Research: Constructing Housing Foundations on Peat Soil
The Constructor
JUNE 29, 2021
A Scottish research group seeks to develop ways of laying housing foundations on peatlands in an eco-friendly way. The initiative may pave the path.
Engaging craft workers: The foundation of a safer and stronger construction industry
Construction Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
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Barratt to demolish 36 new homes with faulty foundations
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 9, 2023
Housing giant Barratt is set to demolish 36 new homes on an estate in Cambridge after finding faults in the foundations. Local paper the Cambridge Independent first revealed the problems on the Darwin Green site where Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire is building a new community of nearly 1,600 homes.
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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Insufficient width of foundation Settlement of foundation occurs due to insufficient distribution of load.
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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS
The Constructor
AUGUST 16, 2012
Sun, 30 Sep 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally.
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How To Set Out Your Building Foundation – Profiles
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 14, 2018
The Design: In order to set out the foundation of any Pompeii over, the design should be arranged on paper. The Plans: Excavating Your Foundations: After getting the plans organized and a position in the property for Pompeii oven, then dig out the base. Then, it is required to make a proper plant and follow it.
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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.
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Steel Pile Foundations
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 28, 2020
The empty little relocation piles utilize steel pipes when steel pile foundation is recommended. I-segment or wide rib piles can likewise be utilized as pile foundation. On account of precast or completely performed piles, there are two groupings, for example, empty little removal piles and solid piles.
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Minimum Foundation Depth for Houses
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 13, 2020
The foundation of a house is what holds the structure up, carries its entire weight. When you try to design a new building, you must consider how deep the foundation should be in order to properly support the building. This is called the foundation depth. This changes the effective natural ground surface level.
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Types of Foundations in Construction Industry
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Today, we shall talk about the common sorts of foundations in buildings. Generally, all foundations are divided into 2 categories: shallow and deep. Shallow foundations may be created in depths of as very little as 3 feet, whereas deep foundations may be created at depths of sixty – 200 feet.
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Integrated Project Delivery guide offered by Pankow Foundation
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2018
Funded through a grant from the Charles Pankow Foundation , the document provides answers to questions that project teams have about implementing IPD. Parties who are interested in not just learning about IPD but in actually doing it are hard pressed to find actionable information,” according to a news release from the Pankow Foundation.
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Pier foundation and their types, advantages
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 28, 2020
The pier foundation transfers the load on the pier to the ground via the bearing. Hard soil is also good for pier foundation construction provided they can take the load. Types of Pier Foundation There are two main types of pier foundations , namely: 1. A pile greater than 0.6 meter in diameter becomes a pier.
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The four types of Shallow Foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 11, 2020
Shallow foundation is applied in cases where we can find good load-bearing soil at a rather low depth. The foundation depth must meet the safety requirements of the breakdown. We can use the following four types of shallow foundations: Spread Footing, Combined Footing, Raft Foundation and Ring Foundation.
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Pankow Foundation releases report, tools for embodied carbon impacts
BD+C
MAY 31, 2019
The Charles Pankow Foundation has released a study and tools to calculate embodied carbon impacts on building interior work. The recurring nature of MEP and TI installments are important to consider, especially in the context of the full building lifespan,” according to a Pankow Foundation news release. “The
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Home Building Has Solid Foundation for the Future
Pro Builder
JUNE 24, 2020
Home Building Has Solid Foundation for the Future. Nationally, there is a solid foundation for home building to recover from the recent downturn. For years, home builders have been trailing new family formation, trying to play catch up. cbroderick. Wed, 06/24/2020 - 09:32. a year, notably the fastest rate since the 70s.
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Basic differences among foundation & footing
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 26, 2019
Foundation: It is the portion of a building that is built up underneath the ground level and keeps direct contact with sub-strata. Footing is mainly the segment of foundation of any modern structure. Foundation belongs to a structure that transfers its gravity loads to earth from superstructure. 9 All footings are foundations.
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Benefits of raft foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 7, 2018
Raft foundation stands for a type of foundation developed for the reinforced concrete slab having consistent thickness (150 mm to 300 mm) that expands over the large area particularly whole footprint of the building. Once it is built up, it seems mat of concrete extends over large area, as a result it is also known as mat foundation.
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40 Reasons for collapsing of foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
There are several reasons for collapsing of foundation which range from poor soil condition, structural faults etc. Given below, some of the major causes for collapsing of foundation :- 1. Collapsing of Foundation because of surpassing the bearing strength of soil 2. Collapsing of Foundation because of movement of adjacent soil.
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40 Raft foundation construction details
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 6, 2019
This construction article provides the detail construction methods for raft foundation of a building. The raft foundation is conducted for the multistory buildings or building having heavy loads. The blinding concrete facilitates to arrange a solid and flat surface for the reinforcement of raft foundation.
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Skilled Labor Fund to Educate 1,400 New Skilled Laborers After Grant from The Home Depot Foundation & NAHB
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Skilled Labor Fund to Educate 1,400 New Skilled Laborers After Grant from The Home Depot Foundation & NAHB. Skilled Labor Fund, Home Depot Foundation, National Association of Home Builders, Home Builders Institute. NEWS RELEASE. . About The Home Depot Foundation. cbroderick. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 08:53. Alex Plotts.
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59 Foundation problems & causes of cracks
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 29, 2019
Foundation problems are great concerns for majority of houses. The foundation problems occur due to several reasons like concrete shrinking, settling of soil, construction flaws, irregular soil, ground pressures, water pressure and lots other. When the foundation problem is extreme, the structure will be significantly damaged.
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Some vital factors of building foundation system
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 15, 2019
The foundation stands for a supporting member of the structure. The purpose of the foundation is to deliver all loads from the walls or columns of the building to the Earth. A foundation is the part of the building that touches the ground directly. The foundation of the structure should be secured from the following factors : a.
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Details of Foundation in Construction?
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
A foundation alias ground sill is the low part or sub-structure of an architectural structure that is artificially constructed on the soil to transmit loads from the structure to the ground securely. Foundation of a structure is built up underneath the ground level with the purpose of making the lateral strength of the structure better.
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Corrective measure to check pile foundation failure
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 10, 2019
Pile foundation contains sound bearing strength, good durability and small differential settlement with regards to other foundation types. Pile foundations are normally provided in the following conditions :- 1. Greater loads from the super structure for which shallow foundation may not become inexpensive or feasible.
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What is Caisson Foundation and How is it Used in Construction
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
A Caisson Foundation is basically a watertight box with the top open. Accordingly, this is mainly used to place foundations at river beds. Types of Caisson Foundation : 1. It is built on shore and floated to the foundation location and sunk to the bottom. It is sunk into water to gain access to the bed of the stream.
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Some useful guidelines to develop a building foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 19, 2019
While building up a foundation for a building, adequate knowledge is required with some particular steps to make sure that the footings will retain the weight of the building through rest of time. The purpose of building foundations is to bear the load of the structure as well as disperse the load to the soil in greater cross sectional area.
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Some vital guidelines to build up a raft foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 10, 2019
A raft foundation alias mat foundation refers to a continuous slab that stands on the soil that expands over the whole footprint of the building, thus provides strong support to the building as well as transmits its weight to the ground. A raft foundation is also effective for basements. It minimizes the stress on the soil.
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How to choose pile foundation on the basis of cost versus other foundations for construction project
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Get detailed information on how to choose the pile foundations on the basis of cost vs. other foundations for construction projects and factors which impact the cost of pile foundation. This condition line is formed on the reasonably detailed cost appraisal of the foundation. A cap is needed for Pile foundation.
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Some useful tips for proper foundation design
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 26, 2018
The foundations should remain as shallow as possible, in conformity with climatic effects and strength of the surface soil; specifically in waterlogged ground. Foundation design should be inexpensive & supported with updated technology to curtail piling cost. The structure should be considerably inflexible.
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The news release: Getting it right
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 18, 2015
This worthy article describes how to write an effective news release. You can also use it to check whether your consultants are getting it right on news release preparation.). This Guardian blog posting: How to write an effective press release , discusses one of the foundations of successful media publicity. I use them.
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48 Combined Pad Foundation Design Spreadsheets
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 23, 2018
Combined Pad Foundation Design Spreadsheets comprise of a series of spreadsheets which can be used for stability analysis and structural design of a combined rectangular pad foundation. This spreadsheet is ideal for most cases and facilitates making design rapidly for straight forward situations. •
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Some useful tips for machine foundation design
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 25, 2017
Before starting the detailing work for foundations, the following general needs concerning machine foundations should be fulfilled and the results should be verified. The foundation should have contained the capacity to bear the superimposed loads devoid of producing shear or crushing failure.
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New Housing Development Underway for Eastern Kentucky Flood Victims
Pro Builder
APRIL 14, 2023
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky announced that Western Pocahontas Properties deeded 22 acres in Knott County for the development of the new homes, and coal executive Joe Craft III donated $4 million for the project, the Lexington Herald Leader reports.
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New Housing Development Underway for Eastern KY Flood Victims
Pro Builder
APRIL 14, 2023
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky announced that Western Pocahontas Properties deeded 22 acres in Knott County for the development of the new homes, and coal executive Joe Craft III donated $4 million for the project, the Lexington Herald Leader reports.
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How to resolve issues prior to foundation design
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 13, 2017
To make a perfect foundation design, the following vital points should be taken into consideration:- Make sure that the foundations are maintained as extremely shallow, suitable with atmospheric impacts and strength of the surface soil; specifically in flooded ground. Impact of new foundation loading on existing nearby structures.
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Some useful tips for repairing foundation of a building
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 28, 2018
The house gets damaged in long run and various issues occur in foundation which range from development of cracks, walls caving in, water seeping or water leaking in courtyard, cracks in foundation and irregular floors. A house is mainly based on foundation and if issues arise with foundation, proper care should be taken.
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POLEFDN – A excel based construction program for pole foundation analysis
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
POLEFDN is a MS-excel based spreadsheet program that can be used for making analysis of a pole foundation on the assumption of the application of a inflexible round pier that is supposed free (unrestrained) at the top and exposed to lateral and vertical loads.
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Some practical issue prior to start foundation design
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 15, 2018
In foundation design, there may occur different types of issues associated with construction and costs. The foundations should be retained as shallow as possible, suitable for coping up with climatic effect, and strength of the surface soil; particularly in waterlogged ground. Given below, the details of main issues :- 1.
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USGBC unveils vision for LEED Positive
BD+C
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its LEED Positive vision statement and LEED development roadmap that will “lay the foundation for a future of LEED that is regenerative.”. LEED Positive will encourage development that allows buildings to become a vehicle for environmental restoration and repair, according to a USGBC news release.
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95 PHCC Educational Foundation Congratulates 2023 National Apprentice Contest Winners
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The contests were held October 25th & 26th in Cleveland, Ohio on the tradeshow floor during the PHCC—National Association’s CONNECT 2023 event.
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KeyBank Foundation Donates Funds To Revitalize Cleveland Public Square
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 2, 2014
KeyBank Foundation Donates Funds To Revitalize Cleveland Public Square appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Ohio Online Features Public Private Partnerships Quality Of Life U.S.
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46 Reasons for failure of bearing capacity on foundation
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 19, 2017
Foundation failure occurs due to variation on the load: There exist three types of shear failure, i.e. General, Local and Punching shear failures which happened due to the compactness of soil and depth of footing with regard to its breadth (i.e D/B Ratio).
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40 Resist construction issues at site by making cost-effective foundation design
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
In order to create the design of foundations in a cost-effective manner as well as resolve practical construction issues, some factors should be taken into consideration. Tips to create the design of the foundations in a cost-effective manner and avoid construction issues at job site. Formation of the foundation should be shallow b.
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40 Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Expands In Bowling Green, KY
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake Expands In Bowling Green, KY appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Automotive Daily News Featured Post Incentives Kentucky Online Features U.S.
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