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 ...
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What are Floodwalls?
Floodwalls are flood-control concrete structures designed to block water from rising and seeping into buildings and other structures. These flood barriers help to contain water from lakes, rivers, or other waterways if they rise to abnormal levels. Floodwalls are usually ...
Flood Damage-Resistant Building Materials
Building materials that can withstand direct or prolonged contact with flood water for at least a period of 72 hours without significant damage are considered flood damage-resistant building materials. Common flood damage-resistant materials are concrete, ceramic tile, pressure-treated and marine-treated ...
What is Architrave in Building Construction?
Architrave in classical architecture is the bottom part of a specific type of lintel called the entablature. It directly lies on the top of the vertical columns in a post-and-lintel structure and forms the bottom third part of an entablature. ...
Latent and Patent Defects in Construction Projects
Construction defects are caused as a result of various deficiencies such as poor building materials and workmanship or faulty design. They can be categorized into patent or latent defects. Patent (visible) defects are defects that can be discovered by reasonable ...
What are Isolation Joints in Concrete Structures?
An isolation joint in concrete structures is a type of separation provided to isolate a given structural member (slab) from the adjacent sections of the concrete structure to allow relative movement in three directions. For example, a concrete slab isolated ...
What are Perforated Pipes?
Perforated pipes are pipes with a series of small holes or slots that allow water to enter or exit from them easily. They are mainly installed as a part of underground drainage systems and for outdoor uses to facilitate easy ...
Types of Sewer Pipes
Sewer pipes are the sewer lines that transport all the wastewater produced inside a house to the sewer mains constructed underneath the street. Different types of sewer pipes have been used for ages. Hence, a proper understanding of the different ...