Checktec has one common goal of bringing a new software product to the architecture market that will change the process of designing buildings. A current problem that architects and other building designers have is ensuring that all of their designs are up to code. The code that is used for all buildings is the International Building Code (IBC). Currently all designs have to be checked by hand and by multiple workers to ensure that the codes meet the IBC standards. With our new code checking technology this process will be forever improved. Our software allows for a designer to ensure that he is building up to code before he ever breaks ground on the actual site. This cutting edge software will allow architects the peace of mind in knowing that they meet code specifications, without having to spend countless hours doing so by hand, which is inefficient and costly. Our key partner is the actual International Building Code itself. We need access to this code to input it a database for use in our software. We are acquiring the actual building code laws for each state and also the ability to distribute them through our …show more content…
These two things, along with an information infrastructure to process all of the data and manage the system, will be the keys to our success. It is also important to have a team who will be able to take care of the legal side of the software with patents. The key resources that our distribution channels require are a team of marketers and technicians who are able to get our product to the customers. We also would need to have a customer relations management team that is solely focused on the customer and how we can provide for their needs. This would include having the technology to have an efficient customer relations
Yes. Under the Uniform Commercial Code, when a non-breaching seller cannot reasonably resell the breached goods on the open market, he is entitled to damages in the amount of the full profit that he would have made from full performance by the buyer. Ordinarily, the seller would be entitled to the difference between the market price for the breached goods and the unpaid contract price, together with incidental damages and less the expenses saved because of the breach. However, if this measure of damages is inadequate to put the seller in as good a position as performance would have, the measure of damages is the profit that the seller would have made from full performance, plus incidental damages. If the seller cannot sell the breached goods
The attacks of September 11 were some of the worst ever experienced in the history of the United States. These attacks generated a widespread feeling of insecurity and uncertainty throughout America, compelling the government to revise safety measures and protocol pertaining to the wellbeing of the United States. However, some aspects of security under modification, such as building codes, are being questioned by many. The collapse of the twin towers, due to the impact from the airplanes, spurred a movement focused on strengthening the integrity of skyscrapers and other high-rise buildings throughout the United States. Though the terrorist attacks proved to be a tremendous tragedy, the application of measures this great is not seen as a proven necessity. The circumstances of the incident proved to be so extraordinary that dramatic modifications to the structure of building should not take place because of such an event. Therefore, the building codes of skyscrapers should not be changed due to the terrorist attacks of September 11.
Mr. Torbett, in the case about the Home Builders Institute (HBI), I noticed some key problems related to the Structural, Human Resources, Political and Symbolic frames. I will go through each of these problems in order to identify which frame it relates to, what the problem is, why it was caused, a recommendation for fixing the problem and any possible ramifications. This will provide some potential future step as you progress in your journey at HBI.
The paper presents a detailed discussion on implementation of BIM in a construction project by defining a BIM team in the various phases of construction i.e. from conception to commissioning. Also, the paper presents a brief discussion on processing the information utilizing the i-rooms.
To stay competitive in this industry this report has given us some key factors for companies to follow and meet to be successful in this com...
A company must know that what is their product or service and do they have all the required resources or tools to offer the same to their customers.
Our product has many features that could make it effective for our target consumer. Our product is an app based software that can be distributed through standard app stores
Building codes are rules for the contractors, architects, and for the owner. Basically the codes are for to protect public safety, health, and welfare in construction and buildings. The building is a law that is amendments to the builders. With out the building codes we won’t be protected in buildings. Here are some of the buildings codes.
When starting construction on a new building, there are plenty of things that can and will go wrong. You will start to lay out the plumbing and find that it clashes with a wall or beam that cannot be moved. To finish your project, you must take more time and more money to adjust to the new layout. Another scenario is the owners won’t let you start construction because they can’t see the end result or where the specific design implements that had asked for are located. For the past few decades the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry has been looking for a solution to this problem. Projects would be set back due to design oversights. Without anything to predict these problems before they happen, these little setbacks were a common occurrence. Once building information modeling (BIM) was born, it was like their prayers had been answered. The future was here.
A distribution channel is organizations joined together in the process of making products available to consumers. An effective distribution channel can help improve company sales while lowering costs. An ineffective distribution strategy can be very costly to a company and might even cause financial troubles. This paper will take a look at the logistics, production and shipping strategies of Colgate-Palmolive. This paper will also discuss the marketing channels and areas the Colgate Company can improve on.
Digital fabrication is coming into the construction industry to create precisely crafted and complex buildings in response to the new competitive environment and construction market demands. Thanks to advanced technology, the good revolution can be seen in most industrial activities. Almost all of the industry sectors are trying to keep themselves up to date with new related innovation to boost their sustainable growth. However, unfortunately architects and construction engineers have been more conservative despite all of the massive global investment in the construction sector. This conservative trend was started many years after great prosperity and success in the other industries. As an example, in comparison with the more developed automotive industry, the construction industry has been weighing the pros and cons of doing automation, and it is still under development. Despite some limitations and lack of information over the 80’s and even 90’s, but the current status indicates good progress. Today, most of architectural design is no longer possible without computer technologies. The models have become more complex and require advanced tools to understand design codes and implement fabrication processes. It can be said, that the advanced automated tools with a user-friendly programming system can bring incredible solutions for architects and construction engineers. Many researchers have made significant studies to consider all possibilities and limitations of digital design-construction in various types of procedures.
Based on Table 4, the major strengths highlighted are the new venture’s experienced and knowledgeable management team and its unique product offering. The MD understands the marketing environment and thus, capitalizing on this opportunity (after assessing its viability in section 3.1) to meet customer demands. However, the major weakness is the lack of funds to market the product so initiate
their management team, develop their product, build a business plan and the likes. An environment that
There are 25 major specialties in engineering that are recognized by professional societies. In any one of those 25 specialties, the goal of the engineer is the same. The goal is to be able to come up with a cost effective design that aids people in the tasks they face each day. Whether it be the coffee machine in the morning or the roads and highways we travel, or even the cars we travel in, it was all an idea that started with an engineer. Someone engineered each idea to make it the best solution to a problem. Even though engineer’s goals are similar, there are many different things that engineers do within their selected field of engineering. This paper will focus on the architectural field of engineering.
Architecture and technology are interrelated. This connection started to become more obvious with the industrial revolution that was marked by many innovations important to architecture such as steel, electricity, elevators, and climate control equipment. After that faster paced revolutions were introduced by information technology that involve synthetic building materials, computer aided design and automatically generated drawings. These advances opened new horizons for architecture and building materials that were not possible or even –imaginable- fifty years ago. This essay examines the impact of such technology (especially IT) on architecture: starting with the past technologies effects on the practice in both form and materials,