AIM
This research paper was done as a partial fulfillment of the cxc examination in construction technology in June 2015. The aims of this research are to To identify some important information about construction technology To explain what is construction technology is all about
To past on the information which I have learned
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I would like to thank the lord for giving me the will and strength to complete this assignment. Secondly I would like to thank my friends and family for their small input. Thank you all for your participation to the completion and success of this School Based Assessment.
Methodology
The information for this research was gathered mainly through the review of literature and from the internet. I started my research on July 10, 2014 and was finished within a two week period. Information was gathered from different sources found on different websites and from literature as seen in the bibliography.
Introduction
This introduction was done to briefly outline what this assignment is all about and the ways I overcome this task. This assignment is on a specific construction technology business place which I have view as the right place to complete my task on. However reading this assignment you will find the many careers for persons who operating in this business area. You will also find the norms, regulation, policies and codes. You will all so find out the impact of technology in this area. However this task was somewhat of a challenge .Without the help of god my family and friends this assign would not have being completed on time. for that I say thanks.
IDENTITIES
Careers
In the Organization known as construction work shop there is a wide range of jobs to choose from. The table below shows some of these careers and qualification needed in these jobs.
Building Inspector
A building inspector is responsible for examining buildings to make sure that they conform to the building code, and are safe to use
Civil Engineer
Design and build bridges, roads, railways, and tunnels. They design and build tall structures and large buildings such as multi-store car parks, train stations, and even the Olympic stadium.
Concrete Laborers
Construction laborers and helpers perform many basic tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.
Construction Manager
Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from early development to completion
Construction Supervisor
Construction supervisors have many responsibilities. They are in charge of the laborers who are working at a construction site. Supervisors also are in contact with the project manager and are responsible for communication between the manager and the work crew. A construction supervisor is usually highly educated and experienced in construction. Responsibilities can change from day to day, depending on what is happening at the construction site. A construction supervisor helps to keep all work at a construction site flowing smoothly
Health and safety manager
A safety manager works on job sites and in businesses to prevent accidents. He or she is also called a risk manager since the workplace or job site must be assessed for health and safety risks before preventive or corrective measures can be implemented. Every corrective or preventive action a safety manager takes must comply with the law.
Architects
Architects design all kinds of buildings. They design schools and skyscrapers. They design hospitals and hotels. They also design churches, train stations and plain old regular houses. Any building that is used by people was probably designed by some architect.
Mechanics
Automotive mechanics, also known as automotive service technicians, inspect, diagnose, repair and service automobiles, trucks, buses and other modes of transportation.
NORMS
1. Start and end on time.
2. Dress comfortable.
3. Expect a leadership team member to make a commitment for one year.
4. Feel responsible to express differing opinions within the meeting.
5. Conduct one piece of business at a time.
6. Conduct group business in front of the group.
7. Conduct personal business outside of the meeting
8. Develop conditions of respect, acceptance, trust, and caring.
9. Assign follow-up actions and responsibilities.
10. Summarize what has been accomplished.
REGULATION
1. Inform employees about hazards through training, labels, alarms, color-coded systems, chemical information sheets and other methods.
2. Keep accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
3. Perform tests in the workplace, such as air sampling required by some OSHA standards.
4. Worker must have rights to freedom of speech
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON CAREERS
•Unemployment/Employment
What is technology?
Over the years technology has been improving steadily. Technology have reach the point of which it can complete work in hours when it would have took days for a human being to complete. It is said that technology make work easier which is true and due to this human being all over the world have been losing their jobs and been replaced by machines. Even thou technology causes unemployment there is also an upside to all of this because, even thou these technology are so advance they cannot fix there self. Which in return creates new jobs for the unemployed people who can fix them and for those who want to learn how to can start their study and in doing so makes even more jobs for those who can teach?
•Security or processing
And due to technology evolving security work have become much easier by using security cameras, leaser light security system and security Alarms system which keeps the few security works to know when something is wrong. In case of processing technology like Computers is much faster than the human brain. It can complete even the hardest of complication in hours while I would take days for a human being.
•Environment
Technology has a wide effect on the environment like pollution. We may not know it but technology is one of the largest causes of pollution like Air and Water. Air pollution is mainly caused by cars and factories which releases harmful gasses in the air around us. Factories are the main water polluters, because of their harmful biochemical waste which they release in the sea which are killing out the sea life population. But there is also an upside to this because of using technology we can use renewable energy such as hydroelectricity and wind turbine
Pictures of Environmental, Security and processing technology
•Security and processing Technology
•Environmental Technology
•Renewable energy technology
•Pollution Technology
Legal policy
1. Ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all their employees and any other person in their place of work
2. We manage our business with an active commitment to safety and health excellence.
3. We integrate safety and health into our business strategies to enhance our competitive advantage.
4. We comply with applicable safety and health laws and regulations and implement prudent standards where none exists.