https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001 Why Construction Management? en-us 2016-09-01 17:20:17 UTC 2025-02-21 01:03:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121167797 After watching a former students intern presentation I realized T.G. Nickel is a company that interest me. It interests me because I enjoy some residential but I would rather do it on a large scale, such as a high rise.

]]> 2016-09-01 17:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121167797 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121171115 When I was younger I went to NYC very often and all the high buildings would interest me. I always wondered how they did it and how the building didn't come falling down.

]]> 2016-09-01 17:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121171115 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121173127 For some strange reason i have always enjoyed heights and once i found out about the iron workers union it has always interested me. ]]> 2016-09-01 17:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121173127 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121192435 The Modern crane Tower.]]> 2016-09-01 18:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121192435 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121194627 I have always heard great things about Turner from prior students at Delhi who have worked for Turner on their internship. I know i would gain a lot of knowledge and experience if i went there for my internship. ]]> 2016-09-01 18:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121194627 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121195921 I have always wanted to one day build my own development. ]]> 2016-09-01 18:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121195921 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121196758 Building with legos is what started my interest in construction. I enjoyed seeing what i could create from a pile of pieces. ]]> 2016-09-01 19:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121196758 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121505347 Time-lapse of building ]]> 2016-09-04 22:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121505347 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121505709 My cousin, who graduated from the CM program at Delhi, played a major role in why i chose construction as my major. He talked to me about all the labs and how helpful all the classes are in the real world. ]]> 2016-09-04 22:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121505709 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121624485 Knex are almost like building with steel in a sense. This got me interested in working with steel.

]]> 2016-09-05 18:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121624485 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121624989 Ever since I picked up a power tool I've enjoyed using them. Going into construction gives me the opportunity to use these tools once in awhile. ]]> 2016-09-05 19:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121624989 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121848604 When I was very young I use to watch Bob The Builder all the time. This was the first show I started watching that had anything to do with building or construction. ]]> 2016-09-06 16:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121848604 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121850214 Modern Marvels: Building a Sky Scraper. ]]> 2016-09-06 16:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121850214 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121851563 Monster Machine Building Bridges.]]> 2016-09-06 16:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121851563 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121857719 During my first two years of high school I took a hand drafting class. I learned  how to read residential drawings and do some residential floor plans. ]]> 2016-09-06 16:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121857719 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121861185 3D Home Architect.]]> 2016-09-06 16:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121861185 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121862426 Mackinac Bridge]]> 2016-09-06 16:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121862426 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121863320 Bridge construction is another field of construction that I am interested in. It intrigues me how we are able to build over such a long open span. ]]> 2016-09-06 16:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121863320 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121864950 Whiting-Turner is a company I have heard a lot about since coming to Delhi. Since they have been around for so long they have the experience and knowledge that can help me become successful.  ]]> 2016-09-06 16:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121864950 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121866459 Since I have an interest in heavy civil Barnard would be a good company because of how big and known they are. I have seen a few presentations on Barnard which have gotten me interested in heavy civil. ]]> 2016-09-06 16:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121866459 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121869310 McCarthy works on project ranging from overpasses and bridges to barge docks. They currently have projects across the US and even in New York. ]]> 2016-09-06 16:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121869310 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121871610 Kiewit has range of different projects that they have completed. Some of these projects are bridges and high way construction. Since I have an interest in both Kiewit is a company that I am very interested in. ]]> 2016-09-06 16:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121871610 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121874194 Mercedes-Benz Stadium ]]> 2016-09-06 17:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121874194 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121875917 PCL Construction has done more than 100 projects spanning many different areas of construction. Such as sport arenas and even San Diego international airport. ]]> 2016-09-06 17:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121875917 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121967489 Time Lapse of Residential Home]]> 2016-09-06 23:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121967489 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121967589 Building the Palm Islands in Dubai]]> 2016-09-06 23:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121967589 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121968121 Constructing the tallest Building in the World.]]> 2016-09-06 23:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121968121 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121969104 This construction project started in the early 2000s and still hasn't been completed. One of the reasons it has not been completed it because of a bonding problem. They have just recently been approved for a 1.15 billion dollar bond. ]]> 2016-09-06 23:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121969104 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121970293 There is a company that has found a way to recycle plastics into a useable building material. These blocks are made up of old pieces of plastic and can be used to build a wall or a barricade. No glue or adhesive is needed when putting the blocks together. ]]> 2016-09-06 23:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121970293 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121970625 Mortenson Construction is a heavy civil construction company. This company not only constructs baseball stadiums and museums, but they also have a lot of projects in clean energy. These such projects are wind turbines, solar panels, and recycling materials. ]]> 2016-09-06 23:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121970625 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121971400 Clune Construction Company currently has projects all across the United States. They specify in commercial construction such as health care offices, restaurants, condos, and even schools. I would want to work for this company because they have an office located in New York City. ]]> 2016-09-07 00:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121971400 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121971928 Gotham Construction is a commercial construction company doing many projects in New York City. One of their recent projects is an entire block of residential housing built in New York City. They also do many other types of buildings such as hospitals, hotels, retail stores, and even schools.]]> 2016-09-07 00:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/121971928 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122275382 This article is about a bridge that had collapsed a few years ago and how much of a cost it still is. There are many other types of bridges with the same design as the one that collapsed. They need to do more research into these bridges so they don't keep collapsing. ]]> 2016-09-07 20:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122275382 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122276628 A company has created a concrete that is flexible. They plan on using it to replace old concrete slabs with light new ones. The new slabs can be made off site and are much lighter than normal concrete. ]]> 2016-09-07 21:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122276628 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122277814 Coconuts are being studied to find ways to make earth quake proof buildings. Since coconuts fall from very high their outer shell has to be strong enough not to break. ]]> 2016-09-07 21:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122277814 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122279133 Construction accidents have been on the rise in New York City. Recently an air conditioner fell from a crane 30 stories. ]]> 2016-09-07 21:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122279133 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122280515 High rises have to have strong foundations due to outside forces such as wind and earthquakes. ]]> 2016-09-07 21:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122280515 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122281130 Technology keeps getting more and more advanced when it comes to construction. Since workers are becoming less skilled there is a need for robots. These robots can be used to build objects out of wood and other materials. ]]> 2016-09-07 21:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122281130 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122281771 An electrician who was working on the 53rd floor of a high rise fell and died. The proper fall protection was in place according to OSHA. ]]> 2016-09-07 21:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122281771 dp119 https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122282405 After the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings, research was done to find ways to make sure buildings don't collapse like that. ]]> 2016-09-07 21:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dp119/Lab001/wish/122282405