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Topic of the week : Perspectives on Agile Development Go to Topic

As there is more talk of being agile in the industry arena and in various...

Software development trends in 2008: Outsourcing, agile development

While cloud architecture and parallel programming were the trends in 2007, Outsourcing and agile development will be the trends of software development in 2008. OUTSOURCING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: Outsourcing will become more prominent than before in 2008. Different time zones, different people, different culture and customs will impact software projects than ever before. Software testers abroad will relatively have less work than before because most of the work will be outsourced to India. Ind

Innovation Agility

by Kevin Dehoff and John Loehr The most versatile product development programs focus on essentials. Illustration by Dan Page One of the most critical but often overlooked foundations of Toyota s competitive advantage is its product development engine: its system for conceiving and designing new cars. Working steadily on this since World War II, Toyota has built an extraordinary capability to manage a large, global product development portfolio and consistently deliver winners. Between 1994 and

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Debates in "construction engineers"

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Who will occupy float in a project? Client, Consultant or Contractor?

0 referals, 7 arguments, 9 views

	Argument added by Rohit Thakur, Sr. MEP QA/QC Engineer, QA/QC INCHARGE, CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST-MEP \| Topic: Construction Project Management \| 11 months ago
	Definitely, Client and its representatives always looking to blame Contractor for any kind of delays related to their projects, but its completely depend on Contractor, how he presents his analysis and how he convince client regarding parties involved...

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Is Kundli milan the right way to choose life partner?

60 referals, 6 arguments, 13 views

	Argument added by Rohit Thakur, Sr. MEP QA/QC Engineer, QA/QC INCHARGE, CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST-MEP \| Topic: Relationships \| 11 months ago
	I do believe in Astrology! so I believe in matching Kundli as well! Actually, An intelligent Astrologer can really predict things like Level of undersatnding and that is also upto some limit.

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Why do Construction Projects Fail?

21 referals, 99 ideas, 1731 views

	Idea added by Prashanta Bhaumik, Head/VP/GM-Tech. Support, ASPIRTEK Technology Ltd \| Topic: Project Management in construction \| 6 months ago
	When you get a Construction Contract is there any internal control system vetted with client contractor for the risk elements and possible agreed mitigation? As a fore thought we project directors or project managers blame the management or employer...

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How to implement Lean Construction effectively ?

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	Argument added by Prashanta Bhaumik, Head/VP/GM-Tech. Support, ASPIRTEK Technology Ltd \| Topic: Productivity Improvement Techniques in Construction \| 6 months ago
	I know L&T Ecc practices the Skill upgradation thru skill training institutes. But the problem is return on those effort is miniscule as business proposition apart from maintaining Corporate Social responsibility.Construction Echo system is seeking...

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Trends and Insights in "construction engineers"

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LIFE AND COFFEE

309 referals, 17 comments, 88 views

	Commented by Nohar Singh Dhruv, Assistant Engineer, PMGSY \| 1 year ago
	Thanks for sharing such a nice article Mr. Manoj... The last paragraph is really nice...

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Laser Guided Land Leveler

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	Referred by Ashish, CEO/MD/Director, A S Laser Systems Pvt Ltd \| Topic: Smart construction engineering \| 1 year ago
	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8bromz5MP0 feature=player_embedded Benefits of Laser Guided Land Leveling As per studies, a significant (25 - 30%) amount of irrigation water is lost during its application at the farm due to poor farm designing and...

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Hospital Construction Projects - What is so unique about it?

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	Referred by M NITIN SHENOY, PMP, IPMA-D, CEng MICE, Manager \| Topic: Construction Project Management \| 1 year ago
	What are the various unique features and aspects of the Construction of Hospitals in India? Any insights from those who have worked in such projects abroad can also be helpful..

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Can Any one Help Me to Know Where to Get a PMP certification, Thank

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	Answered by JAGADEESAN S, Project Leader/Managing Consultant, Project Consultant \| Topic: Construction Project Management \| 1 year ago
	login www.prometric.com, if you have morethan 4500hrs PM experience need not PDU 35 hrs, directly to attend PMP exam. ALL THE BEST TO SUCCESS YOUR PMP EXAM

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Topics in construction engineers

Cost Forecasting Go to Topic

How to figure out Cost Escalation Forecasting?

Eco friendly construction and transports.. Go to Topic

How urban infrastructure can be eco- friendly?


	5 Waste management
	3 Follow a good systematic approach like TERI GRIHA or LEED
	2 Proper Drainage

Do you think plastic has a replacement?

Yes

Piling and Deep Foundations India Go to Topic

Piling and Deep Foundations


	1 Piling and Deep Foundations India

India Rising - To build world class Urban & Rural Infrastructure Go to Topic

Want India to be as beautiful as Europe/ USA. How to initiate a movement for clean and aesthetic urban spaces?

It is possible to transform the country aesthetically

Will never happen

Building developers to tap BoP segement

Yes

construction managment and construction equipment Go to Topic

construction companies in electrical field

elctrical field

construction areas

Kindly suggest me Construction Management Course by Distance Education Program.

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Hello Vagish You can check some courses offered through Distance Mode from National Institute of Construction Management Research (Pune) Check their website: http://www.nicmar.ac.in you also have courses being offered by IGNOU

Damping Technology Go to Topic

Damping Technology

Damping Technology is employed in high rise buildings to absorb various vibration energies which are induced in a building due to wind flow seismic actions. wind load analysis and earthquake analysis of a building results greater dimensions of load bearing components. by implementing damping technology we can minimize the volume of concreting or fabrications. In case of MR DAMPERS , the magneto rheological fluids absorb the vibrating energies by changing their physical state thus providing re

Our using technology is wastage of western countries.

New technology means copy from other.

Efficient and multipurpose technoly wins consumer.

Betting on Indian Construction & real estate sector Go to Topic

Will Tata Housing be able to come up with 4 lakh house?

Yes

Are we really seeing revival in the Realty sector?

Yes

Personal Finance Go to Topic

The ABCs of Managing Money

Budgeting isn’t always easy – but it doesn’t have to be impossible. And it’s worth it. You’ll live with less worry now, and endure less headache later on. some basic money management strategies that are as simple as ABC . Follow their guidelines to squash your debt, start saving, and stop wasting money. A lways Keep Track You should always keep track of all of your accounts, and running balances of those accounts – specifically, the ones that you use on a daily basis. This will help prevent

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Incomes that are not taxed! Although the tax man has been vested with the task of collecting taxes on the incomes of the citizens, he has deemed certain kinds of incomes as "not included in total income". Thus if any earning that you receive which falls under these incomes you don’t have to treat it as income or pay tax on it! Let’s take a look at the different incomes that are not incomes! Agricultural Income: Any income which you receive as income from any agricultural activity is deemed as n

What factors contribute to successful Project Management in Construction Projects ? Go to Topic

Why do Construction Projects Fail?


	22 Bad Management
	14 Due to lack of two factors. 1- Decisions. 2- Money
	8 Bad Management, Planning, Design & lack of support from Head office

PM Success depends on - PM Tools/ Techniques or Mere Experience...???

PM Tools & Techniques...!!!

Mere Experience in Projects ...!!!

Life Skill Education Go to Topic

Do you feel only subject knowledge is enough for a child

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Dear Mr. Jayant I am in agreement with you 100%, The real life after the graduation is so tough these days, the subject knowledge alone will never help one to reach higher rug of the ladder in their life. I have seen so many talented ones who...

The choice is yours! but Life Is Wonderful!

Dear friend i want to share one of the lovely insight from Google page www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/33550/self_improvement_and_motivation/life_is_wonderful.html its really having very nice answer to most of our question for life plz read and give urs word here ...I t is so simple and so easy to get what we want that we have a hard time to believe it. We are programmed to do things the hard and difficult way, in order to get what we want. We can not believe that we can get anything witho

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