Construction Built Environment Essays and Term Papers
289 Essays on Construction Built Environment. Documents 76 - 100
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Transport and the Environment
Transport and the environment The chapter examines how transport affects the environment; how its impact can be quantified in economic terms; and how economic incentives can be used to reduce the environmental cost of transport, as well as addressing other externalities associated particularly with car use, such as congestion. The environmental impacts of transport “Transportation services are essential component of economic activity, and are one key to its growth. Transportation has a number of environmental
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Our Journey Towards the Implementation of a Clinical Information System to the Critical Care Environment
OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM TO THE CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENT INTRODUCTION The delivery of health care has become increasingly complex, and most clinical research focuses on new approaches to diagnosis and treatment. There have been significant advances in medical technology used in patient treatment and care. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in an acute hospital is designed to treat the most complex and unstable medical and surgical patient. Most ICU
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The Benefits of the Use of the Computers in the Environment
The influence of computers is universal. Computers are used in applications ranging from running a farm to monitoring all environmental effects. Because the development of computers has been largely the work of scientists, it is natural that a large body of computer applications serves the scientist and the field of science. Computers have not only helped in increasing awareness amongst the environmental issues, but have also made the research and the development of various diagnostic
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Indian Legal Environment for Foreign Companies
Introduction A country that has had over 5000 years of civilisation, whose culture is synthesis of many different cultures; a country which has a very complex social structure and has diversity more than any other country in the world. India. From the last decade, as the cycle of progress and prosperity reaches India again, more and more International Businesses want to either buy from or sell in or do both, in India. It is essential
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Training Environment
Using your Training Environment Tips for survival Your training environment is the most essential and important element of your presentation. It is the difference between a good presentation and one that will keep the participants asking for more. The five most important features of your training environment will be: 1. White Board 2. Flipchart 3. Projector 4. Space 5. Body Language A good presenter uses his training environment in the most effective and coordinative way
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Juvenile Incarceration Perpetuates Deviancy - Lacking Educational Standards and Negative Environment
Juvenile Incarceration Perpetuates Deviancy Lacking Educational Standards and Negative Environment In Today’s Juvenile Detention Facilities Diomira A. Birch College Composition CM220-16 Sarah Kate Stephenson October 2, 2005 It is the middle of the second quarter in high school. Classes have been in session for over a month. An unfamiliar face walks in the door, his first attendance of the year. He is able to scrape by and figure out what is going on in
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Equal Employment Opportunity in the Working Environment
Running head: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Equal Employment Opportunity in the Working Environment James A. Lee Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Management 317 Abstract This paper on equal opportunity employment will show a few different types of discrimination that would impede on a person from getting hired into an organization. It also shows some of the different Acts from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prevent discrimination when hiring workers into an organization. Equal Employment Opportunity in the
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Filippo Brunelleschi’s Dome & Its Construction
Filippo Brunelleschi's Dome & Its Construction I. Introduction & thesis A. Period of time (The Renaissance): A.D. 1350-1700 1. Renaissance literally means "rebirth", "revival" "restoration" a. Rebirth of the ancient Greek style b. The neoclassic style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance 2. Transitional movement in Europe a. The Renaissance is understood as a historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation. b. Between medieval and modern times beginning
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The Application of Three-Dimensional Construction and Ethnic Elements in the Design of Women Fashion
The development of contemporary clothing has stride forward to the period of diversified and individuation, which requires designers to have innovation constantly to reach for the international trend. For the innovation, we have to originate the modern shape of clothing, in the application for clothing construction as well as the surface texture of fabric, to cater to the modern aesthetic perception. Therefore, studying the foundation theory of the three-dimensional conformation (three-d as the short form
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A Look at California’s Changing Environment
Introduction California is known as being one of the most biologically diverse regions not only in this country, but also in the world (Defenders, 2006). Within its 160,000 square miles, California’s varied habitat harbors more unique species of plants and animals than any other state. The diversity of climates and landscapes, and all the barriers to migrations such as rivers, mountains, and deserts, has led over thousands of years to the evolution of a large
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What Is the Relevance of the Research-Based View of the Firm to Strategic Management in a Global Environment?
What is the relevance of the resource-based view of the firm to strategic management in a global environment? The relevance of the resource-based view of the firm to strategic management in a global environment is the idea that it permits the organization to be seen as a whole. In doing so, the strengths and weaknesses within the firm can be examined. This is done because as stated in the Hunger & Wheelen (2006, 106) text,
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Sprint and External Environment
It is very critical for organization to understand the importance of external environment, which includes remote, operating and industrial environments before developing its future objective. Each environment bases on different factors, therefore the analysis of external environment will help the company seeks for new opportunity in many areas as well as discovering challenges that might have direct impact to the organization in the future. The remote environment consists of the study of the economic trend
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Organisations and Environment - Analysis of the External Environment
Organisations and Environment Analysis of the External Environment The dimension of the external environment which interests me the most is the economic dimension. Economics can be described as the social science that deals with the production, allocation and distribution of scare resources in order to please the unlimited wants and needs that individuals boast. Economics is also research into aspects such as interest rates, inflation, gross national product and unemployment in order to predict the
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An Historical Perspective of the Accounting Environment: A General Outline of A Western European and North American Linkage
AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE ACCOUNTING ENVIRONMENT: A GENERAL OUTLINE OF A WESTERN EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN LINKAGE Berith Bronger Siemers Dongbei University of Finance & Economics Dalian, PR China Working Paper 05-22-2006 ABSTRACT It is recognized that the usefulness of accounting information is contingent upon its (1) neutrality, (2) relevancy, and (3) reliability. Given that all socio-economic systems are comprised of participants and institutions, it would seem that the attainment of those three
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Overpopulation and the Environment
OVERPOPULATION & THE ENVIRONMENT I believe that the number of humans that live on this planet is the problem. We should develop new processes for stabilizing the current population. Overpopulation is becoming one of the most preeminent problems facing human civilization. This complicated, pervasive issue is a problem of the utmost importance for people of all races, religions, and nationalities. With our endless need of new information, we should be able to develop unique process
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“just a Girl? Rock Music, Feminism, and the Cultural Construction of Female Youth”
Within the broad, yet ever increasing issue of “tween” culture are many causes that are co-related. These sources form the foundation as to why children are becoming more and more desensitized to what once would have been considered a “moral standard” for their age sector. In this particular journal article taken from “Signs”, Gayle Wald focuses on the cultural construction of female youth with a spotlight on the music industry. She introduces her readers to
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Environment Analysis
I. Company Profile An apparel and equipment company with 900 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Nike operates on six continents. The company's worldwide headquarters is located in Beaverton, Oregon. Nike owns facilities in Oregon, Tennessee, North Carolina and the Netherlands, and operates leased facilities for 15 NikeTowns, over 70 Nike Factory Stores and over 100 sales and administrative offices and employees more than 50,000 people. Nike is the largest sports and fitness company in the world. II.
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A Risky Investment on a Poor Governance Environment
A risky investment on a poor governance environment It is widely believed that a country with weak laws and severe corruptions would not attract foreign investors. However, statistic shows the opposite way. Most investors would choose complete governance on their indirect investment but when it comes to direct investments, foreigners would prefer to invest in countries that have poor legal system. A poor governance environment attracts foreign direct investment because it has vast market opportunities.
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An Analysis of the Structure and Culture of Strategic Mining Solutions in the Context of the External Environment with Respect to Future Challenges and Recommended Changes
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Strategic Mining (SM) is capable of converting challenges into opportunities, as evaluated in the context of the company expanding its operations into Africa. The company promotes a participative management style which greatly benefits communication at all levels. The Directors of SMЎ¦s Board are technically and managerially highly skilled and are therefore in a position to manage company resources efficiently and unambiguously. A co ЎV operative culture exists in the company. This feature is
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Trade and the Environment: the Wto’s Effect on the Environment
Trade and the Environment: The WTO’s effect on the environment following the second World War, a document known as GATT, or General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, was established with hopes of increasing trade and helping ease tensions between nations. Through a system of rounds and meetings, tariffs between countries were lowered, increasing trade. The past half century since the creation of GATT has seen an immense increase in worldwide trade. Resulting from one of
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Global Warming and the Environment
World Issues; Global Warming and the Environment Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that global warming is not harmful to the environment. Central Idea: Global Warming is caused naturally, done in cycles, and can also be beneficial to the environment. Introduction I. In recent years the media has focused in on the hyped debate of climate change, better known as Global Warming. There have been movies, articles, and television specials all dedicated to making it
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The House That Ruth Built
"I wanna be the Yankees!" I told my friend Dustin Paulsson as we geared up for our first trip to historic Yankee Stadium with a game of baseball on the Playstation. We considered this to be a preview of the next day's game between the New York Yankees and the Anaheim Angels. As a New York Mets fan, it is not customary to like the rival Yankees in addition, but I am the exception having
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Religion and Environment Problems
Environmental Problems and Religion The treatment of nature has been debatable for as long as people have existed. People learn how to treat the environment from different sources such as their parents, education, and media. These all influence people’s treatment of environment, but Lynn White Jr. suggests a different contributor to environmental treatment, religion. In “The Historical Roots of Our Ecologic Crisis,” White believes that environmental problems are caused by religion and therefore must look
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External Environment Analysis
Executive Summary This report was to Joel Haire, who is the Master of Marketing convenor of Sales Management in Swinburne. The report is focus on sales strategy, implementation and operating plan for Foster’s Group Limited, which is one of the Australian largest alcohol companies. It was written by four Swinburne students, who are Master of Marketing, Diego, Desmond, Gemala, and Jie. The purpose of the report is to design a sales strategy for Forster’s Group
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Drugs and the Environment
10/30/05 Env. Studies Drugs and the environment There is no question that cocaine and heroin production is a problem for everyone. Many people die every year from these drugs, either from drug use or being killed in some drug related situation. There are many ways to fight this very difficult problem but none will completely destroy the drugs. Along with standard methods of catching these criminals, there has been many unorthodox methods in use. My
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