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Is the execution of the country's construction projects affected by local, regional, and
global economic developments?
 Infrastructure development is part of national development and can be a driver of
economicgrowth, both locally, regionally and nationally. The success of such
development is one of thecritical factors in generating a better economy, which
can improve the welfareof the community
 Construction business is one of the growing industries with a considerable share in the country’s
economy. Everything around us and each infrastructure can be built only by the construction
business. The construction industry is too broad, more valuable, and contributes much to the
country’s economy. Construction is very important to the country’s economy. The construction
sector provides job opportunities. It creates jobs, drives economic growth, and provides solutions
for social, climate, and energy challenges. The growth of the construction industry hits a rocket
speed rise and creates investment opportunities across related sectors.

2.) Is the execution of construction projects affected by financial and political crises? Explain
your answer.

3.) What is the Limiting factor in the use of “higher-strength” concrete in project implementation
in the remote parts of the country?
There are many applications of high strength concrete, but some most common
applications of high performance concrete are in columns of tall buildings. Where, if normal
concrete is used then it would result in unacceptably large cross sections and it took valuable
floor space too. Therefore, by using high strength concrete which in usually more expensive than
normal concrete results in not only saving floor area but, also saves the extra steel reinforcement
for an extra strength. If amount of steel reinforcement is increased instead of increasing concrete
strength then the structure will not remain any more economical. High strength concrete helps to
improve many other properties of concrete too. Due to which it can also be known as high
performance concrete.

Jan Kenneth P. Daylusan

5109-CE413 ( Construction Method and Project Management)
16/10/22

1. Is the execution of the country's construction projects affected by local, regional, and
global economic developments? Explain your answer.
 Infrastructure development is a crucial component of a country's progress and
can stimulate local, regional, and even global economic expansion. One of the
crucial elements in creating a better economy, which can increase the welfare of
the community, is the success of such development.One of the industries that is
expanding and contributes significantly to the national economy is the
construction industry. Only the construction industry is capable of building
everything around us and every infrastructure. The construction sector is too
 diverse, more valuable, and important to the national economy. The economy of
the nation depends heavily on construction. Jobs are available in the construction
industry. It addresses social, environmental, and energy challenges while
generating jobs and economic growth. The construction industry's explosive
growth generates investment opportunities in a variety of related industries.

0. Is the execution of construction projects affected by financial and political crises? Explain
your answer.

0. What is the Limiting factor in the use of “higher-strength” concrete in project

implementation in the remote parts of the country?
 High performance concrete has a wide range of uses, but some of the most
popular ones are in the columns of tall buildings. Whereas using regular concrete
would produce unacceptable large cross sections and take up valuable floor
space. Because of this, using high strength concrete, which is typically more
expensive than regular concrete, results in saving both floor space and the
additional steel reinforcement needed for extra strength. The structure won't
remain more cost-effective if the amount of steel reinforcement is increased
rather than the strength of the concrete. Numerous other characteristics of
concrete are also enhanced by high strength concrete. As a result, it is also
referred to as high performance concrete.

0. Why are more reinforced concrete structures designed and built as compared to
structural steel structures in the country?

In its hardened state, concrete is very good in compression, but weak in tension. In order
to augment this inherent weakness of concrete in tension, steel reinforcement is usually
introduced to take up the tensile stresses

1. Identify at least two (2) design and construction materials emerging and widely used in
the country’s “low-rise” housing sector

Steel is considered to be one of the strongest and hence used as a primary structural material for skyscrapers
and large buildings. They are used as reinforcement bars when setting up concrete to provide extensional
strength to the structure. Lately, steel can also be observed as an aesthetical facade material as well as
decorative roof material in some of the regions.concreteThe most widely used material and one of the most
common structural materials. Concrete has a number of attires and functions. Concrete production has one of
the highest carbon footprints which later pollutes the environment. But because of the latest technology and our
scientist’s continuous struggle to explore the new, concrete has emerged into a more sustainable and
aesthetical element. It is used as a structural material in the form of bond beams and CMU blocks and a facade
finish as well. Also, concrete can be highly observed in public spaces and furniture.

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While both national politics and the construction industry plays a role in the country’s economic development,
politics affects the construction industry in many direct and indirect ways. This is not uncommon where
elections and the building and construction industry is usually in a give and take partnership.During campaigns,
political figures try to look attractive and win voters by promising infrastructure upgrades, create regulations,
and laws, but the campaigns have negative effects, especially on the industry. This raises a concern for many
of those involved with the construction sector