According to the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index report, inflation rate in the United States has reached a 40-year high. This will affect all the business sectors, including the construction industry, highlighting the importance of mitigating inflation. Inflation cannot be entirely controlled, but certain measures can be taken to lessen its severity. For instance, accelerate […]
The available methods are evaluation by structural analysis based on known material properties, dimensions and loading, evaluation by analysis and physical load testing, and evaluation by analysis and structural modeling depending on the nature of the structure and the level of information available about the existing condition of the structure. Evaluation by analysis is used
The estimation of construction quantities like earth work, foundation concrete, brickwork in plinth and superstructure etc. can be worked out long wall short wall method and centerline method. Following are the three different methods used for estimating building works: In this approach, the wall along the length of room is considered to be long wall
Reliable cost estimates are necessary for all projects. Without a cost estimate, it would be impossible to prepare a business plan, establish detailed budgets, predict resource requirement or control project costs. In the procedure of cost estimation, the Project Cost Engineer uses either one or the combination of the following tools and technique: Expertise must
There are different types of construction cost estimation done by owner, contractor and engineer. They all have their own purpose to know in advance the expected cost of the project in varying degr
Movements in masonry buildings are deformations caused to it due to various reasons. Types and causes of such movements in masonry buildings is discussed. There are different factors for example, temperature variations and changes in moisture content, that lead to generate or create deformations in masonry structures. These movements must be considered to prevent their
New Engineering Contract is a contracting system developed to effectively manage a project from the inception to the final phase of the construction project. These contracts are described and written in simple English and designed in a structure that is easily understandable. Conventional contracts had several setbacks that led to an upturn in conflicts of
As nanotechnology is a science that controls the dimensions in the transition zone at the atomic level, the products developed from this method gain extraordinary functionalities. The application of nanotechnology in various building products and substances showed tremendous progress in the construction industry. The main focus now is to study how these functions can contribute
Pipe jacking and utility tunneling methods are types of trenchless construction methods, which involves the requirement of laborers to enter the bore hole. Following are the types of trenchless construction approaches as shown in figure-1. Fig.1: Trenchless building Methods We will discuss pipe jacking and utility tunneling approaches in this article. The driving takes place
Program Evaluation and Review approach (PERT) is a undertaking network analysis approach used to plan and control large building undertakings. PERT focuses on the relationship between the time each activity takes, the costs for each activity and the resulting time and cost for the expected completion of the entire construction undertaking. This helps in understanding
