Low Cost Housing is a new concept which deals with effective budgeting and following of techniques which help in reducing the cost of construction through the use of locally available materials along with improved skills and technology without sacrificing the strength, performance and life of the structure. There is huge misconception......
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The 3 Methods of Tendering Procedure in ConstructionThe 3 Methods of Tendering Procedure in Construction
The invitation of contractor to tender for civil/mechanical/electrical etc works is usually performed by either of three methods and subsequently results in the selection of appropriate contractor: [1] OPEN TENDERING ( by advertising for competitive tenders ) Details of the proposed project are advertised in the local or trade publications. The......
The Construction IndustryThe Construction Industry
The importance of the construction industry in national development cannot be overemphasized considering the fact that at least 50% of the investments in various development plans is primarily in construction. It is the next employer of labour after agriculture in underdeveloped countries, about 10% of the labour force. In developed countries,......
Engineering ContractsEngineering Contracts
A Contract is define as promise or set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a remedy or the performance of which the law in some way recognizes a duty. For a contract to be legally enforceable, it must meet all of the following requirements: [1] There must......
Bar Bending Schedule for Foundations, Columns, Beams and SlabsBar Bending Schedule for Foundations, Columns, Beams and Slabs
Bar bending schedule is an important structural working document that rightly gives the disposition, bending shape, and total length of all the reinforcements that have been provided in the structural drawing, including the quantity. It is the bar mark from structural detailing drawing that is transferred to the bar bending schedule.......