2021 was a difficult but a positive years for those working in construction. The increasing use of technology within this industry is in the spotlight. The pandemic is causing builders to invest in advanced tools, investors are beginning to recognize the importance of this business. There’s no doubt that 2022 will be a decade of […]
Every construction project comes with a degree of risk. The ability to recognize and manage risks requires a certain amount of skill as well as careful planning and the ability to quickly make the right decisions. If risks are realized they could be detrimental to the accomplishment the project. A well-managed risk management strategy can […]
I am not one to say the obvious and yet if you’re contemplating an brand new construction venture for your business the project has already started. Make a checklist of tasks and be prepared for what might not be as clear or straightforward to determine. This is the cost which are unpredictable and plan-based associated […]
Back Ground The construction industry is looking for safe, innovative and improved construction materials and methods for the construction of office, residential and other structures. Construction industry is increasingly demanding for advances in quality, lavish, and better construction in either constructing a commercial or residential building. Light gauge steel (also know as cold-formed steel) construction […]
Introduction Hydration Of Portland cement is defined as “dissolution-precipitation” process. During this process cement in mix reacts with water and transforms from fluid phase to porous solid matter known as concrete. This process of hardening during hydration process is known as setting of concrete. Strength continue to develop after hardening stage. Hydration process several stages […]
Pile Foundation When the soil at or near the ground surface is unable in bearing the load of super-structure, deep foundations are required to transmit the load to deeper strata. The most common types of deep foundations are pile, piers and caissons. A deep foundation is generally much more expensive than a shallow foundation. It […]
BRIEF IDEAS ABOUT HYDRAULIC MACHINERY IN CONSTRUCTION Hydraulic equipment and machines are now used in most of industries, including construction. Machines which use high fluid power to perform any work or task are called as hydraulic machinery. These machines work by using fluid which entered into machine at very high pressure which is basically maintained […]
The rebound hammer test is a Non-destructive testing method of concrete which provide a convenient and rapid indication of the compressive strength of the concrete. The rebound hammer is also called as Schmidt hammer that consist of a spring controlled mass that slides on a plunger within a tubular housing. The principle is based on […]
What is waterproofing and why is it necessary? Waterproofing is a process that protects your home from water damage. Protecting your property against water damage can be done in various ways, but the most popular and effective way is with a liquid sealant on the exterior surface of the building. This liquid sealant blocks […]
What Is Slab? A slab is vital structural element to create flat surfaces, typically horizontal, in building roofs, floors, bridges, and other types of structures. A slab has generally some 150mm thickness in commercial buildings however thickness may change depending upon the structure we are constructing and it is supported by other structural elements like […]