The history of construction traces the changes in building tools, methods, techniques and systems used in the field of construction. It explains the evolution...
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Construction is a general term meaning the art and science of forming objects, systems, or organizations. It comes from the Latin word constructio (from...
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ALGOL syntax. Context-free grammars are simple enough to allow the construction of efficient parsing algorithms which, for a given string, determine whether...
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The construction of the Egyptian pyramids can be explained with well-established scientific facts, however there are some aspects that are even today...
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Heavy equipment (redirect from History of heavy equipment)
earthmovers, construction vehicles, or construction equipment, refers to heavy-duty vehicles specially designed to execute construction tasks, most frequently...
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The Construction History Society (not to be confused with the Construction History Society of America) is a learned society that promotes the international...
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between two steam trains had prompted a study of the feasibility of electric trains. The building's construction started in 1903 and it was opened on February...
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Construction engineering, also known as construction operations, is a professional subdiscipline of civil engineering that deals with the designing, planning...
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building construction method utilising modular bolt-together pre-cast concrete wall panels. Monocrete construction was widely used in the construction of government...
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design, construction and closeout of a construction project safely, on time, on budget and within specifications. Practitioners of construction management...
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of building materials. Many types of building materials are used in the construction industry to create buildings and structures. These categories of...
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of the seven entries are a celebration of Greek accomplishments in construction, the exceptions being the Pyramids of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of...
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The construction industry of Iran is divided into two main sections. The first is government infrastructure projects, which are central for the cement...
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Home construction or residential construction is the process of constructing a house, apartment building, or similar residential building generally referred...
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Pyramid of Giza, at an original height of 146.5 m (481 ft), was the tallest structure in the world for over 3,800 years, until the construction of Lincoln...
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control for all stages of construction work, including the stake out of reference points and markers that will guide the construction of new structures such...
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A construction worker is a worker employed in the physical construction of the built environment and its infrastructure. By some definitions, construction...
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A construction foreman is the worker or skilled tradesperson who is in charge of a construction crew. This role is generally assumed by a senior worker...
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city of Brazil located in the nation’s Federal District, has a history beginning in the colonial era and interactions with the native inhabitants of the...
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construction in the 12th century, due to soft ground which could not properly support the structure's weight. It worsened through the completion of construction...
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via British History online. Irving, Joan (June 1997). "Construction Paper: A Brief History of Impermanence". The Book and Paper Group Annual. AIC 25th...
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construction, construction delays are often the result of miscommunication between contractors, subcontractors, and property owners. These types of misunderstandings...
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Illegal construction (also known as illegal building or illegal housing) is construction work (or the result of such) without a valid construction permit...
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On large construction projects, the superintendent's job is to run the day-to-day operations on the construction site and control the short-term schedule...
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Statutory interpretation (redirect from Rules of construction)
of a statute would also become binding, and it became necessary to introduce a consistent framework for statutory interpretation. In the construction...
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The following is a list of trades in construction. Bell hanger installs mechanical and electrical bell systems Boilermaker, works in nuclear, oil and...
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The Turner Construction Company is an American construction company with presence in 20 countries. It is a subsidiary of the German company Hochtief....
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The construction of the first World Trade Center complex in New York City was conceived as an urban renewal project to help revitalize Lower Manhattan...
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the History of Construction, Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society. Cambridge: The Construction History Society...
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Tunnels are dug in types of materials varying from soft clay to hard rock. The method of tunnel construction depends on such factors as the ground conditions...
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