Saudi Arabia has unveiled the images of yet another mega project called the “Mirror Line” in the city of Neom. The structure involves the construction of two parallel, mirrored buildings with a height of 500 meters running across 75 miles. At this height, the skyscraper will stand taller than the Empire State Building. According to […]
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The cost of construction materials is continually soaring and has reached a record 40-year high, as per the annual growth of the BCIS Material Cost Index. The combination of logistical problems and increased global demand in the construction industry has resulted in huge shortages and delays, leading to increased materials prices. Inadequate number of containers […]
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Oxicrete is an acid system applied to cement surfaces like dam structures, polymer-modified screeds, and mortars to oxidize them and provide a stone-like or rusty iron appearance. The thickness of the coating ranges from 3-6 mm and provides a smooth matte finish. Oxicrete is an ideal option to transform old concrete surfaces. Also, it is […]
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Mycelium is a natural fungi material that has been explored as a potential construction material in recent years. It is a fast-growing matrix that has the capability to act as a natural glue. Mycelium composites have been promoted in response to the need for alternate construction materials with less environmental footprint. It is experiencing an […]
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A sound and good quality building material is essential for constructing structures with satisfactory strength, durability, serviceability, aesthetics, etc. It can also affect the project and maintenance costs to a large extent. Therefore, the selection of materials should be carried out carefully to fulfill the objectives of the design and specification documents. A wide range […]
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Ferrock is an environmentally friendly construction material used as a cement substitute. It is produced mainly from recycled materials such as waste steel dust and silica from ground-up glass. The steel dust reacts with carbon dioxide to produce iron carbonate, which becomes ferrock after solidification. The hardening process occurs when the mixture of steel dust […]
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The cost of construction of a project is the primary concern for most clients. Frequently, they ask about the cost of the project 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 construction project. They […]
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Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is an engineered wood product manufactured by stacking and gluing kiln-dried lumber in perpendicular layers. CLT is quite popular in Europe and stands out for its strength, appearance, versatility, and sustainability. CLT is nowadays seeing applications in the construction industry as it is a lightweight material, and builders find it to be an […]
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The U-value of a building component measures the energy (heat) lost through a square meter of the material for every degree difference in temperature between the inside and the outside environment. Technically, U-value measures the thermal transmittance of material in W/m²·K (Watts-per-meter-square-kelvin). The U-value of a building component represents how effectively it behaves as an […]
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Carbon concrete is a sustainable construction material produced from concrete and carbon fibers or bars. The carbon is incorporated into the concrete through mesh-like textile mats placed between its layers or as randomly or uniformly dispersed fibers throughout the concrete. Carbon fiber improves the tensile strength of concrete to a great extent. Carbon bars can […]
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Ashcrete is an environmentally friendly material that is considered a substitute for traditional concrete. The invention of ashcrete is the result of efforts toward the production of sustainable construction materials. Not only does ashcrete reduce carbon emissions, but it also utilizes fly ash, which is a by-product of coal combustion that was previously disposed of […]
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Timbercrete is an environmentally friendly construction material, produced from a mixture of sawdust and concrete. It reuses waste products and replaces some energy-intensive components of conventional concrete. So far, timbercrete has been used to produce bricks, blocks, panels, and pavers, and can be pressed to create a great array of sizes, colors, shapes, and textures. […]
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Construction tolerances are allowed variations in a designated dimension of cast-in-place reinforced concrete elements. They are necessary means of controlling vertical element plumb, size, length, and location of various cast-in-place concrete elements in a building. This is because structures are not constructed exactly plumb, level, and straight and such perfection is unnecessary. Nonetheless, tolerances should […]
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According to the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index report, inflation rate in the United States has reached a 40-year high. This will affect all the business sectors, including the construction industry, highlighting the importance of mitigating inflation. Inflation cannot be entirely controlled, but certain measures can be taken to lessen its severity. For instance, accelerate […]
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Connected construction is a working system where construction job sites, machines, and workers are connected using several technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and safety. In a connected construction environment, technology facilitates communication and ensures that the project teams have the right information at the right time, leading to better project outcomes. A connected network never […]
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Inflation is a major challenge for the construction industry as it leads to an increase in the prices of building materials, hiring rates of machinery, consultation fees, and other inputs to construction projects. As a result, it may delay project completion, increase construction costs, and reduce profit margin. Inflation is not the only obstacle that […]
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Issue for construction (IFC) drawing is a 2D drawing issued by the architects or consultants to the construction contractor during the final stage of the design process. It describes generalized details of construction based on which a contractor can bid the estimated amount in terms of price, labor, material, equipment, etc., to complete the work. […]
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Insulation for steel buildings is essential to maintain the indoor temperature and prevent corrosion (due to mold formation). Different insulation materials are available exclusively for steel buildings that provide long-term structural integrity and increased lifespan. This article discusses the purpose and types of insulation for steel buildings. Purpose of Insulating a Steel Building Insulation installed […]
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