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- Identifying Item of Work and Related Work Tasks (Activities)Item of Work and Related Work Tasks (Activities) Work tasks (activities) are fundamental for cost estimating, project scheduling,
- Sequence These: An Interactive GameSequence These Construction Phases and Test Your Knowledge Structural Steel Bridge Project Roadway Reconstruction Project
- Engaging, Interactive, and Meaningful Gamification to Help Keep the Reader Focused and InterestedMeaningful Gamification to Help Keep the Reader Focused and Interested In my previous post, I highlighted the features
- Our Approach to Redesign and Redefine the Content of Heavy Civil Construction Materials and MethodsOur Approach to Redesign and Redefine Heavy Civil Construction Materials and Methods Understanding how a mechanically stabilized earth
- Our Approach to Reading and Interpreting Heavy Civil Contract SpecificationsReading and Interpreting Heavy Civil Contract Specifications First, let’s understand what an item of work is. In the
- Our Approach to Reading and Interpreting Heavy Civil Contract DrawingsReading and Interpreting Heavy Civil Contract Drawings One might assume that, since reading and interpreting construction drawings are
- Top 10 Skill Sets Highly Sought After by Heavy Civil Construction and How They Map to Skill Sets from Our WebbookBringing value to an organization means contributing to its success and growth. It involves coming into the organization prepared
- Reading and Interpreting Geotechnical Soils ReportGeotechnical Investigations and Geotechnical Report (Soils Report) The geotechnical report communicates the site conditions, design, and construction recommendations.
- Jeopardy Game with a TwistJeopardy Game How many of the young professionals and students know about the Jeopardy Game? We are working
- Demystifying Construction Project Scope Complexity with WBSDemystifying project scope complexity with WBS. Project scope complexity can be considered within the context of work tasks,
- The State DOT’s Differences on the Order of Contract Plan SheetsThis table compares the formats of arranging contract plan sheets by a few State DOTs Typical Order of
- Construction Project Schedule ReportsA construction project schedule activity typically has information depicted below. Situation: Understanding the various construction project schedule reports.
- The Different Dimensions of a Project ScheduleSituation: The different dimensions of a project schedule and the many ways they are used. The schedule remains
- Calculator – Construction Equipment Production Rate – BulldozerThe make and model for different construction equipment are extensive, and each manufacturer provides a performance chart to
- Earthwork Equipment SelectionThere are several factors to consider when selecting earthwork construction equipment. This chart pulls those factors into view
- Interactive H5P Content – Gabion WallThis is an interactive H5P content on drag the words. The drag the words exercise allows the player
- Interactive H5P Content – Earthmoving OperationThis is an interactive H5P content on interactive video, and drag the words. The video includes some hotspots
- Calculator – Labor Daily Cost AnalysisProject Scenario 1 – Let’s Play! Consider these work tasks. If the crew planned to complete or actually
- Interactive H5P Content – Cost Estimating MethodsHere is an interactive and engaging H5P content on a branching scenario. Play to learn about the different
- Project Schedule Buy-In by The Project Managers and SuperintendentsSituation: Project manager and superintendent involvement, buy-in, and ownership of the project schedule. Very few project managers and
