Problem Statement: Owner to design and build a new residence. Hiring and oversight of architectural, design, and construction professionals will be managed by the Owner. All materials and permits will be provided by the Owner.

What is shotcrete? Describe the difference between the wet and dry processes.

Calculate the sieve analysis shown in the following table and plot on a semilog gradation paper. What is the maximum size? What is the nominal maximum size?

The extraction of aggregates from mines and quarries and transporting them to jobsites have major negative impacts on the environment. Discuss some of these impacts on the environment and possible ways to mitigate them.

The task to be completed in this project is; choose either your bathroom or kitchen to be measured (prepared for renovation at home but we will not be completing this renovation). Once chosen, you will need to take measurements of the floor and elevation (i.e. walls and ceiling) spaces. Once measurements are formed, electronic designs need to be produced, using an appropriate software and finally calculations of floor and wall space will be required for tiling and painting (i.e. Total Surface Area).features. The budget is unlimited but you may want to offer different budget levels (i.e. different quality of materials, sizes, etc.).

2) Review and discuss the contribution of rainwater collection systems to site sustainability.Compare and contrast two providers and/or users (case studies) of these in this response.Discuss in terms of (a) ability to earn credits towards LEED certification under the Sustain-able Sites and Water Efficiency categories and (b) sustainability on the basis of the 3 E's.

Highlight and discuss in details why the construction industry is an essential part of the US economy which often predicts the status of economy.

For each of the following types of projects listed below, describe: (i) options for wherefunding for the project might come from; (ii) the construction delivery method that yousuggest should be used for the project; and (iii) why the delivery method should be usedfor the project. Provide your answer with respect to the owner's perspective. (30 points) a. A company which owns many supermarket stores (e.g., Walmart), wants to build anew store. The store will be similar in size and design to other stores owned by the company. b. A hospital owner needs to build a multi-story addition onto the hospital building to add new diagnostic equipment, surgery rooms, and labs. Ongoing hospital operations must continue during construction. c. A small city wants to build new restroom facilities and a parking lot in a city park.

An engineer has two investment options to choose from: Broker A is asking the engineer to invest $10,000 now for five years and earn 12% interest rate compounded monthly for the first three years and 15% compounded semi-annually the last twoа.years b.Broker B is asking the engineer to invest $10,000 now for five years and earn 10% interest rate compounded monthly for the first two years and 17% compounded quarterly for the last three years. c. Following discussions with some investment bankers, the engineer is informed that she could eam at least $12,000 profit on her $10,000 in five years. Prepare a counter-offer for your selected broker by estimating a combination of interest rates (and compounding periods) that will earn approximately $12,000 (+ - 10%).

Develop a preliminary WBS for a small one-story commercial building to be constructed on the site of an existing small-frame structure.It is 30 by 60 feet in plan (see illustration). The exterior and interior walls are of concrete block.The roof is constructed of bar joists covered with a steel roof deck, rigid insulation, and built-up roofing. The ceiling is suspended acoustical tile. The floor is a concrete slab on grade with an asphalt tile finish. Interior finish on all walls is paint. A. [15 Pts.] Show the first level of this structure for the total project (WBS is developed from top to the bottom). B. [15 Pts.] Select one work package (or building system) of the first level and develop the second-level structure for this work package.