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Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Professional Practice & Technical Writing (Course Code: 10611461) Dr. Luay Dwaikat PhD Construction Project Management 1 1 Course Outline The nature of the industry and types of construction organization.  Professional practices on the local level  Professional practices on the regional level  Professional practices on the international level  Safety and health in construction projects  Technical writing  Types of technical writing  Types of technical correspondence  Research Methods  Scientific writing  Types of scientific writing  Plagiarism  Referencing  Reports and presentation  2 Spring 2020 1

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Grading System  Midterm Exam 30%  Final exam 50%  Reports 10 %  Presentation 10% I wish you success 3 Text Book & References Text Book: Alred, G.J., Brusaw, C.T., & Oliu, W.E. (2009). Handbook of  technical writing. (9th edition). Boston, USA: Bedford/St. Martin’s. Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2009). Research  methods for business students. (5th edition). Lombarda, Italy: Prentice Hall. References: APA. (2010). Publication Manual of the American  Psychological Association. (6th edition). Washington, DC, USA: American Psychological Association. 4 Supplementary notes  Spring 2020 2

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Before we start  Attend the class on time  Switch off your mobile  Stop the side talks  Be a smart listener  Use your analytical skills  Question every piece of information you acquire 5 The Construction Industry  “Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair. Examples include residential construction, bridge erection, roadway paving, excavations, demolitions, and large scale painting jobs.” 6 OSHA, 2016, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (https://www.osha.gov/doc/) Spring 2020 3

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing How big is the Construction Industry?  The construction, renovation, and maintenance of buildings contribute from 10% to 40% of countries’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP).  And, as a global average, represent 10% of country-level employment. 7 UNEP SBCI, 2009, Buildings and Climate Change: Summary for Decision-Makers. UNEP (p.5) Where is your position???!!! Depends on the type and function of the organization you enroll. 8 Spring 2020 4

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Where is your position???!!! You may work with: Construction firms 1. Design and consulting firms 2. Project management consulting firms 3. Owners/Clients 4. Governmental bodies 5. Material suppliers 6. 9 Where is your position???!!! You may work as: You may work as: Planning engineer Site engineer 9. 1. Cost engineer Design engineer 10. 2. Project control engineer Project engineer 11. 3. Cost control engineer Construction manager 12. 4. Project manager Planning manager 13. 5. Cost manager QA/QC engineer 14. 6. Contracts engineer Safety engineer 15. 7. Contracts manager Procurement engineer 16. 8. Quantity surveyor 17. 10 Spring 2020 5

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Company Organization Chart An organization chart of a company, also known as organization structure , is a diagram that shows the structure of a company/entity and the relationships and authorities of its departments, staff, positions, and roles. 11 Example of an organization chart 12 Spring 2020 6

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Another Example of an organization chart 13 Project Organization Chart An organization chart of a project is a diagram that shows the structure of a project’s team and the relationships and authorities of its staff, positions, and roles. 14 Spring 2020 7

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing An example of a project organization chart 15 Common construction labor trades Foreman Helper/Coolie   Charge hand Electrician   Plumber Concrete mason   Stone mason Pipefitter   Tile mason Carpenter   Shuttering carpenter Plaster mason/plasterer   Joinery carpenter Painter   Welder Steel fixer   Bricklayer Operator   16 Spring 2020 8

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Common construction equipment Backhoe/JCB  Wheel loader  Bulldozer  Truck crane  Tower crane  Mobile crane  Bobcat  Forklift  Boom loader  Dumper  Dump truck  Concrete mixer  Concrete pump  Trailer (Low bed/High bed)  Asphalt paver  Roller compactor  Plate compactor 17  Basic Acronyms in Construction Sector  RFP: Request for Proposal  RFQ: Request for Quotation  RFI: Request for Information  SE: Site Engineer  PM: Project Manager  CM: Construction Manager  A/E: Architect/Engineer  IR: Inspection Request 18 Spring 2020 9

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Frequently used Forms and Documents  Daily Report  Weekly Report  Monthly Report  Monthly Invoices  Time Schedules  Schedule of values  Material Approval  Inspection Request  Notice to Proceed 19 Safety in Construction  The golden rules:  Be SAFE do not be SORRY  Safety is everyone’s responsibility  Safety starts at site entrance 20 Spring 2020 10

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Safety in Construction  Potential hazards in construction sites:  Falls from heights  earthwork collapse  Scaffolding collapse  Electric shock  Not using personal protective equipment (PPE)  Falling overhead objects  Repetitive motion injuries 21 Hazards & Solutions OSHA summarizes the following hazards as the most frequently cited hazards in construction: Scaffolding 1. Fall protection 2. Excavations (general requirements) 3. Ladders 4. Head protection 5. Excavations (requirements for protective systems) 6. Hazard communication 7. Fall protection (training requirements) 8. Construction (general safety and health provisions) 9. Electrical (wiring methods, design and protection) 10. 22 Spring 2020 11

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 23 Essential safety measures 24 Spring 2020 12

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Essential safety measures 25 Essential safety measures 26 Spring 2020 13

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Enhance your sense of safety  Visit www.OSHA.org 27 Report Assignment Write a report consists of two A4 pages that answers the  following questions: What are the most common causes of injuries at construction 1. sites in Palestine? How many accidents occurred during the period from 2015 – 2. 2016? What are the major safety violations at construction site in 3. Palestine? Due date March 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM. 28 Late submission will not be accepted. Spring 2020 14

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Professional Ethics 29 Part II Research Methodology & Technical Writing 30 30 Spring 2020 15

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing What is research?  The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Oxford Dictionaries (online)  A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. Cambridge Dictionaries (online) 31 The Research Process Research Onion, adapted from (Saunders et al. , 2009) 32 Spring 2020 16

Professional Practices & Technical Dr. Luay Dwaikat Writing Research Process  Hypothesis or research questions formulation  Literature review  Research design  Data collection  Data analysis  Results and conclusion 33 Types of scientific publications Scientific articles published in scientific journals 1. Authored Books 2. Edited books 3. Conference proceedings issued by scientific 4. conferences Governmental reports 5. Technical reports 6. Dissertations/thesis 7. Trade publications (Be careful, why?) 8. 34 Spring 2020 17