8.Discuss the concept of earned value. Why is earned value an important cost con

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8.Discuss the concept of earned value. Why is earned value an important cost control measure on a construction project?

9.Concrete is used on virtually every major civil construction project. Provide a detailed description of the handling and transportation process of concrete from the batch plant through the final installation at the construction site. Describe any special equipment or testing that is required.

10.A pump is to be installed on a construction project. Prepare a flowchart of the steps necessary to get the pump designed, reviewed, approved, and installed. Include all steps required for the approval process.

11.You are the project manager for a general contractor working on a dam construction project. Prepare a scope of work for a grading subcontractor that will excavate the foundation for the dam. The scope of work shall be detailed enough so that the subcontractor can prepare a bid.

12.Name three types of uninsured costs associated with accidents on a construction site. Give two examples of each type of uninsured cost (total of six examples).

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(8) Answer:- Earned value is a method for project performance. It compares the amount of work that was planned with what was actually accomplished to determine if cost and schedule performance is as planned.

Earned value is an important cost control measure on a construction project.Because earned value is an approach where we monitor the project plan actual work and work completed value to see if a project is on track.

(9) Answer:-

Concrete plant is a device that combines various ingredients to form concrete.Concrete plant have many equipment.

(i) Mixers

(ii) Conveyors

(iii) Cement batchers

(iv) Aggregate batchers

(v) Cement bins

In transportation of ready mix concrete,trucks are used.Ready mix concrete are very useful these day.

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