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FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Proper roof ventilation is essential to maintain the integrity of your home. Roof vents not only help to improve air circulation but can also reduce energy costs and prolong the life of your roof. In this article, we’ll discuss the different types of roof vents, their benefits, and the tools and steps needed to install […] The post Roof Vents: What You Need To Know appeared first on The Constructor.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

A vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arch that is built under and above a roof, beneath and above a wall in architectural or construction terms. Vaulted ceilings will offer your property an unparalleled appearance that will capture attention and give your area that “wow factor.” Vaulted ceilings are also known as high ceilings, elevated ceilings, […].

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NOVEMBER 5, 2022

A gate or gateway is a point of entry to or from a space enclosed by walls. It helps manage the entry and exit from a property by installing security fences and movable barriers. Security is the primary aspect of having an entrance gate to help prevent intruders from breaking into your house. Additional advantages […]. The post 6 Types of Gates Based on their Functions appeared first on The Constructor.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

China has achieved yet another architectural feat by unveiling one of the world’s most twisted towers called the ‘Dance of Light.’ Located in the Xingfu Plaza in the Jiangbei district of Chongqing (a megacity in the interior of western China) and designed by the architectural firm Aedas, the 180-meter skyscraper has a “twisting angle” of […].

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

As per ACI 116R-00, “No-slump concrete is a freshly mixed concrete that exhibits a slump of less than 25 mm”. Constituent materials of this type of concrete are similar to that of conventional concrete with the only difference being that no-slump concrete contains a greater quantity of aggregate. The mix design of no-slump concrete should […].

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Thermobimetal is a laminate of two different metals with different temperature coefficients used for buildings facades or shading systems. It is a composite metal that warps during temperature differences, displaying self-shading and self-ventilating properties. Thermobimetal is a smart material originally used as an automatic shading system to create breathable buildings.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

A bollard is a vertical post that is installed to stop the vehicle from entering a non-permitted area. It is used for multiple purposes in the parking lot. You can use the removable bollards and utilize the space for various purposes. It makes the place convertible according to your needs and specifications. The bollards help […]. The post How Bollards Can Provide Protection From Unwanted Vehicle Attack?

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JULY 30, 2022

The cost of construction materials is continually soaring and has reached a record 40-year high, as per the annual growth of the BCIS Material Cost Index. The combination of logistical problems and increased global demand in the construction industry has resulted in huge shortages and delays, leading to increased materials prices. Inadequate number of containers […].

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JULY 30, 2022

Saudi Arabia has unveiled the images of yet another mega project called the “Mirror Line” in the city of Neom. The structure involves the construction of two parallel, mirrored buildings with a height of 500 meters running across 75 miles. At this height, the skyscraper will stand taller than the Empire State Building. According to […].

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JUNE 18, 2022

Snagging in construction is a process carried out before practical completion of a project, i.e. when it is considered complete and ready for.

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JUNE 16, 2022

Hard costs in construction cost estimation are the costs of physical construction elements like foundations, superstructure, interior finishes,

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APRIL 28, 2022

The damage to a building due to water/moisture is a signi?cant factor that either shortens its useful life or necessitates costly repairs. The.

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APRIL 28, 2022

Glulam is glued laminated timber formed by stacking a number of timber boards or wood lams and bonding them together using a durable and.

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MARCH 7, 2022

Green building rating or green certification are systems used to assess and recognize buildings that meet the green requirements and standards. These.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Glass in architecture and construction has acquired a reputation of being one of the most durable building materials. However, based on the severity.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

The application of primer before painting gives a polished and professional look to the material. In addition, it helps to seal the porous surface.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Alligator cracking is an interlaced cracking pattern observed on the asphalt pavement surface due to repeated traffic loading. Alligator cracks cause.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The flow of a liquid through a passage under atmospheric pressure is called an open channel flow. Chezy’s and Manning’s equations are two important.

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AUGUST 8, 2021

Patching is the process of filling potholes or deteriorated parts of asphalt pavements. Potholes and other pavement disintegration should be repaired.

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AUGUST 8, 2021

Traffic diversions are provided for a safe and efficient movement of traffic through or around the work zones while protecting the workers and.

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AUGUST 8, 2021

A rain gutter is a simple arrangement used in a building’s water discharge system. It is also called gutter or guttering, a trough or channel that.

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AUGUST 7, 2021

Construction for Arizona’s first “living building,” called the Sonoran Studio, is underway near the Indian School Road in Phoenix. The Sonoran Studio.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Climate change is a prevalent problem across the globe. Yet, we subconsciously associate this issue restricted to affecting only the polar.

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APRIL 25, 2021

A wastewater treatment plant treats sewage water from various sources and makes it reusable. It comprises several processes that address specific.

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APRIL 25, 2021

A solar roadway is a street surface that produces electricity. It consists of a glass layer, an electronic layer, and a base plate layer. The.

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APRIL 25, 2021

Valves are mechanical devices used to control, direct, and regulate the flow of water by opening, closing, or partially obstructing the flow. They.

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APRIL 25, 2021

What is polymer concrete? The post What is polymer concrete? appeared first on The Constructor.

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APRIL 25, 2021

What is the Rockwell hardness of mild steel and aluminum? The post What is the Rockwell hardness of mild steel and aluminum? appeared first on The.

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APRIL 25, 2021

What is the application of grillage foundation? The post What is the application of grillage foundation? appeared first on The Constructor.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Stoneware pipes are generally preferred over other types of pipes for sewer and drain works as they are much more effective where acid effluents or.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Construction is perhaps the most critical stage in the life cycle of structures, mainly because of the danger of failure and the high chances of.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

Crosshole Sonic Logging (CSL) is one of the most accurate pile integrity tests to determine the integrity of deep foundation elements. CSL sends.

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JANUARY 4, 2021

The Love Canal in the US was named after William T. Love, who in the mid-1890s imagined a waterway linking Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. He trusted.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Lap length or overlapping length is the length at which two bars of a column are spliced or overlapped in order to maintain the continuity of the.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Lakhta Center tower is a 462.7 m-tall, 87-story building in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

We, the constructors, build the world. We all have been in a position where our construction sites become everything to us. The attachment between a.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Climbing formwork is a special type of formwork that rises along with the progress of vertical concrete construction. It can move on its own by using.

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