scholarly journals Importance of Effective Contract Management: GasPacifico Pipeline Project — A Case Study

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Marshall ◽  
Catherine Proctor
Keyword(s):  
Central Valley ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Contract Administration ◽  
Sensitivity Studies ◽  
Pipeline Project ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The City ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Design Construction

The GasPacífico Project involved the construction of 543 kilometres of NPS 20 and NPS 24 high pressure gas pipeline to connect the natural gas reserves in the Province of Neuquen, Argentina to the industrial and domestic demand in and near the city of Concepción, Chile. The pipeline crossed the Pampas of Argentina, the imposing Andes mountain range, the Coastal mountain range and the highly populated agricultural terrain of the Central Valley (740 individual landowners in total) leading to the west coast of Chile. TransCanada International Ltd. was responsible for the overall project management of the GasPacifico Project which included design, construction and contract administration. In March 1998, the Project Team began the procedure to pre-qualify bidders, to prepare contract documents and to call for bids in preparation for the selection of construction contractors for the project. Contracts were awarded on July 30, 1998. The proper selection of the Contractors was considered of paramount importance in the project because of the high degree of difficulty of the project, the budget constraints, and the very limited time available for construction. The details of the process established for the selection of the Contractors for the GasPacífico Project as presented in this paper include: • the criteria for the pre-qualification of the bidders; • the technical evaluation format; • the commercial evaluation format; • sensitivity studies for unit rate items and extra work; • the application of the technical/commercial evaluations to the final selection.

scholarly journals Carnavalesk taalgebruik en de constructie van lokale identiteiten

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonie M.E.A. Cornips ◽  
Vincent de Rooij ◽  
Irene Stengs
Keyword(s):  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
Southern Netherlands ◽  
Interdisciplinary Study ◽  
The City ◽  
Selection Of

This article aims to encourage the interdisciplinary study of ‘languaculture,’ an approach to language and culture in which ideology, linguistic and cultural forms, as well as praxis are studied in relation to one another. An integrated analysis of the selection of linguistic and cultural elements provides insight into how these choices arise from internalized norms and values, and how people position themselves toward received categories and hegemonic ideologies. An interdisciplinary approach will stimulate a rethinking of established concepts and methods of research. It will also lead to a mutual strengthening of linguistic, sociolinguistic, and anthropological research. This contribution focuses on Limburg and the linguistic political context of this Southern-Netherlands region where people are strongly aware of their linguistic distinctiveness. The argument of the paper is based on a case study of languaculture, viz. the carnivalesque song ‘Naar Talia’ (To Italy) by the Getske Boys from the city of Heerlen.

scholarly journals Strategies for the Development of Smart Cities: The Case of Kalampaka-Greece

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Christos Stamopoulos ◽  
Eleni Theodoropoulou
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Construction Strategies ◽  
The City ◽  
Simple Selection ◽  
Selection Of

The present paper investigates the characteristics and best construction strategies of smart cities around the world, as well as the determining factors of the satisfaction of the quality of life and the importance of the value of environmental sustainability. A case study of the city of Kalampaka and its residents was examined. The survey was conducted between July 2016 and August 2016. The selection of the sample was done by using the method of simple selection and includes a random sample of N=150 individuals. Statistical analysis showed that resident’s knowledge about smart cities was fairly good (48% of sample knew the phrase “smart cities”). Furthermore, they believe that the appearance of the city of Kalampaka needs improvement (75% of sample is disappointed with the current appearance of the city). Regression analysis showed that the value of environmental sustainability is greatly influenced by the energy saving, as well as, innovation has an impact on the level of quality of life. Older people seem to be satisfied with administration’s efforts.

scholarly journals Road Test-Based Electric Bus Selection: A Case Study of the Nanjing Bus Company

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1253
Author(s):  
Jian Gong ◽  
Jie He ◽  
Cheng Cheng ◽  
Mark King ◽  
Xintong Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Selection Methods ◽  
Road Test ◽  
The Road ◽  
Structure Selection ◽  
Electric Bus ◽  
The City ◽  
Selection Of

Globally, the use of electric vehicles, and in particular the use of electric buses, has been increasing. The city of Nanjing leads China in the adoption of electric buses, supported by city policies and infrastructure. To lower costs and provide a better service, vehicle selection is crucial, however, existing selection methods are limited. Accordingly, Nanjing Bus Company developed a test method based on road tests to select a bus. This paper presents a detailed description of the test method and a case study of its application. The method included an organization structure, selection of eight test vehicles (four 10 m length, four 8 m length) from four brands (a total of 32 test vehicles), selection of indicators and selection of routes. Data was collected from repeated drives by 65 drivers over an 8-week period. Indicators included power consumption, charging duration, failure duration and driving distance. It is concluded that the road test method designed and conducted by the Nanjing Bus Company provides a good framework for the selection of pure electric buses. Furthermore, subsequent experience with selected buses supports the validity and value of the model.

scholarly journals Guests’ assessment of hotel facilities and services: Zadar case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-250
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Parzych ◽  
Jadranka Brkić-Vejmelka
Keyword(s):  
City Centre ◽  
Location Factors ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Railway Station ◽  
Comfort Evaluation ◽  
Location Determinants ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract The availability of hotel facilities and services and their quality are one of the most important factor in selection of a tourist destination. The aim of the article was to analyse the impact of hotel location factors, prices of hotel services and detailed assessments of hotel services provided by the hotel on the overall rating of the hotel. As a case study, Zadar – a city located in the northern part of the Dalmatian coast of Croatia – was used to analyse the problem. The location determinants of hotels and their equipment were assessed in relation to the price of accommodation and tourists’ evaluation of the basic components of hotel services. The analysis used data obtained from the Booking.com website for accommodation prices, including selected days of the high and low season, data on the number of opinions about the object and the rating of the object by guests in terms of the overall opinion about the object, its location conditions, the standard of services rendered, cleanliness, comfort, evaluation of staff work, access to Wi-Fi network and assessment of services rendered in relation to the price of the service. The obtained results indicate hotel location, especially its distance from the city centre, railway station and airport and evaluation of chosen elements of customers’ hotel evaluation are most significant determinants of choosing accommodation for tourists.

scholarly journals The Construction of City Images in Micro Films: A Case Study of Taipei City Government

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 336
Author(s):  
Chia-ju, Lin
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Development ◽  
City Government ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Taipei City ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Government ◽  
The City ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Romance Narratives

<p><em>In recent years, with the rapid development of the media, an increasing number of corporations and even government agencies are using the new format known as the micro film as a means of advertising</em><em> and</em><em> marketing. In this study, we </em><em>took</em><em> the micro films produced by the Taipei City Government </em><em>as objects of analysis to</em><em> investigate the image of the city as constructed in and produced by these films. Furthermore, </em><em>in this study, </em><em>the symbol of image in </em><em>three such micro films </em><em>was </em><em>studied: Love@Taipei, My Micro Tour of Taipei, and Happily Ever After. It was found that in these films, the characteristics of the city of Taipei have </em><em>been </em><em>presented accurately and successfully </em><em>by means of</em><em> the [appropriate selection of] celebrity performers, the romance narratives used, and the lively presentation of these films. Therefore, these films have foregrounded </em><em>an</em><em> image of Taipei that is free, friendly, diverse, and progressive; furthermore, they have successfully conveyed the idea that “Taipei is a city that is positive and capable of outstanding achievements”</em><em>.</em><em> These films, designed to attract audiences, have been made with great skill and portray little elements of the government-run campaigns they are actually part of, thus making them even more entertaining for viewers.</em><em></em></p>

Multi-criteria analysis applied to the selection of drinking water sources in developing countries: a case study of Cali, Colombia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Pablo Gutiérrez ◽  
Luis Germán Delgado ◽  
Doris van Halem ◽  
Peter Wessels ◽  
Luuk C. Rietveld
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
High Water ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Political Community ◽  
Current Water ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
The City ◽  
Selection Of

Guaranteeing a safe and continuous drinking water supply for the city of Cali, Colombia, has become a concern for the water company of Cali, the environmental authorities, universities, and entities involved in the water resource. The progressive deterioration of the city's water sources has led to a search for future water sources and/or technologies in order to ensure high water quality standards at minimal costs. This paper describes a variety of problems occurring in the current water supply system in Cali and gives a description of the alternatives that have been considered to solve these problems in the past decades. Multi-criteria analysis was applied to assess alternatives for safe drinking supplies, demonstrating their suitability during the decision-making process when constraints arise due to political, community and institutional interests.

scholarly journals A DECISION SUPPORT TOOL ON DERELICT BUILDINGS FOR URBAN REGENERATION

2018 ◽  
Vol IV-4/W7 ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
I. Blečić ◽  
A. Cecchini ◽  
M. Minchilli ◽  
L. F. Tedeschi ◽  
G. A. Trunfio
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Urban Regeneration ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
The City ◽  
Selection Of

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> We present a decision suppport tool for the comparison and selection of projects of integrated renovation of derelict buildings and areas for the purpose of urban regeneration. Each project is defined as a subset of derelict properties to renovate together with their respective designated use, and is scored by the decision support tool on two criteria: expected effort and estimated effectiveness in terms of improved urban capabilities in the urban area of interest. The expected effort is estimated as a global transformation cost, factoring in legal and management overhead costs as well as possible economies of scale. The effectiveness in evaluated in terms of extension of urban capabilities centred on walkable distances. We have implemented a bi-objective evolutionary search algorithm to address the computational complexity of the problem of search for efficient (non-dominated) projects over the two criteria. For the purpose of illustration, we present an example case-study application on the historical core of the city of Sassari, Italy.</p>

A Case Study on the City of Calgary Rangeview Sanitary Trunk Pipeline Project

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brent N. Jones ◽  
Jesse L. Remenda ◽  
Maureen C. Carlin
Keyword(s):  
Trunk Pipeline ◽  
Pipeline Project ◽  
The City

The 1922 Turin Massacre (Strage di Torino): Working Class Resistance and Conflicts within Fascism

Modern Italy ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Sonnessa
Keyword(s):  
Working Class ◽  
Gain Control ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Residual Resistance ◽  
Labour Movement ◽  
Local Labour ◽  
Head Of Government ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The City

SummaryThis article explores the reasons why Turin's Fascists launched a violent offensive against the local labour movement two months after the Fascist seizure of power. The article demonstrates that the residual resistance of the working class to Fascism was the major reason behind the Turin massacre. However, it also investigates other decisive factors for the violence of December 1922: the conflict between the national Fascist leadership and Turin Fascism and within the Turin fascio itself. The article challenges the interpretation, best exemplified by Renzo De Felice, that the Fascist violence was spontaneous, carried out by undisciplined squadristi without the approval of Mussolini and the Fascist leadership. Rather, it argues that there existed significant levels of planning and a high degree of toleration by the Turinese and national Fascist leaderships and the local authorities. Using Turin as a case study, the article provides a clearer view of the tensions existing within the Fascist movement in the months after the seizure of power. It analyses how Turin Fascism was riddled by factional disputes and how its attempts to gain control of the major political and economic institutions of the city were frustrated by the opposition of the local authorities and industrialists, backed by Mussolini's government. The events of the months preceding and following the strage also afford insights into the conflicts within Fascism over the future role squadrism and violence was to play in the Fascist movement now Mussolini was head of government.

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