scholarly journals THE PERCEPTION SURVEY OF BUILDINGS BASED ON WOOD IN THE CONTEXT OF TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Jozef Švajlenka ◽  
Mária Kozlovská
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
On Line ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Economic Survey ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
Perception Survey

In the context of using modern methods of construction in Slovakia seem to be the most widespread building systems prefabricated buildings based on wood. Modern wooden buildings are undoubtedly constructions that realize the most modern and innovative construction methods. Modern buildings based on wood are becoming increasingly popular and more popular also in Slovakia. Even despite undeniable advantages that are associated with the use of modern construction systems based on wood, preventing more widespread wooden buildings low level of knowledge and awareness on the part of customers and investors. The aim of the paper is to present the lessons learned of realized socio economic survey on the perception properties of buildings based on wood in the context of traditional methods of construction through potential users. Obtaining information through questioning of respondents was carried out personal interviews as well as an electronic on-line questionnaire. The questionnaire was composed of five parts. The first part focuses on data about the respondent, others parts are focused on the architectural, constructional and technical, social, technological and economic oriented issues.

scholarly journals Implementation of Prefabricated Building Systems in Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-382
Author(s):  
Zeyad S. M. Khaled
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
Governmental Strategy ◽  
Prefabricated Building

In recent decades, Iraq has witnessed several military operations. This has led to huge damages to the infrastructure of some main cities. The traditional construction methods seem not to be able to fulfill the rapid reconstruction works needed, while prefabricated building systems seem to be promising. This paper aims at evaluating the possibilities of using prefabrication systems for schools building as a pilot study for wider adoption. An extensive literature review was carried out to identify the features of construction prefabrication and its requirements. Then a thorough investigation of the possibilities of adopting this approach in Iraq and the major expected obstacles was carried out. A questionnaire survey has been conducted with (96) stakeholders who have experience in prefabricated building projects. The results showed that the highest rating of benefits went to time and productivity, while the highest rating of obstacles went to lack of government support. Therefore the top proposed action included the adoption of a clear governmental strategy for change. Finally, the respondents agreed that school building is the most suitable type of projects to start with.

Benefits and challenges to applying IPD: experiences from a Norwegian mega-project

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Rieger Rodrigues ◽  
Søren Munch Lindhard
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Main Concept ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Collaboration And Communication ◽  
Traditional Construction ◽  
Supporting Element ◽  
Early Phases

Purpose The traditional construction delivery method is challenged by low trust and collaboration issues, resulting in increased project costs. The integrated project delivery (IPD) method is developed, through a contractual agreement, to overcome these challenges by creating a common set of terms, expectations and project goals. Design/methodology/approach A singular construction case was followed during a four-month period. Data collection consisted of contract documents and a series of semi-structured interviews with representatives from the owner, design-group and contractors. Findings The IPD contract was found to have a number of positive effects; it improved project behavior (e.g. trust, collaboration and communication), increased ownership among project participants and improved buildability of the design, leading to fewer surprises and interruptions in the construction phase. The study also revealed a number of challenges including contractual and legal challenges and involving too many participants in the early phases. Moreover, co-location was identified as a particular important supporting element, to build relations and improve collaboration. Originality/value This research identified lessons learned from the application, as well as initial barriers and persistent barriers for implementing IPD. To improve IPD application the top three lessons were as follows: 1) the contractual documents should be adapted and signed at an early stage as this increases financial transparency, 2) cost estimates should be carried as an iterative process and project main concept be freezed at an early stage to increase understanding and minimize risks, 3) only the most important project developers should be involved in the early phases, to avoid going into detailed design issues before the main concept is completed.

scholarly journals Quality Parameters Perception of Modern Methods of Construction Based on Wood in the Context of Sustainability

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jozef Švajlenka ◽  
Mária Kozlovská
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Economic Survey ◽  
Wooden Structures ◽  
Residents Attitudes

Quality parameters are important for achieving sustainability and prosperity. A range of new and innovative construction systems is currently being developed, presented as modern methods of construction (MMC), which have an ambition to improve the performance parameters of buildings throughout their life cycle. As for the implementation of modern methods of construction in Slovakia, assembled buildings based on wood seem to be the most preferred construction system. In the study presented in the paper, we searched for already built and occupied wood-based family houses. The residents’ attitudes towards such a type of buildings in the context with declared design and qualitative parameters of efficiency and sustainability are overlooked. The methodology of the research study is based on a socio-economic survey. Due to the large amounts of data collected through a questionnaire, only selected parts of the survey results are evaluated and discussed in the paper. The presented parts of the survey focus on two research questions. The first is aimed at determining the preferred parameters of wooden structures with future users and the second is aimed at evaluating the quality of buildings in view of users of existing wooden buildings. An expectations survey aims the determine the attitudes of users during their use of wooden buildings as one of the innovative technologies, MMC, and their view of the quality of construction and comfort while living in them.

scholarly journals Experience with Online Delivery of an Engineering Technical Elective Course

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Wallace ◽  
Harpreet Dhariwal
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
Physical Presence ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
On Line ◽  
The University ◽  
First Time

MIE 515, Alternative Energy Systems, an engineering technical elective course open to senior undergraduates and graduate students, was delivered as an on line course for Fall 2011. This is the first time an undergraduate engineering course at the University of Toronto has been offered online. The course is also one of five pilot online courses across the University. The move online is being accomplished in two steps. For Fall 2011, a small lecture section of 25 students was used as a setting for video capture and the remaining 110 students accessed the course lectures online asynchronously. A live tutorial was offered once a week. All students were physically present for the midterm examination and the final examination. For Fall 2012, the course will be delivered entirely online, with the exception of student physical presence for the two examinations. Pedagogical and technical lessons learned during this transition year will be presented. The benefits and drawbacks of online delivery will be discussed from the perspective gained this year and compared with our expectations. Student feedback will also be presented and discussed.

scholarly journals EFFICIENCY OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN DISTANT METHODS OF TEACHING PHONETICS IN THE SYSTEM OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
pp. 141-145
Author(s):  
Елена Анатольевна Филатова
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Computer Programs ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Computer Methods ◽  
Russian State ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
And Training

Приводится сравнительно-сопоставительный анализ современных традиционных и компьютерных методик обучения сегментной и супрасегментной фонетике английского языка в условиях аудиторного билингвизма, обосновывается необходимость введения новых методик обучения устной речи в современных школьных УМК, нацеленных на подготовку к устной части ЕГЭ по иностранному языку, а также необходимость разработки в них новых критериев оценивания фонетической стороны речи. Автор дает обобщенную характеристику традиционных методов обучения произношению и анализируют эффективность их применения на уроке иностранного языка в современной школе в среднем и старшем звене обучения. Приводятся основные задачи и цели компьютерного обучения фонетике, а также специфика его использования в аудитории искусственного билингвизма. На примере конкретных компьютерных программ анализируется эффективность дистанционных методов обучения с точки зрения подготовки школьников к сдаче государственных экзаменов. A comparative analysis of traditional and computer methods of teaching English segmental and suprasegmental phonetics in conditions of auditory bilingualism is given. The need for new modern methods of teaching and textbooks is justified. It is revealed that new computer methods of teaching should be aimed for preparing and training for the oral part of the Russian State Exam and have different estimation criteria. General characteristics of basic traditional methods (articulatory and acoustic) and their effectiveness is shown on the examples of concrete Russian and foreign editions, in comparison with popular computer programs. Computer programs for teaching English phonetics are analyzed from the point of view of their specific training of auditory bilinguals.

scholarly journals First aid awareness in the society

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Ewelina Krzyszkowska ◽  
Bartosz Wanot
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Test Results ◽  
The Public ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Study Population ◽  
On Line ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Every member of the society should possess first aid skills and knowledge thereof. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine public awareness of first aid, sudden cardiac arrest and the Automated External Defibrillator. Material and Methods: The study was conducted using an anonymous and voluntary on-line survey. The study population comprised of 250 subjects. The results were analysed using the t-Student test, F Test and Chi2 test. Results: The analysis of the study results showed that 164 respondents, who gave 9 to 11 correct answers, had a good level of knowledge. 80 respondents had the average level of knowledge, as shown by 6 to 8 correct answers. 6 respondents had insufficient level of knowledge, as they gave less than 6 correct answers to questions included in the survey. Conclusions: The principles and techniques on first aid are known to the public, as indicated by the fact that more than half of the respondents have a good level of knowledge.

Towards A Combined Model for On-Line and Real Conferences

2011 ◽  
pp. 293-306
Author(s):  
Pedro Isaías
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Combined Model ◽  
On Line ◽  
Model Approach

This chapter presents a combined model for on-line and real conferences. The chapter introduces Web 2.0 and its importance. Then, using Web 2.0 in real and virtual conferences is discussed since Web 2.0 can make a difference is supporting such a conference model. A past on-line event is analysed and evaluated in order to have lessons learned and make recommendations towards this proposal. The combined model approach is presented and detailed in its components and the importance of Web 2.0 elements is discussed.

Putting post-registration nursing students on-line: Important lessons learned

2005 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather J. Wharrad ◽  
Elaine Cook ◽  
Cherry Poussa
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
On Line

Critical Success Factors and Lessons Learned from Creating a Large Windows help System

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 360-364
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Ohnemus
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Development Process ◽  
System Development ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Development Methodology ◽  
Corporate System ◽  
On Line ◽  
Help System

The sheer volume of information, 15 books and over 1,500 graphics, contained in CSC's corporate system development methodology, Catalyst,sm has created a need to have this information on-line. On-line access, it was felt, would dramatically impact productivity. To help support users and facilitate the use of Catalyst, the Microsoft (MS) help system, in conjunction with RoboHELPTM, was used to put Catalyst online in a hypertext format. Incorporating feedback and usability concerns was key in determining how its more than 20,000 users could best utilize this product. The design evolved over several months and in its final form also extended the limited functionality of the MS help system, providing a more robust product. This paper discusses the challenges surrounding the design of a large windows help system, approximately 53 MB in size (33 MB when fully compressed). The lessons learned can form the basis for creating an effective help system development process for meeting users' needs.

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