With India’s continuous push for infrastructure development, road connectivity and surface transport in India are at their highest levels. A road network of over 63.73 lakh kilometres has already made India 2nd in the world, narrowly behind the US. So,…
Pavement constructions are big-budget projects and are needed to be durable and perform as per the expected requirements. Therefore, many factors and thoughts go into getting the pavement design right. Not just knowledge of civil engineering but fair shares of…
Construction and concrete come in the same bracket. When you think of one, the other automatically comes to mind. However, concrete must be used selectively for the best result in construction. Concrete has different grades, differentiated by different concrete mix…
Strong and stable roads and highways are central to the infrastructure and economy, for they create connectivity and supply chains. Advanced knowledge and the use of road paving equipment are vital for building durable roads for different geographical areas and…
Knowing the land and its boundaries is paramount to building a land-based construction and meeting its very purpose. This is called a topographical survey, which is greatly responsible for the viability and profitability of your project. In this article, we’ll…
Spectacular bridges create incredible sights to behold. Then there are simple, elegant bridges too. Apart from their beauty, bridges have great significance for the economy and culture of the areas they connect; hence their upkeep becomes extremely important. In this…
When it comes to the construction of roads or highways, choosing the right type of road material and the construction process needs some critical considerations. Of the two types of roads, asphalt and cement concrete roads, each type has merits…
It is not uncommon to see abandoned building structures, incomplete or complete, waiting to be demolished for non-compliance or legal disputes. Similarly, you might see road construction work disrupted due to the existence of a waterbody or a temple in…
Bitumen has been traditionally used as the principal road construction material. There are different forms of bitumen used in specific applications. In recent years, however, the use of bitumen emulsion has gained considerable focus over other forms of bitumen due…
Milling in road construction gives a new lease of life to worn-out roads. Asphalt roads are often found to have developed cracks and potholes, especially after the rainy season. Sometimes, the road level may also need to be lowered to…