BROTHER ACT.(Clancy and Theys Construction Co.)(Brief Article): An article from: Business North Carolina

BROTHER ACT.(Clancy and Theys Construction Co.)(Brief Article): An article from: Business North Carolina Review

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Title: BROTHER ACT.(Clancy and Theys Construction Co.)(Brief Article)
Author: Tim Gray
Publication:Business North Carolina (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2000
Publisher: Business North Carolina
Volume: 20 Issue: 5 Page: 42

Article Type: Brief Article

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Constructions of the Classical Body (The Body, In Theory: Histories of Cultural Materialism)

Constructions of the Classical Body (The Body, In Theory: Histories of Cultural Materialism) Review

Classical scholarship has traditionally neglected the prominence of the body in antiquity. Constructions of the Classical Body theorizes that the study of antiquity is necessarily a study of the body, and that attention to this fact can lead to a much-needed shift in the way in which classical studies are approached today. This volume aims to reestablish the relevance of the problem of the body at the perimeters of several different kinds of inquiry, and, in this way, to help open up a field of possibilities for future study.

The range covered by the essays in this volume is sweeping: from Corinthian vaseware to Athenian and Roman politics, poetry from Homer to Ovid, medical writers from the Hippocratic corpus to the diary of Aelius Aristides (second century c.e.), philosophy (Seneca, Porphyry), the Greek novel, Christian apocrypha, Ovid's medieval reception, and twentieth century film. This range is a consequence of the multidisciplinarity that any study of the body requires, and it attests to the particular richness of the body in classical antiquity and as an object for study today. The volume illustrates that body is located between traditional borders, not within them; the body dissolves traditional objects of study and joins areas usually kept apart. Retracing the fate of the body is thus a way of rendering antiquity truly strange again--it allows us to see the past afresh, with open eyes.

This volume includes essays by Carlin A. Barton, Anne Carlson, Eric Downing, Catherine Edwards, Maud W. Gleason, John Henderson, Ralph Hexter, S. C. Humphreys, Helen King, Leslie Kurke, Robert Lamberton, David S. Potter, Amy Richlin, Giulia Sissa, Maria Wyke, and Froma I. Zeitlin, along with an introduction by James I. Porter.

". . . a superb collection, one that I know will be most welcome not only in the field of classical studies, but in the libraries of all those interested in the history and historicity of the body." --Page duBois, University of California, San Diego

James I. Porter is Associate Professor of Classical Studies and Comparative Literature, University of Michigan.

Knowledge Theory / Construction of Meaning Applied to Organizations

Knowledge Theory / Construction of Meaning Applied to Organizations Review

A discussion on how knowledge and construction of meaning is used by individuals in an organization. In addition, a new paradigm for organizational change is proposed that has been implemented with one company.

I would like to discuss knowledge theory and the construction of meaning as applied to organizations. Why is it important to consider the idea of knowledge and meaning? The primary reason is that members of an organization form their evaluations form the knowledge and their interpretation of the meaning of the knowledge they receive. The interpretation is an imprecise evaluation. For example, in a mathematics environment, 2 + 4 always equals 4, but in an another environment, 2 + 4 may not always equal 4 due to interpretation, as in Gestalt. Therefore, it is important to understand the theory and meaning as it is used in an organization.

Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing (5th Edition)

Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing (5th Edition) Review

Completely updated in a new 5th edition, this book details the advances that have been made in theory development and demonstrate the continued relevance of theory to nursing practice. Chapters discuss concepts, statement, and theory development with recently published examples of theory strategies, emphasizing concept analytical work. Introductory chapters clarify the relevance of theory to nursing practice, while concluding chapters contain a greater emphasis on how theories can be tested for validity and utility in practice. Features include:

• Recent theory development work being done by nurses;
• Emergent philosophical views that reflect increased diversity;
• International nursing theory development.
• Updated material through-out

• Preliminary Notes that engage the reader with a personal voice.

Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook

Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook Review

This book provides a user-friendly and practical guide to compliance and adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Timed to coincide with both the 10th anniversary of the Act coming into force (1 May 2008), and the culmination of its review by parliament, the work will provide an up-to-date compendium of case law and useful materials which will be valuable to the construction industry, legal practitioners, and students.

The book provides a comprehensive and practical coverage both of the adjudication and payment provisions of the act. It is set out in an accessible format dealing in turn with each of the major sections of the Act, and with a separate section of case summaries.

The book will cover the large number of cases and developments since 2001, including the outcome of the 2007 Construction Act Review. It will include the authors' commentary alongside extracts from cases which are often including in drafting the Referral, Response or Reply or any challenge to enforcement in the Courts. It will have the relevant excerpts in one place means that consideration for factual relevance and inclusion in submitted documents will be a quick and easy process.

This title provides an indispensable review of the statutory framework and the judicial guidance over the last decade and is an excellent resource for construction lawyers and industry professionals.

Textiles in Architecture, Construction and Interiors

Textiles in Architecture, Construction and Interiors Review

Textile architecture has been captivating humanity for many centuries. In recent years and decades, the emergence of innovative materials has created new opportunities to utilize this fascinating material in the fields of architecture, construction, and interiors. Textiles derive their fascination from the special forms these fabric structures make possible and from their unusual character as soft materials. Together with their functional and structural properties, they possess a range of capabilities equally suitable forspectacular and everyday building tasks. This book deals with technical textiles in three sections: in the first chapter, the material is introduced with its specific properties; the second chapter deals with its uses in the areas of architecture, textile facades, solar protection, and interior design, with special attention to finishing techniques and construction principles. The third chapter illustrates the various fields of application with a selection of 20 international built projects.

Construction Contracting: A Practical Guide to Company Management , 7th Edition

Construction Contracting: A Practical Guide to Company Management , 7th Edition Review

The industry's leading professional reference for four decades--fully revised and updated

Construction Contracting remains a bestseller in the construction industry forty years after its first publication. A cornerstone of the construction professional's library, this text presents the hard-to-find information essential to successfully managing a construction business, and applies to building, heavy civil, high-tech, and industrial construction endeavors alike.

This new Seventh Edition features important changes in construction insurance, tax law, labor law, and bonding and surety. It includes:
* Contemporary contracting methods such as design/build and best value/competitive negotiation
* Computer assisted estimating, project accounting, scheduling, and document control
* Emerging technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
* Critical updates to standard construction contracts, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)


Construction Contracting also features expanded coverage of such basics as business ownership and company organization, cost estimating, bidding procedures and strategies, project time and cost management, labor relations, and project safety.

This edition incorporates many special features, including new and updated contracting forms, the latest Construction Industry Arbitration Rules, a companion Web site, and a CD-ROM containing a complete library of forms from the AIA, AGC, and Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.

Construction Contracting, Seventh Edition is a complete working resource for the construction professional in the field or office and an indispensable preparatory tool for students.

Residential Building Construction in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Residential Building Construction in the UK - Industry Market Research Report Review

Residential Building Construction in the UK

This industry includes contractors undertaking new work, remodelling, renovations and repairs of residential buildings including single-family houses, multi-family buildings (high-rises), and housing association and local authority housing. Work can be carried out on a firm's own account or on a fee or contract basis, and portions of the work or even the whole practical work can be subcontracted out.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Human Resource Management in Construction Projects: Strategic and Operational Approaches

Human Resource Management in Construction Projects: Strategic and Operational Approaches Review

Although construction is one of the most labour-intensive industries, people management issues are given inadequate attention. Furthermore, the focus of attention with regards to HR has been on the strategic aspects of HRM function - yet most problems and operational issues arise on projects. To help redress these problems, this book takes a broad view of HRM, examining the strategic and operational aspects of managing people within the construction sector. The book is aimed at project managers and students of project management who, until now, have been handed the responsibility for human resource management without adequate knowledge or training.
The issues addressed in this book are internationally relevant, and are of fundamental concern to both students and practitioners involved in the management of construction projects. The text draws on the authors' experience of working with a range of large construction companies in improving their HRM operational activities at both strategic and operational levels, and is well illustrated with case studies of projects and organizations.

Colombia - Industrial Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014

Colombia - Industrial Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014 Review

WMI's Colombia Industrial Construction Market Data & Forecast to 2014 is the essential entry level source for industry data and analysis, covering the industrial construction market in Colombia , both at the top level and providing in-depth category and channel insight.

The report provides historical market values for the period 2005-2009 at an overall level, as well as showing category splits which make up the industrial construction market in Colombia . The report also contains forecast values and segmentation for 2010 to 2014 for the construction industry in Colombia . Profiles are included for the following companies:1.Conconcreto S.A.
2.Actividades de Construccion y Servicios S.A.
3.Empresas ICA, S.A.B. de C.V.

Each of these profiles includes key facts about the company as well as contact information and an overview of the key areas and geographies in which they are engaged.

Designer's Guide to Building Construction and Systems

Designer's Guide to Building Construction and Systems Review

Designer’s Guide to Building Construction and Systems for Residential and Commercial Structures offers students a concise, easy-to-understand guide for learning about building construction and systems in preparation for a successful practice as an interior designer. Using language geared for students of interior design, the text covers basic structural principles applied to the building environment through a review of common building methods including timber frame, masonry, and steel construction for residential and commercial projects as applicable. 

Understanding Construction Drawings

Understanding Construction Drawings Review

Updated to the 2006 International Building and Residential Codes, the fifth edition of UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS continues to highlight a range of real construction projects - from residential dwellings to commercial structures. This enhanced edition combines information and a hands-on approach to learning. The text provides thorough coverage that builds the foundation for a broad understanding of the entire construction process. The book begins with a simple duplex home that focuses readers on the fundamentals of views, lines, basic dimensioning, and symbols. Next, coverage of a multi-level single family home goes into more depth in orienting and cross-referencing drawings. The third section explores multifamily construction and is accompanied by more complex drawings for practice and more advanced interpretations. The final portion of the book introduces students to elements of commercial construction, including structural steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete. An extensive set of drawings packaged with the book illustrates each building so that students can apply important skills and gain a "real-world" understanding of construction drawings in an engaging way.

Collage and Construction in School: Preschool/Junior High

Collage and Construction in School: Preschool/Junior High Review

Bank Street College of Education reprint of the 1970 fifth/revised edition.

Meaning in Action: Constructions, Narratives, and Representations

Meaning in Action: Constructions, Narratives, and Representations Review

Traditional psychology has long been concerned with cognition, motivation, emotion, and the mind in general?the mind being held responsible for individual behavior in society?and scholars of social and cultural psychology have worked in relative isolation. Meaning in Action is a bold departure as it places culture at the center of human functioning and posits that it is not the independent mind that gives rise to human action but participation in a world of socially created meanings. Each chapter illuminates the socially grounded view of the individual. Investigations into the power of shared meanings, norms, and moralities in everyday life, as well as individual and social narratives, point to their pivotal significance in human relationships. Among other topics, it provides new insights into forgiveness, infant adoption, trauma, supranational identity, and prejudice. The book offers an alternative to the widely dominant vision of psychological functioning and draws on a wide variety of current movements to present a deeply challenging and globally integrative view of human behavior.

Steel Designers' Manual

Steel Designers' Manual Review

This classic manual on structural steel design provides a major source of reference for structural engineers and fabricators working with the leading construction material. Based fully on the concepts of limit state design, the manual has been revised to take account of the 2000 revisions to BS 5950. It also looks at new developments in structural steel, environmental issues and outlines the main requirements of the Eurocode on structural steel.

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction Review

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction Feature

• Well written, easy to follow.
• Beautiful illustrations.

Introducing a new woodworking series in the tradition of Tage Frid...a series filled with essential information required by woodworkers today. For the first time ever, all the techniques and processes necessary to craft beautiful things from wood have been compiled into three comprehensive volumes: The Complete Illustrated Guides. Highly visual and written by woodworking's finest craftsmen, these three titles -- Furniture & Cabinet Construction, Shaping Wood, and Joinery -- will establish a new standard for shop reference books.

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture & Cabinet Construction is the ultimate reference work -- a graphic, step-by-step presentation of basic furniture-construction techniques. Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings organization, enthusiasm, and more than 20 years' experience to this essential book. Readers will acquire a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher level of control over their work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles.

California Construction Law 17e

California Construction Law 17e Review

The topics in the book are organized in the same manner as they would actually arise in a construction project. First, the book deals with pre-construction issues licensing, bidding, and the formation of the construction contract. It then discusses what happens when things go wrong with breach of contract by the owner and/or the contractor. An in-depth analysis is provided with regard to claims involving delay, disruption, and acceleration. Several chapters are then devoted to statutory remedies-mechanics' liens, stop notices, and bonds both on public and private works. Finally, coverage is provided on other issues and subjects involving the construction industry, including expanding liability, home improvement contracts, bankruptcy, and alternative dispute resolution.