The cost of construction of a undertaking is the main concern for most clients. Frequently, they ask about the cost of the undertaking and whether construction work can be executed at a lesser price or not. This question can be answered by several interlinked factors that control the entire cost of a building undertaking. They […]

Drones are one of the cutting-edge technologies of the modern world. Every industry has started incorporating the use of drones and is benefiting from this technological breakthrough. The construct

Pumpable concrete is a type of concrete transferred to a considerable height through pipes and used when a substantial amount of concrete is needed to be placed. The pumpability of concrete is influenced by several factors like cementitious materials, aggregate characteristics, admixtures, and batching and mixing of concrete constituents. Various cementitious materials such as fly

Facade retention is a approach of construction rehabilitation to bring changes to interior of the construction framework. Advantages of facade retention in construction construction is discussed. Lack of open sites to bring new buildings in the town and the cities as a part of development are often aggravated. It is hence found necessary for the

This building approach has become increasingly popular in the past decade for various reasons, and it is essential to understand its benefits and challenges. In today’s world, modular building provides a great opportunity for developers and builders to expand their projects with greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness. In this article, we will explore the advantages and

Groundwater causes extreme geotechnical problems in excavations such as sand running for most of construction projects such as tunneling. So, issues caused by ground water would increase construction budget and extend construction time unless the ground water is properly controlled which is the root cause of the problems. There are two major methods for controlling

Excavation monitoring system is used to provide safety during excavations for building works. Objectives and types of monitoring systems are discussed. Past excavations were carried out based on conservative design concepts and by using shallower excavation depths. This have resulted in construction calamities, even though they are fewer in number. But recent years have undergone

In the procedure for the estimation of brickwork in masonry building, two approaches – Centre-line, and Long and Short-wall methods – are used. While in the case of centre-line approach (in straight forward cases), the total length dimension remains unchanged with the width and height of the masonry courses (in footings, plinth, and superstructure) varying

Hard costs in building cost estimation are the costs of physical building elements like foundations, superstructure, interior finishes, laborers, equipment, etc. They are the tangible costs in a building project that are relatively easy to estimate. Hard costs in construction are quantified by an experienced estimator. These costs account for around 70 percent of the

Plan cost administration is a system for handling the costs of a project throughout its lifecycle. With the help of a cost administration plan, standard procedures, policies, and documents can be put in place. This makes planning, managing, and controlling project costs more efficient. In addition to a standard procedure, plan cost management identifies an