There are three types of tendering approaches in construction – by open tendering, selective tendering, or by negotiation . Tendering approaches are selected based on requirements of construction contracts. Under open tendering the employer advertises his proposed undertaking, and permits as many contractors as are interested to apply for tender documents. Sometimes he calls for […]
Construction project development requires successful planning, organization and controlling of work activities. Conceptual phase, Proposal phase, Project design phase, Procurement of construction
Any construction project consists of direct and indirect costs which forms the total costs and expenses resulting from the use of principal components for implementing construction projects. Differ
In the era of this economic slowdown, unemployment, and national lockdown, when the whole world is continually working day and night for saving their citizens from the wrath of pandemic COVID-19, w
Road or rail line projects involves construction of culverts and minor bridges. Siting considerations and investigation of catchment area for construction of culverts and minor bridges is discussed
Ferrocement is a versatile form of reinforced concrete and has wire meshes uniformly distributed throughout the cross-section and cement mortar. It possesses unique qualities of strength and servic
Construction Materials management can be defined as “the function responsible for the coordination of planning, sourcing, purchasing, moving, storing and controlling materials in an optimum m
Construction management software helps to manage and execute construction project activities easily and effectively. Comparisons, features and benefits of these software are discussed.
When remodeling a kitchen or building new cabinets, the gap between a 2D floor plan and the real three-dimensional space can be surprisingly large. Drawings and elevation views provide dimensions, but they cannot convey how cabinet depths, counter heights, and aisle widths will feel when you stand in the room. One of the most effective
What Are Insulated Concrete Forms and How Do They Work When it comes to building a durable, energy-efficient foundation, few systems rival the performance of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). An ICF wall system consists of hollow, interlocking foam blocks made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) or extruded polystyrene (XPS). These blocks serve as both the forming
