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		<title>The Complexities of Construction</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people do not realize the amount of time and energy that goes into planning the construction of a structure.  It is not as simple as deciding that you want to put something up and then hiring people to build it for you.  There is actually a tremendous amount of preparation that takes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people do not realize the amount of time and energy that goes into planning the construction of a structure.  It is not as simple as deciding that you want to put something up and then hiring people to build it for you.  There is actually a tremendous amount of preparation that takes place before a single shovel of dirt is moved.</p>
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<p>First, a piece of land must be tested by a geotechnical engineer to make sure that it can withstand the pressure of the structure that is being built there.  Once this is done the appropriate groundwork is laid out so that an appropriate foundation can be laid out.  This will vary depending on where the building is and what external elements have to be taken into consideration.  If you are building a structure in an earthquake zone, then you will need to compensate for this, and if you are building in a tornado prone zone you will need to make sure that you compensate for this as well.</p>
<p>These are all jobs for civil engineers, and that is why they are so important to construction.  While an architect can design a building, the civil engineers must make sure that it is going to be feasible and structurally sound to construct it.  These considerations must take place at every level of construction until the job is finished.</p>
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		<title>Ensure Safety When Working in Steelworks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Working in steelwork construction is often a fun and fulfilling career.  Not only do you get to be part of building something new, but you also get to see the progress of your work as you build.  However, this field of work can be dangerous, and that is why there are certain protocols [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Working in steelwork construction is often a fun and fulfilling career.  Not only do you get to be part of building something new, but you also get to see the progress of your work as you build.  However, this field of work can be dangerous, and that is why there are certain protocols in place to make sure that you do not get injured on the job.</p>
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<p>If you work in steelwork construction then you will want to make sure that you study all the safety precautions and procedures so that you will know exactly what to do if you find yourself in a troublesome situation.  You will also want to make sure that you are familiar with all of the safety equipment, and that you use it properly.  While it may not be comfortable to wear a harness or a hard hat, you need to make sure that you do this to prevent yourself and others from being injured.  If you are working in a particularly dangerous area you will want to make sure that you double check everything.</p>
<p>If you follow the safety protocols and use the equipment you will be helping to make yourself as safe as possible while at the same time enjoying a career in the steelwork industry.</p>
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		<title>Marine Engineering</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marine engineering is something some people haven’t heard of or, if they have, they have no idea exactly what it entails.  Marine engineering is actually a very broad field that can cover a very wide array of jobs, including designing, building, installing, and even operating systems and equipment on various marine vessels and vehicles. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marine engineering is something some people haven’t heard of or, if they have, they have no idea exactly what it entails.  Marine engineering is actually a very broad field that can cover a very wide array of jobs, including designing, building, installing, and even operating systems and equipment on various marine vessels and vehicles.  Generally, these systems and equipment are related to the vessel’s engines and navigation systems, but they can also be part of the structural systems that support the crew and the cargo of the vessel.  Most often, marine engineers are in the military, specifically the navy.</p>
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<p>If you want to be a marine engineer, you will have to have experience and knowledge of many different systems.  This includes knowing electrical systems, hydraulics, chemistry, ship design, electronics, pneumatics, and even naval architecture.  If you’re in the military, you’ll need to know about gas turbines, process engineering, and you may even need to be familiar with nuclear technology if you’re going to work on one of the most modern vessels in the fleet.</p>
<p>In addition to working on ships, some marine engineers work in labs.  Among other things, these marine engineers study ship design and look at how to incorporate renewable energy into shipbuilding.</p>
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		<title>Working With Pipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When most people think of working with pipe, they think of plumbers and the plumbing industry.  However, those in the construction and engineering industries also work with pipe.  They don’t generally install it, though.  Most who work with pipe in construction are actually building the various types of piping needed in plumbing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When most people think of working with pipe, they think of plumbers and the plumbing industry.  However, those in the construction and engineering industries also work with pipe.  They don’t generally install it, though.  Most who work with pipe in construction are actually building the various types of piping needed in plumbing and city sewer systems.</p>
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<p>Constructing pipes is a very important aspect of construction.  These pipes have to be water tight and cannot have any cracks or breaks in them.  For that reason, those who design and manufacture piping have to be very detail orientated and must be able to spot any small crack in their work.  They also have to know how piping is to be installed and what length and diameter to create.</p>
<p>In addition to welding pipe out of steel, aluminium, and other materials for plumbing, engineers may also build heating and cooling coils for heating/air conditioning systems, weld ladders, handrails, and fire escapes out of metal pipes, and more.  The job actually does involve doing a fair amount of welding and metalwork, which means anyone wanting to get into this aspect of engineering, will need to have experience welding.  They will also often need to have experience with heating and air systems.</p>
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		<title>Working Environments</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re thinking about going into construction or engineering, you may wonder about what kind of work environment you’ll be in.  The answer is that it varies from job to job.  There are, however, some primary work environments that engineers and construction workers spend most of their time in.  The following is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re thinking about going into construction or engineering, you may wonder about what kind of work environment you’ll be in.  The answer is that it varies from job to job.  There are, however, some primary work environments that engineers and construction workers spend most of their time in.  The following is a short breakdown of each.</p>
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<p>If you’re going into building construction, you’ll spend a lot of time outdoors while you’re helping construct the actual building.  This means many days out in the heat (or, less often, the freezing cold), and you’ll often be exposed to the elements.  Once the building’s frame is completed, you’ll move inside to work on building interior walls and such.</p>
<p>Some engineers spend a lot of time in labs.  Here, they use specialised equipment to build prototypes, test these prototypes, and then redesign them if necessary.  These engineers also often spend a lot of time at the computer working on drafts of their designs.</p>
<p>There are also a number of construction workers and engineers who mostly work desk jobs.  These people are usually supervisors or planners.  They may coordinate crews, hire employees, design buildings, work directly with clients, and handle bidding on jobs.  They also often use computers for a lot of their work.</p>
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		<title>UK Construction and Design Rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in the construction industry in the United Kingdom, then you will need to be very familiar with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.  These are important rules for anyone who is looking to build in the U.K.  These rules were implemented by the Health and Safety Executive’s Construction Division in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are in the construction industry in the United Kingdom, then you will need to be very familiar with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.  These are important rules for anyone who is looking to build in the U.K.  These rules were implemented by the Health and Safety Executive’s Construction Division in order to make sure that there was a higher level of safety that was introduced to the process of construction.  In order to assure that projects (especially larger ones) are being completely compliant with these rules and regulations there needs to be a person who is responsible for making sure that everything on the construction site is completely compliant.</p>
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<p>While there is someone is supposed to make sure that these regulations are obeyed, the officials in the Health and Safety Executive do expect all people involved in the project to make sure that they know and understand the rules and regulations so that they can work together to make sure that the entire project is compliant.  There are five different parts to these regulations, and they are broken down so that they can be easily understood and disseminated to make it even easier to remain completely compliant while working on the project.</p>
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