Precast concrete construction offers several key features such as dimensional accuracy, better finishes, and faster erection, which is absent when other concrete construction methods are considered. The design of precast structures involves: The design of precast members for all the possible loads during various stages, storage to jointing, and possible loads in the building lifecycle. […]
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Concreters primarily have to mix, pour, and finish concrete. They pour concrete bases for floors, footpaths, bridges, and other elements. But they also make sure that the structures are robust and durable. Individual prerequisites for a concreter Able to adapt to the actual requests of the work Able to lift hefty items Enjoy functional and […]
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Land surveying is an exciting and rewarding profession. However, the land surveyor needs to obtain a land surveying license to undertake this job in the state of Virginia. The Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA Board) is responsible for granting licenses in Virginia according to the state […]
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Cold weather concreting is a critical construction activity that requires excellent planning and preparation. This is because even the slightest mistake can affect concrete elements’ strength, durability, and serviceability. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the common mistakes made in cold weather concreting and the suitable measures for avoiding them. Pouring concrete on the frozen […]
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Technology company, EConcrete, is carrying out the installation of “marine mattresses” made up of concrete blocks at a shoreline in New Jersey, US. The company has collaborated with the Seaview at Shark River Island Homeowners’ Association, American Littoral Society and Neptune Township for the project. The project will involve the installation of 42 blocks that have […]
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Brick on-edge flooring is developed based on the concept that bricks laid on edge give a better performance than when laid flat. The burnt clay bricks, as a flooring material, have good wearing quality and facilitate quick installation due to which they are preferred for heavy-duty floors subject to rough use and high wear. Ordinary […]
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A retractable roof structure is a type of structure in which a part or the entire portion of the roof can be moved or retracted to use the facility in its open or closed state. This unique roof system is also known as operable roofs or operable skylights, or retractable skylights. It is considered a […]
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The Hilda L Solis Care First Village is a housing complex in Los Angeles made of shipping containers for people experiencing homelessness. The 6400-square feet housing project is located on a 4.2-acre site in Downtown Los Angeles and was developed at a cost of $57 million. The housing complex was created by American firms NAC […]
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A rain gutter is a simple arrangement used in a building’s water discharge system. It is also called gutter or guttering, a trough or channel that runs along the perimeter of the roof, collects the rainwater runoff from the roof, and discharges it. The rainwater discharged using a rain gutter system is conveyed to a […]
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Traffic diversions are provided for a safe and efficient movement of traffic through or around the work zones while protecting the workers and equipment deployed for road construction. In addition, they provide continuity to the movement of motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic, transit operations, and access to properties and utilities. The diversion of traffic […]
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Patching is the process of filling potholes or deteriorated parts of asphalt pavements. Potholes and other pavement disintegration should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent additional degradation and costly pavement repairs. The repair of bituminous road includes the following works: Removal of all deteriorated material of the pavement courses until the root cause […]
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Construction for Arizona’s first “living building,” called the Sonoran Studio, is underway near the Indian School Road in Phoenix. The Sonoran Studio will function as an office for the building’s architecture and design firm, Architectural Resource Team, and will be situated adjacent to its existing office. The firm has been working on the project for […]
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Nowadays, if a building does not have stand-out features in its design, it will not sell at a good price. This makes it important for the building contractors to design and construct commercial buildings in a unique way that makes them more appealing. In this age of competition, everyone is trying to put themselves ahead […]
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Spalling of concrete is a breakaway of the concrete surface, extending to the top layers of reinforcing steel. It leaves the concrete surface patchy and pitted while exposing aggregate underneath. As soon as spalling is spotted, it should be repaired; otherwise, it may impact the integrity of the concrete element and affect the ultimate capacity […]
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Everyone likes to renovate their homes once in a while. This is primarily because of rusty walls or water leakages from roofs and floor cracks. Technology is developing day by day, and the construction industry has been doing an excellent job by wholeheartedly adopting it. Nowadays, you can design your home through virtual home renovation […]
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Possible freezing of freshly placed concrete in cold weather conditions is a primary concern for contractors and engineers. This is because freezing can cause immediate and permanent damage, and the subsequent curing may not help gain the desired concrete strength. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the detrimental effects of concrete freezing and how to […]
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Highways England aims to start its net-zero road enhancement scheme by 2025 in order to reduce the carbon year-on-year and deliver net-zero road maintenance and construction by 2040. The scheme plans to replace all street lighting with LED alternatives within six years and wants the contractors to switch all construction plants and compounds to zero […]
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When termites form a colony and build their nests or mounds in a building, the structure becomes termite-infested. Termite infestation can affect a building’s structural stability, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Before choosing the termite treatment techniques for the affected building, it is necessary to identify the type of termite infestation. Identification of the […]
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Electricity is a crucial resource when it comes to construction work. A construction site sees many big pieces of equipment like excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, and so on, which run on diesel or petrol for power. But beyond that, there are many smaller pieces of equipment that need an electrical supply. That being said, one […]
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