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Essay Instructions: Describe the history of building construction changes in the context of fire safety and prevention. What are examples of major cases in United States history which have led to changes in building construction? How has the forensic analysis from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks impacted building construction codes and construction practices? Use the APA style format, double-spaced with 1-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). The project must be submitted in 12pt Times New Roman, and with proper APA heading guidelines followed. Must contain at least five Internet sources, in addition to professional journal articles or resources related to the profession.

Essay Instructions: Case study: Project Delivery at Autodesk, Inc.
Read the case study titled ?Project Delivery at Autodesk, Inc.? before starting this case study.

Write a 4 pages paper in which you:
1. As project leader for the office building construction project, formulate a vision statement for the team project.
2. In retrospect, analyze what Phil Bernstein did to foster higher levels of performance.
3. Illustrate his unsuccessful tactics to inspire the team to greater heights.
4. Create your own specific approach to managing this project.

Each questions should be answered individually.

Essay Instructions: Analyze and review general building design and construction methods and explain the types of collapses that may occur. explain how the knowledge of these failures has impacted changes in building codes.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)5000. 5 types of building construction.

Essay Instructions: I am the safety officer of a working commercial structure fire. The pictures attached illustrates the building and fire conditions I find on arrival. The incident commander has requested that you provide important building information.
Write a 2 page paper that identifies the types of building designs and structures.
1. What codes and regulations are associated with building construction projects?
· Wood Frame
· Heavy Timber
· Ordinary Construction
· Noncombustible
· Fire-Resistive
2. Which design feature of the building in the pictures provides the biggest advantage in controlling the spread of the smoke and fire? Outside of the scenario, which building type offers the biggest advantage in controlling the spread of smoke and fire? Why?
3. Which design feature of the building in the pictures provides the most concern regarding fire and smoke growth? Outside of the scenario, which building type offers the most concern regarding fire and smoke growth? Why?


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