6.1 - Defender and Challenger Terminology
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Define the term 'defender'.
💡 Hint: Think about the equipment that is in use right now.
What does 'challenger' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider an alternative to the existing equipment.
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What is the 'defender' in construction management?
💡 Hint: Think about the equipment you have in your project right now.
True or False: Economic useful life is the time period when equipment incurs the highest operating costs.
💡 Hint: Consider what it means to have lower costs.
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Your company owns an excavator that is incurring high downtime costs. Discuss how you would assess whether to replace it or keep it working longer.
💡 Hint: Weigh the costs of continuing to operate against the benefits of upgrading.
Evaluate a scenario where the defender has become obsolete due to technological advancements, yet still functions adequately. Should a replacement be prioritized?
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term impacts on your project's efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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