Browsing by Author "Escamilla, Edelmiro"
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Diaz-Puentes, Pedro Augusto (2014-05-05)This exploratory case study investigates the perception of general contractors of affordable rehabilitation housing projects in the state of Texas. This study was carried out in collaboration with a corporation that is ...
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Padilla, Karla P.El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua are border cities that share many living condition qualities. Both cities are divided by a highly protected border that consists of physical and natural barriers such as the Rio ...
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Katiyar, Ankit (2015-07-24)The bond strength of the masonry unit is an important characteristic affecting its performance under different loading conditions, including shear and flexural loading. Bond strength of brick masonry is confirmed experimentally ...
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Suresh, Sri Vishnu Chaitanya Guptha (2014-08-14)Bond strength is one of the most important factors that affect the performance of the joint under various loading conditions. The flexural bond strength of a joint can be measured using a bond wrench. The first of the bond ...
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Nair, Shalini (2015-08-06)Cash flow is one of the most critical aspects in the proper management of any company or industry. Success or failure in proper cash flow management ultimately plays a huge role in determining the success or failure of the ...
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Saseendran, Anusree (2021-07-22)There is a need in the construction industry to attract and recruit more talent to the field to meet the projected rate of employment. The industry suffers from a negative reputation among the public and a lack of diverse ...
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Bilbo, David; Bigelow, Ben F.; Escamilla, Edelmiro; Lockwood, Christa (Taylor & Francis, 2014-04-03)This study provides information and a basic overview on Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) as project delivery methods while contrasting their performance in the design and construction ...
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Bassett, Aimee (2013-05-06)Understanding the extent of infection control measures to be taken to protect immunosuppressed and other types of patients from airborne infection agents during construction is crucial knowledge for both healthcare and ...
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Bigelow, Ben F.; Escamilla, Edelmiro; Kucker, Lauren (American Institute of Constructors, 2015)Previous studies have been conducted to determine the skills the construction industry expects graduates and entry level professionals to possess. The majority of those studies report soft skills and technical expertise ...
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Mou, Xue (2019-11-26)Failing to keep track of the construction progress in time and making current construction progress falling behind the schedule will cause a significant loss of time and money. Monitoring the progress of the constructing ...
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Pariafsai, Fatemeh (2023-05-18)Despite its prominent role in the global economy, the construction industry is still dealing with declining productivity, workplace safety, work disputes, etc. The human element, particularly construction project managers, ...
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Pariafsai, Fatemeh (2023-05-18)Despite its prominent role in the global economy, the construction industry is still dealing with declining productivity, workplace safety, work disputes, etc. The human element, particularly construction project managers, ...
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Zarate Morales, Veronica Consuelo (2015-08-04)Given an evident labor shortage in the United States and Texas’ construction industry, companies are seeking sustainable mechanisms to attract and retain the labor force. Understanding workers’ career awareness can assist ...
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Ranka, Nikhil V (2015-08-12)The labor productivity of the construction industry has declined or remained stationary over the past 48 years as compared to other non-farm industries. One of the reasons behind this is low adoption rate of technology in ...
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Buettiker, Cruz Max (2019-07-18)Construction education, like many current educational programs, primarily relies upon teaching methods based on traditional lectures delivered “live” or “face-to-face” by a professor, who may also provide lists of notes ...
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Huo, Jinyun (2014-08-12)Aspergillosis spores enter buildings during renovation or construction. Recent research shows a causal link between new construction in existing healthcare facilities and increased infection rates in at risk patients. ...
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Soto, Jose (2015-07-20)The labor shortage in construction is an unsolved, continued, and increasing problem in the United States and several other countries. The Associated General Contractor’s national workforce survey results show that 83% of ...
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Velasco Navarrete, Carlos D (2014-12-15)This case study research focuses on the advantages and challenges experienced by homeowners who purchases and live in rehabilitated affordable houses of a Veteran’s Program in the state of Texas. The Veteran’s Program aims ...
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Liu, Yang (2017-08-02)Monitoring activities on a construction jobsite is one of the most important tasks that a construction management team performs every day. Construction management teams monitor activities to ensure that a construction ...
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OstadaliMakhmalbaf, Mohammadreza (2014-08-12)The shortage of skilled workers that the construction industry is currently experiencing can be attributed to the fact that the public perception of construction careers is not positive. This study describes the perceptions ...