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Why is it difficult in investing into commercial properties?

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Firstly, the argument here is investing in commercial properties, not buying for own use.

The major difference in buying for investment is […]

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How to calculate cash flow in a property investment? What is cash on cash return?

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What is cash flow? As understood in accounting, cash flow denotes cash movement in an activity of business […]

Q.Why 吃亏 has anything to do with Pareto Efficiency?A.An article is posted in my other blog – justLetak! here.

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What are the factors influencing what type of pile to use?

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Factors influencing choice of pile

Location and type of structure
Ground conditions
Durability
Cost

There are many factors […]

Q.List out types of piles commonly used for foundation.A.Piles are often used because adequate bearing capacity can not be found at shallow enough depths to support the structural loads. It is important to […]

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Describe deep foundation, and give reasons why deep foundation is warranted.

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Deep foundations are those founding too deeply below the finished ground surface for their base bearing capacity to be […]

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Using sketches, show the types of shallow foundation and describe the soil conditions and types of building structures where it is specifically used.

(15 marks, 2012 Q1b)

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Similar question was asked […]

Q.What are the common precautions to take when piling for building construction?A.Precautions while designing ‘Foundation’ A foundation should be designed to transmit combined dead load, imposed load and wind load […]

Q.Sketch the followings:-i) Five (5) symbols of building materialsii) Five (5) graphical symbols for building componentsiii) Plan for pitched roofiv) Section of a solid ground floor(25 marks, 2012 Q7)A.i) Symbols […]

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a) Explain the functions of Damp Proof Course and by using diagrams, explain the methods in which damp proof course are used. (10 marks)

b) State the material used for damp proof course commonly used in […]

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a) What is a clay brick? Explain the types of clay bricks. (12 marks)

b) State two (2) types of brick commonly used in building construction other than clay bricks. Explain the properties of those types of […]

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a) Using diagrams, explain the types of ceiling and state the advantages and disadvantages of each type of the ceiling. (15 marks)

b) Explain five (5) types of ceiling finishes normally used for suspended […]

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a) Explain the function of roof in the following context:-

i) Weather resistant
ii) Thermal insulation
iii) Strength and stability (10 marks)

b) Using diagram, explain the differences between the […]

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a) Explain the purpose of groundwater drainage at a construction site. (10 marks)

b) By using diagrams, explain the types of groundwater drainage system. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2012 Q2)

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The purposes of […]

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a) Explain the procedures or steps in designing the building foundation. (10 marks)

b) Using sketches, show the types of shallow foundation and describe the soil conditions and types of building structures […]

Q.Compare GDP and GNP.A.From Wikipedia:Gross national product (GNP) is the market value of all the products and services produced in one year by labor and property supplied by the citizens of a country. Unlike […]

Q.Required:a) Enter up the purchases day book for the month.b) Post the transactions to the suppliers’ accounts.c) Transfer the total to the purchases account.(20 marks, 2012 Q6)A.a) Purchase Day Book for the […]

Q.Give your choices of floor finishes on solid concrete screeded floor.A.Bricks and tilesThere is a vast choice of tiles for flooring, ranging from ordinary ceramic tiles to luxurious tiles made from different […]

Q.Describe screeding the concrete floor. What are the types of screed? How to prepare screed?A.There are two types of screed that we can use, either a bonded screed that we apply to hardened concrete or a […]

Q.What are the choices for construction of concrete upper floor? Are there ready made or fabricated concrete slabs?A.When it comes to upper floor concrete slabs, the choice will be between a precast or prestressed […]