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Abstract: .
My research will look at one of the top ten-construction
projects of the 20th century, identified by the Association
of General Contractors, and dissect it to find some of the primary
reasons why it failed or succeeded.
I will be researching the Empire State Building.
I will first look at why this project is in the top ten list.
I will then focus my research on some of the challenges that
were faced by the people involved in this project.
Challenges that may include finances, technology, manager to
crew relations, and design to construction methods.
I will research how they were able to build the tallest
building in the world with very limited technological advances.
I will also look at other factors such as politics and
unexpected problems. I
will be using published journals and books relating to my topic.
If at all possible I will do some local on-site research to get
several opinions on what technology and management styles were and are
successful. This research will provide added
information to include in a database system to help prospective
developers successfully complete monumental projects.
Users will be able to visit this database and access
information about past projects and also receive information on what
techniques worked and which to avoid.
Therefore helping the construction industry catch up to the
other industries as far as productivity.
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