SEMI FINALS Flashcards
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Is preparing formal documents that give information on critical events, project stages, and processes to the relevant stakeholders.
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Construction Reporting
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They can also describe the state of individual components in a project or the budget state.
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Construction Reporting
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Should be concise and written in a language that is easy to understand.
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Construction Reporting
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Gives the project crew good visibility and understanding of what should be done.
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Construction Reporting
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Can have severe impacts on project budgets and schedules.
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Misreporting
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Creating ______ gives a better understanding of the activities at hand and reduces the risks of project delays and cost overruns.
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reports
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What are the 4 types of Construction Reports
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- Materials Report
- Trend Report
- Cost Report
- The Daily Report (Progress Report)
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Give construction companies insights into materials that offer better cost savings and provide a longer lifespan.
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Materials Report
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Are standard in the construction industry, and they give information on different construction types and whether their adoption is increasing or decreasing in the market
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Trend Report
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Most of these reports are produced on an annual basis, and they give good overviews of the latest trends and market dynamics.
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Trend Report
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These are construction reports that inform a client and other concerned parties on the magnitude of a project’s predicted and actual costs.
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Cost Report
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Are constantly evolve throughout a project’s lifecycle. Therefore, the level of detail and accuracy improves as the availability of information increases in the project’s life.
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Cost Report
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Are some of the essential aspects of project management and outlines activities in a project daily.
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The Daily Report (Progress Report)
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These reports explain the details of the site and keep the stakeholders informed.
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The Daily Report (Progress Report)
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It document the circumstances that caused delays, thus eliminating the time spent arguing back and forth over the surrounding details
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The Daily Report (Progress Report)
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What to include in a daily report
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- Job Details
- Material, labor, and equipment log
- Material deliveries
- Meetings
- Site conditions
- Potential Risks
- Accidents
- Work accomplished
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Importance of construction report
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- giving record of progress
- increase efficiency of operations
- reduce costs without using shortcuts
- streamline workflows
- avoids disputes
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How to make reporting easier?
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- Make them digital
- Make them data-driven
- Keep a clear audit trail
- Use a template
- Be thorough
- Record Safety Concerns
- Data Security
- Minimize Data Variances
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It involve various activities that expose workers to potential hazards, making manpower safety a top priority
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Construction projects
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Ensuring the ________ of workers is crucial for minimizing accidents, delays, and costs.
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Well-being
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It is the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes
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Safety
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Refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk
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Safety
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Absence of danger at work which is made possible by eliminating hazards that create the danger
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Safety
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Providing a safe and healthy working environment for its temporary and permanent employees
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Manpower Safety
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Concern for employees' health and well-being is a top priority at all levels
Manpower Safety
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It is a principle adhered to and enforced by construction safety managers
Construction Safety
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It is the result of safe equipment usage, worker protection from hazards, regular site inspections and risk assessments
Construction Safety
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Are readily recognized when there is a damage to properties and someone is injured
Accidents
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An event which is unexpected or the cause of which is unforeseen
Accidents
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What are the causes of accidents
- Human causes
- Faulty working methods
- Structural Failures
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What are the example of human causes as cause of accidents
- Lack of knowledge
- Lack of interest in work
- Lack of skill
- Carelessness in supervision
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Example of faulty working methods as cause of accidents
- Substandard use of materials
- Striking against objects
- No use of PPE
- No site layout
- Improper storage of material
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Example of structural failures as cause of accident
- Failure of foundation
- Faulty design
- Natural calamities
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Effects of accident
- Loss of life
- Loss of time
- Escalation of project cost
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What are the 6 types of workplace hazards
- Safety Hazards
- Biological Hazards
- Physical Hazards
- Ergonomic Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Psychological Hazards
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Unsafe working conditions that can cause injury, illness, and death
Safety Hazards
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Include exposure to harm or diseases associated with working with animals, people, or infectious plant materials
Biological Hazards
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Can be any factors that can harm the body without necessarily touching it
Physical Hazards
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Occure when the type of work, body positions, and working conditions put strain on your body
Ergonomic Hazards
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Are present when worker is exposed to any chemical preparation in the workplace in any form of matter
Chemical Hazards
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Stressors that cause stress (short term effects) and strain (long term effects)
Psychological Hazards
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Top 10 construction safety risks
1. Working at heights
2. Falls, slips, and trips
3. Moving equipment
4. Noise
5. Hand-arm vibration syndrome
6. Manual handling
7. Collapsing trenches
8. Electricity
9. Asbestos
10. Dust
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Define as the performance of construction work at an elevated height of 2 meter or more
Working at heights
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One of the biggest preventable work injuries and fatalities around the world
Working at heights
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Closely related with working at heighes that are often associated with ladders
Falls, slips, and trips
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Is vital in preventing falls, slips, and trips
Ladder safety
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Construction machinery, moving equipment or equipment used for lifting or lowering loads are greater threats to public safety compared to scaffolds and ladders
Moving Equipment
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To prevent accidents form occuring, _______ should ensure that workers observe the proper safety procedure when operating moving or lifting equipment
Construction safety managers
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Pose great risk of suffering hearing conditions
Excessive noise
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Must be conducted to identify sources of noise risk, especially in the construction industry
Noise risk assessments
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What to use to prevent noise risk
Proper ear protection like ear plugs and industrial ear defenders
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is a permanent condition affecting the nerves and blood vessels of the hand
Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
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Construction workers are primarily at risk of developing ___ due to prolonged use of vibrating tools and equipment such as concrete breakers, hammer drills, and grinders
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
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Is the lifting, lowering, carrying, and moving of objects during work operations without the aid of construction equiments
Manual handling
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Involves repetitive, sustained, high, or sudden force; repetitive movement; sustained or awkward posture; and whole body vibration
Manual handling
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Assessing the risk of this is crucial to protect workers from musculoskeletal disorders
Manual handling
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Exposure to this has long been recognized as a construction safety risk, with electrocutions being the most deadly
Electricity
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Lack of _____ while handling electrical equipment is one of the major causes of electrocutions among construction workers
Basic electrical safety knowledge
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Construction workers have a high risk of occupational ____ exposure and of developing mesothelioma - a type of cancer
Asbestos
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Generated from blasting, cutting, drilling, grinding, and polishing of common construction materials such as bricks, tiles, concrete, and mortar.
Silica dust
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Heavy and prolonged exposure to this can cause lung cancer, silicosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD
Silica dust
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Don't be safety blinded, be ______
Safety minded
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What are the basic rules for safety
- Tidy up construction site
- Keep passages clear all the time
- Sort out materials and pile them up safely. The stacks shouls not be too high
- Beware of floor openings and ensure that they are fenced or covered.
- Remove refuse as soon as possible
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_______ instead of repair and repent
Prepare and prevent
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Ways to ensure safety
- Role of designer
- Safety Programme
- Appointment of safety officer
- Provision of personal protective equipments (PPE)
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They ensure that safety is integrated into the project right from the planning stage
Designers
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This can involve incorporating features like guardrails or selecting materials that are easier and safer to install
Role of designer
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They also collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure their ideas translate safely into real-world practices.
Designers
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They ensure compliances with local safety standards, helping prevent accidents and ensuring a smooth construction process
Designers
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Is a formal framework aimed at minimizing risks and ensuring workers safety
Safety Programme
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It lays out essential policies and procedures that guide employees in handling equipment, working at heights, and responsing to emergencies
Safety Programme
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A good program emphasizes training and education, involves risk assessments, and encourage transparent incident reporting
Safety Programme
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Implements safety policies and regulations in an construction site, and makes sure they are followed.
Safety officer
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They take care of all safety related issues, actively monitor site activities, identify hazards, provide solutions.
Safety Officer.
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When incidents happen, they investigate, document the event, and provide recommendations for future prevention
Safety Officer
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Are specialized equipment worn by workers to minimize exposure to workplace hazards
Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)
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It is the most basic front of protection and safety
Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)
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It minimize risks when other safety controls, such as barriers or procedures, are not enough to fully eliminate danger.
Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)
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What are the types of PPE
- Head protection
- Respiratory Protection
- Foot and Leg protection
- Eye and face protection
- Hand and Arm protection
- Body protection
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What are the 6 things under managing safety and health on construction site
- Safety policy
- Risk assessment
- Organizing the site
- Common facilities to be provided
- Site access
- Site boundaries
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It states that any person who manages, controls, or supervises the work shall give complete job safety instruction or orientation to all workers with their work hazards and preventive measures to minimize risk
RA 11058
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The employer should make a suitable assessment of?
(a) any risk to the safety and health to which any employee is exposed whilst he is at work
(b) any risk to the safety and health of any person not in his employment
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Make a good planning by gathering as much information about the project and the project site before works begin to ensure safety during construction phase
Organizing the site
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Ensure provision of basic facilities to ensure safety, health, and welfare of employees
Common facilities to be provided
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Safe and separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic routes should be adequate
Site access
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Fence the construction site to prevent the entry of unauthorised persons on construction sites, which are located in built-up areas and alongside vehicular and pedestrian traffic routes
Site boundaries
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Is a misunderstanding between two parties, either contractual or non-contractual
Dispute
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May be circumscribed it may inevitable involve resolution of other matters which may not specifically have been raised into separate or discrete disputes
Disputes
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Required to give an adjudicator threshold jurisdiction has been instrumental in encouraging the parties to exchange views and facts which support their case
Dispute
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What are the causes of construction disputes
- Miscommunication
- Contract ambiguities
- Project delays
- Differing site conditions
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What are the impacts of construction disputes
- Increased costs
- Delats
- Damaged relationships
- Reputational harm
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What are the methods of dispute resolution
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Litigation
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What are ways on preventing construction disputes
- Clear communication
- Thorough documentation
- Collaboration
- Risk assessment
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Reveal insights into miscommunication, contract ambiguities, and their resolutions
Case studies
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Well-drafted _____ minimize ambiguity anad clarify responsibilities
Contracts
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What are the stakeholder communication strategies
- Regular meetings
- Clear reporting
- Technology enhance communication
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Early identification of ___ helps to mitigate disputes
Risks
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Training equips stakeholder with skills to manage disputes as resolving construction disputes
Training and Education on Dispute Management
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It improves communication, documentation, and issue identification
Technology
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It fosters trust and leads to amicable resolutions
Ethical Behavior
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It include data analytics and collaborative project delivery
Future trends
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It introduces cultural differences and legal complexities
Globalization
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Who are the people in key stakeholders
- Contractors
- Clients
- Subcontractors
- Project Managers
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Effective ______ helps identify potential disputes early
Project management
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Familiarity with ______ aids in dispute navigation
Laws and regulation
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It emphasize cooperation and joint problem-solving
Collaborative approaches
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It provides evidence and clarifies responsibilities
Thorough documentation
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It is anything that comes under field work in construction besides paper works
Construction fieldworks
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Common construction field works
- Surveying
- Clearing and Layout
- Earthworks
- Formworks and Scaffolding
- Concrete works
- Steel works
- Masonry works
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Type of construction project that depends on the method used in construction
- Light construction
- Heavy construction
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The construction that refers to standard rafters, wood stud walls, and floor and ceiling joists.
Light construction
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This type of construction mostly refers to residential buildings
Light construction
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Involve the placing and/or removing large quantities of natural and human-made materials, such as airports, highway, treatment plant, and dams
Heavy Construction
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What are the light construction field works
- Carpentry
- Plaster works
- Scaffolding works
- Form works
- Masonry works
- Steel Reinforcement works
- Concrete works
- Roofing works
- Electrical works
- Piping works
- Tile works
- Glass works
- Painting works
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Construction of works by processing or applying wooden materials or application of wooden structures to work
Carpentry
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Applying, spraying, or affixing plaster, mortar, stucco, cement, fibers, etc. to work.
Plaster works
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Assembly fo scaffolding, transport and placement of heavy objects, such as mechanical apparatuses and construction materials, assembly of steel frames, and demolition
Scaffolding works
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Is temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or similar materials are poured
Formworks
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Is the building of structures from individual units, which are often laid in and bound together by mortar
Masonry works
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Installing processing, connecting, and steel assembly of steel bars and other steel materials
Steel reinforcement works
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Construction work using concrete
Concrete works
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Roof-cladding, with tiles, slate, or metal sheet
Roofing works
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Installation of power generation, transformer, power distribution, and interior electrical facilities
Electrical works
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Work for installation of coolers, air conditioners, water supplies, hygiene facilities, and facilities for transport of water, oil, gas, and steam using metal pipes
Piping works
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Construction with brick or concrete blocks or work to apply or attach bricks, concrete, or tiles to structures
Tile works
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Installation of glass in structures
Glass works
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Applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface
Painting works
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What are the heavy construction types
- Rock excavation / blasting
- Paving
- Piles and Pile Driving
- Cofferdams
- Caissons
- Construction dewatering
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Hard rock tunnel, boring, cutting, drilling and blasting
Rock excavation field works
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Excavation and area grading to the desired grade and drainage
Paving works
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Placement and aggregate base course compaction
Paving works
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Asphalt mix application to finish the surface
Paving works
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Piles are installed by either driving, drilling, vibration, or jacking
Pile driving
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Is a temporary structure designed and constructed to support ground and keep groundwater or water above ground level away from an excavation
Cofferdams
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Is a watertight structure used for retaining water in order to work on the foundations for bridges, piers, and other structures
Caisson
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The water is pumped out to create a completely dry work environment
Caissons
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Installation involves pushing it into the mud, until it reaches clay or another solid foundation
Caissons
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Are term ysed to describe the action of removing groundwater or surface water from a construction site
Construction Dewatering
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Is done by pumping or evaporation and is usually done before excavation for foorings or to lower water table that might be causing problems during excavations
Construction dewatering
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Are documents that track and record the various aspects of a construction project
Construction report
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Construction reports are an essential part of any construction project because they:
- improve efficiency and transparency
- support decision-making
-help meet project timelines
-optimize resource utilization
-maintain quality standards
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Construction reports help contractors ensure that work is done correctly and efficiently. They also inform stakeholders about important event and processes
Improve efficiency and transparency
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Construction reports provide valuable insights into how the project is progressing, which helps with data-driven decision-making
Support decision-making
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Construction reports help ensure that the project is delivered on time
Help meet project timelines
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Construction reports help ensure that resources are used efficiently
Optimize resource utilization
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Construction reports help ensure that quality standards are met
Maintain quality standards
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It is the key to a successful construction reporting system
Collaboration
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They play an essential role in the process and will find different values in the reports
Project stakeholders
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Who are the stakeholders
- Project owner
- Project Manager
- Contractors / subcontractors
- Regulatory Authorities
- Designers / Engineers
- Suppliers / Vendors
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They have the greated vested interest in construction reports as they are the primary source of information on how things are moving
Project owners
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They use reports to monitor the progress of different activities, budget utilization, and resource allocation as one of the most relevant decision-makers in a project.
Project Manager
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They are responsible for aggregating all the data from the different subcontractors and providing valuable reports about material usage, labor, and progress
Contractors
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It is a fundamental aspect of construction
Compliance
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They require reports to ensure the project complies with relevant building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
Regulatory authorities
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These professionals rely on reports to understand the project in detail and ensure their designs are being applied following the specifications and regulations
Designers / Engineers
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They use construction reports to get a complete overview of material requirements, delivery schedules, and any issues that might arise that can cause delays
Suppliers and vendors
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It form a key reference point for understanding projects, detecting trends, staying ahead of unexpected delays, and monitoring the ongoing developments within a project
Construction report
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It gives you a clear picture of progress and its alignment with your goals
Construction report
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What are the benefits of construction report
- Enhanced transparency
- Better strategic and operational decisions
- Boosts project quality and accountability
- Accurate planning
- Enhanced collaboration
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What are the types of construction reports
- Progress report
- Cost report
- Materials report
- Project Management report
- Market trends report
- Safety report
- Incident report
- Field report
- Handover report
- Risk Management report
- Resource Management report
- Daily report
- Weekly and Monthly report
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It summarizes a project's development and status, including completion percentage, remaining profit, costs incurrent, and paid revenue, etc.
Construction Progress Reports
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It summarizes the quantity and quality of materials used during a project.
Material report
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This may include information about the types of materials used, their prices, and their sources
Material Report
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Is a concise synopsis of a project's present situation for the project manager
Construction project management report
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It summarizes recent trends in the industry
Market Trend Reports
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As its name suggests, this report tracks everything related to site safety
Construction Safety Report
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Tracking safety in a construction site can significantly mitigate the risk of incidents, regardless of how careful you are.
Construction Incident Report
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Are more specialized than other types of construction reports
Construction Field Reports
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These reports document the handover stage of a project
Construction Handover Reports
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At the commencement of a project, potential risk factors will be considered and then revisited throughout its lifecycle with a
Construction Risk Management Report
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Having this information allows resource planning to be fine-tuned to maximize efficiency
Construction Resource Management Report
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It provide a clear narrative of what happens during a project, how it is shaping up, and what challenges may arise daily, including weather conditions, workforce attendance, etc.
Construction Daily Reports
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These types of reports track relevant data gathered every week or month
Construction Weekly and Monthly Reports
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Best practices to generate a modern construction report
- set clear goals and objectives
- foster communication and collaboration
- ensure data quality and privacy
- invest in the proper construction
- use real-time data and templates
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What are the construction report examples and templates
Construction Project report
Bid Management report
Cashflow Analysis report
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It offers a visually appealing overview of the project's performance during an observed period
Construction Project Report
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It allows users to explore various levels of data in a single location, making it easier to answer any questions that may arise during the analysis process
Bid Management Report
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The different colors in the report help the user understand the positive and negative data, making the analysis process much more intuitive and efficient
Cashflow Analysis Report
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It is essential for overcoming and avoiding challenges on-site
Construction industry reporting
