Construction Field

16/05/2022

A quantity surveyor plays a crucial range of roles in every construction process. Whether it is a large infrastructure or small building

24/04/2022

Building information modelling (BIM) provides the entire design and construction team with the ability to digitally coordinate the often complex process of building prior to actual construction. As a new design methodology rooted in the technological advances afforded to design practice in the 1980s...

24/03/2022

There are three different methods of estimation such as Centerline method, Long and short wall method and Crossing method. In this article, I will discuss center line method briefly for the estimation of materials. What is Center Line Method? In this method of estimation, the total center line lengt...

19/02/2022

It is more imperative now than ever to cut down our energy consumption and ensure our homes and buildings use eco-friendly building materials

22/06/2021

If you are looking for pre-made construction estimating templates, you can find hundreds of free Google sheets and Excel sheets on the web.

05/10/2020

In this post, we’ve collected an excel sheet for project planning and scheduling purpose. In construction, Project Managers generally complete a project Status Report on a monthly basis. This Status Report is submitted to the PMO for inclusion in the Project Portfolio Performance Reporting Pack wh...

18/08/2020

How Much Cement, Sand And Water Is Required For 12mm Thick Plastering? Plastering is done on the walls to remove surface imperfections, maintain line level and alignment. In addition to that it also acts as a protective surface for external walls. Cement plaster, Gypsum plaster and Lime plaster are....

21/07/2020

Stone is a naturally available building material, which has been form the early age of civilization. It is available in from in the form of rock,

10/04/2020

The Bridge Cost Estimate Spreadsheet must be utilized to calculate the bridge outlay for replacement and new bridge assignments. The spreadsheet is in accordance with the bridge shoulder break approach. That approach was set in the use earlier in an assignment while bridge details like supporting lo...

15/03/2020

Useful Information

14/03/2020

Rebound Hammer test , It is a non destructive test.

13/03/2020

Beam Reinforcement detailing

04/03/2020

Earthworks can be described as “the disturbance of land surfaces by blading, contouring, ripping, moving, removing, placing or replacing soil or earth, or by the excavation, or by cutting or filling operations”. Soil Disturbance – The disturbance of land surfaces by any means including blading...

03/03/2020

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

02/03/2020

Water Cement Ratio

01/03/2020

22/02/2020

There are effective project management software tools you can use to streamline your operations and boost your productivity. If you are a small business, you may want to look for a project management solution that has collaboration features, task management, project scheduling, and document-sharing....

18/02/2020

Slabs are classified into two types: One Way Slab and Two Way Slab. One way slab is a slab which is supported by beams on the two opposite sides to carry the load along one direction. Two way slab is a slab supported by beams on all the four sides and the loads are carried by … More

09/02/2020

Loads are external forces acting on a structure. Stresses are the internal forces that resist the loads. Dead Load,Live LoadsWind Loads, Snow Loads, Earthquake Loads

29/01/2020

Defects in Brickwork, Defects can arise in brickwork because poor design or specification, the use of standard materials and non-technical workmanship at the design and construction stage

24/01/2020

Civil engineering is a career that is becoming increasingly important as demands for improved infrastructure, green initiatives, and efficient forms of building and traveling emerge.  With this increased pressure for civil engineers to innovate and continue

20/01/2020

In this tutorial, we are going to analyse how much materials such as cement and sand needed for plastering work. Take a look at step-by-step guidelines to how to calculate the cement sand quantity for plastering. Mortar ratio = 1:6 where 1 is cement and 6 part is sand.   Plaster thickness = 12 mm =...

16/01/2020

Concrete quantity calculation is the first step of the process of building a concrete staircase. People need to know how much of the needed materials should they buy so the construction would go without problems. But, this is a huge mathematical process, showing the dimensions of the stairs and the....

07/01/2020

Since the development of manufacturing processes in the late 1700s, construction companies have become vital in the process of developing cities, towns, and villages.  Because of the vast need for construction in general, there are a

05/01/2020

Having management skills helps you employable readily in any field. In construction, you must have excellent management skills to succeed the project goal

01/01/2020

A construction project manager must use a wide range of skills that they’ve learned from a large amount of experience. For this reason, their tasks vary

18/12/2019

Here is a list of the most demanded construction jobs. These are constantly demanded jobs in the construction industry in the future.

17/10/2019

The project management can get lots of advantages by using BIM in construction. Here, we're going to showcase 12 building information modeling advantages.

28/09/2019

Whatever you’re thinking of writing, it’s always worth using a grammar checker tool. Here are the 10 best free grammar checker tools, with their features.

25/09/2019

Basic Lumber Framing

28/08/2019

FIDIC is well known for its work drafting standard form Conditions of Contract for the worldwide construction industry, particularly in the context of higher value international construction projects, and is endorsed by many multilateral development banks (“MDBs”). Companies and organisations be...

16/07/2019

Simon Sinek's life-changing motivational speech video that will change your future. Listen to Simon Sinek 5 rules for success. Simon Oliver Sinek is a Britis...

11/07/2019

20+ Amazing Modern Road Construction Technology & Machines

20+ Amazing Modern Road Construction Technology & Machines

The most amazing modern road construction technology and machines. The best construction machines with skilful and creative workers for building new roads an...

31/05/2019

Advantages and Disadvantages of Cost Planning

Advantages and Disadvantages of Cost Planning

Cost Planning is a statement of how the design team proposes to distribute the available money among the elements of the building. The cost planning can be adjusted to design requirement. In practical sense, the CP starts with the development of a figure (or cost) to allow client to decide whether t...

30/05/2019

Variations in Construction Contracts

Variations in Construction Contracts

Variation is an additional Work to your contract scope of work and it is calculated from materials, labour and overhead profit. The complexity of construction works means that it is hardly possible to complete a project without changes to the plans or the construction process itself. Construction pl...

29/05/2019

Construction Vehicles

24/05/2019

Classification of Buildings

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...

22/05/2019

Prime Cost Sum

Prime Cost Sum

Prime Cost Sum is a sum provided for work or services to be executed by a Nominated Sub-contractor or for material s or goods to be obtained from a Nominated Supplier. Such sum shall be deemed to be exclusive of any profit or attendance required by the Contractor and provision shall be made for the....