When it comes to highway construction, there are two distinct types: asphalt roads and concrete roads. While concrete roads have some edges, over 90% of roads are made of asphalt, also known as bituminous concrete roads, mainly due to better…
The two major considerations behind choosing a road construction method are the expected traffic load and the allocated budget. That explains why most of the local roads in rural and even urban areas in India are WBM roads (with thin…
Urbanization is the goal of any country hence it appears that concrete, steel, aluminium, and plastic seem like they are here to stay. However, the new trends in construction may choose to differ since they are swaying towards using more…
After a construction project is completed, a major task begins for the site supervisor – removing the piles of waste or debris from the site. Earlier, the common method of handling waste disposal would be to dump them in landfills,…
A road is not just a strip of asphalt or concrete, but a harbinger of development in an area. Therefore, road construction must be strong enough to withstand the environmental effects and the surge in traffic influx in the years…
Large-scale building construction has both positive and negative impacts. On one hand, it plays a significant role in the economic revival and growth of a country and provides homes to millions. It also causes GHG emissions and other harm to…
Modern-day construction is equipment intensive. If you are in civil construction and frequently deploy your teams for various project work, a significant decision that affects your profitability is whether you should rent or buy the tools to equip your people.…
A construction site is incomplete without a crane. With the requirement for highrise buildings and complex structures on the rise, it’s now common to see a variety of types of cranes on construction sites, serving a variety of purposes. This…
When you see a beautiful building, it’s difficult to imagine the amount of information, activities, and collaboration that went into it right from the drawing board to completion. While each of these tasks has to be performed in synergy and…
Risks are part and parcel of a construction project. Not only life risks or physical injuries but also other pitfalls that could stem from land acquisition, finance, logistics, and of course calamities. It makes risk management in construction projects a…