The sequence of work to be followed in the construction of a building is the at most important procedures of construction. The major...

Different types of defects in concrete structures can be cracking, crazing, blistering, delamination, dusting, curling, efflorescence,...

Different types of drawings is used in construction such as architectural drawings, structural, electrical, plumbing and finishing...

Building plans are the set of drawings which consists of floor plan, site plan, cross sections, elevations, electrical, plumbing and...

Fig 1: Plastering work Plaster is a thin layer of mortar applied over the masonry surface and it acts as a damp-proof coat over the brick...

Four types of cracks developed in reinforced concrete column are diagonal cracks, horizontal cracks, splitting cracks, corrosion cracks....

Concrete floor slab construction process includes erection of formwork, placement of reinforcement, pouring, compacting and finishing...

Different types of plumbing pipes are used in building construction works for various purposes such as water supply, drainage, waste...

Causes of Schedule Delays in Construction Projects 1. Construction site access 2. Differing site conditions 3. Force majeure 4. Adverse...

There are different types of construction contracts and their comparison is presented in this article. A construction contract is an...

Standard Size of Rooms in Residential Building and their Locations Knowledge of standard size of rooms and their location in a...

What is Septic tank? A septic tank can be defined as primary sedimentation tank with large detention time (12 to 36hrs against a period...

Construction of concrete stairs includes steps such as designing, preparing foundation, building formwork, placement of reinforcement...

Formwork (shuttering) in concrete construction is used as a mould for a structure in which fresh concrete is poured only to harden...