The reduction of waste and loss of construction material begins by specifying a budget to buy machinery needed to manage materials properly at a construction site. The necessary equipment may involve tools to cover and protect fragile materials, strong standing areas for material storage area and site access, pallets to store formworks, scaffold fittings, drainage […]
Records to be maintained at construction sites play crucial role in construction activities. It is a document required to prove any construction activity has taken place at site during billing or any other claims. These records have all the data of various building activities carried out at site. If any additional work has been carried
With the increasing complexities in construction undertakings, the room for errors and miscommunication has considerably increased. The solution to the problems requires the players to shift their inclination towards digitalization by adopting computer-aided design and building information modeling (BIM) software. In the simplest terms, BIM is the integrative process for visually representing a construction project
standard control and safety represent increasingly important concerns for project supervisors. This is because defects or failures in constructed facilities can result in the loss of very large costs. Even with minor defects, re-construction may be required and facility operations impaired. As a result, not only does it lead to increase costs but also delays
Quality checking, handling and installation of sewer sanitary pipes needs utmost care. The evaluation of sanitary sewer pipe quality along with its handling and installation practices are discussed in the following sections. It is needed to employ suitable substance quality and appropriate building practices to construct satisfactory sewer sanitary system. Following points regarding sewer pipes
standard in construction industry can be defined as the attainment of acceptable levels of performance from construction activities. The standard of any product or service is achieved when it conforms to the desired specifications. This performance would be attained when the activity meets or exceeds the requirement of the client or the owner. Achieving quality
Quality assurance of construction substances is the responsibility of the purchase department to assure the quality of purchased substances in consultation with production and engineering department. Proper specifications have to be decided and finally conveyed as part of purchase orders. The technical terms should uniquely be understood by the supplier. The testing and inspection methods/procedures,
Risk administration in construction industry is an important part of the undertaking planning and administration. Various risks associated with construction undertakings such as financial risks, environmental risks, socio-economic and construction related risks are studied and dealt in risk administration. The volatility and capriciousness of the environment in the construction industry was never hidden from anyone.
Swimming pools are constructed with concrete as a material for residential as well as hotels, clubs and schools. The concrete material has proved to be one of the long-life material that is best suited for this construction. The basic requirements for swimming pool construction are: It is necessary to have a pool shell i.e. 1.
A request for quote or a quotation (RFQ) in a construction project is an invitation to contractors for bidding procedure of various activities of project by owner or main contractor. Request for quote can be for construction works, supply of materials or services in a construction project. This can be explained by an example: If
