Electromagnetic distance measuring instrument is a surveying instrument for measuring distance between two points through electromagnetic waves.

There are various types of cofferdams used for construction of structures in water. Construction details of these cofferdams are provided in this article.

Building material is any material used for construction purpose such as materials for house building. Wood, cement, aggregates, metals, bricks, concrete, clay are the most common type of building ...

Spalling is break away of concrete surface which often extends to the top layers of reinforcing steel. Spalls may be 150 mm or more in diameter and 25mm or more in depth, and the occurrence of smal… ...

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) comprises of cement or concrete mixed with glass fibers. Glass fibers used as reinforcement in concrete.

Phases in life cycle of a construction project are initiation, planning, execution, performance and monitoring and closure phase of construction projects.

Reading time: 1 minute In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it's inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of ...

A caisson foundation also called as pier foundation is a watertight retaining structure. Caisson construction, its types, advantages and functions are discussed.

Concrete crack repairs are selected based on structural evaluation. Causes of concrete cracks should be first evaluated for successful crack repair selection.

Reading time: 1 minute The surveyor is the person who is supposed to make precise measurement that will identify the boundary. Surveyors help in providing unique contours on the surface of the earth ...

8. Construction Errors There are two common types of construction errors; the first one includes temporary protection measures during the construction phase, and the second one is the foundation work.

Reading time: 1 minute Understanding the basics of building construction helps to construct a building project successfully. The steps involved in building construction are explained in this article.