern Punjab are eligible to submit their proposal, short listing however will be done on the specific criteria. Contents: 1.1 Background 1.2 Objectives of the programme 1.3 Financial allocation by contracting authority ...
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...Grant Proposal Checkpoint Holly Regan HSM/270 June 5, 2014 Fedder Williams Grant Proposal Checkpoint A grant proposal is a written presentation of a program plan for a human services organization which explains the goals and objectives regarding a certain social problem or issue for a specific population in detail that the organization will be addressing. A grant proposal can be utilized as a tool for managing change, as a document which is persuasive in defining a problem or need and then proposes a solution to the problem for which they are requesting funding to implement the solution(s). Grant proposals are comprised of many components such as: an abstract, table of contents, specific aims and needs/problem statement, target populations, approach methodology, long/short-term goals, process, outcome, and impact objectives, timeline, evaluation plan, agency capacity and project management, and budget and budget justifications. The main purpose of this document is to apply for funding for a specific target population program and to provide information such as goals/objectives, budget, and an activities/evaluation plan. The importance of the aforementioned components is to show how the organization will provide services to achieve successful outcomes with the awarded funds. Grant proposals and the program plan relate to each other in the way that the plan provides the proposal development framework with concepts, objectives and goals which both are involved. A grant...
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...Executive Summary A request for a proposal was set by Jennifer Childs, Manager of a mid-size pharmaceutical company, to her three General Managers to propose on the reinvestment of an additional profit of $2,000,000 into the company. She has strained that the proposal should lead to a reduction of cost to the company and or increase in sales. The money would be allocated to one or more of the affected areas. Proposed areas to improve on are: * The Product development department needs upgrading in more laboratory equipment and scientists but the costs involved could absorbed the whole profit amount * Production department needs to be restructured by using employee teams. This could be a good idea, the reasons are as follows: * Suggestions made by employees could be implemented * Cost not too much if work spread over a period of time The only problem we foresee is that Tyler should convinced Jennifer as the things that her father built, weigh up very high for her. * Operational department needs upgrading. Computer equipment can`t handle the volume of transactions – this would require buying new software but this could led to a loss of disruption to the legacy system. It would be suggested that this project being breakdown into phases. * A proposal was made by the Marketing manager to increase his budget to employ more sales representatives, rather than allocating funds to projects as he believe that this will increase sales. What needs to be taken...
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...Grant Proposals It doesn’t matter if the business is just an agency, organization, for profit or non-profit they need money to operate. Profit companies focus on getting their funding through revenues and interest-bearing loans. Non-profit companies depend on grants, loans, and public generosity. It is a must to understand that non-profit agencies are businesses too and they also need a way to pay for their expenses. Writing grants is the way an agency finds funding. Either an employee professional grant writer or having administrative personnel to write the proposals, they then submit them for review to potential donors. Writing grants proposals is far from an easy to deal with. There are deadlines, awareness of what programs a funder is looking to invest their time and money into. Details for the application are an important part to writing a grant. Some are short and don’t require much information, while others require detailed description of the program. This is the grant writer’s priority to make sure that it meets requirement and all the information that is needed is there. The primary point to a proposal is that is to get their program out there and to make it clear and honest picture of the organization project for those funding and in general. The writer must convince the review committee that their program is the best to choose. Grant proposals are the entrance to a organization, and creative writing can either win the committee over or break the deal. The information...
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...Planning Proposal Introduction to Technical Writing Compose a minimum 3 page planning proposal that solves a problem, improves a situation, or satisfies a need in your school, job or community. Write towards a specific audience (aside from the instructor); use the audience and use profile from the textbook if you need help defining that audience. Be sure to explicitly include the six key elements of a proposal from our class discussion. 1. Define the problem or issue. 2. Discuss a realistic and cost-effective solution. 3. Discuss the benefits of implementing this solution. 4. Anticipate any objections to this solution. 5. Describe your ability to carry out the given solution 6. Include a direct call to action Remember that the primary focus of a proposal is to persuade an audience, rather than to simply inform. This will require more effort rhetorically. Provide detail when describing how the proposed solution will be implemented. Therefore, you may need to include a lengthy description of a process. Emphasize specific data when describing the benefits and costs of the proposal. You may include any necessary visuals (remember to not use visuals simply to decorate), and necessary research (cite 2 sources MLA). Finally, also employ efficient page design elements to help guide the user through the document. Sample Topics • Creating a new business or expanding a current business • Saving labor, materials or money on the job • Making...
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...program personnel with adequately describing the need for the RFP and reviewing the acquisition plan in its entirety for completeness and accuracy. The CO should also ensure that enough funds have been allocated for the requirement. Once the acquisition plan has been approved, the CO will be developing the solicitation. Once all sections of the RFP have been written and approved, the CO will post the resultant RFP to FedBizOpps for any and all contractors of interest view the RFP in full details. If FedBizOpps is not available, the CO may email the RFP out to Offerors identified in its market research. Once the RFP has been posted, the CO should allow companies enough time to propose responsively to the RFP- which could be from 15 to 45 days depending upon the size and complexity of the requirement. During this time, the CO should answer any questions that all Offerors may have regarding the RFP. This should be done in writing but can also be done in an open forum such as a pre-proposal conference. Once all questions have been answered, the CO should post these questions and answers on FedBizOpps for all Offerors to see and if needed, amend the RFP. The process from the seller’s point of view begins once a notice is synopsized on FedBizOpps. After the requirement is actually posted on FedBizOpps, the seller should review the entire RFP and then choose if they want to propose or not. Depending upon what the seller believes his competitive chances are, a decision should...
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...Date: 2/18/2014 To: Heathcot-Lynn Foundation Board of Directors Subject: Overall Review and Funding Decisions of Proposals The Heathcot-Lynn Foundation has been an innovator in the health and safety sector for many years. Due to the popularity of this foundation the amount of proposals received is astronomical. In a perfect scenario, funding could be given to every proposal, seeing as how perfect scenarios are almost impossible to come by some tough decisions need to be made. My team and I have given much thought to the $3000 we can allocate across the four different proposals. Procedures The most important part for every member on our team to understand is what a good proposal looks like, and what it takes for an idea to be funded. After our team understood that idea they were able to analyze each proposal individually, so individual opinions could be formed to enable constructive input in the larger group meeting. Keeping in mind the evaluation criteria Heathcot-Lynn provided us; need for project, goal, project approach, cost, and impact our team got down to work collaboratively. Findings The first proposal submitted by the Skyline Coalition comes to us with not just one issue, but two. Right away it is clear to understand the need for, and goals of this project. The first problem arises when looking at the project approach criteria. The proposal doesn’t say how they plan on sustaining the prescription distribution beyond the three month time frame funding would...
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