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A Residential Construction Management Cognitive Apprenticeship Program
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
Background
The U.S. Bureau of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook states that faster-thanaverage employment growth is expected in construction management with job openings
projected to exceed qualified applicants (2008). ...
The Impacts of A-76 on the Personnel of Air Force Civil Engineering Squadrons
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
The Office ofM:magement and Budget Circular A-76, revised 2003, is changing
the manning of civil engineering squadrons throughout Air Force Air Education and
Training Command. Although the circular is attempting to make ...
Stochastic Characterization, Simulation, and Analysis of Environmental (Precipitation and Temperature) Inputs into the M-E Design Framework
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
The engineering design of pavements is a complex process requiring regular updating and
calibration to produce durable and resilient road surfaces. To achieve this goal, research is
conducted continuously to obtain input ...
Developing a Framework for Sustainable Design/Build/Own Buildings
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
The objective of the research paper was to investigate the development of a
workable framework for Sustainable Design/Build/Own buildings. Research from case
studies, a literature review, and a design exercise was completed ...
Construction Management Education in Canada: The History of the Establishment of Ontario's First Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
This study examines the establishment of the first construction science and
management degree program in Ontario. It illustrates the circumstances that led
the Ontario construction industry to recognize the need for such ...
Causes of Construction Delays for High Rise Buildings: a Quantitative Comparison between the USA and India
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
High rise buildings are complex, high risk, and multi-contractor projects which
make them prone to construction delays. Delays can lead to time overrun, affect the total
project duration and the total cost, and could ...
Achieving a Sustainable Concrete Design and Construction
(North Dakota State University, 2010)
Concrete is one of the key materials in the construction industry. But today, the use
of concrete and its production has become a matter of environmental concern throughout
the world. This statement is true especially ...