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 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,......
Foundation & Footing Types and their Area of Application in ConstructionFoundation & Footing Types and their Area of Application in Construction
Foundation is the part of structure below the soil. It is in direct contact of soil and transmits load of super structure to soil. Generally it is below the ground level. If some part of foundation is above ground level, it is also covered with earth filling. This portion of structure......