Construction is one of the largest sectors that provide employment to millions to both manual and non-manual categories starting with helpers to construction managers. Millions of man-hours are required to complete a large scale project. The largest job I worked ...
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What are Construction Site Layout Considerations? [PDF]
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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 ...
Activities in the Construction of Concrete Foundation
Construction of concrete foundation is divided into number of work activities with specific objectives and completion time for each activity is defined. For example, marking foundation layout, excavations, base preparation including leveling and lean concrete placement, formwork and then steel ...
10 Tips to Help You Bid Smartly and Win Construction Projects
Acquisition of projects in the construction sector is generally done through the process of bidding. It requires a shrewd mind and years of experience to hone your bidding skills and prepare precise estimates to win a project. Your bid should ...
Civil Construction Project Technical Specification and its Contents
What is Technical Specification of a Civil Construction Project? Technical specifications are written requirements and instruction which is used with construction drawings to complete heavy civil construction projects. So, information provided in technical specifications and construction drawings are different. If ...
What are Causes of Schedule Delays in Construction Projects?
There are various factors that lead to schedule delay in construction project. Factors might be different from one project to another one. In this article, the most important and common causes of delays in schedule construction will be discussed. Causes ...
Site Factors Affecting Construction Cost of Heavy Civil Projects
There are several site factors that lead to increase construction of heavy civil projects. These factors are not the same from one project to another one. Site Factors Affecting Construction Cost of Heavy Civil Projects Site factors that increase the ...
Types of Documents for Heavy Civil Construction Projects
Types of design and construction documents for heavy civil projects such as engineering design documents, bid documents, construction documents are discussed. Types of Documents for Heavy Civil Construction Projects Engineering Design Documents Generally, engineering design documents are divided into two ...