Practical Guide

Ceiling leaks occur when the building space above the ceiling is inundated with water or moisture, finally penetrating the ceiling. Leaks are observed as discoloration or dripping water through the

Corrosion control of steel reinforcement is necessary to prevent damage and failure of concrete structures. Methods of rebar corrosion control is discussed.

A manhole or an inspection chamber is an underground unit constructed to provide access to the utilities like a sewer system, drainage system, etc. Hence, with the help of a manhole, underground ut

Pool tiles are special tiles designed and manufactured to meet the durability, aesthetic, and maintenance requirements of wet outdoor environments. They not only improve the beauty of the pool but

An indoor structure built using bricks, stone and metal designed to hold or contain fire in it is known as Fireplace. The main purpose of constructing a fireplace is to keep a house warm and create

Concrete curling is a defect observed in concrete slab structures. Curling is the bending of slab edges either upwards or downwards. Curling of concrete slabs is mainly caused due to the temperatur

Scope of work (SOW) is defined as a general statement of construction work either prepared by the client or the consultants. The range of work is performed based on a particular contract and is inc

There is much to consider and plan regarding home renovations, including setting a budget and identifying where to allocate funds. Fortunately, there are several ways of laying out an effective bud

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), developed by the U.S Green Building Council in 1998, is a certification system for rating buildings that are constructed with environmentally f

The maturity concept uses the time/temperature history of concrete to develop a maturity-strength curve that is specific to a mix. The curve thus generated helps estimate the in-place early-age com