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15 international Construction Projects

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  • The golden Temple,India is a religious temple made for the sikh community to follow their believes.This temple is considered as the head quarters of the community, Also known as darbar sahib the temple is also called as one of the seven wonders of india

    The golden Temple,India is a religious temple made for the sikh community to follow their believes.This temple is considered as the head quarters of the community, Also known as darbar sahib the temple is also called as one of the seven wonders of india

    The temple finished construction in the year 1589
    The project is/has:
    -Unique as the temple is mostly gold plated
    -Purpose was to make most sacred and holy place for the community
    -Deliverable outcome was a temple made of gold
    Quality is fixed as sentiments and beliefs needs to be taken care of
    Cost is accepted as the temple is gold plated and expensive stones
    Time is optimized as religious beliefs were taken care of and the temple was to be embroidered with gold and pure stones
  • The Eiffel Tower was built to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French revolution during the 1889 World’s Fair by Gustav Eiffel.

    The Eiffel Tower was built to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French revolution during the 1889 World’s Fair by Gustav Eiffel.

    The tower was finished on March 31st 1889. The project is/has:
    - unique as there is no identical construction
    - planned within a contest to find a centrepiece for the 1889's World's Fair
    - temporary as it started in 1887 and was finished in 1889
    - a deliverable outcome which is the tower
    Time was fixed as the tower had to be finished by the start of the fair.
    Quality was optimised as the tower originally was only meant to be a temporary structure.
    Cost was accepted due to no fixed budget.
  • The Rashtrapati Bhawan was built by British architect Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens.Purpose of the project deliverables is that the country should be governed from the official president palace not a country house.

    The Rashtrapati Bhawan was built by British architect Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens.Purpose of the project deliverables is that the country should be governed from the official president palace not a country house.

    The Presidential palace was completed on 1928. The project is/has:
    - unique as it is residence of president of India.
    - planned by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
    - temporary as it started in 1912 and was finished in 1929.
    - a deliverable outcome which is the presidential palace to govern the country.
    Time is accepted because there's no deadline.
    Quality is fixed because goal was to build luxurious president palace.
    Cost has no constraint because it's government funded monument.
  • The Empire State Building is a skyscraper in New York City which is used for office facilities, TV and broadcast stations and observation deck for visitors and tourists.

    The Empire State Building is a skyscraper in New York City which is used for office facilities, TV and broadcast stations and observation deck for visitors and tourists.

    The skycraper was completed in April 1931.
    The project is/has:
    - unique as there is no identical construction
    - planned by the architects and financial partners
    - temporary as it started in March 1930 and ended in April 1931
    - a deliverable outcome was an office building
    Time was fixed as the building had to be finished for the opening of the 1st May.
    Quality was optimised as the building should be at least higher than the edifice of Chrysler.
    Cost was accepted due to no fixed budget.
  • The Golden Gate Bridge connects the City San Francisco to its nothern suburbs above the San Francisco Bay.

    The Golden Gate Bridge connects the City San Francisco to its nothern suburbs above the San Francisco Bay.

    The bridge was finished in May 1937.
    The project is/has:
    - unique as there of its architecture and there is no similar one
    - planned by the engineers, architects and the government
    - temporary as it started in January 1933 and ended in May 1937
    - a deliverable outcome is the connection between City and suburbs
    Quality was fixed as the bridge had to guarantee safety.
    Cost was optimised as the authorised bond was $35 million.
    Time was accepted due to no time-bounded deadline.
  • Umaid Bhawan Palace situated in Jodhpur, India; was built by architect Budhmal Rai and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob.

    Umaid Bhawan Palace situated in Jodhpur, India; was built by architect Budhmal Rai and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob.

    The Umaid Bhawan palace was completed on 1943 The project is/has:
    - unique as it is built with golden- yellow sandstone.
    - planned by King Umaid Singh.
    - temporary as it started in 1928 and was finished in 1943.
    - a deliverable outcome is private residence.
    Time is optimized because goal is to give employment.
    Cost is accepted because it was build by a king.
    Quality is fixed because, thousands of people are involved in this project.
  • The Space Needle in Seattle was constructed to hold the World's Fair with the theme 21st Century in 1962.

    The Space Needle in Seattle was constructed to hold the World's Fair with the theme 21st Century in 1962.

    The tower was finished on December 1961.
    The project is/has:
    - unique because of the design, architecture and there is no identical construction
    - planned by the architects, engineers and financial supporter
    - temporary as it started in spring 1961 and was finished in December
    - a deliverable outcome which is the tower
    Time was fixed as the tower had to be finished by the start of the fair.
    Quality was optimised as the tower should meet expectations
    Cost was accepted due to no fixed budget.
  • The Berlin Wall was built by the government to stop the emigration flow between west and east Berlin by closing the border. The project consisted of four phases: 1.Barbed wire fence 2.Improved wire fence 3.Concrete wall 4.Border Wall 75

    The Berlin Wall was built by the government to stop the emigration flow between west and east Berlin by closing the border. The project consisted of four phases: 1.Barbed wire fence 2.Improved wire fence 3.Concrete wall 4.Border Wall 75

    The wall was finished in 1980 and stood until 1989. The project is/has:
    - unique as there is only one Berlin Wall
    - planned by the government in August 1961
    - temporary as it started in 1961 and was finished in 1980
    - a deliverable outcome which is the finished wall
    Quality was fixed as it was from high importance to the government to stop the emigration flow.
    Time was optimized as the government wanted to have the wall as soon as possible.
    Cost was accepted as there was no set budget.
  • The Channel Tunnel is an underwater tunnel and was built to connect France and the United Kingdom to make vehicle and person transportation possible.

    The Channel Tunnel is an underwater tunnel and was built to connect France and the United Kingdom to make vehicle and person transportation possible.

    The tunnel was finished in 1994.
    The project is/has:
    -unique as there is only one underwater tunnel connecting UK and France
    -planned from 1984 to 1987
    -temporary as it started in 1987 and finished in 1994
    -deliverable outcome is the tunnel
    Quality was fixed due to the difficult physical location
    Time was optimised to finish as soon as possible and keep the costs as low as possible
    Cost accepted as much money was provided as needed
  • The Burj al Arab is a five star luxury Hotel in Dubai that was constructed to build a landmark in Dubai and to attract guests from all over the world.

    The Burj al Arab is a five star luxury Hotel in Dubai that was constructed to build a landmark in Dubai and to attract guests from all over the world.

    The skyscraper was finished in 1999.
    The project is/has:
    -unique as there is only one Burj al Arab
    -planned and proposed by Jumeirah Group International in 1993
    -temporary as it started in 1994 and ended in 1999
    -deliverable outcome is the hotel
    Quality was fixed because goal was to establish luxury hotel with high quality
    Time was optimised as goal was to finish Hotel as soon as possible
    Cost accepted as there was no set budget
  • The One World Trade Center was built within the reconstruction mission of the PANYNJ after the 09/11 attack on the Twin Towers, serving as the main building of Lower Manhattans World Trade Center complex.

    The One World Trade Center was built within the reconstruction mission of the PANYNJ after the 09/11 attack on the Twin Towers, serving as the main building of Lower Manhattans World Trade Center complex.

    The building was finished in May 2013. The project is/has:
    - unique as there are no buildings identical to the OWTC
    - planned within the reconstruction of the original WTC
    - temporary as it started in January 2008 and ended in May 2013
    - a deliverable outcome which is the building
    Cost was fixed due to a set budget.
    Quality was optimised to ensure safety as a result of the previous 09/11 attacks.
    Time was accepted as there was no specific timeframe set.
  • The Elbphilharmonie is a concert hall in Hamburg, Germany. It was constructed to create a landmark and cultural heritage in the harbor of Hamburg.

    The Elbphilharmonie is a concert hall in Hamburg, Germany. It was constructed to create a landmark and cultural heritage in the harbor of Hamburg.

    The building was finished in 2016.
    The project is/has:
    -unique as there is only one Elbphilharmonie
    -planned from 2001 and 2006
    -temporary as it started in 2007 and ended in 2016
    -deliverable outcome is the concert hall
    Quality was fixed due to the goal to build a high quality concert hall that represents Hamburg
    Time was optimised as goal was to finish the project as soon as possible
    Cost accepted as much money was provided as needed
  • Sardar Sarovar Dam situated in Gujarat, India.

    Sardar Sarovar Dam situated in Gujarat, India.

    The Sardar Sarovar Dam was completed on 2017. The project is/has:
    - unique as it is one of the largest gravity dam.
    - planned by Prime Minister.
    - temporary as it started in 1987 and was finished in 2017.
    - a deliverable outcome is a gravity dam.
    Time is optimized because it was delayed by many controversies .
    Cost is accepted because it was funded by world bank.
    Quality is fixed as dam has to supply electricity and water.
  • Jubail 2 is one of the largest industrial parks in the world which is being executed by Bechtel to develop industrial ports which will help to form handless steel, fertilizers and chemicals and to measure dry bulk such as iron ore.

    Jubail 2 is one of the largest industrial parks in the world which is being executed by Bechtel to develop industrial ports which will help to form handless steel, fertilizers and chemicals and to measure dry bulk such as iron ore.

    The project is estimated to be finished in May 2021
    The project is/has:
    -Unique because it is the largest construction project
    -Purpose is to develop major industrial ports
    -A deliverable will be the largest industrial park
    Quality is fixed as it deals with chemicals and needs to be of high quality
    Cost is Optimizable as no fixed budget is provided
    Time is accepted as high level of excavation is required
  • The GREAT MAN MADE RIVER PROJECT,LIBYA was made by the Gadddafi Government to find fresh underground water in order to make the country free from US alligations, This project will help in yielding out natural fresh water for the entire country.

    The GREAT MAN MADE RIVER PROJECT,LIBYA was made by the Gadddafi Government to find fresh underground water in order to make the country free from US alligations, This project will help in yielding out natural fresh water for the entire country.

    The estimated finish date is March 2030
    The project is/has:
    -Unique as it will have the largest underground network of pipes
    -Purpose is to irrigate land for fresh water
    -Outcome will be a network of pipeline providing water to urban Libya
    Time is fixed because of political pressure and shortage of water
    Cost is accepted as project requires huge materials and has to face political exchanges
    Quality is optimized as natural water is the primary source and should be considered important