A wing wall is a structural member located at the end of a bridge structure. When it is constructed integrally with the abutment, it is termed as cantilever wing wall and when separated from the abutment with expansion or construction ...
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Vibration Risks in Construction
Vibrations due to construction activities can pose significant risks at construction sites. Vibrations can cause health and safety hazards for workers on site, damage to equipment, and impact workmanship or product quality. Understanding these risks is crucial for business owners ...
Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes with Construction Software
As a construction project manager, your primary task is to oversee the scope, budget, and timeline. Making a mistake with your construction budget could result in your project being abandoned midway. To avoid such occurrences, you must adhere to the ...
10 Most Exciting Innovations Happening in the Construction Industry
For those paying close attention to the construction industry, 2021 has been a major year for innovation. In this article, we wrap up the biggest innovations disrupting the construction industry, giving us an idea of the trends we could see ...
What is the Cost of Asphalt Driveway Construction?
Asphalt is a common material used for driveway and pavement construction. Asphalt driveways are more durable and less expensive compared to concrete driveways. The cost of constructing an asphalt driveway varies with the region and the project specifications. This article ...
What are Demountable Walls?
Demountable walls are architectural walls that can be unmounted or reinstalled into any layout and location. These are full-height wall panels used for modular work spaces. Demountable walls are available in different designs, profiles, and finishes in the market. This ...
China Opens its Longest Underwater Highway Tunnel
China opened its longest underwater highway tunnel for the public on Dec 30, 2021, after four years of construction, which started in January 2018. The Taihu Tunnel stretches under Lake Taihu (the third-largest freshwater lake of China) in Jiangsu province, ...
How to Improve Warehouse Operations and Efficiency
With the cost of labor increasing across many markets, and recovery from the pandemic at the center of our focus, it’s essential to consider how to improve upon your warehouse operations and efficiencies. Gaining more productivity per hour of labor ...
How to Choose a Power Generator for Construction Sites?
Are you a construction contractor in need of a power source to power all your equipment? Are you undertaking an interior renovation, but are unable to connect to electric power? It would be best if you had a portable generator. ...
2022 ASCE Standards for Tornado-Resistant Buildings
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has launched the first-ever design criteria for tornado-resistant buildings in their revised code ASCE/SEI 7-22, “Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Building and Other Structures.” ASCE is the most widely used standard ...