The sequence of work to be followed in the construction of a building is the at most important procedures of construction. The major sequences of construction are marking, excavation, concreting, brick masonry, roof laying, flooring and finishing. In this article ...
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What is Concrete Block Spacer? Their Uses and Construction
Concrete block spacer is plastic or metallic molded installation equipment or tool employed for proper placement of masonry units. The concrete block spacer enables the installation of concrete block wall systems by anyone with a basic skill set. So, the ...
10 Largest Cement Companies in the USA
Cement production in the United States has a substantially large and well-established base with 120.5Mt per year, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS). Cement is produced either from integrated plants or grinding plants, but most of the USA production ...
Methods of Precast Concrete Constructions
Precast concrete construction system has its own characteristics which influence the layout, span length, construction depth, and stability system to a great extent. In precast concrete construction, majority of structural members are manufactured in manufacturing plants away from the construction ...
What is Construction Management?
Construction management is the overall planning, coordination, and control of a construction process from the start to the end. The objectives of project management are to produce a project that meets client requirements on budget and schedule, and at acceptable ...
10 Types of Buildings Based on IBC and UBC
Types of buildings can be classified based on several criteria such as size, function, construction, style, design etc. However, the International Building Code (IBC 2018) and Uniform Building Code (UBC) categorize buildings based on occupancy and use. Criteria from IBC ...
Work Procedure of Plastering on Masonry Surfaces
Plaster is a thin layer of mortar applied over the masonry surface and it acts as a damp-proof coat over the brick masonry work. Plastering also provides a finished surface over the masonry that is firm and smooth hence it ...
Top Free Construction Software
Various free construction software are available in online which increases productivity, efficiency and helps in scheduling and costing of project activities. These list of free software for construction projects is provided in this article. Construction software is the collection of ...