There are several roofing materials, and the roof to be used can be determined after a careful analysis of the roof cost, age of building, and the maintenance expenditures. Metal roof is one of the commonly used roofing materials with a life extending to over fifty years. Roofing Materials Selection There are numerous varieties of…
There is much talk at the moment about ozone layers and sustainable building practices, but very little help on how to design and build sustainable construction. This is the first in a series of articles to explore the options available and hopefully start some discussion. The most difficult challenge facing the construction industry at the…
Tilt up concrete construction process is used for building of schools, office buildings, houses etc, ranging from single storey to multiple story buildings. The wall panels can be planned to droop inwards when damaged, thus minimizing the risk of collapse. What Is Tilt Up Construction In this technique, concrete components are created on a concrete block placed normally…
While the least important structurally, sometimes the most important step in finishing a building construction project is the outer skin. These coverings, known as cloaks, claddings, and/or facades, can be a welcome sight when selected and applied correctly, or a dangerous eyesore otherwise. Beautiful Skin, Not Too Deep An important finishing step in building construction…
Recycling is the processing of used materials into new products to avoid waste of valuable materials. The utilization of new raw materials, energy consumption, air pollution by incinerators, and water pollution by landfills is reduced. Recycling is a crucial constituent of current waste management. What Is Construction Waste Recycling? Construction waste recycling is the process…
Crane accidents can be caused by mechanical failures or human failures in the operations of the cranes. Even the mechanical failures can be a result of improper supervision or maintenance and all point to lack of training and required attention to crane operations by field managers. The Need for Cranes and the Risks Involved Cranes…
Though construction sites are a great place to work, construction workers face several hazards during their day-to-day work like equipment danger and accidents. Basic Construction Equipment Safety Standards & Major Construction Hazards According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), some of the major hazards associated with construction equipments/sites are: ○ Falls: This is the major…
Lacquer is a colored coating that is frequently used to produce a shiny wood appearance. Lacquer types are nitrocellulose, and less often cellulose, which is expensive and produces an appearance that is not very attractive. Lacquer will be durable if suitable measures are implemented. Basics Of Lacquer In a broad sense, lacquer implies a colored and a clear varnish that is…
The slipform technique of construction allows for the continuous pouring of concrete into walls of a structure and only stops when the full required height of the structure has been reached. Development of the Slipform Technique Cement, and concrete by its association with it, has an initial setting time of just about thirty minutes, after which the cement and…
Extensive research and development works have been taken place at various research centres to use local materials, waste materials and prefabricated structural components to reduce the cost of construction. Some of the improved cost effective technology are listed below: 1. Foundation: Under reamed piles for foundations have been developed for housing in black cotton soil area….