What is a construction element? A construction element is a part of a building or structure. It can be a load-bearing element, such as a beam or column, or a non-load-bearing element, such as a wall or floor. There are ...
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What is a Dilapidation Report in Construction?
A dilapidation report is the result of a survey conducted to identify and record the condition of a property at a given point in time. The report is prepared before and after construction work to ascertain the asset’s condition. This ...
What is Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) in Construction?
Fire resistance is defined as the ability of a passive fire protection system or material to withstand a standard fire resistance test. On the other hand, fire resistance rating (FRR)Â is the time in minutes or hours for which the construction ...
All You Need to Know About Top-Down Construction
Buildings with underground structures are often constructed using the bottom-up approach, where sub-structure and super-structure levels are built one after the other, beginning from the building’s foundation and moving towards the top. Although this traditional approach, known as the bottom-up ...
Construction Claim: Types, Causes, and Preventive Measures
A construction claim is the assertion of a right that requires either more time or/and payment by either party of the contract (often the contractor) for compensation of the losses brought on by the other party’s failure to uphold their ...
How to Manage Construction Backlogs?
A backlog in construction is categorized as prioritized work that needs to be completed or that has not started yet. The future projects a company has won bids for also come under the backlog category. Construction backlog is an indicator ...
5 Key Financial Ratios Used in Construction Business
Financial ratios are key parameters that help in understanding the financial health of a construction business clearly and effortlessly. They are a lifesaver when it is hard to determine the financial status of the company from a set of standard ...
Factors Affecting Construction Cost of a Project
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 ...