Unit cost approach of estimation in construction undertakings starts with dividing a undertaking into various components or elements for the purpose of cost estimation. The cost of each of the undertaking’s components or elements are assessed and their cost estimation is calculated. Sum of costs of each undertaking elements gives the total construction cost of […]
Construction project planning is the initial and most important phase of project management. Planning comprises defining objectives of the project, sequence of works, construction methods, planning
A construction project involves several contractors and service providers, which results in inevitable complexities throughout the project. With that many elements and variables coming together, it
The Swiss government was exploring ways to lay a railway line through the Alps for a long time. The idea was materialized in the year 1995 with the plan to construct the New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA), a high-speed railway link that connected southern europe with northern europe. The tunnel consists of two
Artificial Island is an artificially man-made structure that has not formed naturally. Construction methods, loads, design and advantages of artificial island is discussed.
Gantt chart offers a simple visualization of the project’s tasks associated with a building project. It is one of the simplest instruments used for building project scheduling . Each job or activity is represented by a bar that defines the start, end, and duration of the task. Gantt charts schedule and plan projects of all
The following are the words commonly used by Architects in their works and drawings. Understanding of these words is essential for construction professionals. Architecture Dictionary ABATEMENT The
Architects in construction plays an important role and they are responsible for visual appearance of the buildings and structures before final structural design.
We have learnt what is project management . There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects effectively on standard, time and costs. Defining and organizing the undertaking: Defining undertaking is the first step in the undertaking management procedure. 1. In this procedure you identify the business need for and objectives
Approximate estimate, also known as preliminary or rough estimate, helps to find out the approximate cost of a project in a very short time. Moreover, it enables the concerned authority to consider
