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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Rate for waste of steel reinforcement | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: Jonewall: First I would like to thank you in advance for replying my message. Second, I work in a ... A: Darine THE OWNER '' client is buying the steel '' we are installing it YOU HAVE A LABOR ... | |
| Rate for waste of steel reinforcement | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: Jonewall: First I would like to thank you in advance for replying my message. Second, I work in a ... A: DARINE ''if there is a rule or law mentioned in Fidic or any other international document, '' I ... | |
| Commissioning a Project | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: My construction company has just won a tender to build four schools for the State Government. As ... A: Mike ''What areas should I consider when making my recommendations for the short list?'' 1 ... | |
| role of cm | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: can u explain me role of computer applicationin improving productivty of construction project in ... A: zeeshan THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S ROLE is to manage a project thru the stages of developing a ... | |
| civil engg question-reg | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: please guide me,what will be the tolerable criterion for deviation in cube result (concrete) ... A: Rajasingam.M ''Please tell me what should i do.'' Suggest you confer with a LICENSED STRUCTURAL ... | |
| civil engg question-reg | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: please guide me,what will be the tolerable criterion for deviation in cube result (concrete) ... A: raja THERE IS AN ACCEPTABLE TOLERABLE depending on what the structural requirements are needed. ... | |
| Calculation to find Load Bearing Capacity for the Floor to use a forklift truck | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Sir, We have a elevated platform on which a forklift truck has to be used. How to calculate the ... A: V.Sankar Inorder to make the calculations you will need to consider the type of materials the ... | |
| How To Look For Land To Build On | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for the most efficient way to look for land, in either California or Washington State, ... A: David I did read the whole question and I answered as best as I can. It appears that you are a ... | |
| How To Look For Land To Build On | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for the most efficient way to look for land, in either California or Washington State, ... A: David GO TO GOOGLE LOOK UP REALTOR.COM for starters.Remember location -location is primary in ... | |
| Ceiling Load Bearing | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: We have an existing 11'x12' room in a warehouse and we would like to raise the roof a foot or so and ... A: Matthew 1.We have an existing 11'x12' room in a warehouse and we would like to raise the roof a ... | |
| Pond | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: is fiberglass suitable to use with chlorine for a waterfall? thanks! A: Vasilis '' is fiberglass suitable to use with chlorine for a waterfall?'' FIBERGLASS IS A FORM OF ... | |
| construction industry | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: what are the essential element of planning to complete a building construction on time and on ... A: nayema THE SUCCESS BEGINS WITH SELECTING A GOOD TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCED IN THE TYPE OF ... | |
| Spotting of concrete driveway | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently built a home in NE Indiana where a drive was poured in early April We had abnormally cold ... A: Dennis I'm disappointed that the supplier and concrete contractor with a visual could not give you a ... | |
| Concrete floor | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the best and cheapest way to level a floor which I want to tile. The floor ... A: margaret the floor pitches from 1.5" to 2.5" from the high point ? is that correct ? it is ... | |
| Spotting of concrete driveway | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently built a home in NE Indiana where a drive was poured in early April We had abnormally cold ... A: Dennis will try to help 1. drive finished this April possibly could be oil stains yes or no ... | |
| differance between rolling shutter & overhead door | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: please clify me if the rolling shutter mean also overhead shutter in my contract is specify rolling ... A: There is a difference between a roll up shutter door and a overhead sectional door. A roll up door ... | |
| joist strength | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 180 gallon fish tank and the only place i am able to put it is parallel to the joist ... A: Adam I really in all fairness can't give you an exact answer although here is some info ... | |
| Structural loading regarding water tanks | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have just started a greywater irrigation/rainwater catchment business in CA and have just got my ... A: wes 1. The structure is framed 2x12"s @ 24"OC with 5/8"(?) tongue and groove over it. the area ... | |
| Structural loading regarding water tanks | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have just started a greywater irrigation/rainwater catchment business in CA and have just got my ... A: Wes what kind of tanks are you using steel or fiberglass why do you have to put tanks on a ... | |
| concrete driveway rising | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: It has been extremely cold here in the south lately and a couple of days ago I noticed that part of ... A: Frost due to the cold weather is causing your problem. When the temperature goes higher the lifting ... | |
| water supply in high rise hospital building | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: im an architecture student from malaysia. currently im designing high rise hospital (20 storeys)for ... A: afif You must try to understand that as an architect you are the designer of the building and will ... | |
| welding machines | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: welding machines, are they considered stationary or mobile construction equipment? A: In the U S construction business I was a general contractor, welding machines would be considered ... | |
| cracks in new plaster skim | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: 4 weeks ago a plasterer came and skimmed our living room. it was over paint but he did use pva ... A: Bobby Sorry I can't give you an intelligent answer simply because there are many variables involved ... | |
| Densshield vs Plywood along garage perimiter | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am currently bulding a house. In the original plan the intention was to finish the internal walls ... A: AS TO QUESTION #1 DON'T ASSUME ,FIRST BEST MOVE IS TO ASK THE CONTRACTOR . QUESTION #2 ... | |
| DIY basement floor | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My son has a house that is about 100 years old with mostly a dirt floor. He would like to 'cover' ... A: Herb Anytime you consider spending money to attempt a project,I always would keep in mind how much ... | |
| DIY basement floor | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My son has a house that is about 100 years old with mostly a dirt floor. He would like to 'cover' ... A: I would like to give you the right answer to your question.here are my thoughts 1.Is the floor in a ... | |
| monolithic slabs | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: are there any problems with using a monolithic slab in a cold area for a larger building such as 40' ... A: Jerry A 2400 S F concrete slab poured in a single operation is not a big slab.To answer your ... | |
| Tendering | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: If a Large mistake has been made in a tender application due to an adding error (20%), is there ... A: I have made an error on a public bid.Because I was the low bidder by a considerable amount,I ... | |
| engineers rights to a lien | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: If your contractor did not pay the engineer on your job and did not disclose that on the final ... A: Mark I will assume that you are the engineer and not the owner who hired the contractor. I would ... | |
| concrete slope | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: what would be the correct slope of a sidewalk 8 feet wide. my guess is 2 inches A: i belive that you are talking about the slope of a walk from side to side. the usual rule of thumb ... | |
| Concrete Load Bearing | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: We are getting a 4000 lb capacity forklift at work that will have to move around pallets that weight ... A: The important information you need to consider in the calculations of the bearing capacities in ... | |
| Project Aministrator | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: The duties of Project Administrator A: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE A ON-SITE SUPERINTENDENT WHO WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT OF ... | |
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Expertise
I CAN ANSWER MOST ANY QUESTION RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
Experience
I HAVE FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MEDICAL, MULTI-FAMILY, OFFICE,BUILDING RE-HAB AND OTHER TYPES OF PROJECTS.
Education/Credentials
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (ENGINEERING), MORRAINE VALLEY JUNIOR COLLEGE
(LAND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT),CHICAGO TECHNICAL COLLEGE (ESTIMATING AND PRINT READING),ILLINOIS INSTITUDE OF TECHNOLOGY (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)AND TWENTY FIVE YEARS AS A DESIGN/BUILD COMMERCIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
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