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Construction Procurement
One of the most needed processes for a proper construction plan and execution is construction procurement. Something is essential for the entire construction projects. To fully understand construction procurement, one must go over the definition of procurement itself, what construction procurement is, and what procurement management is. Understanding all of these factors will lead to […] More
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Components of Green Building – Sustainable Building Design
Sustainable building is becoming increasingly important as more nations begin to have the capability to build on a larger scale and as environmental initiatives, grants, and regulations are put in place. The EPA lists components of green building as the following: energy efficiency and renewable energy, water efficiency, environmentally friendly materials, waste reduction, lowering toxics, […] More
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Life Cycle Costing in Construction
One of the most important aspects of a construction company is a life cycle costing that is used by every business to outline the costs that lay ahead of them fully. To understand this, it’s important to go over what a life cycle cost is, the benefits of life cycle costing, and what a building’s […] More
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Sustainable Construction Overview
What is sustainable construction? Sustainable construction is the process of constructing structures while being environmentally conscious of the material, design, process, and sustainability of the structure and the effect it has on the environment. In simple terms, it’s the process of creating structures in an environmentally friendly way. Companies factor in the design, material, longevity, […] More
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8 Highly Demanded Construction Jobs for 2020
According to the United States Bureau of Labor, the construction industry has been predicted to experience 11% growth between 2016 and 2026. This increase is anticipated to contribute 750,000 employment opportunities to the industry, which is higher than the average for every other occupation. Multiple positions are indicated to be in high demand among the […] More
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Classification of Buildings
The purpose of use or occupancy of a building is a fundamental consideration for the building code. Clients generally share their brainstorming ideas and facility needed and then architect gives shape to reality and grouped the building which is assigned under the code. Buildings are classified into two categories such as based on the occupancy and the […] More
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Duties and Responsibilities of Safety Officer in Construction Field
Construction sites are most susceptible to accidents. Health and safety officer help you manage this process and identify and minimize risks, remove avoidable costs and improve construction project performance. Construction safety is the first thing to considerations while planning a construction project. There are a lot of health and safety laws, rules and regulations in […] More
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Types of Construction Drawings
In the construction field, drawings generally use as idea generation, design & presentation medium, and a guide for the construction process. Architectural and engineering drawings are the two main types used. Construction drawings (often called working drawings) visually communicate the design and the information required to bring it into reality to everyone who is involved […] More
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9 Steps to Test Quality of Cement at Construction Site
Checking cement quality is a very very important step before used in concrete, plastering or any other purpose at construction work site. Cement preliminary inspection is necessary to check the quality. It is not possible to verify all the engineering qualities for using cement on site but there exist some field test which gives us a rough […] More
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Flat Roof Advantages and Disadvantages – Flat Roof Types
A roof which is approximately flat is called as a flat roof. Flat roofs aren’t actually flat but must slope to drain water. Usually, a flat roof is built with a slight slope to provide some drainage. Normally a slope of ¼ inch per foot is used. Commercial buildings generally have flat roofs. Flat roofs are an […] More
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Roof Truss – Types, Components, Advantages
A roof truss is a structural unit designed to frame a roof and to support the roof material, interior ceiling, insulation, and forces caused by snow, rain, and wind. A roof truss is supported by the exterior walls and span the width of the building. Components of Roof Truss A common truss is recognizable by […] More
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Fundamental Requirements of a Good Building
Basic requirements of a building should fulfill the physical, emotional, biological, social and cultural needs of the person who are going to occupy there. A good building has following fundamental requirements. Strength and Stability A building should be capable of transferring the expected loads in its life period safely to the ground. Design of various […] More