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An estimate for any construction work may be defined as the process of calculating the quantities and costs of the various items required in connection with the work. Before the start of any work for its execution, the owner ...
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What are the Different Types Of Excavators? [PDF]
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In any construction project, be it commercial, residential, or industrial, excavation is a very crucial activity. A sound concrete foundation requires proper excavation, and proper excavation comes with the application of the right excavator. The choice of excavators, therefore, is ...
What is the Contract Labour Act? [PDF]
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The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, was brought about to regulate employment, prevent exploitation, and improve working conditions for contract labour in India. Contract Labour Workers hired by or through a mediator to work for an establishment ...
How to Pour Concrete for Pile Foundation? [PDF]
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As pile foundations carry a lot of load, they must be installed with utmost care. The selection of suitable equipment and the process employed for concrete pouring may vary based on the pile size and location of the structure. ...
Can Blockchain Revolutionize the Construction Sector? [PDF]
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The construction industry has generally tended to resist digital transformation that other industrial and business sectors have witnessed in recent years, and the adoption of Blockchain technology can potentially address several problems and bring out a slew of benefits ...
What is Activity-Based Costing (ABC)? [PDF]
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Activity-based costing or ABC is a costing approach for optimizing cost and time. Besides measuring the performance of an activity, this cost accounting technique helps to identify all the costs related to every unique activity. The activity can be ...
How to Prepare Scope of Work for Construction Projects? [PDF]
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Scope of work (SOW) is defined as a general statement of construction work either prepared by the client or the consultants. The range of work is performed based on a particular contract and is included in the tender documents ...
How to Plan a Construction Project using Work Breakdown Structure? [PDF]
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool for simplifying the complexity of a particular task of a project. The task is broken down into smaller components that cannot be divided further. This deliverable-oriented structure makes an activity manageable and ...