...Smith’s House Project Progress Report 12/16/2012 ABC Construction Inc. Project Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS introductioN 1 Major Project activities 1 ASSUMPTIONS 2 ORIGINAL PROJECT Network schedule 3 Project Responsibility Matrix 4 Project cost summary 5 COST ASSUMPTIONS 5 CHANGE REQUEST format 7 revised schedule analysis 7 REVISED PROJECT SCHEDULE 8 REVISED COST SUMMARY 9 SUMMARY 10 REFERENCES 11 introductioN Mr Smith wants to build a 2-storey framed house and so he has appointed ABC construction Inc. for construction of the house. Mr Smith has got the blue prints ready through XYZ architects and has issued the letter of intent to ABC Inc. with a project deadline of 14 weeks. The contract clauses include penalty for delays and bonus for early completion. The material procurement is excluded from the scope of ABC Inc. and it’s a free issue material through a local vendor fixed by Mr Smith. The project has progressed into its 6 week and activity 9 is under progress. Mr Smith now wants to change the original configuration of the house by adding a wing to it. A formal change request has been raised and this report analyses the effect of the change on the schedule and cost of the project. A copy of the change request form is also attached. The main stake holders in this project are: * Mr Smith as investors and owner. * XYZ architects as consultants. * Material supplier * ABC Construction Inc. as project construction contractors...
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...aMM-522 ON_J MARKETING MANAGEMENT Marketing Plan-Final Draft for Mark Marlow Construction February 21, 2010 By Juli Elliott I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mark Marlow Construction is an independently owned and operated licensed general contractor that provides remodeling services to residential customers in the Silicon Valley, California. Mark Marlow Construction's philosophy has been to deliver a quality product on time and in budget. Their mission is: To perform for their customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. To ensure the longevity of their company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and serviceminded attitudes. To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and fairness in their relationships with their suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers. Mark Marlow Construction evaluates projects for constructability, provides cost estimates, helps maintain project scheduling, and works with owners to meet quality and time objectives. They also suggest cost effective means of construction and help select the best subcontractors for each project. Once a project has begun, Mark Marlow Construction maintains a full-time foreman who is responsible for scheduling, quality review and timeliness of subcontractors, conducting meeting and maintaining good communications with the...
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...System Planning (Week 1) Introduction 4 Identify how the following critical success factors will be addressed by case study 5 Governance 5 Business plan alignment 6 Process improvement 6 Resource optimization 6 Operating excellence 7 Identify how the following critical success factors will be addressed by case study 7 Business management issues 7 Strategic and competitive issues 7 Planning and implementation concerns 8 Operational items 8 Identify how the variables defined by Strassmann's Model will be measured 8 Efficiency 8 Effectiveness 8 Competitivness 8 Profitability 8 Strategic Information Systems Assessment (Week 2) Create an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for case study 9 Case study continued 9 SWOT analysis of case study 10 SWOT analysis continued 11 12 13 Create an assessment of the forces that are presently governing competition for case study 14 Using Wiseman’s Framework of Strategy Development define the strategic thrusts and advantages 15 Information Systems Business Case (Week 3) Critical success factors for IT Manager 16 Continued. 17 General stratgy for IT goals and objectives of the case study. 18 General strategy on how IT department will support the goals and objectives of the case study 19 Information Technology Strategy Statement (Week 4) Business aspects 20 Technical issues 21 Organizational concerns. 21 Financial Matters. 22 Personnel considerations. 22 ...
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...to harvest logs for sale. Today the US is Canada’s largest lumber market, but once exports to Britain were more important. What remains the same through centuries of market fluctuations is Canada’s comparative advantage in lumber, Canada’s forests account for 10% of the world’s store. Globalization is bringing markets closer together and how this affects the lumber industry needs a closer analysis in how the lumber industry has evolved from hand falling trees to where the industry is today. Government regulations influence and control the lumber industry and this essay attempts to analyze the Softwood Lumber Agreement (its evolution, perspectives of, economic effects) and how globalization may affect future agreements. This essay also looks at globalization and the alternatives to the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Depending upon who you ask, the Softwood Lumber Agreement has caused benefits or pain. Although the Softwood Lumber Agreement is not front page news at this time, the effects are still far-reaching and a new agreement will need to be addressed in the not so far future. Analysis Canada’s Lumber History Logging two hundred years ago was a laborious and dangerous industry, many workers were needed...
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...Requirement 7 9. Implementation Plan 7 10. Risk Assessment 8 11. Financial Plan 9-10 12. Appendix i-xxiv Executive Summary The phenomenon about using bamboo is limited within, bridge, rural housing, fencing etc. But there is a golden opportunity to produce one of the urban housing materials, by using bamboo. It will make urban people very close to nature, which is the demand of time. So Elegant Flooring Ltd. wants to produce tiles by using bamboo, which is environment friendly and cheap. There already exists a huge market for bamboo tiles in USA and European countries. They are importing 90 percent of the bamboo tiles from China. Recently, the labor cost of China has raised one step. Moreover gas expenditure is 23%lower in Bangladesh compared to China. So if we can produce tiles of equivalent quality at cheaper cost; good portion of that market can be captured. In the local market our target will be various real –estate developer companies, private home users and corporate houses for their office interior. In regards to the international market Elegant Flooring Ltd will target the winter based countries as our product has the feature to keep the environment worm. In the first three years, we will collect raw materials from the local suppliers. From the 4rth year 75% percent bamboo will come from our own land as bamboo reaches maturity after 3 years. As a result, from the 4rth year our production cost will be decreased. Our marketing objectives are: 1...
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...Marketing plan on real estate company ‘UNITECH’ | Module – GMSI 579 | MODULE LEADER: MR.ROHIT SINGH | | GROUP MEMBERS:Ankur GuptaRuchika AgrawalRuhi SharmaSandeep SinghShreya Jindal | | | | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In any business environment where there is cut throat competition and where number of organisation are chasing the same dollars, volunteers and business sponsors, to stand out among the crowd is critical to success. UNITECH Builder is one of the largest real estate Developer in India with around US$ 5 bn market capitalization. Turning many barren landscapes into landmarks UNITECH has an experience of 20 years in real estate development. It comes under the top 50 real estate companies in the world and boasts development such as South City, Nirvana Country, Cascade, The Close and many more remarkable developments are there. Reliance and commitment is the cornerstone of Unitech’s corporate philosophy and combined with an exceptional insight that how people aspire to live. The first real estate company in India is Unitech which has achieved the ISO 9001-2000 certification for planning, Marketing and Construction of real estate in the National Capital Region. Unitech is committed to develop energy efficient green buildings and is also a registered member of the Indian Green Building Council. A great experience in developing prestigious projects across India an Unraveled expertise makes the Untiech the niche of conceptualizing and delivering world class...
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...ORNL/TM-1999/264 Environmental Sciences Division Bamboo: an overlooked biomass resource? J. M. O. Scurlock Environmental Sciences Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6407 U.S.A. D. C. Dayton and B. Hames National Renewable Energy Laboratory 1617 Cole Boulevard, MS 3311 Golden, CO 80401 U.S.A. Environmental Sciences Division Publication No. 4963 Date Published: January 2000 Prepared for the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Transportation Technologies EB 52 03 00 0 and Office of Utility Technologies EB 24 04 00 0 Prepared by the OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6422 managed by LOCKHEED MARTIN ENERGY RESEARCH CORP. for the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY under contract DE-AC05-96OR22464 Contents Page Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. What Is Bamboo? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...limits of available data. In addition, a standard LCC comprises initial and operation costs, installation and commissioning costs, energy costs as well as disposal costs among others. System Requirements The management of FedEx gives particular emphasis on the initial purchasing and installation cost of new systems. In line with this, the firm’s top managers are supposed to explain LCC of various solutions prior to the installation of new equipment. The initiation of strong LCC is essential in assisting FedEx achieve high financial strategies in the competitive market. Therefore, to maintain a competitive edge, the organization constantly initiates cost savings to improve its profitability (Hsu, 2012). Life Cycle Cost Analysis Before conducting the LCC analysis for the firm’s facilities, an evaluation of the entire set of alternative systems is required. In this...
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...Can Grass Be Stronger than A Tree? Abstract: As population increases and global warming changes the environment, the strains on our atmosphere and land become obvious. Our forests and jungles are the largest consumer of CO2 we have and are in dangerous decline. Deforestation and jungle destruction not only reduces biodiversity and wildlife refuges, but also contributes to global warming. In order to preserve our forests, we need to find new ways to reduce our dependency on wood. Since bamboo is one of the fastest growing grasses, a significant converter of CO2 and potentially as strong as wood – this project will test the strength of wood against bamboo. If bamboo can support even close to the same weight as wood, we can imagine a day when bamboo can be used as a replacement. In an effort to make this experiment practical, within my appendix, I will also propose a way that we can grow bamboo in the Bay Area utilizing marginal/unused land. These areas will create revolutionary new carbon-offset zones, provide additional revenue to local governments, reduce significant amounts of CO2, develop new businesses in an emerging industry, and promote, by example, green living. Purpose: Is bamboo stronger than wood, and if so, can it help us stop global warming? Research: Hypothesis: The wood will break under the same conditions and weight before the bamboo. Materials: 9 sticks of bamboo sized per test 9 pieces of solid wood sized per test 2 large plastic buckets ...
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...that this assignment is my original work expressed in my own words. Any reference made to the work of other authors in any form (eg ideas, figures, text, tables) are acknowledged at their point of use. Signature/s of student ……………………………… Date of submission: ……………………… Below this line for office use only ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… School of the Built Environment Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh EH14 4AS Scotland UK Tel: 0131 449 5111 Fax: 0131 451 3161 Date Stamp Assignment: A high –level report, advising the client on the viability of the proposed project, a three storey Health Center, 4500 m2 Gross Floor Area (GFA). 1 Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 BCIS Analysis Data………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Sustainability………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Building Research Establishment Assessment Method………………………………………………8 Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 Introduction Construction Cost Estimating is considered one of the most essential tasks in the budget development of any project. In most cases, it...
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...company Page 7 3.2. Mission and Vision structure Page 7 3.3. Organizational structure Page 7 3.4. Sustainability Policy Page 8 3.5. Qualifications and Key personnel Page 8 3. Export team Page 9 4.6. Member profile Page 9 4.7. Skills set and Knowledge Page 9 4. Financial Stability Page 10 5. Goals and Objectives Page 11 6.8. Corporate goals of Descol Page 11 6.9. Export goals and objectives Page 11 6.10. Constraints Page 11 6.11. SW analysis Page 12 III. Product/Service description Page 13 1. Domestic and International products/services Page 13 2.1. Typical profiles of end users Page 13 2.2. Product attributes Page 13 2.3. Life cycle of product Page 13 2. Growth potential Page 14 3.4. Domestic and Existing export markets Page 14 3.5. New product Research & Development Page 14 IV. New foreign market Analysis Page 15 1. Rationale for exporting Page 15 2. Rationale for selecting Austria Page 15 3. Country profile Page 18 4.1. Demographic Factors Page 18 4.2. Economic Structure Page 19 4.3. Politico-legal System Page 19 4.4. Environmental Issues Page 20 4.5. Socio-cultural Factors Page 20 4.6. Culture profile Page 21 4. Industry...
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...Research Proposal in Technical Writing Tropical Design: An Eco-Friendly and Energy Saving Design for Residential Structure Submitted By: Gutierrez, Shiella Mae DL. Submitted To: Mr. Jesus Escuro 1st Semester 2011 Introduction Background of the Study “Do not fight forces, use them.” - (R. Buckmister Fuller) Tropical design is an environmentally conscious design technique in the field of architecture or simply described as designing with nature. This design minimizes the environmental impact of the building by enhancing efficiency and controls the use of materials, energy, and development space. There is an attempt to preserve air, water, and earth by choosing economically friendly building materials. Tropical design could contribute to the environment through its sustainable properties which minimizes too much use of electricity by using the natural energy as alternative. This research is conducted because it is a proof that both man and his natural environment can live in perfect harmony. The tropical conditions in the Philippines affect the high temperature, and low air flow which affect on the comfortable indoor environment. With this design approach, it can contribute to a sustainable lifestyle and culture. Tropical architecture can be a solution in preventing global warming because of its eco-friendly materials used in construction and the design itself. This design is important especially for those who are living in the tropics like the Philippines...
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...ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT MODEL BILLS OF QUANTITIES FOR BUILDING WORKS The Government of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Architectural Services Department Quantity Surveying Branch Queensway Government Offices 66 Queensway Hong Kong 2012 EDITION CONTENTS Demolitions and Alterations Piling and Caissons Diaphragm Walling Excavation Underpinning Concrete Works Brickwork and Blockwork Drainage (including Underground Pipe Ducts) Waterproofing Stone Works Roof Tiling Wood Works Ironmongery Steel and Metal Works Plastering and Paving Plumbing and Water Supply Systems Glazing Painting Landscaping External Works Electrical Installation Air Conditioning Installation Fire Service Installation Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboards Installation Diesel Generating Sets Installation Uninterruptible Power Supply System Broadcast Reception Installation Compressed Air System Steam Boiler System Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation Fuel Supply System Swimming Pool Water Treatment Installation MODBQ.1/1 MODBQ.2/1 MODBQ.3/1 MODBQ.4/1 MODBQ.5/1 MODBQ.6/1 MODBQ.7/1 MODBQ.8/1 MODBQ.9/1 MODBQ.10/1 MODBQ.11/1 MODBQ.12/1 MODBQ.13/1 MODBQ.14/1 MODBQ.15/1 MODBQ.16/1 MODBQ.17/1 MODBQ.18/1 MODBQ.19/1 MODBQ.20/1 MODBQ.21/1 MODBQ.22/1 MODBQ.23/1 MODBQ.24/1 MODBQ.25/1 MODBQ.26/1 MODBQ.27/1 MODBQ.28/1 MODBQ.29/1 MODBQ.30/1 MODBQ.31/1 MODBQ.32/1 6 22 3 8 4 18 7 12 10 7 3 23 8 22 30 19 5 10 7 19 27 55 30 9 5 4 10 6 10 9 7 14 Bill Nr. MODBQ.1 DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERATIONS DEMOLITIONS...
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...Business plan Zoltany Inc. 200 Cashflow Ave Suite 100 Irvine, Ca 92614 949-555-4545 949-444-5454 949-345-8588 Excecutives@ZoltanyInc.com www.ZoltanyInc.com Contact: Laszlo Zoltany, Founder, CEO (Writing Partner: Derek Basset) Contents Page 1. Executive Summary.........................................................................................................................3 2. General Company Description.....................................................................................................4 3. Products and Services......................................................................................................................6 4. Marketing Plan..................................................................................................................................8 5. Operational Plan..............................................................................................................................12 6. Management and Organization..................................................................................................15 7. Startup Expenses and Capitalization.........................................................................................20 8. Financial Plan.....................................................................................................................................27 9. Appendices.......................................................................................
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...GREEN BUILDING GUIDE Design Techniques, Construction Practices & Materials for Affordable Housing RCAC GREEN BUILDING GUIDE Design Techniques, Construction Practices & Materials for Affordable Housing Principal Author Craig Nielson, LEED AP Rural Community Assistance Corporation Co-authors Connie Baker Wolfe Rural Community Assistance Corporation Dave Conine Rural Community Assistance Corporation Contributor Art Seavey Rural Community Assistance Corporation Design Dave Conine Sharon Wills Rural Community Assistance Corporation Managing Editor and Production Sharon Wills RCAC Corporate Office: 3120 Freeboard Drive, Suite 201, West Sacramento, California 95691 916/447-2854 | 916/447-2878 fax | www.rcac.org Published by Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting rural communities achieve their goals and visions by providing training, technical assistance and access to resources. RCAC promotes quality, respect, integrity, cooperation and commitment in our work. Copyright © 2009 RCAC. All rights reserved. For reprint permission, please call 916/447-2854. Disclaimer: The material in this document has been reviewed by RCAC and approved for publication. The views expressed by individual authors, however, are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of RCAC. Trade names, products or services do not convey, and should not be interpreted as conveying, RCAC approval, endorsement or recommendation...
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