The ceiling cover is fixed onto the ceiling to give decorative appearances, conceal projections(such as beams occurring underneath floor slab), provide a false ceiling, obtain special acoustic effects, insulation against heat and cold, etc. The ceiling can be covered using different types of materials as listed below- Insulated board Hardboard Plaster of Paris Ceiling & […]
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Handling or management of construction activity is crucial to prevent the occurrence of construction mistakes at sites. Smallest precautionary steps can help save gigantic losses. These construction errors can appear due to poor-quality material, poor workmanship, inadequate monitoring, etc. So, adopting good construction practices is essential to handle the mistakes and reduce damage, avoid extensive […]
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 utilities are inspected, modified, cleaned, and maintained. Fig 1: Cross-Section of Manhole. In this article, we discuss the specification of construction for manhole. […]
Many considerations need to be accounted for while setting the layout of the construction site, for example, considerations for site access, offices and accommodations, storage area, plants, temporary services, fencing, health, and safety. The objective of a site layout is to provide a safe and economical flow of materials and workers. The absence of appropriate […]
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Anti-termite treatment is a chemical procedure carried out for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to provide the building with a chemical barrier against the subterranean or wood-nesting termites before and after construction. In this article, we discuss how to effectively carry out the anti-termite treatment in a building by using chemicals. Site Preparation The […]
With the outbreak of Covid-19 in many countries, there is an increasing and urging demand for isolation facilities and hospitals. When China built two hospitals, both within 9-10 days, everyone wondered if the same could be done in their country- and if yes, then How. Through Prefabrication, rapidly deployable emergency buildings can be built to […]