Essays on Construction Company

Construction Law is a genre of law that is very detailed because its nexus operates on a concept in the United States that has been around since the age of Industrialization and that is relating to labor unions. Depending on where one travels within the United States to seek employment pertaining to construction work, they are potentially eligible to join a laborer’s union. What many of these labor unions do is to achieve a standard wage and benefits that construction employers pay construction worker within that specific state of geographic territory. Some of these unions have become quite ...

Business Decision and Policy Making

Business Decision and Policy Making

1- Business Concept

William Construction Company will be located in Florida U.S. It will be offering construction services to customers, such as a development of building plans, construction consultation services and building and construction management services. The firm will be targeting all individual and institutional clients who need buildings completed for them in the entire state of Florida. The headquarters of the company will be situated in Miami, Florida. Serving the constructions needs of the customer will be the priority of the company. In the recent years, the construction industry in the state of Florida has been ...

- Introduction Jackson plumbing is a sole trader business that provides high quality plumbing services to newly construct residential and commercial buildings in the area at some of the most affordable rates. The business also offers high quality repair plumbing services to both commercial and residential buildings in the area. The location of the business, a low number of competitors and a growing metropolis makes the business a potentially highly profitable undertaking that is bound to experience impressive growth rate in ...

Abstract

Skylux Construction Company intends to provide high quality services to its customers. Marketing is a very important exercise that every business should practice, and consequently, well done marketing is reflected in the increase in sales. Skylux Construction Company has a marketing campaign that is meant to promote their services to its target clients in the most effective way. This paper explores the intended target market, competitors to the business, and the promotional plan for the company.

The paper will put out a detailed plan on how it intends to attract and retain customers. It will also give a budget of the marketing ...

A work breakdown structure was indeed required to be prepared so as to assist Barage Construction Company in coming up with a budget for the entire project. The WBS would provide a framework of the cost estimates along with the schedule and control for the project . A work breakdown structure is hierarchical in nature whereby the project has been broken down into phases or rather work packages from the beginning to the end of the entire venture. The structure shows how efforts will be subdivided in order to achieve the objectives-which in this case are the Barage garages. Sean’s ...

Introduction

Construction is a field that requires efficiency and hard work. It is a field that has the potential to improve a nation’s economy by a great percentage (Keith 2008 p 3). This paper is literature review that seeks to give appropriate leadership skills for construction management. Effective ways for a construction manager to achieve success are given with its relation to customer satisfaction and employee performance. Roles and ethics that should be inculcated in management of a construction company are given to a fine detail.

Proper recommendations towards achieving this are also highlighted. The impact of proper and efficient leadership together with the consequential output is ...

Business Ethics and the Global Dimensions of Business

Introduction

The management of any organizations has the sole responsibility of making decisions in organization or companies. Different business units are deemed to be unique and well established if they carry out well informed decisions that will not cost them anything. That is; it is necessary and sufficient for the management of any business that intends to make structural and investment changes to adopt a collaborative strategy (Carroll & Buchholtz, 2011). They are supposed to be keen and ready to make sure that both success and inter-personal relationship is well monitored. One of the decisions that an organization’s management ...

The SME is a small firm with an independent business managed by its owners/part owners having a small market share. The abbreviation SME is commonly used in the European Union and by different international organizations such as the World Bank, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO) (Kaufmann, Friedrich., 1995).

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are business enterprises that maintain the number of employees below a certain standard with limited turnover and balance sheet. The size of an SME company depends on the industry in which the company competes. There are 3 different categories defined for Small and Medium Sized ...

“I am no bird: and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will” is a quote by Charlote Bronte in her novel Jane Eyre. When I first read it, I realized that I have been striving to achieve my goals and heartfelt desires my whole life. When choosing the path and direction of my future, I have often incorporated my goals and childhood dreams in my studies and my work. I have not left any gaping opportunities for anyone to compromise my will and desire to attain a fulfilled life in terms of career and ...

Review each of the following scenarios and identify the risk events, the probability of those risks, and the impact of the risk events. Some scenarios may have more risks than others.

Scenario One:

A retail firm has a project that is focused on expansion into third-world countries to sell pharmaceutical products. The project timeline is, as always, aggressive. The scope is well documented and understood by the project team and key members of the firm. The firm is financially sound, with project funds secure; however, the stakeholders expect that the project will pay for itself within 2 years of deployment.     ...

Business Plan - Construction Plan

Business Plan - Construction Plan

Introduction

This report presents a business plan for a construction company. The report includes a description of the business type, products and services involved and the chart of accounts, which will be used while keeping in view the nature and requirements of business activities. In addition to this, a discussion pertaining to the applicable financial reporting framework and the pro forma financial statements have also been presented, which include the balance sheet and income statement of the proposed business. Apart from this, the report also takes into account the internal control procedures, which will be in place to ensure ...

Yankee Stadium (1923)

Introduction

In terms of art and architecture, few stadiums can compete with Yankee stadium. Opened in 1923, the stadium has remained an iconic figure in any work of architecture drawing no comparisons. Currently, the stadium acts as the home-ground for the New York Yankees, a club participating in the Major League Baseball. There are suggestions that the stadium will also serve as the home-ground for New York City FC, a football club participating in the Major League Soccer. Over the years, the New York Yankee stadium has undergone some renovations in order to ensure it meets the modern requirements ...

Business Law

1. List and explain the four (4) requirements of a valid contact and the two (2) defenses to the enforceability of a contract. Cite and explain two cases from the textbook that discuss contract law.

Agreement (Offer and Acceptance).

When one party proposes something to another, he is said to make an offer. If a party agrees to the proposal without any change in it, he is considered to have made the acceptance of that offer. An offer is always confused with an invitation to treat. Advertisements and displays in shops are the examples. They are not offers, but an invitation to treat. An acceptance must ...

Introduction

The construction industry is termed as high hazard industry and comprises a lot of activities which involves alteration, repairs, construction. Examples of activities in this important industry include residential construction, bridge erection, roadway paving, demolitions, excavations and so forth ("Construction Industry”).The construction industry is one of the fatal four industries; others include transportation & warehousing, agriculture, fishing, forestry & hunting and mining/quarrying/oil & gas exploration. However, studies show that the construction industry has the highest incidence of work fatalities. (“McGraw-Hill Construction.” 2013). However, safety is an investment that provides real benefits especially to a high-risk industry like construction industry. Implementing safety not ...

Jim was driving back to home. There was road construction going on. The rocks were blasted by mines for the construction of a road. When Jim was crossing the road at that time a rock due to blast came down and hit his car. Suddenly Jim’s car dropped in the trench. Jim heard a loud voice. Initially, he did not understand what happened to him as he was half unconscious. When he came into proper senses, he found himself in a hospital. Although he did not meet any serious injuries but there some wounds on his forehead and his hands. But the ...

Zero injury concept includes a certain working environment which most companies are now aiming at to attain a reduced rate of injury in the workplace. This concept does not imply no injuries will occur rather it emphasizes that there is the need to have longer durations without injuries (Ghormely, 2010). Also, this program requires organizations to train employees on how to work in a safe manner.; it requires observation of the safety policy of the company. This has to be in line with the existence of well-set rules to guide on how to set safety measures. According to Smith (2010), Adolfson & Peterson ...

I would like from you after you read the report: - literature review (chapter 2, 450 words), - Add one or two sentences in the first paragraph of the introduction.

Report Scenario: - It shall include a discussion of sustainable development and how it is relevant to the sector and this organisation specifically. - It shall highlight key aspects of the organisation’s activities that would be affected by a ‘sustainable practice’ philosophy. - It shall identify key cost saving opportunities for the organisation to adopt a ‘sustainable practice’ philosophy. - It shall indicate possible ‘sustainable ...

Introduction

The Australian construction industry has been for the past few years encountered many challenges starting from the economic restrictions construction industry. Many construction companies that aim at flourishing in this industry have claimed to encounter a similar problem through inefficiency. Inefficiency has been noted in all areas of the company’s activities that vary from inefficiency in business processes, supply chain, communication channels. All these forms of inefficiency incur huge costs on the Australian construction companies. Achieving efficiency remains one of the major goals of the Australian companies in that the most efficient companies receive huge benefits. Efficiency within a company ...

Abstract

Procurement management strategies are important for every organization wishing to have successful service delivery ventures. However, certain problems influence the effectiveness of procurement strategies described in an identified construction company. Project complexities, disorganized supplier network and negative market shifts have been identified as major challenges facing the construction company hence minimizing its efficiency in procurement strategies. The positive part of the identified problems is that they can be rectified using recommended strategies all of which when implemented results to higher efficiency levels and a greater competitive advantage for the organization. This follows the example of other successful ventures that implemented ...

R. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION CO. V. OSHRC R. Williams Construction is a company that deals with digging trenches in construction work. According to the employees of the company, minimal supervision of the workforce is part of the company’s culture. In fact, the employees could even engage on some duties without being instructed to. At one time, a tragedy occurred following the crumbling of a trench, killing one employee, Jose Aguiniga, and injuring another, Adam Palomar. The two were cleaning the pumps, but had not been instructed to do so.

Following the investigations undertaken by the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA), ...

Introduction

The concept of zero injury involves a culture in which most companies are now aiming at attaining a reduced rate of injury in the workplace. Zero injury does not imply no injuries will occur rather it emphasizes that there is the need to have longer durations without injuries (Ghormely, 2010). This program requires organizations to train employees on how to work in a safe manner. This requires observation of the safety policy of the company. This has to be in line with the existence of well-set rules to guide on how to set safety measures. According to Smith (2010), Adolfson & Peterson Construction ...

Major changes required for the implementation of the recommended strategyOne of the changes that the corporation will go through as it implements this strategy will be on finances. The financial policies within the corporation need to be changed to make sure that all funds available are channeled towards the mammoth project.AMR cannot solely finance the green construction strategy. This means that the company will have to outsource funds from different sources. One of the sources is public. The corporation will have to make an initial public offer to attract the public to buy its shares in a bid to raise ...

A career development plan is a way through which an individual sets goals which he or she intends to achieve in the future. This is aimed at progressing in a given career of their choice. It involves developing a list of goals together with the strategies to be applied so as to achieve the goals at the end of a desired timeframe. A career development plan can be developed during college or after joining a particular career (Yoder, 76). This could be an individual affair or with some assistance from a career advisory specialist. Career planning and development is important due to several reasons ...

Operations Model and Procedures

Green corporation is a company that operates various divisions but all in line with the construction sector. In addition, the company also operates various divisions such as the green construction company and the green building stores. The corporate company is fully owned and managed by the environmental constructions products limited. The company is well recognized for is well recognized for his major specializations in the manufacturing and distribution of sustainable construction products since the year 1995. The numerous environmental concerns among individuals across the world have been the driving force for the company. The company endeavors’ and is committed to ...

Introduction- Company Overview

Atkins (WS) PLC (Atkins) is one of the leading engineering consultancy firms. WS Atkins and Partners was established in 1938 by Sir William Atkins in London (Our history – Atkins, 2013). In its early years the company specialised in civil and structural engineering design and offered to clients grew to include specialist service in planning, engineering sciences, architecture and project management after the Second World War.

Scope and Objectives

The main aim of this report is to identify and critique the challenges, identify the opportunities in terms of strategic direction and make recommendations on alternatives strategic to meet the challenges faced by the ...

Introduction

The United States is a leading figure in the industrialized world. Its prowess in industrial works – dating back from the time of the industrial revolution, has fostered the growth of several relevant industries, including construction. The construction industry, as with all other industrial endeavors, is one that is physically demanding – there is no such exception in the case of the US. People under said industry – from construction workers up to the higher figures in the hierarchy, toil on designated working days to build structures that are of the highest possible quality. The essence of their hard work lies on the ...

Problems of implementing total quality management in the construction industry

For total quality management to be implemented in an organization there is a need to have a culture change in that organization. The process of changing culture in an organization is a difficult one to undertake. There is a lot of resistance while undertaking this one. The problem that is faced while undertaking the implementation of total quality management is that, it is neither a slogan nor a tool that will be used, but rather it is a paradigm in any organization. It is wide enough to be the framework that can be used by an organization in their culture. It is therefore in order to ...

Introduction

This paper will discuss the two major forms procurement that is involved in construction procurement process. These two major types of construction procurement process are bidding and shopping. This paper will highlight the disparities between the two types of construction procurement process as well as provide the reader with a proper understanding of the aspects that are attributable to the two processes.

Bidding in the construction procurement process

Bidding is the process of offering to procure an item or items at a price being offered by a bidder. In the bidding process, an individual that places the highest bid normally buys the item. However, in some bidding processes ...

Table of Contents

Introduction.2

Mission and Goals2 Situation Analysis3 Corporate Level Strategy..10 Business Level Strategy11

Executive Summary

This is a case analysis of Turner Construction Company, a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF operating in the construction industry and offering related services. The report starts with a short introduction followed by the company’s goals and objectives. This is followed by situational analysis of the company’s past and present situation using strategic tools such as SWOT analysis. The subsequent section that follows is the company’s corporate and business level strategy. This is followed by business structure, promotion and finally recommendation of ...

Chapter one

Introduction 1.1 Background of the study In Nigeria, traveling by road has always been a nightmare because roads are in a terrible condition. There is no reason for having the poor roads because a lot of money is set aside to maintain and reconstruct them. The condition of Nigerian roads especially those getting into the city require immediate attention and thanks to Ratcon construction company which intends to enforce a total quality management on the same. For almost 20 years, total quality management abbreviated as TQM has been a major term for improved productivity. Total quality management is much older than 20 ...

Cover Letter

Fro quite some time now, a study has been done to identify the potential security risks within the construction company that I work for. Through the study, security risks on the personal, property and other assets have been identified. The security assessment came up with the report written below.

Introduction

This report gives the security assessment findings for the construction company that I work for. In order to carry out the assessment, there were areas that were specifically addressed. First of all, it looked at the security of the company assets. That is, an assessment was done to ascertain whether the ...

A study based on the implementation of Information Communication Technology or ICT in the Australian construction industry revealed that there were certain constraints that hindered the process, namely: a) personal constraints – Low ICT budgets, security issues, ICT standardization problems, and commitments made to other projects, and b) organizational constraints – low experience in computer applications, defining the ROI on ICT implementation, and lack of time to acquire skills and knowledge pertaining to ICT .

ABC Construction Company is a mid-level construction company based out of Sydney. Although it does place strategy emphasis on IT, and more specifically ICT, it does not have a firm framework ...

XYZ Construction: Strategic Plan

In order for the XYZ construction company to execute its strategic, it needs capital. One way to getting access to capital is through offering the company to the public. A strategic plan is vital as the company prepares to proceed with its IPO. Within the strategic plan, the company will include information that offers guideline on the following components marketing: workforce and operational management, organizational structure, international operations, financial and accounting management, compliance and legal considerations, internal control and evaluation, information technology, leadership. This strategic plan is intended to help the company navigate through the entire process of initial ...

Personal and Organizational Ethics

A value is a belief, philosophy or a mission that is meaningful to one’s life. Whether one is consciously aware or not, people have a core set of personal values that define who they are. Life in this world depends on the personal values and beliefs that people hold true to them regarding their perception on life. They range from commonplace values like belief in hard work and punctuality to psychological values like self-esteem, self-reliance, concern for other people and harmony of purpose. It defines one largely with regard to personal values when it comes to working for an organization because ...

Introduction

These are the steps and processes that a company uses while marketing its strategies internationally, to the potential and actual customers abroad. International marketing is tricky and requires a lot of research and quantitative background information about the country or region to market the products, their background, ideologies, preferences and tastes of the customers (Kotler & Armstrong, 2009, p. 50). Qualitatively, the marketers should look at factors such as the economic state of the region; this helps them to determine through estimation the amount of disposable income that the potential customers are willing to commit to the product. Secondly, accessibility ...

The estate plan is intended to reduce the amount of both federal and state tax payable on the gross estate of the clients. The estate plan seeks to develop efficient gifting plans by the clients to specific beneficiaries and effectively reduce the amount of tax that is payable from the gifting plans to the minimum. The estate plan should enable Rich distribute his estate to all his beneficiaries without any conflict of interest arising from the remarriage of his wife after his death. The estate plan seeks to revise the client’s will to be more effective and ...

Abstract:

Skylux Construction Company is a company that has been in business for some time. After being in operation for some time, the business wishes to borrow some finances to fund its activities that are part of the new goals and objectives.

This paper, Applying for Finance shows the amount of funds to be borrowed, how and where. It also shows the types of finances that the company has opted to go for. The paper also shows the major competitors and the services and products that they offer.

Further on, the paper shows the profiles of the key players in the ...

1.0 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Skylux Construction Company will be located in Fairfield, New South Wales. It will be a sole-proprietorship business. The business will be a construction company, offering construction services to builders and other consumers. It will also offer renovation and remodelling services to homeowners. The company has the ability, personnel and skill to meet its client’s needs and requirements. The physical address of the company will be 1457 Pitt Street Mall, New South Wales, Australia. The company will officially start running on 1st July, 2011.

The business being a sole proprietorship will be managed by the owner, who will be the general manager ...

Stereotyping is a situation where a group or an individual make generalization assumption about a person or a given group of person concerning their character or gender in relation to a particular assignment or happening in our daily life within the society. In most cases human beings develop stereotypes when we have a notion or when we are unwilling or unable to obtain the required information that can be used to make a concrete judgment in situations or a bout people. The society we live in normally unknowingly creates and perpetuates stereotypes, these fabrications in most cases lead to iniquitous discrimination and persecution when it is inauspicious. ...